The Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy (CG-5P) develops and maintains policy, standards, and program alignment for the prevention activities of the Coast Guard to achieve Marine Safety, Security, and Stewardship mission success. The Prevention Directorate includes policy experts in waterways management, navigation safety, boating, commercial vessels, ports and facilities, merchant mariner credentialing, vessel documentation, marine casualty investigation, inspection, and port state control.

The Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy (CG-5P) will tirelessly promote safety, security, and environmental stewardship through clear and timely maritime policy and direction.

• Honor the Mariner;
• Value the Prevention Community as a whole;
• Collaborate with other directorates, the Auxiliary, interagency partners, and industry stakeholders;
• Be innovative in accomplishing the mission to achieve greater impact and/or efficiency.

Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy (CG-5P)
U.S. Coast Guard, Stop 7501
2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20593-7501
202-372-1009