ALCGENL 152/19 - AY20 PATROL FORCES SOUTHWEST ASIA (PATFORSWA) 154' WPC/FRC AFLOAT SOLICITATION

16 AUG 19

ALCGENL 152/19
SUBJ: AY20 PATROL FORCES SOUTHWEST ASIA (PATFORSWA) 154' WPC/FRC AFLOAT
SOLICITATION
A. ALCGENL 136-19 AY20 PATROL FORCES SOUTHWEST ASIA (PATFORSWA) 110' WPB
AFLOAT SOLICITATION
B. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
C. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Competency Qualification Instruction,
COMDTINST 16247.3E
D. Coast Guard Weight and Body Fat Standards Program Manual,
COMDTINST M1020.8H
E. Water Survival Training Program Manual, COMDTINST M16240.4B
F. Screening for Overseas Duty, PSCINST 1300
1. This message solicits for 154' WPC or Fast Response Cutter (FRC) afloat
assignments to commission two new 154' WPCs at Patrol Forces Southwest Asia
(PATFORSWA). These assignments are normally for 12 months however PSC-EPM-2
is seeking volunteers for 12, 18, or 24 month PCS deployments to begin in the
Summer of 2020. Personnel applying for this opportunity should understand
that there is a significant portion of the deployment that will be spent
inside the CONUS at pre-delivery training, post-delivery availability, and
cutter work ups prior to deployment to Bahrain. Those selected for this
opportunity will be required to attend pre-deployment training (PDT), which
lasts approximately 5 weeks in addition to any required pipeline training.
Additional training includes 6 weeks of pre-delivery training at the
Bollinger Shipyard in Lockport, LA followed by extensive post-delivery
availability workups and installations which last from 8 to 12 weeks.
Actual report dates to pre-commissioning cutters are set by the PATFORSWA
Admin Officer and LANT-39. The following 154' WPC cutters are available:
   CGC CHARLES MOULTHROPE (WPC 1141)
   CGC ROBERT GOLDMAN (WPC 1142)
Following the completion of post delivery availability and workups, both
cutters will transit to Bahrain together. All members interested in this
assignment opportunity should apply under the CHARLES MOULTHROPE department
ID (048318). Successful completion of this assignment will result in an
assignment priority one and assignment officers will coordinate to discuss
follow-on tours for each member. Members that request consideration for
this assignment will also be considered for 110' WPB assignments
advertised in Reference A. Subsequent tours for all follow-on crews will
revert back to 12 months as described for PATFORSWA afloat assignments
in Reference A.
2. This is a dependent restricted, non-isolated PCS assignment. 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 AY20 or AY21
   c. Suitable for overseas assignment per References B and F
   d. A United States citizen
   e. Maintain or be eligible for a Secret clearance
   f. Must meet obligated service requirements of 18, 21, or 27 months from
   report date
   g. Must have completed and passed task 1-01, Physical Fitness Standards
   (PT Test), of Reference C, within the last 6 months
   h. Must meet Coast Guard weight standards per Reference D
   i. E-resume includes command endorsement for all positions. Additional
   command endorsements are required for independent duty afloat (DC, IT,
   OS) per Reference B if applicable
   j. Possess a driver's license valid through the entire tour of duty
   k. Able to pass Water Survival Training (Note 1)
   l. 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 3 days of
intensive pool training as part of 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. Students should be comfortable in uniform treading water,
swimming, and jumping off an elevated platform. Members are
strongly encouraged to review WSTP requirements per Reference D
prior to attending PDT.
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.
   a. Boatswain's Mate (BM): Members interested in applying for any
   afloat assignments should apply to the following positions:
   RATE/RANK            POSN NUMBER       NUMBER OF BILLETS
   BMC                  19379450          1
   BM1                  19379451          3
   BM2                  19379458          2
   BM3                  19379465          1
   b. Culinary Specialist (CS): Members interested in applying for
   afloat assignments should apply to the following position:
   RATE/RANK            POSN NUMBER            
   CS1                  193794571202152
   CS3                  19379470              
   c. Damage Controlman (DC): Members interested in applying for
   afloat assignments should apply to the following position:
   RATE/RANK            POSN NUMBER       Notes     
   DC2                  19379462          Independent Duty      
   d. Electrician's Mate (EM): Members interested in afloat positions
   should apply for the following position:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number
   EM1                  19379455
   EM3                  19379467  
   d. Electronics Technician (ET): Members interested in applying for
   afloat assignments should apply for the following position:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number
   ET2                  19379461 
   ET3                  19376468
   e. Gunner's Mate (GM): Members interested in applying for afloat
   assignments should apply to the following position:
   RATE/RANK            POSN NUMBER
   GM2                  19379463
   GM3                  19379469
   f. Information Specialist (IT): Members interested in applying for
   afloat assignments should apply to the following position:
   Rate/Rank            POSN number         Notes
   IT2                  19379464            Independent Duty
   f. Machinery Technician (MK): Members interested in applying for
   afloat assignments should apply to the following position:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number
   MKC                  19379449
   MK1                  19379454
   MK2                  19379460
   MK3                  19379466
   g. Operations Specialist (OS): Members interested in applying for
   afloat assignments should apply to the following position:
   Rate/Rank            POSN number         Notes
   OS1                  19379456            Independent Duty
5. Assignment Procedures: Members should complete Reference F
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 2019. Those who are tour complete in
AY20 or AY21 can apply and should list PATFORSWA positions only. If not
selected, members tour complete in AY20 should follow published AY20
shopping list deadline guidance or rating specific guidance for submitting
updated e-resumes. Members tour complete in AY20 will be given priority
for these assignments.
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
for unexpected openings (follow-on ALCGENL). 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. (Note 1)
   c. Summarize previous law enforcement or AT/FP experience and
   qualifications.
   d. Backfill concerns: When addressing backfills for members not tour
   complete in AY20, commands should keep in mind that receiving an
   immediate backfill is not always possible. Backfill requests will factor
   into the candidate selection process. Additional guidelines for command
   endorsements can be found at our websites.
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.
8. Training, Entitlements, FAQs: All personnel selected for this duty will
be required to complete PDT and applicable pipeline training. Details are
available on the EPM PATFORSWA and SMTC Portal Pages below. Members are
reminded that dependents can be relocated to a geographical area of choosing
for the duration of the tour and members that volunteer for 24 month tours
will be eligible for consecutive overseas tours benefits.  
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
CS1: CWO3 William Lorenzo, William.C.Lorenzo@uscg.mil, 202-795-6595
CS3: CWO2 William Wall, William.T.Wall@uscg.mil, 202-795-6570
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
GM: CWO4 Mark Cortor, Mark.A.Cortor@uscg.mil, 202-795-6613
IT: CWO2 Peter Deacon, Peter.G.Deacon@uscg.mil, 202-795-6604
MK: CWO3 Matt Thornton, Matthew.T.Thornton@uscg.mil, 202-795-6598
OS (E6): CWO3 Keith Moore, Keith.D.Moore@uscg.mil, 202-795-6583
10. Command representatives may contact CDR Mike Gillham (Michael.R.Gillham
@uscg.mil, 202-795-6593) or LCDR Tom Osborn (Thomas.R.Osborn@uscg.mil,
202-795-6567).
11. Questions regarding the operational nature of this assignment or
PDT should contact SMTC, YNCM Jessica Schroeder at
Jessica.K.Schroeder@uscg.mil, or 910-440-6002.
12. Released by: CAPT S. Matadobra, Stephen.Matadobra@uscg.mil.
13. Internet release authorized.