VISION TO REALITY (continued)
Competencies
Twenty-first century Coast Guard men and women will be well-grounded in maritime competencies, with the skills to operate safely in all climates and conditions. The Coast Guard’s diverse responsibilities and broad authority will require its people to be adaptable, flexible, and always ready to perform in any assigned role. The multimission character of its people will remain an enduring attribute and unique force multiplier. The Coast Guard’s military organization will provide the discipline that contributes to efficient and effective accomplishment of all missions.
The Coast Guard will be structured to perform its critical tasks better and at less cost. Coast Guard services will be customer-driven, and will have demanding and measurable performance standards. The Coast Guard of the future will be a world-class quality organization, empowering its people to make the decisions that count. The workforce will adeptly anticipate and respond to change. Savings derived from more effective business practices will enable the Service to recapitalize its platforms, systems, and stations.
The Coast Guard understands the power of partnerships and will strategically employ them in a variety of ways to best serve the American public. Work will frequently be accomplished through small groups, formed with members from within and outside of the Service. Timely, open communications will occur across and among teams. The Coast Guard will routinely share appropriate information with partners, customers, and stakeholders. A similar spirit of cooperation and collaboration will be evident in the Service’s internal organization.
The Coast Guard’s greatest strength in the 21st century will continue to be its women and men and their commitment to core values of honor, respect, and devotion to duty. Technology will never replace far-sighted, dedicated people to lead the Service to continued success. The Coast Guard, an employer of choice, will attract, develop, and retain bright men and women from a rich variety of backgrounds. The Service will instill superior leadership and management skills at all levels.
Quality-of-life programs will fulfill employees’ interests and needs. Career incentives will include advancement and leadership opportunities, a wide and flexible selection of career-long education options, and comprehensive benefits that mirror the best the workplace can offer. Coast Guard members deployed away from home will be confident that the Service attentively provides for their families. Knowledge will be crucial. Continual learning will hone professional competencies. Future training will be individualized, technology-based, and delivered just-in-time to the workplace.
Continued recognition as the world’s premier maritime service will require the most competent workforce in America. The Service’s valued women and men will know that they are the best as they extend proud Coast Guard traditions into the future.
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1998