Policy and Standards Division (CG-1221)

Commandant (CG-1221) establishes policies that define and shape the military workforce, including: Accessions, Incentive Pay, and Assignments and Separations. CG-1221 administers programs for:  Weight & Body Fat Standards Program, Veteran's Education Benefits, Urinalysis, Voting Assistance, and financial support to dependents. Further information is now available on our Coast Guard Portal Page.  Please visit our Portal Page for Additional Information, FAQs, Announcements, and Discussion Forums here: CG-1221 Portal Page.

Recently Promulgated Directives

Personnel Manual Break-Up Information

**NEW** Post-Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Guidance

Revised Coast Guard Weight and Body Fat Standards Program Manual - Helpful Hints, FAQ's, Sample Forms, and More!

Division Chief
CDR Cynthia Lederer

Personnel Policies Section
LCDR Patricia Woolcott
LT Kelly Merchen
LT J. Dion Couch
CWO4 Larry Lawson
Ms. Teresa Marshall
YNCM Charles R. Seay
YN1 Carlton White

Accessions
Mr. Charlie Gow

Budget
Mr. Tom Hinrichsen
Ms. Leslie Martin-Freeman

Links to Related Manuals

Pay Manual - COMDTINST M7220.29B

Weight & Body Fat Standards Program Manual - COMDTINST M1020.8H

Related Programs

Decedent Affairs

Retiree Affairs

Travel and Transportation

Command Guide to Pregnancy

CG-1221 Email

Policies & Standards