Strategic and Contingency Planning Directorate
Vision Statement

 

Background and Definitions

Strategic planning is the process of defining an organization’s short-term goals and objectives (typically for the next year, or the next three to five years), and the activities it will pursue to accomplish these goals and objectives.  A variety of analysis and planning tools (such as SWOT analysis) are available, and are often used by the Coast Guard in its strategic planning.

Contingency planning is the process of devising strategies and actions to deal with specific problems or emergencies.  In the Coast Guard, contingency planning departments also plan and execute readiness exercises to test contingency plans.

 

Mission of the Strategic and Contingency Planning Directorate

The Strategic and Contingency Planning Directorate assists Auxiliary leadership in the development of short-range strategic plans.  It provides guidance, analysis, and planning tools, and other assistance to districts, divisions, and flotillas in their strategic planning activities.


Department Director - Robert E Nelson DIR-S

Robert E Nelson
Detartment Director
DIR-S

Atul Uchil, DIR-Sd

Atul Uchil
Deputy Dept Director
DIR-Sd
The Directorate also develops model contingency plans for possible use by districts, divisions, and flotillas in their contingency planning activities.  It develops and makes available sample drills and exercises that can be adapted for use by Auxiliary units at all levels to validate their contingency plans and test Auxiliary force readiness.  In addition, the Directorate develops and makes available guides to other resources that may assist units in their planning activities.