ALCGENL 148/17 - ENLISTED PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT YEAR 2018 UPDATE ONE

29 SEP 17

ALCGENL 148/17
SUBJ: ENLISTED PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT YEAR 2018 UPDATE ONE
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
B. ALCOAST 042/15, ENLISTED PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT YEAR
2018 KICK OFF
C. ALCGPSC 092/17, OVERSEAS BILLET E-RESUME SCREENING
D. SCREENING FOR OVERSEAS DUTY, PSCINST 1300
1. This message announces the release of the official Assignment
Year 2018 (AY18) shopping list in Direct Access (DA). Members who
are tour complete in 2018 should submit a PCS e-resume for active
duty positions by 3 November per the below timeline.
2. AY18 timeline: Any changes to the dates below will be published
on the EPM Portal Site.
   a. 29 SEP: Official shopping lists published.
   b. 03 Nov: PCS eResumes due.
   c. 06 Nov - 31 Mar: AOs slate members and issue orders.
   d. PSC-EPM-2 will publish supplemental timelines for specific
ratings, command positions, detached duty, or special assignments as
necessary. Refer to rating-specific SITREPS for additional guidance
and deadlines.
3. If Commands identify any errors or potential errors on the AY18
shopping list, the unit should notify the applicable assignment
officer. 
4. AY18 Notes:
   a. References C and D announced a new PSC Instruction, Screening
for Overseas Duty. Commencing in AY18, all members who desire to
compete for an overseas billet shall complete the requirement for
an overseas screening and DA command endorsement prior to submitting
an e-resume. Members and departing commands should not delay
initiation of this process.
   b. Special Needs is a mandatory program. Special Needs Program
updates for each family member enrolled in the program must be
initiated immediately if not already done so for those expecting
to rotate in AY18. Members that with late updates or enrollment
can risk being assigned to a location based solely on availability
of services.
5. PSC-epm-2 wants members to have an active, informed role in the
assignment process. It is imperative that Commands and transferring
personnel meet established e-resume submission deadlines, review
applicable portions of reference A, and keep a sharp lookout for
AY18 assignment SITREPS.
6. CG Portal: The EPM-2 Assignment Officer Pages
https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/psc/psc-epm/SitePages/AO_Pages.aspx
are the central location for news and information within each
rating. All enlisted members should frequently visit relevant pages
for current information.
7. Points of contact:
   a. EPM-2 Branch Chief: CDR K. Felger, 202-795-6596
   b. CAC I (BM/ME/GM): LCDR M. Lalor, 202-795-6593
   c. CAC II (MK/DC/EM/PATFORSWA): LCDR T. Osborn, 202-795-6616
   d. CAC III (CS/SK/MU/PA/YN/HS): LT K. Keefe, 202-795-6578
   e. CAC IV (Aviation/MST/OS/IS): LT A. Styles, 202-795-6576
   f. CAC V (DV/ET/IT/Sp Assign/Nonrates): LT W. Stewart,
   202-795-6584
   g. Women Afloat Coordinator: SKC G. Maria, 202-795-6573
8. CAPT C. E. Fosse, Chief, Enlisted Personnel Management, CG
Personnel Service Center, sends.
9. Internet release authorized.