Coast Guard
Subtitle: Deployable Operations Group achieving organizational benefits, but challenges remain
By: [Stephen L. Caldwell]
Contributors: United States. Government Accountability Office
Publisher: U.S. Govt. Accountability Office
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Washington, DC
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 41
Subjects: Special forces (Military science); Combined operations (Military science); United States. Coast Guard. Deployable Operations Group; United States
Other titles: Deployable Operations Group achieving organizational benefits, but challenges remain; Review of Deployable Operations Group
Description: Specifically, we are reporting on the extent to which the Deployable Operations Group achieved its intended benefits and the challenges it faces as it continues to mature. The unified command structure established by the creation of the DOG has achieved its intended benefits by facilitating the Coast Guard's ability to standardize training and processes while using deployable specialized forces as centrally managed global assets, rather than local or regional assets. Specifically, the unified command structure has achieved four key benefits: (1) standardized tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP); (2) standardized the process used to allocate deployable resources and based those allocations on specific capabilities rather than entire units; (3) implemented an employment schedule that provides dedicated training periods for DOG units to maintain operational readiness, among other improvements; and (4) enhanced management and oversight functions, such as establishment of dedicated program managers for each type of deployable unit, and collaborative working groups to help improve standardization and develop TTP. As the DOG continues to mature, the command faces various challenges that may impact its ability to ensure that each deployable unit is staffed and trained and that the DSF community is prepared to meet its broad range of responsibilities.
Notes: Chiefly slides.

Title from p.1 screen (GAO, viewed on Apr. 8, 2010).

"April 7, 2010."

"GAO-10-433R."

Includes bibliographical references.

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