ACN 134/20 - NOV 2020 PROMULGATION OF CHANGE 3 TO DISCIPLINE AND CONDUCT

united states coast guard

ALCOAST COMMANDANT NOTICE                                CANCEL DATE  09 NOV 2021


R 101520 NOV 20
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-13//
TO ALCOAST
UNCLAS //N01600//
ACN 134/20
SUBJ:  PROMULGATION OF CHANGE 3 TO DISCIPLINE AND CONDUCT
A. Discipline and Conduct, COMDTINST M1600.2 (series)
1. This ACN announces the promulgation of Change 3 to REF (A).
2. Changes to the updated Manual include:
   a. Paragraph 3.C.1.5. is added (and subordinate paragraphs
6 and 7 are renumbered) to assign responsibility to COs/OICs
for notifying the next superior in the chain of command of
final action on a hazing and bullying inquiry, and requiring
COs/OICs to provide reasons for their findings.
   b. New section 3.C.2 is added to establish procedures for
filing complaints and inquiries of Anti-Harassment and Hate
Incidents (AHHI), including convening orders, selection of
investigating officers, confidentiality, logistical support,
legal review of the investigative report, final action and
forwarding the final action memo.
3. General policy questions may be directed to COMDT (CG-1331),
at: HQS-StandardsandPolicy@uscg.mil.
4. Released by Dr. D. M. Navarro, Director of Military Personnel.
5. Internet release is authorized.