"Tomorrow looks different. So will we. 

We will be a more adaptive and connected 

Coast Guard thatgenerates sustained 

readiness} resilience} and capability 

in. new ways 

to enhance our Nations maritime 

safet)'J securit)'J and prosperity." 

ADMIRAL LINDA FAGAN, 

1 JUNE 2022 
To the Coast Guard workforce, 

I am honored and humbled to serve as your Commandant. Your work across all ofour missions, around the world, 

inspires me every day. I know we ask a lot of you and your families. Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, 

and service to the Coast Guard and the Nation. I am committed to working tirelessly on your behalf to advance 

our Service. 

Throughout my 37-year Coast Guard journey, the Service has navigated both challenges and opportunities. 

Grounded in the traditions ofour rich and storied history, we have always applied our initiative and found the best 

way to be Semper Paratus. 

Today, our Service faces new challenges and has new opportunities. The world we operate in is changing rapidly. 

Ifwe keep pace, we will uphold our tradition ofservice to the American public. But ifwe lag behind, as the future 

arrives we will struggle to execute our missions. 

Tomorrow looks different. So will we. 

Guided by our values, history, and shared sense of belonging in this Service, we will: 

TRANSFORM OUR SHARPEN OUR ADVANCE OUR 

TOTAL WORKFORCE COMPETITIVE EDGE MISSION EXCELLENCE 

Deliver you the tools, policy, Empower you with reliable, cutting­ Enhance the way we provide maritime 

training, and support to succeed edge assets, systems, infrastructure, and safety and security, protect resources, 

across our missions and decision advantage to remain and respond to crises to deliver 

operating environments. the world's best Coast Guard. exceptional service to the Nation. 

This transformation will be an investment in you. You are the heartbeat ofour Service. Without you, steel does not 

move, lives are not saved, and our national prosperity and security are at risk. You've answered the call to serve.We 

will be a Coast Guard where you can perform to the best ofyour potential in your duty to the Nation. 

Yours in service, 

Admiral Linda L. Fagan 

Commandant 
Drivers of change are converging and 

increasing demands, risks, and opportunities 

for the Coast Guard while reshaping 

communities where we live and work. 

GROWING WORKFORCE COMPLEXITY 

Accelerating social and demographic shifts are changing employee-employer expectations for 

work, careers, and inclusion, leading to challenges in hiring and retention. 

RAPID ADVANCEMENTS IN TECHNOLOGY 

The rapid pace of innovation in the maritime domain is leading to growing interconnectivity; 

increased reliance on data and networks, and the deployment ofcommercial space and artificial 

intelligence systems 

IMPLICATIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE 

The world is experiencing rising sea levels, intensifying severe weather, retreating Polar ice, migrating fish stocks, pressure to reduce environmental impacts, and chmate-driven community 

displacement. 

SHIFTING ECONOMIC FACTORS 

Use of the maritime domain continues to evolve and grow, including legal and illegal movement 

of goods, people, and services; while predatory fishing exacerbates global food insecurit)I and the 

demand for traditional and renewable offshore energy is rapidly expanding. 

EVOLVING GEOPOLITICAL LANDSCAPE 

Global strategic competition, including unprecedented malign activit)I is challenging the rules-based 

order by eroding international norms, maritime governance, and regional stability 

CHANGING OPERATIONAL DOMAINS 

The Coast Guard's unique authorities and capabilities are increasingly in demand to address 

enduring and emerging missions to include combatting transnational organized crime, violent 

extremism, cyber threats, and irregular maritime migration. 
Transform Our Total Workforce 

The Coast Guard workforce is my highest priority Guided by our Core Values, we will transform the 

way we hire, inspire, and develop our people. We will build an inclusive culture that gives everyone a 

sense ofbelonging, empowering all to deliver their personal best while serving as part of the world's 

best Coast Guard. 

You are dedicated to service as America's maritime guardian, often in an inherently dangerous environment. You deserve innovative tools, inclusive policies, trustworthy technology, modernized 

training, and exceptional support to meet the demands of today and tomorrow. We will deliver them. 

Data must drive decisions to overhaul our policies and processes to better reward performance, 

dedication, and leadership. We will employ a wide array of technology to deliver engaging and 

meaningful training and performance support to our workforce. I am committed to strengthening the resiliency of our workforce and families through access to high quality healthcare, housing, 

childcare, and support services. We will remain an employer of choice for all. 

PRIORITIES 

Deploy innovative recruitingpractices 

to attract the mission-ready total workforce we need for today and into the future. 

Revolutionize talent management policies 

to create opportunities for flexible assignments, advancements, workplaces, and careers. 

Develop individually tailored, on-demand, and modernized learning 

for the continuous professional and personal growth ofour workforce. 

Deliver point-of need healthcare and family services 

to bolster the resiliency ofour workforce and families. 
Sharpen Our Competitive Edge 

The rapid evolution oftechnology, the ever-growing demand for Coast Guard services, an increasingly dynamic operating environment, and global strategic competition strain our current ways of 

conducting missions. We must sharpen our competitive edge to match the pace of change impacting the maritime domain. This is a call to action. 

Assets, systems, networks, and physical infrastructure require focused and deliberate investments to 

ensure our force is resilient and adaptive to rapid technology shifts and the effects ofclimate change. 

New technologies create opportunities to unite people, assets, systems, and data in new ways to design a more agile future force. Data analytics and artificial intelligence are revolutionizing the world 

around us. We will achieve decision advantage using data as our accelerant. 

New acquisitions alone will not keep our competitive edge sharp. A culture ofinnovation will inspire new ideas, challenge existing business norms, integrate better capabilities, and stimulate decisions and actions. Your talent and enthusiasm will ensure the Coast Guard meets the demands of 

the evolving world. 

PRIORITIES 

Focus and accelerate investments in technology and critical infrastructure 

to maximize outcomes and workforce talent. 

Advance a future1ocused, integrated approach 

to design} deploy and sustain an agile} modern force ofhighly-trained personnel} 

assets} systems} infrastructure} and logistics support. 

Drive a culture ofinnovation 

to outpace accelerating changes in industrial capacity, global reach} and technology development. 

Leverage data as the catalyst 

to transform the Coast Guard's strategic advantage. 
Advance Our Mission Excellence 

The Coast Guard thrives in an increasingly complex and unforgiving maritime environment because we are firmly grounded in our operating principles. To be Semper Paratus, we must reaffirm 

our devotion to foundational elements of mission proficiency and risk management. 

The Coast Guard best serves the Nation by applying our resources to the highest priority missions 

that only we can uniquely perform. We will prioritize innovative ways to use our assets and people 

for maximum effect, particularly during crisis response. 

As demand for maritime commerce grows, new uses of existing waterways are stressing the marine transportation system. Our Nation's economic success hinges on our ability to maximize the 

potential ofour waterways while preserving natural resources and maintaining safety and security 

The Coast Guard will continue to be a leader in global maritime governance. We are ideally positioned as the preferred maritime partner for many nations. Guided by strategic discipline, we 

will use our unique authorities and capabilities to uphold America's longstanding commitment to a 

stable and open international system that adheres to the rule oflaw and good maritime governance. 

PRIORITIES 

Be "Brilliant at the Basics" 

to continue our tradition ofexceptional service. 

Use our assets, people, and capabilities in new ways 

to respond to growing demands and evolving threats. 

Build on our ability to lead in crises 

to support the Nation during emergencies. 

Safeguard a rapidly changingMarine Transportation System 

characterized by growing commerce, new uses, and emerging cyber threats. 

Strengthen partnerships and improve maritime governance 

through deliberate, coordinated, and impactful engagements