COMDTINST M16790.1G governs policies and procedures for administering the Coast Guard Auxiliary and supporting Coast Guard missions.
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The publication addresses Auxiliary organization, membership eligibility, personnel security, physical fitness, authorized programs, training, and disciplinary procedures. It requires designated Coast Guard leaders and staff elements to comply with its provisions and establishes safeguards for personally identifiable information.
Applies to: This Manual establishes policies and procedures for all Coast Guard members who are involved with the administration of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, including Auxiliarists, military, and civilian personnel.
All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-incharge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements shall comply with the provisions of this Manual. (paragraph 2)
In order to maintain the public’s trust and prevent privacy breaches, the Coast Guard has a duty to safeguard all types of PII in its possession. (paragraph 8)
Ensure that all records created as a result of processes described in this directive are maintained and disposed of in accordance with the Coast Guard Information and Life Cycle Management Manual, COMDTINST M5212.12 (series). (paragraph 9)
Normally, only when all other reasonable attempts to correct inappropriate behavior have failed shall disenrollment be considered. (paragraph 4)
As members of the Coast Guard’s uniformed volunteer organization, Auxiliarists are not subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). (paragraph 4)