1. PURPOSE. This Manual establishes policies and standards for the administration of the Coast
Guard External Affairs Program for both Coast Guard Headquarters and the field.
2. ACTION. All Coast Guard commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge,
deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements shall comply with the
provisions of this Manual. Internet release is authorized.
3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. The Coast Guard Public Affairs Manual, COMDTINST M5728.2
(series), Coast Guard Partnership with First Book, COMDTINST 5350.5 (series), Retired Flag
Officer Biographical Material/Requirements, COMDTINST 5700.3 (series), and The Coast Guard
Engagement Framework, COMDTINST 5730.2 (series) are canceled. All Commandant directives
referencing the Public Affairs Manual and The Coast Guard Engagement Framework are now
directed to this Manual and Reference (a).