COMDTINST 5603.1B governs executive stationery printing for routine use, official ceremonies, and special events.
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The publication addresses public printing for ceremonies, retirement events, social events, executive stationery, and thermographic processes. It establishes funding, ordering, mailing, and electronic distribution requirements for printed materials.
Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commanders, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements must comply with the provisions of this Instruction.
Printing at public expense may occur when it is official and necessary for conducting Coast Guard business in alignment with Reference (a). (paragraph 6)
Accountable public funds must not be used to produce printed materials for social events.
In accordance with Reference (a) and GPO guidelines the printing at public expense may occur in very limited circumstances, such as a retirement ceremony performed in conjunction with an official change-of-command with printed materials ordered as a part of the change of command.
In accordance with Reference (a) and GPO guidelines the printing at public expense may occur when it is official and necessary for conducting Coast Guard business at a luncheon, reception, or dinner and if the event fosters good relationships with foreign nations, promotes community relations through an approved public affairs event, or to honor dignitaries.
Stationery with unit and title only (not an individual’s name) may be ordered by flag officers, senior enlisted in executive level assignments or in command appointed leadership positions, by members of the Senior Executive Service assigned to the Coast Guard, and by specialized Coast Guard commands or specialized chartered task forces.