ALCOAST 139/19 - APR 2019 AY20 OFFICER ADVANCED EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES SPONSORED BY DEPUTY COMMANDANT FOR MISSION SUPPORT (DCMS)

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FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//DCMS//
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ALCOAST 139/19
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SUBJ: AY20 OFFICER ADVANCED EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES SPONSORED BY
DEPUTY COMMANDANT FOR MISSION SUPPORT (DCMS)
A. COMCOGARD FORCECOM NORFOLK VA 081002 APR 19/ALCOAST 114/19
B. Officer Postgraduate and Advanced Education Application Process for AY2020, ALCGPSC 039/19
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 as
allocated in REF (A):
    A. Academy Company Officer Leadership Studies
    B. Academy Instructor
    C. Acquisition Systems/Project Management
    D. Advanced Computer, Engineering, and Technology
    E. Advanced Dentistry
    F. Aeronautical Engineering (Avionics/Project Management)
    G. Aeronautical Engineering (STEM MBA)
    H. Aeronautical Engineering (Structures)
    I. Aviation Safety Systems
    J. C4IT Strategic Management
    K. Civil Engineering (incl. Mechanical and Electronic Engineering)
    L. Civil Engineering Management
    M. Civil Engineering MBA
    N. Civil Engineering Technology
    O. Communications, Computer, and Electrical Engineering
    P. Contract Management
    Q. Healthcare Administration (Graduate)
    R. Human Resources Management
    S. Human Systems Integration
    T. Industrial Engineering
    U. Industrial Hygiene
    V. Information Assurance
    W. Information Technology Management
    X. Naval Engineering
    Y. Naval Engineering Technology
    Z. Ocean Engineering
    AA. Operations Research
    BB. Organizational Leadership
    CC. Performance Technology
    DD. 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 14 JUN 2019. 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 (B). 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 Michael F. McAllister, Deputy Commandant for Mission Support, sends.
8. Internet released is authorized.