COMDTINST 9090.1 governs Coast Guard certification policy for combat systems and combat system elements installed on cutters.
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The publication establishes a consistent Combat System Certification Program and defines certification policy, authorities, standards, roles, and execution. It requires rigid configuration control and rigorous testing and evaluation to support certification and ensure deployed combat systems are safe and effective.
Applies to: The certification policy is applicable to all combat systems and combat system elements proposed for installation on U.S. Coast Guard cutters.
Combat system certification assesses the capabilities and limitations of a configuration and formally attests to the deployment readiness and the level to which a configured combat system meets operational and mission requirements. (paragraph 4)
A tailored plan for each cutter class approved by the Certification Authority that outlines the required test events, certification events, and level of oversight for any combat system or CSE change governed by this Instruction.
Commandant (CG-761) is the Coast Guard authority directly responsible for cutter combat system certification.
Combat systems and CSE certification formally confirms meeting an operational requirement and related technical specifications within acceptable safety parameters.