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United States Coast Guard

US Coast Guard Stop 7618

2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE

Washington, DC 20593-7618

Staff Symbol: CG-833

Phone: (202) 372-3573

Fax: (202) 372-8403

COMDTINST 7310.1U

27 FEB 2020

COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 7310.1U

Subj: REIMBURSABLE STANDARD RATES

Ref: (a) Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board, Statement of Federal Financial 

Accounting Standards No. 4, Managerial Cost Accounting Standards and Concepts

(b) Office of Management and Budget, Circular A-25 (Revised)

(c) 31 U.S.C. 1535, Economy Act

(d) 14 U.S.C. 701, Cooperation with Other Agencies, States, Territories, and Political 

Subdivisions

(e) 14 U.S.C. 712, Contracts with Government-Owned establishments for work and 

material (Project Order Authority)

(f) Financial Resource Management Manual (FRMM), COMDTINST M7100.3 (series)

1. PURPOSE. This Instruction communicates adjustments in the cost of operating Coast Guard 

assets and non-asset missions. It consolidates hourly program costs for: CG mission assets, 

personnel, ATON, pollution clean-up, vehicles, outpatient visits, canine and dive teams, and 

deployable C5I equipment. It assigns responsibility and delegates authority to Commandant 

(CG-83) for the publishing and updating of personnel rates. This Instruction shall be used 

when computing reimbursable charges in accordance with References (a) and (b).

2. ACTION. All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, 

deputy/assistant commandants, and office chiefs of headquarters staff elements shall comply 

with the provisions of this Instruction. Internet release is authorized.

3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. This Instruction cancels Reimbursable Standard Rates, 

COMDTINST 7310.1T. New rates will take effect 30 days after this Instruction has been 

signed.
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4. DISCUSSION.

a. The Coast Guard enters into reimbursable agreements with other government agencies, 

states, territories, and political subdivisions in accordance with References (c), (d), and 

(e), as applicable, and the cost of the services and/or supplies shall be recovered. Lacking 

a more specific statutory authority as prescribed by References (d) and (e), the Economy 

Act permits heads of agencies or major organizational units within an agency to place 

orders with a major organizational unit within the same agency or another federal agency 

for supplies or services. A condition of the Economy Act requires actual cost recovery. 

The enclosed rates represent full actual cost to the Coast Guard for use of its resources.

b. The standard rates are derived using an activity-based costing system, the Expense 

Allocation Model (EAM), to aggregate the Coast Guard’s direct and indirect operating 

costs and assign those costs to its asset and non-asset missions. The EAM begins with 

USCG total annual operating expense – and breaks it into direct, support and overhead 

costs and allocates these costs to asset classes. These represent the in-government costs. 

Out-of-government costs include all of the above, plus pension, depreciation and the cost 

of capital. The hourly rates are calculated using Activity-Based Management (ABM) and 

survey software technology to capture its costs and levels of effort. The standard rates 

are calculated by dividing the total asset class cost by total program or resource hours per 

class (3 yr. average).

5. DISCLAIMER. This guidance is not a substitute for applicable legal requirements, nor is it 

itself a rule. It is intended to provide operational guidance for Coast Guard personnel and is 

not intended to nor does it impose legally-binding requirements on any party outside the 

Coast Guard.

6. MAJOR CHANGES. Major changes to this Instruction include updates to: Enclosure (1) 

Hourly Standard Rates for Aircraft, Boats, and Cutters and Enclosure (2) Hourly Rates for 

Personnel.

7. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT AND IMPACT CONSIDERATIONS.

a. The development of this Instruction and the general policies contained within it have 

been thoroughly reviewed by the originating office in conjunction with the Office of 

Environmental Management, Commandant (CG-47). This Instruction is categorically 

excluded under current Department of Homeland Security (DHS) categorical exclusion 

DHS (CATEX) A3 from further environmental analysis in accordance with the U.S. 

Coast Guard Environmental Planning Policy, COMDTINST 5090.1 and the 

Environmental Planning (EP) Implementing Procedures (IP).

b. This Instruction will not have any of the following: significant cumulative impacts on the 

human environment; substantial controversy or substantial change to existing 

environmental conditions; or inconsistencies with any Federal, State, or local laws or 

administrative determinations relating to the environment. All future specific actions 

resulting from the general policy in this Instruction shall be individually evaluated for 

compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Environmental 
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Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions, Executive Order 12114, Department of 

Homeland Security (DHS) NEPA policy, Coast Guard Environmental Planning policy, 

and compliance with all other applicable environmental mandates.

8. DISTRIBUTION. No paper distribution will be made of this Instruction. An electronic 

version will be located on the Commandant (CG-612) web sites. Internet: 

http://www.dcms.uscg.mil/directives and CG Portal: 

https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/library/directives/SitePages/Home.aspx.

9. RECORDS MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS. This Instruction has been evaluated for

potential records management impacts. The development of this Instruction has been 

thoroughly reviewed during the Directives clearance process, and it has been determined 

there are no further records scheduling requirements, in accordance with Federal Records 

Act, 44 U.S.C. 3101, National Archives and Records Administration requirements, and the 

Information and Life Cycle Management Manual, COMDTINST M5212.12 (series). This

policy does not have any significant or substantial change to existing records management 

requirements.

10. POLICY.

a. Use the “Outside Government” rates for services provided to customers outside of the 

Federal government. Use the “Inside Government” rates for intra-governmental services.

b. The Coast Guard currently has a negotiated rate for certain government users of the Polar 

Icebreakers. The Office of Waterways and Ocean Policy (CG-WWM) is responsible for 

publishing and updating the non-standard rate.

c. The ‘direct’ portion of the standard rates includes both fixed and variable components. 

Therefore, these rates shall not be used to calculate reimbursement for Federal 

Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and foreseeable costs related to contracting 

actions, cost justification for use of military aircraft, or incremental operations costs. 

Rates for these purposes will be promulgated separately.

d. Reimbursable rates for services provided, which are not covered by this Instruction, shall

be developed in consultation with Commandant (CG-833).

e. These rates, where appropriate, should be supplemented with out-of-pocket costs such as:

(1) Extra maintenance required due to extraordinary facility use or abuse, based on the 

actual costs of the additional materials and labor.

(2) Incidental personnel expenses such as travel and per diem.

(3) The cost of any special equipment purchased solely for the purpose of providing a 

reimbursable service.
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f. The Office of Resource Management (CG-83) is responsible for publishing and updating 

the Reimbursable Personnel Cost and Standard Personnel Cost tables annually in 

accordance with Reference (f).

11. FORMS/REPORTS. None.

12. REQUEST FOR CHANGES. Address questions concerning these standard rates or the 

determination of other charges to the Costing Team at hqs-dg-lst-cg-833-costingteam@uscg.mil

THOMAS G. ALLAN, JR. /s/

Assistant Commandant for Resources

Chief Financial Officer

Encls: (1) Hourly Standard Rates for Cutters, Boats, and Aircraft

(2) Hourly Standard Rates for Personnel

(3) Standard Rates for Replacement or Repair to Damaged Aids to Navigation

(4) Hourly Standard Rates for Pollution Clean-Up Equipment

(5) Standard Rates for Vehicles

(6) Standard Rates for Outpatient Visits

(7) Standard Rates for Canine Teams

(8) Standard Rates for Dive Teams

(9) Standard Rates for Deployable C5I
Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 7310.1U

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HOURLY STANDARD RATES FOR CUTTERS, BOATS, AND AIRCRAFT

1. Rate Computation. The hourly standard rates for cutters, boats, and aircraft are divided into two 

categories “Inside Government” and “Outside Government.” The “Inside Government” rate is for 

use when charging other Federal agencies within the government. The “Outside Government” rate 

is for use when charging all others. FEMA rates are promulgated separately. To access FEMA rates 

navigate to CG Portal at: https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/cg83/CG833/SitePages/Costing_Tools.aspx

and review the Variable Rates under Costing Tools.

2. Rate Application - Inside Government. The following are the components of the “Inside 

Government” rate in accordance with Reference (a):

a. Direct Costs: Represents direct costs incurred by a particular asset class. This includes labor, 

employee benefits, fuel, maintenance, etc.

b. Support Costs: Costs allocated to a particular asset class for support received from Coast Guard 

support activities, including but not limited to, Area Commands, Districts, Sectors, Sector Field 

Offices, Bases, etc.

c. General and Administrative (G&A): Costs allocated to a particular asset class to represent 

benefit received from Coast Guard general and administrative activities such as legal services, 

payroll processing, etc.

3. Rate Application - Outside Government. In addition to the costs listed in the “Inside Government” 

rate, the following additional costs are included in the “Outside Government” rate in accordance 

with References (a) and (b):

a. Pension Benefit Adjustment: Costs incurred for retirement pay and medical expenses.

b. Operating Asset Depreciation: Depreciation by class of cutter, aircraft, boats, buildings, 

structures, electronics, and other assets.

c. Operating Asset Cost of Capital: The annual rate of return (equal to the average long-term 

Treasury Bond rate) applied to the net book value of cutters, aircraft, boats, buildings, structures, 

and other assets.
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Pension

Op & Other 

Asset

 Op & Other 

Asset 

Direct Support G&A Total Adjustment Depreciation Cost of Cap Total

Aircraft HC-144 $5,827 $1,231 $2,046 $9,104 $1,651 $857 $903 $12,515

C-37 (Note 1) $9,443 $1,545 $4,484 $15,473 $3,518 $1,838 $2,376 $23,206

HC-130 $7,934 $2,046 $2,891 $12,870 $2,044 $1,063 $1,239 $17,217

H-60 $7,194 $1,139 $2,818 $11,151 $2,105 $1,234 $1,362 $15,853

H-65 $5,489 $406 $1,919 $7,814 $1,464 $841 $900 $11,019

Boats 49' Stern Loading Buoy Boat $1,488 $965 $1,523 $3,976 $904 $328 $272 $5,480

AtoN (ANB) $789 $591 $864 $2,244 $529 $196 $130 $3,099

AtoN Boat - Small (AB-S) $3,936 $2,243 $3,199 $9,379 $2,604 $490 $423 $12,896

Motor Lifeboat $1,103 $478 $1,054 $2,634 $640 $251 $210 $3,735

Response Boat, Medium $2,048 $951 $2,236 $5,236 $1,168 $636 $475 $7,515

Response Boat, Small $1,814 $548 $1,072 $3,434 $1,185 $183 $143 $4,945

Response Boat, Small (II) $2,141 $1,010 $1,759 $4,910 $1,447 $284 $236 $6,876

Skiff $894 $441 $665 $2,000 $573 $79 $64 $2,716

Special Pupose Craft (Law Enforcement) (Note 2) $496 $181 $228 $905 $342 $17 $13 $1,277

Special Purpose Craft (Airboat) $1,445 $2,718 $2,001 $6,164 $1,399 $315 $227 $8,105

Special Purpose Craft (Heavy Weather) $2,003 $2,300 $2,128 $6,431 $1,496 $431 $441 $8,799

Special Purpose Craft (Shallow Water) $1,549 $503 $877 $2,929 $1,030 $110 $89 $4,158

Special Purpose Craft (Training Boat) $2,850 $570 $1,842 $5,262 $1,716 $374 $293 $7,644

Special Purpose Craft (Nearshore Lifeboat) $1,787 $2,741 $2,181 $6,709 $1,439 $360 $278 $8,786

Trailerable AtoN Boat $876 $482 $677 $2,035 $604 $105 $88 $2,833

Transportable Port Security Boat $728 $199 $410 $1,338 $455 $69 $59 $1,920

Utility Boat, Medium $189 $306 $208 $704 $163 $28 $22 $917

Cutters 420 USCGC Healy Icebreaker (WAGB) $8,370 $5,917 $3,451 $17,738 $2,545 $4,045 $4,155 $28,483

418 Maritime Security Cutter Large (WMSL) $7,601 $5,396 $5,774 $18,770 $4,454 $11,395 $11,643 $46,261

399 Polar Class Icebreaker (WAGB) $8,682 $7,296 $5,148 $21,126 $3,867 $5,468 $3,625 $34,086

378 High Endurance Cutter (WHEC) $3,312 $2,165 $2,686 $8,163 $2,083 $279 $902 $11,427

282 USCGC Alex Haley (WMEC) $6,208 $6,564 $4,069 $16,841 $3,018 $1,898 $2,429 $24,186

270 Medium Endurance Cutter (WMEC) $2,995 $1,306 $2,202 $6,504 $1,727 $966 $1,022 $10,219

240 Inland Ice Breaker (WLBB) $6,056 $2,458 $2,440 $10,954 $1,827 $2,440 $2,455 $17,675

225 Seagoing Buoy Tender (WLB) $3,846 $1,222 $1,919 $6,988 $1,498 $883 $927 $10,296

210 Medium Endurance Cutter (WMEC) $2,941 $1,318 $1,860 $6,119 $1,447 $300 $563 $8,428

175 Coastal Buoy Tender (WLM) $2,782 $944 $1,450 $5,176 $1,127 $683 $684 $7,669

160 Inland Construction Tender (WLIC) $3,078 $1,283 $1,867 $6,228 $1,393 $189 $225 $8,035

Hourly Standard Rates for Cutters, Boats, and Aircraft

Inside Government Rate Outside Government Rate (added components)
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Pension

Op & Other 

Asset

 Op & Other 

Asset 

Direct Support G&A Total Adjustment Depreciation Cost of Cap Total

Inside Government Rate Outside Government Rate (added components)

154 Fast Response Cutter (WPC) $3,974 $3,585 $3,985 $11,544 $3,044 $3,927 $2,317 $20,832

140 Icebreaking Tug (WTGB) $3,286 $1,312 $1,989 $6,588 $1,479 $3,333 $582 $11,982

110 Patrol Boat (WPB) $1,588 $777 $1,071 $3,436 $816 $431 $281 $4,964

100 Inland Buoy Tender (WLI) $3,855 $3,293 $2,626 $9,774 $1,930 $1,034 $546 $13,284

100 Inland Construction Tender (WLIC) (Note 3) $2,626 $3,409 $2,195 $8,230 $1,056 $105 $193 $9,584

87 Coastal Patrol Boat (WPB) $1,543 $671 $1,131 $3,344 $852 $235 $205 $4,637

75 Inland Construction Tender (WLIC) $2,226 $1,195 $1,452 $4,873 $1,114 $123 $110 $6,221

75 River Buoy Tender (WLR) $2,399 $914 $1,407 $4,720 $1,075 $279 $308 $6,383

65 Inland Buoy Tender (WLI) (Note 4) $1,137 $4,338 $1,853 $7,329 $1,027 $150 $222 $8,727

65 River Buoy Tender (WLR) $3,895 $1,775 $2,691 $8,361 $2,038 $417 $363 $11,179

65 Small Harbor Tug (WYTL) $3,118 $1,432 $2,180 $6,730 $1,624 $228 $258 $8,840

Note:

5. No Expense Allocation Model (EAM) rate was calculated for the C-27J in 2017 because the asset was not in operation for all of FY16, and 

full-year data is needed. The next EAM model update in FY20 will include full-year FY19 C-27J data.

4. Rate updated using non-pay inflation factors due to excessive rate jump caused by maintenance increases.

1. Do not include Depreciation or Cost of Capital when computing rates for the leased C-37.

2. Rate manually updated to include centralized asset manager costs.

3. Rate updated using non-pay inflation factors due to excessive rate fluctuation caused by single asset class.
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HOURLY STANDARD RATES FOR PERSONNEL

1. Rate Computation. Hourly standard rates for personnel services are based on prevailing annual 

standard personnel costs related to employee productive hours as reflected in Coast Guard 

Manpower Requirements Manual, COMDTINST M5310.6 (series). The rates are presented on the 

following page. Factors representing incurred but unfunded retirement and medical costs are

included for customer effort external to the government.

2. Rate Application. Personnel rates provided in this Enclosure are a derivative of the Standard 

Personnel Costs and are intended to be applied to reimbursement sought (in arrears), where the Coast 

Guard seeks reimbursement for services provided after the fact, or for long-term response events. 

Average hourly rates for customers inside and outside the government are presented for those 

situations that require computations on an hourly basis.

a. Reimbursements for personnel services that involve extended periods of time (e.g., monthly or 

yearly) can be found on CG Portal at: 

https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/cg83/CG833/SitePages/Costing_Tools.aspx and review the 

Reimbursable Personnel Cost (RPC) worksheets for the desired fiscal year. If assistance is still 

needed, please contact Commandant (CG-833) Costing Team for appropriate guidance.

b. Of Particular note, charges for normal crews are contained within the rates for Aircraft, Boats,

and Cutters. Please use standard personnel rates listed below only where additional personnel 

reimbursement is appropriate.

c. Actual costs for travel and per diem, if applicable, must also be included in reimbursement. Use 

the following link for travel and per diem rates: 

https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/perdiem.cfm.

d. Reimbursable agreements that utilize apportioned reimbursable budget authority should use the 

RPC tables, which provide calculated costs for reimbursable positions to be included in planned 

or anticipated Inter/Intra-Agency agreements when the Coast Guard is the Seller agency. The 

rate table is found on the CG Portal at: 

https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/cg83/CG833/SitePages/Costing_Tools.aspx.
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HOURLY RATES FOR PERSONNEL ($)

In Gov't Out Gov't In Gov't Out Gov't

($) ($) ($) ($)

Rank Rate Rate Grade Rate Rate

O-10 163 234 ES-00 149 156

O-9 157 225 AL-00 140 147

O-8 145 207 AD-00 104 108

O-7 140 200 GS-15 123 128

O-6 126 180 GS-14 106 111

O-5 111 157 GS-13 91 95

O-4 98 140 GS-12 75 79

O-3 84 119 GS-11 65 68

O-2 70 99 GS-10 63 65

O-1 54 75 GS-09 58 61

CADET 22 29 GS-08 54 56

GS-07 46 48

W-4 89 127 GS-06 42 44

W-3 82 116 GS-05 39 40

W-2 78 110 GS-04 32 34

GS-03 29 31

E-10 114 163

E-9 86 123 WG-15 63 65

E-8 76 108 WG-14 61 63

E-7 69 98 WG-13 59 61

E-6 62 87 WG-12 56 59

E-5 54 76 WG-11 54 57

E-4 45 63 WG-10 52 54

E-3 36 50 WG-09 50 52

E-2 34 47 WG-08 48 50

E-1 24 32 WG-07 45 47

WG-06 43 45

WG-05 40 42

WG-04 38 39

WG-03 35 37

WG-02 32 34
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STANDARD RATES FOR REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF DAMAGED AIDS TO 

NAVIGATION

1. Rate Computation. Two possible components may apply when computing a charge for repair or 

replacement of a damaged or destroyed aid to navigation (ATON). These components are discussed 

below, however, they do not include vessel, boat, or vehicle time which must be determined 

separately based upon this Instruction. Additional policy on charges for aids to navigation work is 

contained in 33 CFR Part 74.

2. Rate Application - Replacement Costs. For costs associated with replacement of fixed or floating 

ATON, refer to the price lists located on the Waterways Operations Product Line (WOPL) website at 

the following URL: 

https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/silc/CE%20Product%20Lines/WW/SitePages/Home.aspx.

a. Replacement costs for floating ATON shall consist of the buoy, chain, associated mooring 

hardware and sinker, signal equipment (to include retro-reflective tape and lettering/numbering),

and the related transportation cost.

b. Replacement cost for fixed ATON structures shall be the actual cost of construction materials

and associated signal equipment. If replacement is accomplished using a contractor, charges 

should include contract cost, contract management cost (including inspection) and actual cost of 

government furnished equipment.

c. Charges shall include the cost of temporary floating aids until the damaged aid is replaced.

d. Replacement costs shall also include government labor and be computed using the personnel 

rates contained in this Instruction.

3. Rate Application - Temporary Aids. Charges for temporary aids shall include actual cost for retrofit 

and signal equipment needed to place the aid in the water. After retrieval of the temporary aid, 

include cost (either Sector or unit) to place buoy in ready-for-issue condition.

a. Servicing costs vary throughout the Coast Guard and shall be computed locally at the District 

level by prorating costs based on the buoy type, operational region, and relief period. Costs 

should then be verified by WOPL. The monthly servicing cost for a steel buoy is computed by 

dividing overhead cost by the number of months in a relief cycle. If a buoy has a 9-year relief 

cycle, the overhead cost is divided by 108 months.

b. Engage the WOPL for current overhaul costs by buoy type and operational region.

c. In applying these computed rates, one month is 16 or more days of use.

d. Labor for buoy servicing at CG support facilities shall be computed using personnel rates 

contained in this Instruction. Labor for buoy servicing at commercial facilities is captured in 

overhaul costs provided in paragraph 3.a.

4. Questions concerning computing charges for damaged aids shall be referred to Commandant (CGNAV-1) at HQS-DG-lst-CG-NAV-1 or WOPL at D05-DG-SILC-WOPL.
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HOURLY STANDARD RATES FOR POLLUTION CLEAN-UP EQUIPMENT

1. Rate Application. Apply these charges for every full or fractional hour of use, excluding transit 

time. Make separate charges for: 

(1) Cost of Coast Guard Strike Team personnel operating and/or supervising operations of 

equipment based on standard rates for personnel, Enclosure (2) of this Instruction; 

(2) Actual fuel costs associated with operational use of equipment; 

(3) Cost of transporting equipment to and from the job site; 

(4) Actual reimbursement cost when performed by a contractor; and 

(5) Actual cost to decontaminate equipment following usage. To obtain cost guidance on any other 

equipment not listed below contact Commandant (CG-MER-1) or Shore Infrastructure Logistics 

Center (SILC) – Waterways Operations Product Line (WOPL).

Equipment Type Rate Equipment Type Rate

Systems Hydraulic Power Units

Large Pumping System w/ Trailer $136 Deutz Prime Mover $22 

Viscous Oil Pumping System $149 Highstar Prime Mover $30 

VOSS Trailered System $371 Generators / Compressors

Inclined Plane DIP600 Skimming 

System $259 Generac 6.5 KW $4 

Hazmat Response Trailer (HMRT) $296 Genpro 10.5 KW $5 

Command & Control Trailer (C2) $150 Honda 4.5 KW $3 

Inflatable Boom (5 reels) w/ Trailer $288 Honda 5.5 KW $3 

Level A Trailer/Basic Incident 

Command Post (BICP) $79 Honda EX 1000 1.0 KW $2 

Boom Mooring System $48 Honda EB 11000 10.5 KW $5 

Small Pump System $81 Ingersol-Rand Compressor $12 

Booms Temporary Storage Devices

Fast Sweep Boom $38 CANFLEX Seaslug (12,000 gal) $73 

Foam Filled Boom (500 ft) $25 CANFLEX Seaslug (25,000 gal) $102 

Foam Filled Boom, 3 Boxes ea 500 ft 

w/ Trailer $88 Monitoring Equipment

Inflatable Boom, 48 in (650 ft/1 reel) $58 MultiRAE $8 

Pumps AreaRAE $13 

CCN-150 Pump $15 UltraRAE 3000 $13

DOP 160 Pump $9 Dustrak $17 

DOP 250 Pump $14 Fluorometer $13 
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Non-Submersible Pumps $19 Trailers / Vehicles

Robotics 42 ft VOSS Trailer $80 

FIRSTLOOK 110 $24 48 ft VOSS Trailer $80 

PACKBOT 510 $123 All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) $15 

Skimmers

DESMI 250 Skimmer and Control Std $40 

High Speed Skimmer $77 

Note: Spilled Oil Recovery System (SORS) is not listed as a standard rate cost item because it is 

considered part of the Allowance Equipment List (AEL) for the Juniper Class Buoy Tenders (WLB’s). 

Each SORS consists of two of the following: DEMSI Terminator Weir Skimmer, SORS Control Stand, 

Hydraulic Hoses, Outrigger Arm, Fast Sweep Boom, and Canflex Bladders. Some of these components 

are listed above, but not as a complete SORS unit. The standard rate for the WLBs includes the AEL 

items as part of the rate. For additional information, contact SILC WOPL at 252-331-6000, x3031.
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STANDARD RATES FOR VEHICLES 

1. Rate Computation. Standard rates for vehicles are available from GSA at the following web site:

http://www.gsa.gov/vehiclerates. These rates represent averages for similar vehicle types from 

different regions of the country.

2. Rate Application. Rates are applied for every full or fractional mile or month of use. These rates 

can be prorated to a daily rate, if necessary. If the vehicle is a commercial rental or GSA lease, 

charge actual cost of the rental, if available. Include a charge for personnel if the driver is not 

attached to another unit (such as Aircraft, Boats, or Cutters) involved in the operation.

Note: The most current GSA vehicle rates apply.

3. For additional information, contact Commandant (CG-833), Costing Team at 202-372-3573.
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STANDARD RATES FOR OUTPATIENT VISITS 

1. Rate Computation. All medical services provided to authorized beneficiaries in Coast Guard 

medical facilities are recorded using paper records and an electronic healthcare systems (DoD and 

TRICARE). Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is protected in accordance with DHS 

Handbook for Safeguarding Sensitive Personally Identifiable Information. Protected Health 

Information (PHI) is managed in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability 

Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Commandant (CG-11) is responsible for management and oversight of the 

medical records. Commandant (CG-11) is responsible for executing reimbursable agreements with 

other government agencies. Rates for the exchange of medical goods and services are determined in 

accordance with Title 10 U.S.C. § 1085 and 14 U.S.C. § 506. Commandant (CG-DCMS-831) is 

responsible for all activities related to recording accounts receivable transactions and reconciling 

them in the Coast Guard Core Accounting System (CAS). The Coast Guard Finance Center is 

responsible for invoicing the appropriate uniformed service.

2. For further guidance, contact Commandant (CG-DCMS-831) at HQS-DG-LST-CG-DCMS-831-SP 

or 202-475-5058.
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STANDARD RATES FOR CANINE TEAMS

1. Rate Computation. When computing standard rates for a canine team’s services, the following 

charges should apply:

a. Canine handler based on the standard rates for personnel per Enclosure (2);

b. Canine handler cover officer based on rates for personnel per Enclosure (2);

c. Canine fees at the rate of $25.00 per day;

d. Standard rate for vehicles per Enclosure (5);

e. Parking and Toll fees;

f. Air Fare (includes kennel handling fees and additional ticketing fees for military canines);

g. Vehicle rental for Full-sized rental car, truck, or Sport Utility Vehicle;

h. Cleaning fee for rental vehicle when transporting a canine;

i. Per Diem (lodging, meals, and incidentals) for Canine handler and cover officer;

j. All lodging fees (cleaning, handling) associated with military canines;

k. Kenneling fees.

2. Rate Application. Rates should be applied for every full hour of use and should include vehicle 

mileage to and from the team’s home base to the requesting authority’s site. Kenneling, canine fees, 

air fare, vehicle rental and per diem should be charged for missions that require overnight stays 

outside the team’s commuting area.

Note: When calculating “usage” charges, personnel off-duty time should not be included.

3. For further guidance, contact Commandant (CG-721) at HQS-DG-LST-CG-721 or 202-372-2647.
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STANDARD RATES FOR DIVE TEAMS

1. Rate Computation. When computing standard rates for a dive team’s services, the following charges 

should apply:

a. Each dive team member based on standard rates for personnel, Enclosure (2);

b. Standard rate for vehicles, Enclosure (5);

c. Vehicle rental;

d. Parking and toll fees;

e. Air fare;

f. Vessel rental;

g. Per diem;

h. Dive equipment rental (typically limited to SCUBA bottles).

2. Rate Application. Rates should be applied for every full hour of use and should include vehicle 

mileage to and from the team’s home base to the requesting authority’s site. Per diem should be 

charged for missions that require overnight stays outside the team’s commuting area. A normal dive 

team is comprised of six (6) members. More divers may be required based upon mission needs.

Note: When calculating “usage” charges, personnel off-duty time should not be included.

3. For additional information, contact Commandant (CG-7212) at HQS-DG-LST-CG-7212 or 

202-372-2575.
Enclosure (9) to COMDTINST 7310.1U

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STANDARD RATES FOR DEPLOYABLE C5I

1. Rate Computation. Charges shall be applied for every full or fractional day of use, including transit 

time for Mobile assets and personnel. Separate charges are incurred for: 

(1) Cost of Coast Guard Communications Command (COMMCOM) Deployable Communications 

Forces (DCF) technicians setting up and/or supervising the use of equipment including per diem and 

lodging expenses, per Enclosure (2); 

(2) Actual fuel costs associated with use of equipment including fuel required for transit and 

sustaining generator power systems, per Enclosure (5); and 

(3) Actual costs for tractor rental, if applicable.

Costs outside of personnel and fuel are as follows:

a. Enhanced Mobile Incident Command Center (eMICP) – Requires tractor rental:

(1) $27,960/mo

(2) $6,524/wk

(3) $937/day

b. Mobile Communications Vehicle (MCV):

(1) $27,960/mo

(2) $6,524/wk

(3) $937/day

c. Commercial Satellite Service (Data and Telephony):

(1) Daily $247

(2) 5 days $1,231

(3) 10 days $2,461

(4) 30 days $7,382

Note: Data and telephony requires two separate satellite systems and are billed separately.

Billing period resets every (30) days and is per kit.

d. Portable SIPRNET Kit (PSK): The Portable SIPRNet Kit will require a satellite connection 

billed separately, per Paragraph 1.c. above. The PSK is typically deployed with one (1) 

supporting technician. Requesting unit incurs the costs for technician and connectivity.
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e. Standard rates for personnel apply per Enclosure (2).

f. Standard rates for vehicles apply per Enclosure (5).

Note: All DCF assets utilize diesel fuel which is estimated using prevailing market rates. A 

minimum of four (4) personnel will accompany the eMICP and MCV. Depending on the 

dynamics of the mission, more personnel may be assigned as necessary by COMMCOM.

2. To obtain a complete cost analysis for use of the Deployable C5I assets/equipment, contact the 

LANTAREA Deployable C5I Asset Manager at (757) 398-6330 or COMMCOM at COM-DG-MDeployCommsRequest@uscg.mil. COMMCOM can fund most Coast Guard internal requests.

Requesting commands will be aware of all charges prior to final approval/authorization and 

deployment of resources.