ALCGRSV 030/17 - ASSIGNMENT YEAR 2018 (AY18) RESERVE SENIOR COMMAND SCREENING

united states coast guard

 

R 17 AUG 17

UNCLAS //N01301//
ALCGRSV 030/17
SUBJ: ASSIGNMENT YEAR 2018 (AY18) RESERVE SENIOR COMMAND SCREENING 
PANEL
A. PY18 SCHEDULE OF OFFICER PERSONNEL BOARDS AND PANELS, CG PSCINST 
1401.1
1. REF A outlines the eligibility criteria for O-6 and O-5 commands 
and is available on the CG Portal (CAC required):
https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/psc/psc-
opm/1/Shared%20Documents/PSCINST_1401.1A.pdf.
2. The AY18 Reserve Senior Command Screening Panel (RSCSP) will 
convene 13 Nov 2017 to screen eligible officers for command of Port 
Security Unit (PSUs) and Coast Guard Reserve Units (CGRUs) augmenting 
Combatant Commands (COCOMs). To better align with standard Coast 
Guard practice, all AY18 command screenings will be at the member’s 
request, unless adequate candidate pools are not attained. 
3. Key dates and information:
   A. 15 Sep 2017: DA application deadline.
   B. 15 Sep 2017: Waiver requests due to PSC-RPM.
   C. 30 Oct 2017: Last day to submit communications to the panel.
   D. 13 Nov 2017: Panel convenes.
4. The AY18 RSCSP will screen eligible candidates for the following 
commands:
   A. O-6 Commands:
CO CGRU JOINT STAFF
CO CGRU SOUTHCOM
   B. O-5 Commands:
CO PSU 308
CO PSU 309
5. To be considered by the RSCSP, officers must meet the criteria 
listed in enclosure (1) of REF A. 
   A. Eligibility:
      1.  Captains and Commanders  
      2.  Tour complete in AY18
      3.  Meet REF A screening criteria
   B. Those eligible service officers who desire assignment to an O6 
or O5 Commanding Officer position, must apply through the panel 
submission process in Direct Access (DA) NLT 15 Sep 2017. Officers 
who have been selected for Captain or Commander in Promotion Year 
2018, may request screening if otherwise qualified.
6. Sitting or previous PSU CO’s are not eligible to screen.
7. Detailed directions for applying to the RSCSP are available on the 
PSC-RPM-2 website: http://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Our-
Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Human-Resources-CG-1/Personnel-
Service-Center-PSC/Reserve-Personnel-Management-PSC-RPM/RPM-
2/Reserve-Senior-Command-Screening-Panel/. In addition to the 
Application Process Guide on the RPM-2 website, the following step by 
step instructions are provided: 
A. Log in to Direct Access
B. In the "EMPLOYEE" box, click "Tasks"
C. Select “My Panel Submissions”
D. Select “Command Screening” from the “Panel Source” drop down 
menu and click “Go”
E. When the search screen appears, enter the following:
      AD/Res Ind: “Reserve – Active Component”
      Bus unit: “Officer” 
      Job Code: 000093 (For CAPT) or 000094 (For CDR)
F. Click “Search”
G. Check box under “Apply” for CMRCSP 
H. Click “Submit”
I. Click “Edit” to enter member comments and forward for command 
endorsement. Any waiver requests must be addressed here. See 
paragraph 7 (below) for waiver requirements.
J. Click “Save” to save comments and forward to the endorser. 
Endorser procedures are located at 
http://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-
for-Human-Resources-CG-1/Personnel-Service-Center-PSC/Reserve-
Personnel-Management-PSC-RPM/RPM-2/Reserve-Senior-Command-
Screening-Panel/.
8. Eligibility Confirmation and Waiver Requests: PSC-RPM will release 
an initial candidate confirmation message, on or about 18 Sep 2017, 
listing all members who have requested and are found eligible to 
screen for command. Officers who meet the requirements in REF A, but 
are not tour complete in AY18 shall submit a waiver request by memo 
with a command endorsement for early transfer. Members, who believe 
they have the skill sets and qualifications for these screened 
positions, but do not meet the eligibility criteria of REF A, may 
request a waiver. PSC-RPM will review the records of members 
requesting waivers to determine whether they have the necessary 
experience as a LCDR or above for O-5 commands or CDR or above for O-
6 commands. Send endorsed memo waiver requests via email to the panel 
coordinator NLT 15 Sep 2017. 
9. Application deadline is 15 Sep 2017.  No applications will be 
accepted after the deadline.  
10. Those unable to connect to DA may communicate their requests to 
screen via email to the contact listed in paragraph 12. Each member 
must follow up with a panel submission as soon as DA connectivity is 
available. 
11. All members should verify their DA information is accurate. 
12. The RSCSP coordinator is LT Jessica Snyder, (202) 795-6531, or 
Jessica.L.Snyder@uscg.mil.
13. Direct specific questions about the screening process or 
eligibility to the assignment officers:
    a. For CAPTs, contact CAPT Rob Hanley, (202) 795-6499, or 
Robert.T.Hanley@uscg.mil.
    b. For CDRs, contact CDR Troy Fryar, (202) 795-6501, or 
Troy.E.Fryar@uscg.mil.
14. CAPT Rob Hanley, Chief, PSC-RPM, sends.
15. Internet release authorized.