COMDTINST 5728.5A — Internal Lending Of Coast Guard Art And Artifacts To Coast Guard Flag Officers And Senior Executives

COMDTINST 5728.5A governs the internal lending of Coast Guard art and artifacts to Flag Officers and Senior Executive Service members.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 5728.5A
  • Title: INTERNAL LENDING OF COAST GUARD ART AND ARTIFACTS TO COAST GUARD FLAG OFFICERS AND SENIOR EXECUTIVES
  • Date: 11/3/2023
  • Proponent: CG-0923

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It covers Coast Guard Art Program and Heritage Asset Collection loans, including display selection, loan limits, recalls, conservation, and transportation costs. It requires compliance with specified lending conditions and records management requirements.

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

Topics covered

  • Coast Guard Art Program lending
  • Heritage Asset Collection loans
  • Original artwork limits
  • Representational Facility displays
  • Artifact conservation
  • Artwork recalls

Questions and answers

Who must comply with COMDTINST 5728.5A?

All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, chief of headquarter directorates must comply with the policies contained. (paragraph 2)

How many original art pieces may be lent to One- and Two-star Flag Officers?

A maximum of two pieces of original art may be lent to One- and Two-star Flag Officers or Senior Executive equivalent.

Can original artwork on loan be recalled for external display?

All original artwork on loan to Flag and Senior Executive leadership remains part of the art program and may be recalled at any time for external display.

When may original art be lent for a change of command?

Original art may be lent for changes of command for O-7 level and above.

What condition must Heritage Asset Collection artifacts meet before a loan?

Artifacts must be in good to excellent condition, and available for loan.

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