ALCGENL 112/18 - AY19 PATROL FORCES SOUTHWEST ASIA (PATFORSWA) ASHORE SOLICITATION
U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 07/19/2018 04:56 PM EDT19 JUL 18
ALCGENL 112/18
SUBJ: AY19 PATROL FORCES SOUTHWEST ASIA (PATFORSWA) ASHORE 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 ashore 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 support and national defense mission.
Those selected for this opportunity will be required to attend pre-
deployment training (PDT), PDT lasts approximately 4 weeks in addition
to any required pipeline training. Actual report dates to PATFORSWA are
set by the Admin Officer at PATFORSWA. Successful completion of this one
year assignment will result in an assignment priority two. Members
requesting consecutive tours at a PATFORSWA unit require PATFORSWA
approval. Members should also consider applying for PATFORSWA afloat 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.
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. All ashore positions are listed under
PATFORSWA Dept ID 007006
a. Boatswain's Mate (BM): Members interested in ashore positions
should apply for the following position numbers:
RATE/RANK POSN NUMBER
BMC 00075895
BM1 00075896
b. Culinary Specialist (CS): Members interested in ashore
positions should apply for the following position number:
RATE/RANK POSN NUMBER
CS2 00077297
c. Damage Controlman (DC): Members interested in ashore positions
should apply for the following position numbers:
Rate/Rank POSN NUMBER
DC1 00075862
DC1 00075863
DC2 00070433
d. Electrician's Mate (EM): Members interested in ashore positions
should apply for the following position numbers:
Rate/Rank POSN NUMBER Number of billets
EMCS 00075864 1
EM1 00075865 1
EM2 00017171 5
EM3 00075868 3
e. Electronics Technician (ET) and Information Specialist (IT):
ET's and IT's interested in IT/ET shore positions should apply using
one of the following position numbers:
Rate/Rank POSN NUMBER
ETC 00077292
ITC 00077296
ET1 00075869
IT1 00075890
IT2 00075902
IT2 00075901
ET2 00017169
ET2 00075870
e. Gunner's Mate (GM): Members interested in ashore positions should
apply for the following position numbers:
RATE/RANK POSN NUMBER
GMC 00075871
GM1 00075872
GM2 00075873
GM3 00075905
f. Health Services Technician (HS): Members interested in HS
positions should apply using one of the following position numbers:
RATE/RANK POSN NUMBER
HSC 00075874
HS2 00075875
g. Machinery Technician (MK): Members interested in ashore positions
should apply for the following position numbers:
Rate/Rank POSN NUMBER
MKCS 00020552
MKC 00077287
MK1 00075877
MK2 00036485
MK3 00077302
h. Operations Specialist (OS): Members interested in ashore positions
should apply for the following position numbers:
Rate/Rank POSN NUMBER
OSC 00075889
OSC 00019575
OS1 00077293
i. Storekeeper (SK): Members interested in ashore positions should
apply using one of the following position numbers:
Rate/Rank POSN NUMBER
SKC 00075884
SK1 00077295
SK1 00075885
SK1 00072374
SK2 00075886
SK2 00008444
SK3 00075888
SK3 00075887
SK3 00077291
SK3 00077303
j. Yeoman (YN): Members interested in ashore positions should apply
using one of the following position numbers:
Rate/Rank POSN NUMBER
YNC 00075891
YN1 00075892
YN2 00075883
YN2 00020051
YN3 00077304
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
DC: CWO4 Travis Lovvorn, Travis.V.Lovvorn@uscg.mil, 202-795-6592
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
ETC & IT: CWO2 Peter Deacon, Peter.G.Deacon@uscg.mil, 202-795-6604
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 (E7): CWO2 Andrew Reyes, Andrew.V.Reyes@uscg.mil, 202-795-6610
OS (E6): CWO4 C. Westerdahl, Christian.M.Westerdahl@uscg.mil, 202-795-6583
SK: CWO3 Anthony Pellot, Anothony.J.Pellot@uscg.mil, 202-795-6580
YN (E6-E7): CWO3 Mary Gandy, Mary.C.Gandy@uscg.mil, 202-795-6608
YN (E4-E5): CWO3 N. Durrant, Nicholas.R.Durrant@uscg.mil, 202-795-6590
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.