What is the composition of a count team (CT)?

The composition of a count team consists of two independent persons to ensure an accurate and unbiased assessment during property inventories or counts. This structure is pivotal as having two independent individuals helps to mitigate the risk of error or manipulation, promoting accountability and transparency in the process. The involvement of independent persons, rather than individuals from the same unit or supervisors, reinforces the integrity of the count, as they bring a level of objectivity that is crucial in property management practices within the Coast Guard. Their independent status minimizes potential conflicts of interest, thereby enhancing the reliability of the count outcome.