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PURPOSE. This Instruction provides policy and procedural guidance for Coast Guard Alternative Work Schedules (AWS) covering managers, supervisors, civilian employees, and military members either using a 5-4/9 or 4/10 Compressed Work Schedule (CWS),or one of three Flexible Work Schedule (FWS) choices, i.e., Flexitour FWS, Gliding FWS, and a Credit Hour FWS. The policy and procedural guidance in this Instruction reflect regulatory and statutory requirements in references (a) through (c). Guidance is also provided for using AWS options in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.