ALCOAST 150/18 - APR 2018 AY19 OFFICER ADVANCED EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES SPONSORED BY THE DEPUTY COMMANDANT FOR OPERATIONS (DCO)

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ALCOAST 150/18
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SUBJ:  AY19 OFFICER ADVANCED EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES SPONSORED BY THE DEPUTY COMMANDANT
FOR OPERATIONS (DCO)
A. COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DC 06 APR 18, ALCGPSC 057/18
1. This message provides information regarding DCO sponsored advanced education opportunities.
Detailed information for each program listed below can be found on the COMDT (CG-DCO-84)
portal page at: https://cgportal2.uscg.mil/units/dco8/4/SitePages/Home.aspx.
2. Officers desiring a challenging and rewarding opportunity with increased responsibility
are encouraged to apply. Graduates will be placed in positions that directly impact mission
execution. These positions demand significant technical expertise to facilitate interaction
with domestic and international commercial shipping communities, industries, respective
regulatory bodies, international partner nations and other military services.
3. REF (A) announced submission procedures and deadlines for the post-graduate and advanced
education application process for assignment year 2019 (AY19).
4. The selection process will consider: an officer’s promotability in their primary
occupational specialty, past performance of duty, academic achievement, as well as current
aptitude test scores. The program manager for advanced education opportunities sponsored by
COMDT (CG-DCO-I) will also consider an officer’s suitability for overseas assignment.
Selected members will begin their studies in AY19.
5. Officers from all communities should be aware of how advanced education programs could
impact their qualification currency (i.e., flight or afloat windows). Since the combined
school/payback length will range from 3-6 years, it is best for candidates to apply from
operational/field units so they can complete their payback tours in time to return to their
field within the applicable window. Officers with questions about potential impacts to their
primary specialty should contact their assignment officer and/or program POC below.
6. Student cost shares and tuition caps are subject to budgetary constraints. In most cases,
tuition is 100% covered. DCO and FORCECOM have worked to maximize the investment in advanced
education and minimize cost. Acceptance to schools outside of DCO preferred institutions may
result in a cost share for the student.
7. For additional information, contact the applicable program manager/POC by phone or
global email.
   A. Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies Fellowship: LT Kiley Johnson, COMDT (CG-DCO-I)
   B. Chemical Engineering: LT Jake Lobb, COMDT (CG-ENG-5)
   C. Command and Staff College: LCDR Matthew Press, COMDT (CG-ODO-1)
   D. Electrical Power Systems and Controls Engineering: LT Kevin Kuhn, COMDT (CG-ENG-3)
   E. Emergency Management: LCDR Jeanita Jefferson, COMDT (CG-CPE)
   F. Environmental Management: LT Meagan Bowis, COMDT (CG-MER)
   G. Fire Protection Engineering: LT Chris Briggs, COMDT (CG-ENG-4)
   H. Homeland Security: LT Anthony Ippolito, COMDT (CG-MSR-1)
   I. International Affairs: LT Mark Brass, COMDT (CG-DCO-I)
   J. Marine Affairs/Living Marine Resources: LCDR Eric Quigley, COMDT (CG-MLE-4)
   K. Marine Engineering: LT Patrick Brown, COMDT (CG-ENG-1)
   L. Marine Science/Oceanography: Dr. Jonathan Berkson, COMDT (CG-WWM-1)
   M. Maritime Operations: LT Jennifer Ferreira, COMDT (CG-741)
   N. Mechanical Engineering: LT Kevin Kuhn, COMDT (CG-ENG-3)
   O. National Security Agency – Central Security Service (NSA/CSS) Fellowship:
      LT Mary Kate Wheeler, COMDT (CG-2)
   P. Naval Institute Fellowship: LCDR Matthew Press, COMDT (CG-ODO-1)
   Q. Olmsted Scholarship Program: LCDR Kristen Hahn, COMDT (CG-DCO-I)
   R. Public Administration: LCDR Celina Ladyga, COMDT (CG-DCO-81)
   S. Strategic Intelligence: LT Mary Kate Wheeler, COMDT (CG-21)
   T. Transportation Management: LCDR Eric Stahl, COMDT (CG-WWM-1)
   U. Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation Command and Staff College:
      Mr. Joseph Castaneda, COMDT (CG-DCO-I)
8. For questions regarding this message, contact DCO training coordinator:
Ms. Teresa Marshall, COMDT (CG-DCO-84), 202-372-1337 or Teresa.Marshall@uscg.mil.
9. RADM Linda L. Fagan, Deputy for Operations Policy and Capabilities, sends.
10. Internet release authorized.