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COMDTINST 5280.1A
18 AUG 2020
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 5280.1A
(a) DHS Manual for the Operations of the Joint Requirements Integration and
Management System, (DHS Instruction Manual 107-01-001-01)
(b) Coast Guard Operational Requirements Generation Manual, COMDTINST M5000.4
1. PURPOSE. This Instruction provides the policy and process for the conduct and
documentation of Coast Guard Mission Analysis Reports (MARs).
2. ACTION. Coast Guard 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 Directives are cancelled:
a. Mission Analysis Reports, HQINST 16050.1.
b. Mission Analysis Policy, COMDTINST 5280.1
4. DISCUSSION.
a. A MAR examines how well the Coast Guard is organized, trained, and equipped to
perform an assigned duty supporting Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) agency goals, strategies, and policies, while at the same time meeting future
Service requirements (performance targets, availability, employment standards, training
levels, etc.). For a MAR, a duty is defined as a mission such as Search and Rescue,
specific operation(s) or support effort(s), operations in a geographic area, or any subset or
combination thereof.
