1. It was indeed an honor to join the ranks of the fine professionals
of the First District on 31 May. Our district has a well deserved
reputation for excellence.
2. Today I met with senior district and field leaders to discuss and
garner feedback on my priorities. These focus areas should guide First
District actions as we serve the 33.4 million American citizens in our
AOR that depend on us to stand a vigilant watch. As you will see
below, my priorities are consistent with those of my predecessor: hence
I am stressing continuity over change.
My priorities are as follows:
3. We are a crew of professionals:
3a. Bring the crew back from every mission, every time.
3b. Pursue mastery of our trade and ensure proficiency.
3c. Achieve procedural and standards compliance with disciplined
initiative.
3d. Be disciplined and accountable for our actions, nations
treasure, mission, and each other.
3e. Aggressively manage risk.
3f. Be worthy of our nations trust.
4. We are members of a creative and supportive team:
4a. Help each shipmate set and realize their personal and
professional goals.
4b. Attain and foster a high level of honesty, respect and
integrity.
4c. Insist that all our shipmates live by our core values.
Remember -there are no bystanders.
4d. Initiate, discover and question.
4e. Work hard, close the mission confident of our performance and
enjoy service in the Coast Guard.
5. We will expand and strengthen our trusted partnerships:
5a. Be mindful of our center of gravity - effective teaming with
all stakeholders.
5b. Build trust proactively and nurture partner confidence over
time: trust cannot be surged.
6. I ask that field commanders disseminate this guidance to widest
extent. I look forward to discussing this further during upcoming unit
visits.
7. Remember - We stand the watch.
8. RDML, Dan Abel, First District Commander, sends.
of the First District on 31 May. Our district has a well deserved
reputation for excellence.
2. Today I met with senior district and field leaders to discuss and
garner feedback on my priorities. These focus areas should guide First
District actions as we serve the 33.4 million American citizens in our
AOR that depend on us to stand a vigilant watch. As you will see
below, my priorities are consistent with those of my predecessor: hence
I am stressing continuity over change.
My priorities are as follows:
3. We are a crew of professionals:
3a. Bring the crew back from every mission, every time.
3b. Pursue mastery of our trade and ensure proficiency.
3c. Achieve procedural and standards compliance with disciplined
initiative.
3d. Be disciplined and accountable for our actions, nations
treasure, mission, and each other.
3e. Aggressively manage risk.
3f. Be worthy of our nations trust.
4. We are members of a creative and supportive team:
4a. Help each shipmate set and realize their personal and
professional goals.
4b. Attain and foster a high level of honesty, respect and
integrity.
4c. Insist that all our shipmates live by our core values.
Remember -there are no bystanders.
4d. Initiate, discover and question.
4e. Work hard, close the mission confident of our performance and
enjoy service in the Coast Guard.
5. We will expand and strengthen our trusted partnerships:
5a. Be mindful of our center of gravity - effective teaming with
all stakeholders.
5b. Build trust proactively and nurture partner confidence over
time: trust cannot be surged.
6. I ask that field commanders disseminate this guidance to widest
extent. I look forward to discussing this further during upcoming unit
visits.
7. Remember - We stand the watch.
8. RDML, Dan Abel, First District Commander, sends.
9. Internet release authorized.