ALCOAST 250/18 - JUL 2018 SOLICITATION FOR THE SWARINGEN AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING MENTORSHIP IN HPT

R 101028 JUL 18
FM COMCOGARD FORCECOM NORFOLK VA//FC-C//
TO ALCOAST
UNCLAS //N01500//
ALCOAST 250/18
COMDTNOTE 1500
SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR THE SWARINGEN AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING MENTORSHIP IN HPT
1. Nominations are being accepted for the Charles E. Swaringen, Jr., Award for outstanding
mentorship in Human Performance Technology (HPT). This prestigious award recognizes
exemplary individual achievement in the selfless development of others applying Human
Performance Technology (additional info at: https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/forcecom/
Training/FC-Tptc/SitePages/Swaringen%20Award.aspx).
2. Background: Mr. Charles Swaringen, Jr. was the advisor to the Commanding officer,
Aviation Technical Training Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, before cancer took
his life in 1987. He is remembered as one of the first true Human Performance Technologists.
He conducted experiments with innovative training applications and identified performance
deficiencies attributable to factors other than lack of skills and knowledge. He also
developed training that resulted in graduates who were confident, competent, and able to
achieve their full performance potential. Mr. Swaringen was an extraordinary mentor, the
trait acknowledged by this award. Past award winners have included military and civilian
members. The complete list can be found online at:
https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/forcecom/Training/FC-Tptc/SitePages/Swaringen%20Award.aspx.
3. Specific guidelines:
   a. The 2018 Swaringen award winner will be selected IAW the criteria published online at:
https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/forcecom/Training/FC-Tptc/SitePages/Swaringen%20Award.aspx.
   b. Nominees must be employed full-time by the U.S. Coast Guard and may be active duty
military, reserve, or civilian.
   c. The nominating individual must submit documentation of accomplishments and award-related
testimonials from at least two other individuals.
   d. Nominees must have made a significant impact on the professional growth in the area of
Human Performance Technology of more than one individual during the three calendar years
preceding the award.
   e. Nomination packages must include a command cover memo, nominee name, nominee’s Email
address, nominating individual’s name, nominating individual’s Email address, supporting
documents, and whether the nominee is Active Duty Military, Reserve, or Civilian. Nomination
packages shall be forwarded as email attachments to Douglas.M.Craft@uscg.mil by noon eastern
standard time 01 OCT 2018. A selection panel representing a wide cross section of
FORCECOM units will review the nominations and make recommendations to the FORCECOM
Commander for approval.
   f. For the specific award evaluation criteria, download the award scoring checklist
available at: https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/forcecom/Training/FC-Tptc/SitePages/
Swaringen%20Award.aspx.
4. The award winner will be announced by ALCOAST and the award will be presented either in
person or via VTC by the FORCECOM Commander.
5. RADM K.M. Smith, Commander, Coast Guard Force Readiness Command, sends.
6. Internet release authorized.