Maintenance & Logistics Command
Until 1987, the Coast Guard's basic structure included twelve autonomous districts aggregated into two areas, a Headquarters and a number of specialized commands. District Commanders provided oversight for subordinate commands that delivered services to the public. Engineering and other support had been provided by a combination of generic unit level resources, district staffs, contractors, and in some cases by Headquarters.
In August 1986, the Commandant concluded that some consolidation of these common support functions on an area-wide basis would require fewer resources. The plan developed by the project team created the Maintenance and Logistics Commands on the East and West Coasts. The new MLCs consolidated support services allowed reprogramming support personnel to operational mission areas.
The MLC Commander is under the general direction and supervision of the Area Commander and provides support services to districts and area units. The MLC consults freely and frequently with district staffs and Headquarters support program managers. The MLC exercises administrative control over support units.
The MLC Commander is primarily responsible for support of the Coast Guard field organization. However, the MLC may control a support unit providing unique services to the Coast Guard as a whole, or it may be designated as the primary support providers to certain types of units, or certain services, Coast Guard-wide.
MLCs are comprised of a variety of units including Integrated Support Commands, Electronic Support Units, Naval Engineering Support Units and Civil Engineering Units.
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