ALCOAST 145/18 - APR 2018 AY19 OFFICER ADVANCED EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES SPONSORED BY DEPUTY COMMANDANT FOR MISSION SUPPORT (DCMS)

united states coast guard

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SUBJ:  AY19 OFFICER ADVANCED EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES SPONSORED BY DEPUTY
COMMANDANT FOR MISSION SUPPORT (DCMS)
A. COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DC 06 APR 18, ALCGPSC 057/18
1. This message solicits candidates for Coast Guard advanced education opportunities
sponsored by DCMS to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to exercise Coast Guard
technical authority, lead people, and manage programs. Graduates of these advanced
education programs will be placed in positions of significant responsibility directly
impacting Coast Guard missions, systems, resources, and people. Members desiring a
challenging career with opportunities to serve in positions of increasing responsibility
are strongly encouraged to apply.
2. Students will be selected for studies in the following advanced education programs:
   A.  Academy Company Officer Leadership Studies
   B.  Academy Instructor
   C.  Acquisition Systems
   D.  Aeronautical Engineering (Avionics/Project Management)
   E.  Aeronautical Engineering (STEM MBA)
   F.  Aeronautical Engineering (Structures)
   G.  Aviation Safety Systems
   H.  C4IT Strategic Management
   I.  Civil Engineering (incl. Mech and EE)
   J.  Civil Engineering Management
   K.  Civil Engineering MBA
   L.  Communications, Computer, and Electrical Engineering  
   M.  Healthcare Administration (Graduate)
   N.  Human Resources Management
   O.  Industrial Engineering
   P.  Industrial Hygiene
   Q.  Information Assurance
   R.  Information Technology Management
   S.  Naval Engineering
   T.  Ocean Engineering
   U.  Operations Research
   V.  Organizational Leadership
   W.  Performance Technology (Officer)
   X.  Physician Assistant (Officer)
   Y.  Reserve Resources Management
3. These advanced education programs are described in detail at the DCMS-81 portal site:
https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/dcms81/AdvEd/SitePages/Home.aspx. Officers are reminded
that the deadline to apply is 15 JUN 2018. 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.
4. Most programs require recent standardized test scores to compete for selection.
Officers 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 OPM
Process Guide for questions regarding the application and selection process.
6. For questions regarding general program administration, contact Ms. Mary Miller at:
(202) 475-5737 or Mary.K.Miller@uscg.mil.
7. VADM Sandra L. Stosz, Deputy Commandant for Mission Support, sends.
8. Internet released authorized.