Congratulations on your appointment
as a
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Representative!
General Information
Several actions must be completed to successfully assume or transfer the duties and responsibilities of being a unit's Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Representative or Assistant Representative from one person to another.
Please Review the CGMA Manual. Paying particular attention to Chapters 2, 3, 4 and Appendix E. These chapters provide detailed information about being a CGMA Representative, including:
- Actions Necessary Upon Appointment (Section 2.F.1)
- Responsibilities (Section 2.F.2)
- Assistance Policies (Chapter 3)
- Approval Authority (Section 4.C)
- Case Management (Chapter 4 and Appendix E)
You will find that other chapters of the Manual will help you conduct your Mutual Assistance activities. It is strongly recommended that you become familiar with all sections of the CGMA Manual.
Required Documents
To help make this transition easier, we have provided the following summary of items which must be completed upon your assignment as a CGMA Representative or Assistant Representative. You will need to print and complete the following forms they are available in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format:
- Appointment Letter
- Audit Form
- Bank Signature Card
- Representative Information and Certification Form
- Assistant Representative Information Certification Form
Case Management Program
After completing these items you will need to obtain a User Name and Password to access the CGMA-CMP program. See Section 2-F-1-e of the CGMA Manual for additional information.
Prior to using the Case Management Program, it is recommended that new Representatives review:
Additional References
Additional helpful information is provided online in CGMA-HQ Items and in Rep's News Representatives are encourage to visit both of these pages often.
You may also want to consider having a member of CGMA-HQ visit your area to make a presentation to your crew and their families Outreach Program
Please do not hesitate to contact CGMA Headquarters if you have any questions.
Need More Information?
Review our General Information Brochure
Contact your local Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Representative
Call CGMA-HQ (800) 881-2462 or (703) 872-6716
Send us an email: ARL-DG-CGMA@uscg.mil
"We Look After Our Own"