COMDTINST M5300.3 — COAST GUARD OFFICER SPECIALTY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MANUAL
COMDTINST M5300.3 is supersededSuperseded No current publication under this number appears in the USCG Directives catalog (our index refresh of 2026-08-23) — we find no successor to link. If it was replaced, the successor may use a different number or series: check the subject on USCG Directives or search this site. Do not cite this edition as current guidance.
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