ACN 066/17 - JUNE 17 DUTY TO PEOPLE - PROMULGATION OF CHANGE 4 TO COAST GUARD WEIGHT AND BODY FAT STANDARDS PROGRAM, COMDTINST M1020.8H

united states coast guard

ALCOAST COMMANDANT NOTICE           CANCEL DATE 18 JUN 2018


R 190717 JUN 17
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-13//
TO ALCOAST
UNCLAS //N01000//
ACN 066/17
SUBJ:  DUTY TO PEOPLE - PROMULGATION OF CHANGE 4 TO COAST GUARD WEIGHT AND BODY FAT STANDARDS PROGRAM, COMDTINST M1020.8H
A. Coast Guard Weight and Body Fat Standards Program Manual, COMDTINST M1020.8 (series)
1. This ALCOAST announces the new Fertility Treatment Exemption, now located in Article 5.F. of REF (A). Many Coast Guard families are using Assisted Reproductive Services (ARS) and male Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in order to pursue their dream of having a family.  As part of our Duty to People, the Coast Guard desires to provide individuals the opportunity to prosper, advance in their careers, and contribute to the Coast Guard mission while supporting their families. The Coast Guard recognizes that members may undergo physiological changes associated with the side effects of ARS/HRT and/or the medications used for ARS/HRT resulting in exceeding body fat standards in REF (A).
2. This ALCOAST and policy update is effective immediately and not retroactive. No Administrative Remarks, CG-3307s issued prior to the release date of this ALCOAST will be removed from the member's personnel data record because of this ALCOAST and policy update.
3. No paper distribution will be made of this Change. REF (A) is available on CGPortal and Internet Website.
4. A full list of changes is located at: http://www.uscg.mil/directives/ccn.
5. For general policy questions or concerns regarding REF (A), contact LT Dennis J. Wilson, COMDT (CG-1331) at (202)475-5382 or email at: hqs-policyandstandards@uscg.mil.
6. Released by RDML A.S. McKinley, Acting Director of Reserve and Military Personnel.
7. Internet release authorized.