USCG OFFICER IN CHARGE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% CORED
(GRADED A+)
Commandant's Guiding Principles
1. Steady the Service
2. Honor our Profession
3. Strengthen our Partnerships
4. Respect our Shipmates
Commandant's Watch Words
Mission
People
Heritage
EAP Coordinators (Employee Assistance Program)
Victim Assistance
Suicide Prevention
CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management)
Workplace Violence Prevention
Sexual Assault Awareness
Financial Management
Family Advocacy Specialists
Family Violence Intervention
, Family/Child Abuse & Sexual Assault
Civilian Authority Liaison
Family Resource Specialists
Special Needs
In-Home Childcare Certification
Scholarship Programs
Adoption Reimbursement
Health Promotion Managers
Health Assessments
HPC (Health Promotion and Community) Training
Stress and Weight Management
What do Transition/Relocation Managers do? -ANSWER✔✔Provide
Housing/Rental information, School/Employment Information, Ombudsman
Coordinator, and Transition into Retirement
What is the number to Work-Life? -ANSWER✔✔855-CG SUPRT
www.cgsuprt.com
What is the Coast Guard's policy for Equal Opportunity? -ANSWER✔✔Anyone
can join regardless of gender/race/religion/sexual orrentation and the CG will
provide them with a harassment free workplace for the duration of their
employment
,What is the Coast Guard's policy on Anti Harassment/Discrimination? -
ANSWER✔✔It will not be tolerated. If the command is unable to solve the issues
or they are the issue make a report to your civil rightsoffice or human resource
office.
What is the Coast Guard Diversity policy? -ANSWER✔✔Ensures that all types of
Americans have the opportunity to florish in the CG and tap into communities and
regions not normally associated with the CG.
What is the Coast Guard's policy on Social Media? -ANSWER✔✔For official uses
the CG chooses which sites are acceptable, Units wanting their own website they
must contact the local PA office
What is the Coast Guard's policy on Public Affairs? -ANSWER✔✔If you did it
you can talk about it. If you didn't you can't. It is a proactive system meaning: we
don't wait for the media to come to us we go to them
What is the Coast Guard's Weigh-in policy? -ANSWER✔✔Ensures that all
members in the CG are within their MAW and are capable of meeting the
operational needs and challenges and are fit for full duty. Their appearance reflects
themselves and the CG
When can you discharge a member due to weight? -ANSWER✔✔3-Consecutive
non-compliant weigh-ins, 3rd probationary periods in 14th months, or the member
is 35lbs over MAW or 8% body fat
What is the Coast Guard's policy on pregnancy? -ANSWER✔✔Member must
notify the command within 14 days upon positive test. Command must notify
member that seperations are not normally granted for pregnancy. In the case of a
miscarriage convalescence leave may be granted. Member may be granted 30 days
, sick leave prior, 42 days post and an additional 60 days regualr leave if the
member has earned of may earn the days
What is the Coast Guard's policy on Drugs and Alchohol? -
ANSWER✔✔Substance and Alchohol abuse undermine morale, mission
performance, safety and health.
What is BDFA in regards to Food Service? -ANSWER✔✔Basic Daily Food
Allowance
When is BDFA updated? -ANSWER✔✔10 days prior to the start of each calendar
quarter.
Who inspects the unit's galley? -ANSWER✔✔The XO, weekly.
How often is the galley audited and by who? -ANSWER✔✔Annually by a CPO or
Officer FS Manual Ch. 8-12
Can you buy cooking supplies: foil, paper plates, ect. with the cooks credit card? -
ANSWER✔✔No, those items should be purchased with 30 funds
If an Auxillary member eats at the galley how are they charged? -ANSWER✔✔If
under orders and assigned duty - Standard Rate, If not under orders and assigned
duty - Standard Rate, If under non-reimbusable orders and assigned duty - not
charged and a copy of orders should be endorsed by the FS and forwarded to CG-
3123 FS Manual Ch.7
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% CORED
(GRADED A+)
Commandant's Guiding Principles
1. Steady the Service
2. Honor our Profession
3. Strengthen our Partnerships
4. Respect our Shipmates
Commandant's Watch Words
Mission
People
Heritage
EAP Coordinators (Employee Assistance Program)
Victim Assistance
Suicide Prevention
CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management)
Workplace Violence Prevention
Sexual Assault Awareness
Financial Management
Family Advocacy Specialists
Family Violence Intervention
, Family/Child Abuse & Sexual Assault
Civilian Authority Liaison
Family Resource Specialists
Special Needs
In-Home Childcare Certification
Scholarship Programs
Adoption Reimbursement
Health Promotion Managers
Health Assessments
HPC (Health Promotion and Community) Training
Stress and Weight Management
What do Transition/Relocation Managers do? -ANSWER✔✔Provide
Housing/Rental information, School/Employment Information, Ombudsman
Coordinator, and Transition into Retirement
What is the number to Work-Life? -ANSWER✔✔855-CG SUPRT
www.cgsuprt.com
What is the Coast Guard's policy for Equal Opportunity? -ANSWER✔✔Anyone
can join regardless of gender/race/religion/sexual orrentation and the CG will
provide them with a harassment free workplace for the duration of their
employment
,What is the Coast Guard's policy on Anti Harassment/Discrimination? -
ANSWER✔✔It will not be tolerated. If the command is unable to solve the issues
or they are the issue make a report to your civil rightsoffice or human resource
office.
What is the Coast Guard Diversity policy? -ANSWER✔✔Ensures that all types of
Americans have the opportunity to florish in the CG and tap into communities and
regions not normally associated with the CG.
What is the Coast Guard's policy on Social Media? -ANSWER✔✔For official uses
the CG chooses which sites are acceptable, Units wanting their own website they
must contact the local PA office
What is the Coast Guard's policy on Public Affairs? -ANSWER✔✔If you did it
you can talk about it. If you didn't you can't. It is a proactive system meaning: we
don't wait for the media to come to us we go to them
What is the Coast Guard's Weigh-in policy? -ANSWER✔✔Ensures that all
members in the CG are within their MAW and are capable of meeting the
operational needs and challenges and are fit for full duty. Their appearance reflects
themselves and the CG
When can you discharge a member due to weight? -ANSWER✔✔3-Consecutive
non-compliant weigh-ins, 3rd probationary periods in 14th months, or the member
is 35lbs over MAW or 8% body fat
What is the Coast Guard's policy on pregnancy? -ANSWER✔✔Member must
notify the command within 14 days upon positive test. Command must notify
member that seperations are not normally granted for pregnancy. In the case of a
miscarriage convalescence leave may be granted. Member may be granted 30 days
, sick leave prior, 42 days post and an additional 60 days regualr leave if the
member has earned of may earn the days
What is the Coast Guard's policy on Drugs and Alchohol? -
ANSWER✔✔Substance and Alchohol abuse undermine morale, mission
performance, safety and health.
What is BDFA in regards to Food Service? -ANSWER✔✔Basic Daily Food
Allowance
When is BDFA updated? -ANSWER✔✔10 days prior to the start of each calendar
quarter.
Who inspects the unit's galley? -ANSWER✔✔The XO, weekly.
How often is the galley audited and by who? -ANSWER✔✔Annually by a CPO or
Officer FS Manual Ch. 8-12
Can you buy cooking supplies: foil, paper plates, ect. with the cooks credit card? -
ANSWER✔✔No, those items should be purchased with 30 funds
If an Auxillary member eats at the galley how are they charged? -ANSWER✔✔If
under orders and assigned duty - Standard Rate, If not under orders and assigned
duty - Standard Rate, If under non-reimbusable orders and assigned duty - not
charged and a copy of orders should be endorsed by the FS and forwarded to CG-
3123 FS Manual Ch.7
