ACN 085/21 - AUG 2021 PROMULGATION OF COAST GUARD MILITARY RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION INSTRUCTION

united states coast guard

R 302024Z AUG 21
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST COMDT NOTICE
BT
UNCLAS
ACN 085/21
SSIC 1000
SUBJ: PROMULGATION OF COAST GUARD MILITARY RELIGIOUS
ACCOMMODATION INSTRUCTION
A. Religious Liberty In The Military Services, DODI 1300.17
B. Immunization and Chemoprophylaxis for the Prevention of
Infectious Diseases, COMDTINST M6230.4 (series)
C. Uniform Regulations, COMDTINST M1020.6 (series)
1. This ACN announces the promulgation of the Military
Religious Accommodation, COMDTINST 1000.15.
2. This Instruction establishes Coast Guard policy, assigns
responsibilities, and provides procedures for the accommodation
of religious practices of military members. This Instruction is
consistent with the guidance and principles contained in REF (A).
3. This Instruction applies to all Coast Guard active duty and
Reserve personnel, Coast Guard Academy cadets, and applicants for
accession programs. It also applies to other uniformed service
members while serving within the Coast Guard. The policies and
procedures in this Instruction apply solely to the accommodation
of religious practices within the Coast Guard and no other context.
4. This Instruction is consistent with the religious accommodation
processes described in paragraph 2-6 of REF (B), except that all
references to COMDT (CG-122) in paragraph 2-6.b.3 REF (B) are
hereby replaced with COMDT (CG-133).
5. In the event of any conflicts between the Military Religious
Accommodation Instruction and Section 2.A.2 of REF (C) titled
"Religious Accommodation Waivers," the provisions of the Military
Religious Accommodation Instruction apply.
6. No paper distribution will be made of this Instruction,
but it is available on the CGPortal:
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https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/library/directives/SitePages/Home.aspx

7. Questions regarding religious accommodation in the military
should be addressed through the chain of command, local chaplain,
or servicing legal assistance office.
8. This message is cancelled 29 AUG 2022.
9. Released by RADM E. C. Jones, Assistant Commandant for Human
Resources (CG-1).
10. Internet release is authorized.