ALCGENL 090/19 - AY20 PRECISION MARKSMAN (PM) AVIATION SCREENING

R 28 MAY 2019

ALCGENL 090/19
SUBJ: AY20 PRECISION MARKSMAN (PM) AVIATION SCREENING
HELICOPTER INTERDICTION TACTICAL SQUADRON (HITRON) PROCESS
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST 1000.8A
B. https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/hitron/SitePages/Home.aspx
C. ALCGENL 050/19 ENLISTED PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT YEAR 2020
KICK OFF
1. Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) will
conduct a Precision Marksman-Aviation (PM-A) candidate screening on
12-16 August 2019 of potential candidates seeking assignment to
HITRON’s PM-A locker in Assignment Year 2020 (AY20). Although PM-A
billets make up only a small percentage of enlisted aviation assignments,
these assignments provide opportunities for advanced training, world-wide
travel, and interaction with federal and international partners.
2. Requirements: Those desiring assignment as a PM-A should ensure
they refer to COMDTINST M1000.8A 1.I. for assignment criteria.
Applicants must possess a Basic Aircrew (BA) designation and be tour
complete in AY20.
3. Application Procedures: 
a. Prospective PM-As must submit a command endorsed application per
reference (a).
b. Applicants are highly encouraged to ensure their Employee Summary
Sheet (ESS) is accurate. Members should work with their SPO to correct
missing or inaccurate information. Accurate aviation competencies and
training records will improve a candidate's opportunity for selection.
c. Completion and inclusion of Basic Rifle Marksman Course (BRMC) and
Basic Pistol Marksman Course (BPMC) scores in the member’s application
is highly desired but not required (previous records from other services
are acceptable).
4. Command Endorsements: To promote a fair and balanced competition for
all applicants, Commands must ensure their endorsement addresses all
categories listed in section 1.I.1.c of reference (a).
5. PM-A candidate applications:
a. Applications are due to CG PSC-EPM-2 via email submission to
Melissa.A.Magaro@uscg.mil NLT 12 July 2019.
b. Applicant packages will be reviewed to evaluate each applicant's
suitability based on command endorsement, EES, physical fitness test
results, and responses to a questionnaire. Upon completion of this review,
selected applicants will be notified via their parent unit and receive
funded orders for an onsite assessment at HITRON.
6. On Site Assessment: The assessment will consist of a physical fitness
test, range evaluation and formal interview. Upon completion of the
assessment, HITRON will recommend to CG PSC-epm-2 those applicants best suited
for assignment. CG PSC-epm-2 will make final assignment decisions and notify
candidates in alignment with fleet wide AY20 timelines found in reference (c).
7. E-Resume Guidance:
a. All members who successfully screen for Precision Marksman (PM) and
desire to fill a PM position shall submit an e-Resume listing PM positions
at the top of their e-Resume no later than 1 November 2019.
b. Members are reminded that in accordance with reference (a), members
will contact their AO within 30 days of their name appearing above the
cutoff on the SWE advancement eligibility list and must be prepared to
be reassigned to fill any authorized position at the next higher paygrade.   
8. For additional information, guidance, refer to references (a and b) or
contact AETC Andrew Felsing: (904) 594-6953, Andrew.M.Felsing@uscg.mil or
AETCM Robert.W.DeLaVergne: (904) 594-6867, Robert.W.DeLaVergne@uscg.mil
9. Released by: LCDR Michael Gillham, Michael.R.Gillham@uscg.mil,
PSC-EPM-2, Aviation Central Assignments Coordinator
10. Internet release authorized.