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Commandant (CG-128) U.S. Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE Stop 7907 Washington, D.C. 20593-7907
Needs Assessments Several needs assessments (studies) have been conducted to focus on the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and abilities (KSAAs) needed for optimal performance and to develop solutions so that our people meet the desired KSAAs. Note: Within these files, you will find the "optimal" traits (knowledge, skills, attitudes, and abilities) the Coast Guard desires of each group, e.g., senior enlisted, nonrates, civilians, and junior officers.