ALCGENL 113/19 - AY20 COMPANY CHIEF PETTY OFFICER SOLICITATION

united states coast guard

2 JUL 19

ALCGENL 113/19
SUBJ: AY20 COMPANY CHIEF PETTY OFFICER SOLICITATION
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
B. https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/psc/psc-epm/SitePages/Special.aspx
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. This message solicits candidates and outlines the application process for
members interested in a special duty assignment as a Company Chief at the Coast
Guard Academy in AY20. This unique duty entails great responsibility that demands
extraordinary commitment on the part of those entrusted with the development,
training, and mentorship of our future officer corps. Coaching and mentoring
the Corps of Cadets allow the cadets to develop an intimate understanding of
the strengths the enlisted work force provides and also allows them to foster
their relationships with the Chiefs they will work with and rely upon for the
rest of their careers. Academy Chiefs recieve Special Duty Assignment Pay SD-2.
3. Eligibility:
a. Tour complete in AY20.
b. All active duty E7 members (not above the cut for E8 at time of application).
c. Meets the requirements listed in reference (B), CH 1.E.2 and 1.E.6.
d. Graduate of the CPO Academy or DoD Senior Enlisted Course.
4. 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. 19 AUG - 13 SEP 2019: CGA interviews applicants.
c. 08 OCT - 11 OCT 2019: Selection panel convenes.
d. OOA 15 OCT 2019: Panel results released.
e. The expected report date is 01 JUL 2020.   
5. Standard Applications: 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.
6. 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.
7. Points of contact:
a. Program: AMTCS Michael Lucas at (860) 701-6472 or Michael.S.Lucas@uscg.mil. 
b. Special Assignments: CWO3 Jaime Baldueza, (202) 795-6587 or
HQS-SMB-PSC-EPM-2-SpecialAssignments@uscg.mil. 
8. Released by: LT William Stewart, (202) 795-6584.
9. Internet release authorized.