COMDTINST 6200.2 — Operational Stress Control (osc) Program

COMDTINST 6200.2 governs the Coast Guard Operational Stress Control Program, including stress prevention, management, resilience, and training.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 6200.2
  • Title: OPERATIONAL STRESS CONTROL (OSC) PROGRAM
  • Date: 6/26/2023
  • Proponent: CG-1111

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The publication addresses operational readiness, effective stress management, leader functions, skill building, psychological health, and Total Force Fitness. It requires OSC training for specified Coast Guard personnel and outlines program management areas, resources, and training intervals.

Applies to: It is the policy for all active-duty members, including reservists on active duty, and Public Health Service Members assigned to duty with the Coast Guard to receive Coast Guard OSC Program training.

Topics covered

  • Operational Stress Control
  • Stress management
  • Operational readiness and safety
  • Psychological resilience
  • Core leader functions
  • Total Force Fitness
  • Stress reactions
  • OSC training

Questions and answers

What are the five core leader functions in the Coast Guard OSC program?

The five OSC core leader functions are Strengthen, Mitigate, Identify, Treat, and Reintegrate. (paragraph 5)

What does the Coast Guard OSC Program provide to recognize and address stress?

The OSC program provides users with practical, easily accessible tools, training, and resources, to recognize and address stress which in turn, can mitigate harmful outcomes. (paragraph 5)

What resources does the Coast Guard OSC Program make available for stress support?

The Coast Guard OSC Program educates leaders on the capabilities and availability of resources to include Employee Assistance Program Coordinator (EAPC); the Coast Guard Employee Assistance Program via telephone and internet, Chaplains, medical personnel (including behavioral health providers), counselors, and other local community programming. (paragraph 5)

What is the definition of operational stress?

Changes in physical or mental functioning or behavior, resulting from the experience of military operations during peacetime or war, on land, at sea, or in the air. (paragraph 3)

What is a stress injury?

Changes in the brain and mind due to combat or operational stress that exceed in intensity or duration the ability of the individual to adapt.

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