Contingency planning at the flotilla level in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary: Flotilla 81—A case study

Shawn Erik Schooley, PhD

doi:10.5055/jem.2013.0152

Authors

Shawn Erik Schooley, PhD

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.2013.0152

Keywords:

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Contingency planning, Network theory

Abstract

This article presents a case study of United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 81. Flotilla 81 created its first formal, single agency contingency plan. The research question addressed is “How can a flotilla successfully develop a contingency plan?” Five emergent themes are identified. They are offered as suggested promising practices for other flotillas in need of creating a contingency plan. Findings suggest successful contingency planning is a result of effective collaboration with community partners. Network management theory is a key to an effective contingency planning process.

Author Biography

Shawn Erik Schooley, PhD

Assistant Professor of Political Science, Department of Political Science, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama

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