(a) Establishment.—The Commandant shall establish an acquisition directorate to provide guidance and oversight for the implementation and management of all Coast Guard acquisition processes, programs, and projects.

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Terms Used In 14 USC 1101

  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.

(b) Mission.—The mission of the acquisition directorate is—

(1) to acquire and deliver assets and systems that increase operational readiness, enhance mission performance, and create a safe working environment;

(2) to assist in the development of a workforce that is trained and qualified to further the Coast Guard’s missions and deliver the best-value products and services to the Nation; and

(3) to meet the needs of customers of major acquisition programs in the most cost-effective manner practicable.

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