ALCOAST 129/18 - APR 2018 AY19 ENLISTED ADVANCED EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES SPONSORED BY DEPUTY COMMANDANT FOR MISSION SUPPORT (DCMS)

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SUBJ:  AY19 ENLISTED ADVANCED EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES SPONSORED BY DEPUTY
COMMANDANT FOR MISSION SUPPORT (DCMS)
A. COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DC 23 MAR 2018, ALCGENL 029/18
1. This message solicits enlisted candidates for Coast Guard advanced education
opportunities sponsored by DCMS. The purpose of these programs is to develop
the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to perform required duties and
responsibilities as well as providing developmental incentives for personnel
with high ability, dedication, and the capacity for professional growth to remain
in the Coast Guard. Graduates of these advanced education programs will be placed
in positions of significant responsibility directly impacting Coast Guard missions,
systems, and resources. Members desiring a challenging career with a range of
opportunities in positions of increasing responsibility are encouraged to apply.
2. Students will be selected for studies in the following advanced education
programs:
   A.  Advanced Computer, Engineering, and Technology (Enlisted)
   B.  Army Sergeants Major Academy
   C.  Aviation Maintenance Technology
   D.  Culinary Management (Culinary Arts)
   E.  Damage Control Industrial Technology
   F.  Financial Accounting  
   G.  Health Care Administration (Undergrad)
   H.  Performance Technology
   I.  Yeoman Business Administration
3. Advanced education programs are described in detail at the DCMS-81 CGPortal
site: https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/dcms81/AdvEd/SitePages/Home.aspx.
Enlisted members are reminded that the deadline to apply for any of these programs
is 22 JUN 2018.
4. Most programs require recent standardized test scores to compete for selection.
Applicants must proactively schedule testing to ensure that final results are
submitted prior to panel convening dates. These test scores are subsequently used
to meet admission requirements. Test fees may be reimbursed. Contact your unit ESO
for details.
5. Specific application instructions were published by PSC in REF (A). Consult the
DCMS-81 Advanced Education Guide for questions regarding the application and
selection process.
6. For questions regarding general program administration, contact Ms. Mary Miller
at (202) 475-5737, email: Mary.K.Miller@uscg.mil. The POCs for each program are
provided in the link above and should be contacted regarding specific program
information, including follow-on tours and career implications.
7. VADM Sandra L. Stosz, Deputy Commandant for Mission Support, sends.
8. Internet released authorized.