ALCOAST 224/23 - JUN 2023 INTELLIGENCE PROFESSIONAL (IP) INSIGNIA

R 161255Z JUN 23 MID120000221290U
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 224/23
SSIC 1200
SUBJ: INTELLIGENCE PROFESSIONAL (IP) INSIGNIA
A. Military Qualifications and Insignia, COMDTINST M1200.1A
B. Uniform Regulations, COMDTINST M1020.6K
1. In accordance with Commandant Direction, the Intelligence
Professional (IP) insignia has been approved.
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. The IP Insignia affirms the proficiency of our Active Duty,
Reserve, and Civilian Intelligence workforce. It recognizes those
who demonstrate mastery of the knowledge, skills, and abilities
required of Intelligence professionals. It also provides parity and
improves interoperability with the Department of Defense while
demonstrating the maturation of CG Intelligence since joining the
Intelligence Community in 2001.
5. In the upcoming weeks, COMDT (CG-2) will issue a new COMDTINST
containing the requirements for earning the IP Insignia and process
for requesting award of the Insignia.
6. The IP Insignia will be retroactively awarded to any member who
served in CG Intelligence and meets the requirements outlined in
the forthcoming COMDTINST. Detailed instructions on how to apply
for retroactive award of the Insignia will be released in the near
future.
7. POC: CDR Matthew Haddad, Office Intelligence Workforce
Management, COMDT (CG-21), at Matthew.C.Haddad@uscg.mil.
8. RDML Rebecca E. Ore, Assistant Commandant for Intelligence
(CG-2), sends.
9. Internet release is authorized.