ALCGENL 100/17 - ASSIGNMENT YEAR 2018 (AY18) PATROL FORCES SOUTHWEST ASIA (PATFORSWA) SOLICITATION

18 JUL 17

ALCGENL 100/17
SUBJ: ASSIGNMENT YEAR 2018 (AY18) PATROL FORCES SOUTHWEST ASIA
(PATFORSWA) SOLICITATION
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
B. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Competency Qualification Instruction,
COMDTINST 16247.3E
C. Coast Guard Weight and Body Fat Standards Program Manual,
COMDTINST M1020.8H
D. Water Survival Training Program Manual, COMDTINST M16240.4B
E. Screening for Overseas Duty, PSCINST 1300
1. This message solicits for ashore and afloat assignments at Patrol
Forces Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA). These assignments are for one
year PCS deployments to begin in the Spring, Summer, and Winter of
(AY18). Highly motivated personnel applying for PATFORSWA should
expect high optempo duty in support of a highly visible national
defense mission. Those selected for this opportunity will be
required to attend pre-deployment training (PDT), PDT lasts
approximately 4-8 weeks. Actual report dates to PATFORSWA are set by
the Admin Officer at PATFORSWA. The following cutters are available,
all members interested in afloat units should apply under the
BARANOF department ID (000555):
   CGC ADAK
   CGC AQUIDNECK
   CGC BARANOF
   CGC MAUI
   CGC MONOMOY
   CGC WRANGELL
   RELIEF WPB CREW
2. This is a dependent restricted, non-isolated PCS assignment
available for men and women. For additional information and benefits
see our websites listed in paragraph 9.
3. PATFORSWA positions are available at the following units:
   a. Assignment priority one: 110 WPB afloat, Maritime Engagement
   Team (MET).
   b. Assignment priority two: PATFORSWA shore side support
4. Assignment criteria: Applicants must be:
   a. 18 years of age at deployment date
   b. Tour complete in AY18 or AY19
   c. Suitable for overseas assignment per references A and E
   d. Be a United States citizen
   e. Maintain or be eligible for a Secret clearance
   f. Must meet obligated service requirements of 15 months from
   report date
   g. Must have completed and passed task 1-01, Physical Fitness
   Standards (PT Test), of reference B, within the last 6 months
   h. Must meet Coast Guard weight standards per reference C
   i. E-resume includes command endorsement for all positions.
   Additional command endorsements are required for independent
   duty afloat (CS, EM, ET) or instructor (all ME's) per reference
   A if applicable
   j. Possess a driver's license valid through the entire tour of
   duty.
   k. Prior to arrival at PDT, members should possess a basic and/
   or practical rifle qualification on the M16 or M4 rifle within
   the previous 5 years. Previous qualification with a personal
   defense weapon (PDW) is also highly encouraged but not
   required.(Note 2)
Note 1: All members will be required to take part in the Water
Survival Training Program (WSTP) at PDT. Students will be required
to take and pass the PT test in order to participate in WSTP. Upon
successful completion of the PT test, students will be required to
meet all tasks outlined in the WSTP Manual per reference D.
Note 2: Weapons qualifications are required for all shoreside and
afloat assignments. All E-7 and below assignments are designated as
AT/FP watch standers.
5. Position information.
   a. Boatswain's Mate (BM): Members interested in applying for any
   afloat assignments should apply to the following positions, which
   are listed under CGC BARANOF Dept ID 000555:
   RATE/RANK        POSN NUMBER
   BM1   00005805
   BM2   00005806
   BM3    00005675
   BM's interested in ashore positions should apply for the following,
   which are listed under PATFORSWA dept ID 007006:
   RATE/RANK         POSN NUMBER
   BMC    00075895
   BM1   00075896
   b. Culinary Specialist (CS): Members interested in applying for any
   afloat assignments should apply to the following position, which
   is listed under CGC BARANOF Dept ID 000555:
   RATE/RANK            POSN NUMBER                    NOTES
   CS2                  00005807                       IDFSO
   Members interested in ashore positions should apply for the
   following, which is listed under PATFORSWA Dept ID 007006:
   RATE/RANK            POSN NUMBER                    NOTES
   CS1                  00077297                       ASHORE SUPPORT
   c. Damage Controlman (DC): Members interested in ashore positions
   should apply for the following position:
   Rate/Rank          POSN Number
   DC1           00075862
   DC1           00075863
   DC2           00070433
   d. Electrician's Mate (EM): Members interested in ashore positions
   should apply for the following positions which are listed under
   PATFORSWA dept ID 007006
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number   Number of billets
   EMCS                 00075864      1
   EM1                  00075865      1
   EM2                  00017171      5
   EM3                  00075868      3
   EM's Members interested in afloat positions should apply for the
   following position, which is listed under CGC BARANOF Dept ID
   000555:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number   Number of billets
   EM1                  00005728      6
   e. Electronics Technician (ET) and Information Specialist (IT):
   Members interested in applying for all afloat assignments should
   apply for the following position: which is listed under CGC
   BARANOF Dept ID 000555:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number   Number of billets
   ET2                  00013748      6
   ET's and IT's interested in IT/ET shore positions should apply using
   one of the following position numbers, which are listed under
   PATFORSWA Dept ID 007006:
   Rate/Rank            POSN number
   ETC                  00077292
   ITC                  00077296
   ET1                  00075869
   IT1                  00075890
   IT2                  00075902
   IT2                  00075901
   ET2                  00017169
   ET2                  00075870
   ET1s interested in ET Cutter Support positions should apply using
   the following position number, which is listed under PATFORSWA Dept
   ID 043239:
   Rate/Rank            POSN number
   ET1                 00076135
   f. Gunner's Mate (GM): Members interested in applying for afloat
   assignments should apply to the following position, which is listed
   under CGC BARANOF Dept ID 000555:
   RATE/RANK            POSN NUMBER
   GM2                  00005804
   GM3                  00084366
   GM's interested in ashore positions should apply for the following,
   which are listed under PATFORSWA dept ID 007006:
   RATE/RANK         POSN NUMBER
   GMC          00075871
   GM1          00075872
   GM2                  00075873
   GM3                  00075905
   g. Health Services Technician (HS): Members interested in HS
   positions should apply using one of the following position numbers,
   which are listed under PATFORSWA Dept ID 007006:
   RATE/RANK         POSN NUMBER
   HSC                  00075874
   HS2                  00075875
   h. Maritime Enforcement Specialist (ME): Members interested should
   apply to the following position numbers, which are listed under
   PATFORSWA Dept ID 007006.  All ME's are assigned to the MET and
   require an instructor endorsement:
   RATE/RANK         POSN NUMBER
   MEC                  00075876
   ME1                  00022147
   ME2                  00077299
   ME3                  00075882
   i. Machinery Technician (MK): Members interested in applying for
   afloat assignments should apply to the following position, which is
   listed under CGC BARANOF Dept ID 000555:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number
   MKC                  00005725
   MK2                  00005726
   MK3                  00005727
   MK's interested in ashore positions should apply for the following,
   which are listed under PATFORSWA Dept ID 007006:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number
   MKCS                 00020552
   MKC                  00077287
   MK1                  00075877
   MK2                  00036485
   MK3                  00077302
   j. Operations Specialist (OS): Members interested in applying for
   afloat assignments should apply to the following position, which is
   listed under CGC BARANOF Dept ID 000378:
   Rate/Rank            POSN number
   OS1                  00002947
   OS's interested in ashore positions should apply for the following:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number
   OSC                  00075889     
   OSC                  00019575   
   OS1                  00077293    
   k. Storekeeper (SK): Members interested in ashore positions should
   apply using one of the following position numbers, which are listed
   under PATFORSWA Dept ID 007006:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number
   SKC                  00075884
   SK1                  00077295
   SK1                  00075885
   SK1                  00072374
   SK2                  00075886
   SK2                  00008444
   SK3                  00075888
   SK3                  00075887
   SK3                  00077291
   SK3                  00077303
   l. Yeoman (YN): Members interested in ashore positions should apply
   using one of the following position numbers, which are listed under
   PATFORSWA Dept ID 007006:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number
   YNC                  00075891
   YN1                  00075892
   YN2                  00075883
   YN2                  00020051
   YN3                  00077304
6. Assignment Procedures: Members should complete reference E
requirements for overseas assignment, complete a PT test and minimum
weapons qualification requirements, and submit a command endorsed e-resume
for PATFORSWA positions by 6 October 2017. Those who are tour complete in
AY18 or AY19 can apply and should list PATFORSWA positions only. If not
selected, members tour complete in AY18 should follow published AY18
shopping list deadline guidance. Members tour complete in AY18 will be
given priority for these assignments. (Note 1)
Note 1: For members whose weapons qualifications meet the minimum
criteria, but have lapsed, basic and practical qualification courses on
rifle (among other weapons) systems will be administered at PDT.
7. Applicants should be aware that documented rated experience and
qualifications may take precedence over assignment priority when making
these assignments. Those who meet PATFORSWA assignment criteria and are
not selected are encouraged to keep apprised of latest message traffic.
PSC-epm-2 will notify selected members or their commands on a case-by-case
basis.
8. Command endorsement criteria: All PATFORSWA endorsements should
address the following:
   a. Verify that member meets all assignment criteria in paragraph 4.
   b. List member small arms qualifications and most recent certification
   date. Again, verify that a passing basic and/or practical rifle
   qualification on the M16 or M4 rifle has occurred within the previous
   5 years along with passing of the physical fitness standards in the last
   6 months.
   c. Summarize previous law enforcement or anti-terrorism/force protection
   experience and qualifications.
   d. Backfill concerns: When addressing backfills for members not tour
   complete in AY18, commands should keep in mind that receiving an
   immediate backfill is not always possible. The commands backfill request
   will factor into the candidate selection process. Additional guidelines
   for command endorsements can be found at our websites.
9. Training and PCS: All personnel selected for this duty will be
required to complete PDT. Details are available on our websites. EPM
PATFORSWA and SMTC Portal Pages:
https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/psc/psc-epm/SitePages/PATFORSWA-MIPFTAG.aspx
https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/smtc/uscg-smtc-dtd/SitePages/Home.aspx
10. For assignment questions, please contact the following Assignment
Officers (AO's) by Rate:
BM: CWO3 Michael Sparks, Michael.W.Sparks@uscg.mil, 202-795-6614
CS: CWO2 William Lorenzo, William.C.Lorenzo@uscg.mil, 202-795-6595
DC: CWO3 Donald Slowik, Donald.J.Slowik@uscg.mil, 202-795-6592
EM: CWO4 Robert Amador, Robert.D.Amador@uscg.mil, (202) 795-6586
ET (E4-E6): CWO4 G. Sandness, Gregory.A.Sandness@uscg.mil, 202-795-6581
ETC & IT: CWO2 Michael Locke, Michael.A.Locke@uscg.mil, 202-795-6604
GM: CWO4 Mark Cortor, Mark.A.Cortor@uscg.mil, (202) 795-6613
HS: CWO2 Kate Svenson, Kathleen.M.Svenson@uscg.mil, 202-795-6572
ME: CWO4 W. Walper, William.R.Walper@uscg.mil, (202) 795-6617
MK: CWO3 Craig Dusek, Craig.N.Dusek@uscg.mil, 202-795-6602
OS (E7): CWO4 Thomas Connelie, Thomas.M.Connelie@uscg.mil, 202-795-6610
OS (E6): CWO4 C. Westerdahl, Christian.M.Westerdahl@uscg.mil, 202-795-6583
SK: CWO2 Anthony Pellot, Anothony.J.Pellot@uscg.mil, 202-795-6580
YN (E6-E7): CWO4 Shawna Ward, Shawna.C.Ward@uscg.mil, 202-795-6608
YN (E4-E5): CWO3 N. Durrant, Nicholas.R.Durrant@uscg.mil, 202-795-6590
11. Command representatives may contact LCDR Thomas Osborn at
Thomas.R.Osborn@uscg.mil, or (202) 795-6616.
12. Questions regarding the operational nature of this assignment or
PDT should contact SMTC, LT Tracy Burris at
Tracy.M.Burris(at)uscg.mil, or (757) 295-2234.
13. Internet release authorized.