ALCOAST 148/23 - APR 2023 LEGAL PROGRAM INSIGNIA

R 131130Z APR 23 MID200080892261U
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 148/23
SSIC 1200
SUBJ: LEGAL PROGRAM INSIGNIA
A. Military Qualifications and Insignia, COMDTINST M1200.1A
B. Uniform Regulations, COMDTINST M1020.6K
1. In accordance with Commandant Direction, the Legal Program
military qualification insignia and equivalent civilian lapel pin
has been approved for members of the Coast Guard legal community
(CGJAG).
2. Military organizations highlight specific skillsets and
specialized communities through insignia. Wearing an insignia
is a celebration and reflection of an individual's significant
professional achievement. Earning insignia builds esprit-de-corps
while visibly representing professional competence. In the past,
the Coast Guard granted awarding of insignia to only a portion of
the workforce while other Services provided increased opportunities.
In the 100-Day Action Plan, the 27th Commandant established the
intent that all personnel who achieve excellence in their specialty
should have an opportunity to represent their excellence through
the display of earned insignia.
3. The Coast Guard Workforce is our highest priority. We are
transforming the way we inspire and develop our people to execute
the mission today and prepare for the demands of tomorrow. With
the development of new insignia, we will acknowledge those who have
achieved mastery of their programmatic specialties, while
safeguarding the meaning of and standards for such insignia. Earning
and proudly wearing a specialty insignia should be a high priority
for every member of our total workforce.
4. Creation of the Legal Program Insignia will reinforce for all
members of CGJAG the unique professional qualifications to practice
law and acknowledge the important contributions to the service our
legal professionals make daily. The diverse activities of our judge
advocates, civilian counsel, and supporting professionals are vital
to the CG's operational and support missions, and to CG people.
5. In the upcoming weeks, COMDT (CG-LPD) will work with COMDT (CG-1)
to update REFs (A) and (B) to include the requirements for
earning the Legal Program qualification insignia and civilian lapel
pins, the process for requesting award of the devices, and manner of
wear.
6. The initial issue will be provided to the individual by the Coast
Guard, and will be procured from authorized sources with unit AFC-30
funds. Subsequent procurements are the responsibility of the
individual.
7. The Legal Program insignia and civilian lapel pin will be
retroactively awarded to any member who served in the Legal Program
and meets the requirements outlined in the forthcoming update to
REF (A). Detailed instructions on how to apply for retroactive award
of the insignia will be released soon.
8. POC: CDR Brian G. Sattler, Office of Legal Policy and Program
Development, COMDT (CG-LPD), at Brian.G.Sattler@uscg.mil.
9. Calvin M. Lederer, Acting Judge Advocate General and Deputy
Chief Counsel (CG-094D), sends.
10. Internet release is authorized.