Personnel are assigned to in rate and out of rate instructor duty in accordance with authorized allowances. Instructor duty billets are located at these types of activities:
1. U.S. Coast Guard Class "A" and "C" Schools
2. U.S. Navy Class "A" and "C" Schools
3. Training Center Cape May, Training Center Petaluma, Reserve Training Center Yorktown
4. Atlantic and Pacific Area Training Teams
5. District Training Teams
6. U.S. Navy Fleet Training Groups and Units
7. Miscellaneous training activities which have billets designated as Instructor Duty by the Personnel Allowance System
Qualifications
Note: The below qualification standards are in addition to the general Coast Guard Special Duty Assignment qualification standards.
1. Demonstrate an interest in teaching.
2. Be able to work harmoniously with others.
3. Possess sound judgment.
4. Possess relevant expertise in the training field to which applying.
If the member is considered a good candidate but is not qualified in some specific requirement, the commanding officer may recommend a consideration for waiver.

