Additional Actions Needed to Guide Training and Assessment Efforts.

The GAO report examines the Coast Guard's training and assessment practices, particularly focusing on the Force Readiness Command (FORCECOM). While FORCECOM follows federal training best practices, it lacks in evaluating training effectiveness and measures. The report suggests enhancing data accuracy, evaluating course feedback, and creating a plan for a data dashboard. FORCECOM has updated training for new mission demands like cybersecurity and international boarding activities, collaborating with the U.S. Navy for foundational training. They also ensure training requirements are included in new asset contracts and oversee assessment programs to evaluate unit compliance with policies. [Extracted from the article]