The Coast Guard must be able to conduct its missions and deliver results without being mired in wasteful bureaucracy. Creating a Secretary of the Coast Guard presents an opportunity to reform the Service’s organizational structure to become more efficient, enabling a leaner, more agile, and strategically focused Headquarters.
FD2028 initiatives will streamline processes, eliminate redundancies, and empower decision-making at all levels. These changes will also restore clear lines of responsibility, authority, and accountability in officials leading operations, support, and other enabling functions.
Key Initiatives Include: