ALCOAST 195/17 - JUN 17 MARINE INDUSTRY TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

united states coast guard

 

R 161021 JUN 17
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-7//
TO ALCOAST
UNCLAS //N01520//
ALCOAST 195/17
COMDTNOTE 1520
SUBJ:  MARINE INDUSTRY TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
A. PERFORMANCE, TRAINING, AND EDUCATION MANUAL, COMDTINST M1500.10 (series)
B. ALCGPSC 040/17
C. ACTIVE DUTY OFFICER POSTGRADUATE AND ADVANCED EDUCATION APPLICATION
PROCESS GUIDE FOR ASSIGNMENT YEAR 2018
D. ACTIVE DUTY ENLISTED POSTGRADUATE AND ADVANCED EDUCATION APPLICATION
PROCESS GUIDE FOR ASSIGNMENT YEAR 2018
1. Eligible officers and Marine Science Technicians (MSTs) are strongly
encouraged to apply for the Marine Industry Training Program. This program is a
specialized training program outlined in REF (A) that allows Coast Guard members to
conduct internships with maritime industry organizations and associations, similar to
participation in a fast track junior executive training program. Marine Industry
Training Program selectees will be chosen this Fall by a selection panel to participate
in one of five sub-programs: Merchant Marine Industry Training (MMIT), Investigations
Industry Training (IIT), Port Safety and Security Industry Training (PSSIT), Marine
Environmental Protection Industry Training (MEPIT), and Waterways Management Industry
Training (WWMIT).
2. Industry training is accomplished through short-term (4-6 months) or one-year
internships. Short-term internships are conducted during the APR-SEP timeframe in
conjunction with the transfer season. One-year internships are conducted from
JUN to JUN. Internships are usually conducted in the region of the follow-on assignment.
Operational demands, such as contingency operations or individual circumstances, may
make it difficult for some members to conduct their industry training in the
traditional timeframe. In such instances, requests for alternative schedules may be
considered on a case-by-case basis.
3. All candidates must be active duty (O2-O4 and MSTs E5 above the cut for E6, E6, and
E7), or reservists on Extended Active Duty as detailed in paragraph 11 of REF (B). All
candidates must be tour complete in Assignment Year 2018 (AY18). Due to the availability
of staff and field unit follow-on assignments, individuals presently at both field and
staff units may apply.
4. MMIT is available to experienced officers with vessel inspection qualifications.
MMIT participants study the impacts of prevention policy and learn how to create
mutually beneficial solutions to Coast Guard and marine industry challenges.
MMIT participants have conducted their training with the following industry groups:
ocean shipping, offshore oil industry, Great Lakes shipping, inland and offshore
towing, shipyards, tank ship/barge operators, LNG and chemical transporters, small
passenger vessel operators, and cruise ship lines. Ideal MMIT applicants have at least
three years of Prevention Operations experience and have been assigned the
CG-OAP11 (Vessel Inspections) Officer Specialty Code (OSC). Specific interest in
all areas of vessel inspection for the offshore oil industry, new technologies
affecting energy exploration, and vessel propulsion systems will be the preferred
areas when evaluating applicants for training during this MMIT cycle.
5. IIT is available to experienced Investigating Officers. IIT participants
broaden their professional experience and knowledge through extensive insight
and exposure into the work of other investigative entities, as well as merchant
vessel and marine industry operations. IIT participants have participated in ship
rider programs and performed shoreside industry training with such organizations as
the National Transportation Safety Board, Department of Justice, State Pilot
Associations, Port Authorities, shipping companies, admiralty law firms, and marine
insurers. Ideal IIT applicants have at least three years of Prevention Operations
experience and have been assigned the CG-OAP12 (Marine Investigations) OSC, or at a
minimum, the Marine Casualty Investigator (FO) competency.
6. PSSIT is available to officers and MSTs. PSSIT participants expand their knowledge
of commercial port operations. PSSIT participants concentrate on port safety and/or
security issues such as the Maritime Transportation Security Act, or the Transportation
Worker Identity Credential program implementation and compliance, facility safety
compliance, and containerized or explosive handling operations. PSSIT participants have
concentrated on liquefied natural gas facility permitting and operations, safety and
security challenges at major Port Authorities, cyber security initiatives, and the
petrochemical supply chain. Ideal officer PSSIT applicants have at least three years of
Prevention Operations experience and have been assigned the CG-OAP14 (Port and Facility
Safety and Security) OSC. Ideal enlisted PSSIT applicants have at least six years of
operational experience, have been assigned the Facility Inspector and Container
Inspector competencies, and are authorized to wear the temporary or permanent Marine
Safety Insignia.
7. MEPIT is available to experienced officers and MSTs with marine environmental
response and protection backgrounds. MEPIT participants gain insight into domestic and
international pollution preparedness, response, and mitigation operations from a Federal,
State, and industry perspective. MEPIT participants have focused their industry training
in oil spill removal, contingency planning, national-level organizational policymaking,
and emergency management. Training opportunities have included various oil spill removal
organizations, the American Petroleum Institute, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, and companies within
the oil and salvage industries. Ideal officer MEPIT applicants have at least three years
of Response Operations experience and have been assigned the CG-OAR15 (Marine Environmental
Response) OSC. Ideal enlisted MEPIT applicants have at least six years of operational
experience and have been assigned either the Federal On-Scene Coordinator's Representative
or National Strike Force Response Supervisor competency.
8. WWMIT is available to officers. WWMIT participants expand their knowledge of the Marine
Transportation System, including waterways, ports, and intermodal connections from an
industry and port stakeholder perspective. WWMIT participants are expected to network and
cultivate partnerships to address WWM-related issues, balance economic considerations with
safe practices, and share opportunities and best practices with public and private entities
to create mutually beneficial solutions. WWMIT participants can expect to conduct their
training with Port Authorities, State Pilot Associations, Marine Exchanges, energy/oil
industries, towing vessel companies, ferry vessel operators, major shipping companies, the
Army Corps of Engineers, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Bureau of Safety and
Environmental Enforcement, and local government offices. Ideal WWMIT applicants have at
least three years of Operations Ashore-Prevention experience or Operations Afloat-
Prevention experience (Aids to Navigation or Ice Operations).
9. Selection to fill one-year and short-term internships will be made during the selection
panel. The breakdown of industry training quotas is as follows, with all positions
designated for officers unless otherwise stated:
   a. MMIT: One 1-yr quota. Two short-term quotas.
   b. IIT: One 1-yr quota. Two short-term quotas.
   c. PSSIT: One 1-yr quota. Two short-term quotas (one officer, one enlisted).
   d. MEPIT: One 1-yr quota. Two short-term quotas (one officer, one enlisted).
   e. WWMIT: Two short-term quotas.
10. Officer applicants are required to submit a My Panel Submission in Direct Access by
following the guidance in REF (C) located at:
https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/psc/psc-opm/1/c/SitePages/Home.aspx. Of note, applying for
one or more Marine Industry Training Program does not count against the limit of applying
for up to three PG/ADV ED programs. Standardized test scores are not required.
11. Enlisted applicants for the MEPIT and PSSIT programs are required to submit a My Panel
Submission in Direct Access by following the guidance in REF (D) located at:
https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/psc/psc-epm/SitePages/Panels.aspx. Standardized test scores
are not required.
12. Additional Marine Industry Training Program guidance and the list of follow-on assignments
(field and staff) can be found on the Office of Shore Forces (CG-741) portal website, located
at: https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/cg741/SitePages/Marine%20Industry%20Training.aspx.
Applicants should indicate the following information on their submission: Why the applicant
would like to be considered for the Marine Industry Training Program, whether or not they would
like to be considered for a one-year assignment (officers only), their specific industry
training sub-program of choice (MMIT, IIT, PSSIT, MEPIT, or WWMIT), and rank order their desired
follow-on assignments from the list of pre-designated industry training follow-on billets.
13. Commanding Officer endorsements are required and shall contain a summary of the applicants
interests, ability, knowledge (including relevant education, training, and competencies), and
potential value to the service related to the requested industry training sub-program.
Endorsements must specify sub-program and training term (one-year or short-term). Endorsements
for short-term quotas should address the ability to gap the applicant’s position for up to
three months.
14. The deadline for completed My Panel Submissions is 18 AUG 2017.
15. All O2/O3 applicants should note the requirement outlined in REF (B) that they must
conduct career counseling with OPM-4 prior to applying.
16. Short-term industry training selectees will have PCS orders available in Direct Access by
15 FEB 2018. One-year industry training selectees will have orders available according to the
standard timeline for a summer transfer.
17. Industry Training incurs obligated service of approximately 18 months for short-term
quotas and three years for one-year Training Allowance Billets.
18. After reviewing all references, any questions regarding the processing of Marine Industry
Training Program applications should be directed to HQS-SMB-CGPSC-opm-1-PGPanels@uscg.mil for
officers and Ms. Ada Harris at (202) 795-6563 or LT Nicholas Martin at (202) 795-6594 for
enlisted personnel.
19. General questions regarding the Marine Industry Training Program should be directed to
LCDR Sean Morrison at (202) 372-2576.
20. For sub-program specific questions, contact:
    a. MMIT: Mr. Robert Gauvin (202) 372-1213
    b. IIT: LCDR Jason Franz (202) 372-1035
    c. PSSIT: LCDR Dan McQuate (202) 372-1130
    d. MEPIT: LT Meagan Bowis (202) 372-2260
    e. WWMIT: LCDR William Albright (202) 372-1568
21. Enlisted members may also contact MSTCM Chris James (202) 372-1342 to discuss this program.
22. RDML John P. Nadeau, Assistant Commandant for Capability, sends.
23. Internet release authorized.