Coast Guard Publication 1 MS-0 Doctrine for Mission Support October 2015 The United States Coast Guard mission support enterprise performs an astounding range of services to enable execution of the Coast Guard's 11 statutory missions. We ensure our people are proficient, fit, and ready to serve in respectful, inclusive workplaces with positive climates. We acquire, maintain, and divest of highly complex vessels, aircraft, C4IT systems, and shore infrastructure. We enable effective presence day and night, during normal operations and emergencies, at home and abroad. Mission support is the center of gravity for mission execution. Established in 2011, the Deputy Commandant for Mission Support (DCMS) organization is the Headquarters counterpart of the Deputy Commandant for Operations organization. Together, these two organizations integrate Headquarters functions in support of the Commandant and Vice Commandant. This Doctrine for Mission Support synthesizes who we are, what we do, and how we deliver mission support. It contains our history, guiding principles, business model, organizational constructs, and articulates our commitment to supporting Coast Guard operations by delivering excellent, affordable mission support. I ask each member of the DCMS organization to carefully read this doctrine to understand our collective history, shared ideals, noble purpose, and the enduring, fundamental principles of mission support. All mission support personnel, from the most junior to the most senior, have an important role to play in leading our proud organization in achieving the behaviors, values, and culture articulated in this doctrine. It should guide the development of future mission support strategies, plans, policies, and procedures. Mission support is a big job and a critical function. I need your full support. This is our Coast Guard. We are mission support!