ALCGENL 110/19 - AY20 ASSISTANT BATTALION COMMANDER & RECRUIT COMPANY COMMANDER SOLICITATION

01 JUL 19

ALCGENL 110/19
SUBJ: AY20 ASSISTANT BATTALION COMMANDER & RECRUIT COMPANY COMMANDER
SOLICITATION
A. https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/psc/psc-epm/SitePages/Special.aspx
B. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A series
C. Boat Operations and Training Manual, COMDTINST 16114.32D series
1. All members are highly encouraged to pursue at least one Special Assignment
during their career. These career broadening assignments provide members
valuable opportunities to represent their Ratings, network, and learn about
other operational and mission support activities, making them ideal candidates
for future assignments to highly visible leadership and management positions
(e.g. Silver Badge, OIC, School Chief).
2. Assistant Battalion Commander (ABC): This recently created position is designed
to assist the Battalion Commander (BC) in meeting the numerous managerial demands of
recruit training and provide experience at the E8 level to assist in leading and
mentoring the Regiment. Success at this position could make incumbent eligible for a
fleet up to the Battalion Commander position based on service needs. This duty is one of
the most important, demanding, and rewarding assignments in the Coast Guard. On any
given day, the ABC will lead, inspire, and mentor at the individual and organizational
level while simultaneously overseeing the training of 650 plus recruits and supervising
51 Company Commanders (CCs). The ideal ABC is career diverse with a strong record
demonstrating outstanding leadership and communication skills, partnership, and accountability.
Applicants will be required to complete Recruit Company Commander School prior to assuming
the duties of the ABC. Previous experience as a CC is desired but not required.
3. Recruit Company Commander (RCC): Duty as a RCC is one of the most challenging
and rewarding assignments in the Coast Guard. On any given day, RCCs will lead,
inspire, and mentor 100 plus recruits through the rigors of basic training.
RCCs serve as role models who exhibit the highest moral and ethical conduct,
embody our core values, and exhibit exemplary grooming and fitness standards.
4. A video with frequently asked questions about being a Company Commander and RCC School
can be accessed here:
Youtube: https://youtu.be/VHLeu8IqLDY
CGPortal: https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/tracencapemay/Company%20Commander%20School/C
C%20School%20QandAVCGPortal.mp4
FORCECOM Site: https://www.forcecom.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/FORCECOM-UNITS/TraCen-Cape-
May/Training/Company-Commander/
5. Eligibility:
a. Tour complete in AY20 or AY21.
b. ABC: All active duty E8 and E7's (above the cut for E8 at the time of application).
c. RCC: All active duty E5 - E7 and E4's (above the cut for E5 at the time of application).
d. Meets the requirements listed in reference (B), CH 1.E.2 and 1.E.8.
e. Meets the requirements listed in reference (C), Part 4, CH 3.D.2.
6. Process/timeline:
a. NLT 15 AUG 2019: Standard applications are emailed to EPM-2 at
HQS-SMB-PSC-EPM-2-SpecialAssignments@uscg.mil and 'My Panel Submissions' are
submitted in Direct Access.
b. OOA 19 AUG - 13 SEP 2019: TRACEN CAPE MAY interviews applicants.
c. 08 OCT - 11 OCT 2019: Selection panel convenes.
d. OOA 15 OCT 2019: Panel results released.
e. OOA 06 JAN - 10 APR 2020: Window to attend CC Class "C" School.
f. 01 JUL 2020: Expected report date.
7. Standard Application:
a. Members and Commands should pay close attention to the requirements listed in
the standard application found at reference (A). Incomplete or improperly formatted
applications will be returned. Deadline extensions will not be granted to correct
errors.
8. The Special Assignments Officer will coordinate the release from rating process.
Applicants should not contact their detailer asking if they can be released from rate.
9. Points of contact:
a. Questions concerning the ABC position should be directed to ISC Piersol, the current
Assistant Battalion Commander at: (609) 898-6543 or Blaine.A.Piersol@uscg.mil.
Program questions concerning RCC school and ABC/RCC duties shall be directed to
BMC Milton Casey, RCC School Chief at: (609) 898-6559 or Milton.D.Casey@uscg.mil.
b. Special Assignments: CWO3 Jamie Baldueza, (202) 795-6587 or
HQS-SMB-PSC-EPM-2-SpecialAssignments@uscg.mil.  
10. Released by: LT William Stewart, (202) 795-6584.
11. Internet release authorized.