ALCGENL 110/18 - AY19 PATROL FORCES SOUTHWEST ASIA (PATFORSWA) AFLOAT SOLICITATION

19 JUL 18

ALCGENL 110/18
SUBJ: AY19 PATROL FORCES SOUTHWEST ASIA (PATFORSWA) AFLOAT SOLICITATION
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
B. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Competency Qualification Instruction,
COMDTINST 16247.3E
C. Coast Guard Weight and Body Fat Standards Program Manual,
COMDTINST M1020.8H
D. Water Survival Training Program Manual, COMDTINST M16240.4B
E. Screening for Overseas Duty, PSCINST 1300
1. This message solicits for afloat assignments at Patrol Forces
Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA). These assignments are for one year PCS
deployments to begin in the Spring, Summer, and Winter of 2019. Highly
motivated personnel applying for PATFORSWA should expect high optempo
duty in support of a highly visible national defense mission. Those
selected for this opportunity will be required to attend pre-deployment
training (PDT), PDT lasts approximately 6 weeks in addition to any
required pipeline training. Actual report dates to PATFORSWA are set by
the Admin Officer at PATFORSWA. The following cutters are available:
   CGC ADAK
   CGC AQUIDNECK
   CGC BARANOF
   CGC MAUI
   CGC MONOMOY
   CGC WRANGELL
   WPB RELIEF CREW (7th Crew)
All members interested in afloat units should apply under the BARANOF
department ID (000555). Successful completion of this one year
assignment will result in an assignment priority one. Members requesting
consecutive tours at a PATFORSWA unit require PATFORSWA approval.
Members should also consider applying for PATFORSWA ashore or MET
positions.
2. This is a dependent restricted, non-isolated PCS assignment
available for men and women. For additional information and benefits
see our websites listed in paragraph 8.
3. Assignment criteria: Applicants must be:
   a. 18 years of age at deployment date
   b. Tour complete in AY19 or AY20
   c. Suitable for overseas assignment per references A and E
   d. Be a United States citizen
   e. Maintain or be eligible for a Secret clearance
   f. Must meet obligated service requirements of 15 months from
   report date
   g. Must have completed and passed task 1-01, Physical Fitness
   Standards (PT Test), of reference B, within the last 6 months
   h. Must meet Coast Guard weight standards per reference C
   i. E-resume includes command endorsement for all positions.
   Additional command endorsements are required for independent
   duty afloat (CS, EM, ET) per reference A if applicable
   j. Possess a driver's license valid through the entire tour of
   duty.
   k. Prior to arrival at PDT, members should possess a basic and/
   or practical rifle qualification on the M16 or M4 rifle within
   the previous 5 years. Previous qualification with a personal
   defense weapon (PDW) is also highly encouraged but not
   required. (Note 2)
Note 1: All members will be required to take part in the Water
Survival Training Program (WSTP) at PDT. Students will be required
to take and pass the PT test in the first week of PDT in order to
participate in WSTP. Upon successful completion of the PT test,
students will be required to meet all tasks outlined in the WSTP
Manual per reference D.
Note 2: Weapons qualifications are required for all shoreside and
afloat assignments. All E-7 and below assignments are designated as
anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) watch standers.
4. Position information.
   a. Boatswain's Mate (BM): Members interested in applying for any
   afloat assignments should apply to the following positions:
   RATE/RANK         POSN NUMBER
   BM1               00005805
   BM2               00005806
   BM3               00005675
   b. Culinary Specialist (CS): Members interested in applying for
   afloat assignments should apply to the following position:
   RATE/RANK            POSN NUMBER             Notes
   CS2                  00005807                IDFSO
   CS1s interested in CS Cutter Support position should apply using
   the following position number, which is listed under PATFORSWA
   Cutter Support Team Dept ID 043239:
   Rate/Rank            POSN number
   CS1                  00041872
   c. Electrician's Mate (EM): Members interested in afloat positions
   should apply for the following position:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number             Notes
   EM1                  00005728                Independent Duty
   d. Electronics Technician (ET): Members interested in applying for
   all afloat assignments should apply for the following position:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number             Notes
   ET2                  00013748                Independent Duty
   e. Gunner's Mate (GM): Members interested in applying for afloat
   assignments should apply to the following position:
   RATE/RANK            POSN NUMBER
   GM2                  00005804
   GM3                  00084366
   f. Machinery Technician (MK): Members interested in applying for
   afloat assignments should apply to the following position:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number              Notes
   MKC                  00005725                 EPO
   MK2                  00005726
   MK3                  00005727
   g. Operations Specialist (OS): Members interested in applying for
   afloat assignments should apply to the following position:
   Rate/Rank            POSN number              Notes
   OS1                  00002947                 Independent Duty
   OSCs interested in 7th crew OS position should apply using the
   following position number, which is listed under PATFORSWA Cutter
   Support Team Dept ID 043239:
   Rate/Rank            POSN number
   OSC                  00019575
5. Assignment Procedures: Members should complete reference E
requirements for overseas assignment, complete a PT test and minimum
weapons qualification requirements, and submit a command endorsed e-resume
for PATFORSWA positions by 7 October 2018. Those who are tour complete in
AY19 or AY20 can apply and should list PATFORSWA positions only. If not
selected, members tour complete in AY19 should follow published AY19
shopping list deadline guidance for submitting updated e-resume. Members
tour complete in AY19 will be given priority for these assignments. (Note 1)
Note 1: For members whose weapons qualifications meet the minimum
criteria, but have lapsed, basic and practical qualification courses on
rifle (among other weapons) systems will be administered at PDT.
6. Applicants should be aware that documented rated experience and
qualifications may take precedence over assignment priority when making
these assignments. Those who meet PATFORSWA assignment criteria and are
not selected are encouraged to keep apprised of latest message traffic.
PSC-epm-2 will notify selected members or their commands on a case-by-case
basis.
7. Command endorsement criteria: All PATFORSWA endorsements should
address the following:
   a. Verify that member meets all assignment criteria in paragraph 3.
   b. List member small arms qualifications and most recent certification
   date. Again, verify that a passing basic and/or practical rifle
   qualification on the M16 or M4 rifle has occurred within the previous
   5 years along with passing of the physical fitness standards in the last
   6 months.
   c. Summarize previous law enforcement or AT/FP experience and
   qualifications.
   d. Backfill concerns: When addressing backfills for members not tour
   complete in AY19, commands should keep in mind that receiving an
   immediate backfill is not always possible. The commands backfill request
   will factor into the candidate selection process. Additional guidelines
   for command endorsements can be found at our websites.
8. Training and PCS: All personnel selected for this duty will be
required to complete PDT. Details are available on our websites. EPM
PATFORSWA and SMTC Portal Pages:
https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/psc/psc-epm/SitePages/PATFORSWA-MIPFTAG.aspx
https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/smtc/SitePages/Home.aspx
9. For assignment questions, please contact the following Assignment
Officers (AO's) by Rate:
BM: CWO2 Sean Stone, Sean.C.Stone@uscg.mil, 202-795-6607
CS: CWO3 William Lorenzo, William.C.Lorenzo@uscg.mil, 202-795-6595
EM: CWO4 Robert Amador, Robert.D.Amador@uscg.mil, (202) 795-6586
ET (E4-E6): CWO4 G. Sandness, Gregory.A.Sandness@uscg.mil, 202-795-6581
GM: CWO4 Mark Cortor, Mark.A.Cortor@uscg.mil, (202) 795-6613
MK: CWO2 Bryan Kaseman, Bryan.M.Kaseman@uscg.mil, 202-795-6589
OS (E6): CWO4 C. Westerdahl, Christian.M.Westerdahl@uscg.mil, 202-795-6583
10. Command representatives may contact LCDR Tom Osborn at
Thomas.R.Osborn@uscg.mil, or (202) 795-6616.
11. Questions regarding the operational nature of this assignment or
PDT should contact SMTC, YNCM Jessica Schroeder at
Jessica.K.Schroeder@uscg.mil, or (910) 440-6177.
12. Released by: CDR S. K. Felger, Sarah.K.Felger@uscg.mil.
13. Internet release authorized.