COMDTINST 5604.1A — Print Publishing Program

COMDTINST 5604.1A governs the Coast Guard Print Publishing Program, including printing policy, procurement, production, and nautical charts.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 5604.1A
  • Title: PRINT PUBLISHING PROGRAM
  • Date: 1/29/2025
  • Proponent: CG-612

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The publication covers federal, central, field, duplicating, copying, contract, and map and chart printing, along with production standards and definitions. It requires coordination with the Government Publishing Office for printing jobs expected to cost $10,000 or above and sets authorization limits for copier production.

Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarter directorates must comply with the policies contained.

Topics covered

  • Print Publishing Program
  • Nautical charts
  • Federal printing
  • Contract printing
  • Authorized production
  • Government Paper Specification Standards
  • Duplicating and copying

Questions and answers

Does COMDTINST 5604.1A allow electronic distribution instead of printing?

The Sponsor will consider electronic distribution options in lieu of printing. (paragraph 5)

Can printing plants operate without prior JCP authorization?

Printing plants may not be operated without prior JCP authorization.

What production limits require prior authorization on individual copiers?

On individual copiers, work exceeding 5,000 production units of any one page, and work exceeding 25,000 production units in the aggregate of multiple pages, must not be done without prior authority of the Central Printing and Publications Management Organization or the JCP.

Are Coast Guard training centers authorized to print in-house?

Training centers are authorized in-house printing capabilities however must report quarterly in certain circumstances. (paragraph 7)

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