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COMDTINST 4130.6C
17 APR 2019
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 4130.6C
Subj: COAST GUARD CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT POLICY
Ref: (a) Department of Homeland Security Configuration Management Policy, CM000001-01 (series)
1. PURPOSE. This Instruction establishes the Coast Guard Configuration Management (CM) Program as
required by Reference (a). The CM program uses a multi-layered structure within the Coast Guard
(CG) enterprise for leading, governing, integrating, and managing CM functions. This policy must be
used in concert with the Configuration Manager’s Handbook.
2. ACTION. All CG unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant
commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements must comply with the provisions of this
Instruction. Internet release is authorized.
3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. The following directive is hereby cancelled: Coast Guard Configuration
Management Manual, COMDTINST M4130.6B.
4. DISCUSSION. This Instruction and its associated guidance as contained in the CM Manager’s
Handbook applies to all existing and new start CG configurations, including computer software and
firmware. Implementation must be in accordance with the process and procedures specified in the
CM Manager’s Handbook.
5. DISCLAIMER. This guidance and associated guidance as contained in the CM Manager’s Handbook
are intended to provide operational requirements for Coast Guard personnel only and is not intended
to, nor does it, impose legally-binding requirements on any party outside the Coast Guard.
6. MAJOR CHANGES. This Instruction has been developed by splitting the CG Configuration
Management Manual, COMDTINST M4130.6B into the CG Configuration Management Policy,
COMDTINST 4130.6C and the CM Manager’s Handbook.
DISTRIBUTION – SDL No. 169
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