ALCOAST 443/24 - NOV 2024 PROMULGATION OF UPDATED OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM INSTRUCTION

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FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
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ALCOAST 443/24
SSIC 1754
SUBJ: PROMULGATION OF UPDATED OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM INSTRUCTION
A. Ombudsman Program, COMDTINST 1750.4F
1. This ALCOAST announces the update to REF (A).
2. REF (A) provides policy, program implementation guidance, and
assigns responsibilities for the Coast Guard Ombudsman Program to
improve Coast Guard family readiness and resilience through
volunteer excellence. This instruction has not been updated in
eleven years; therefore, it is a complete revision and should be
reviewed in its entirety by commands and ombudsmen.
3. This instruction has been a collaborative effort between,
COMDT (CG-1K) staff, Area Regional Ombudsmen Coordinators, and the
Ombudsman-at-Large and outlines the importance of the ombudsman and
how they are vital to the Coast Guard's readiness and mission
execution. Ombudsmen serve as a vital communications link between a
unit CO/OIC and unit families ensuring families have the information
and resources necessary to meet the challenges of a military
lifestyle. The ombudsman is an official member of the unit command
staff and the primary link and communicator of information between
families and the command. Core ombudsmen responsibilities include:
    a. Serving as a liaison between the command and families;
    b. Keeping the CO/OIC informed regarding the morale, health and
welfare of unit's families;
    c. Regularly communicating and distributing information between
the command and family members;
    d. Providing information and resource referrals to assist
families with concerns or issues; and,
    e. Assisting commands and families to be prepared to meet
emergent situations.
4. No paper distribution will be made of REF (A), but it is
available on SharePoint at:
(Copy and Paste URL Below into Browser)

https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/USCGReferences/directives/
Directives/CI_1750_4F.pdf

and on the Internet at:
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https://media.defense.gov/2024/Nov/19/2003587888/-1/-1/0/CI_1750_4F.
PDF

5. POC: Office of Work-Life, COMDT (CG-1K12) at
Christine.M.Degraw@uscg.mil.
6. VADM Thomas G. Allan, Deputy Commandant for Mission Support
(CG-DCMS), sends.
7. Internet release is authorized.