ALCOAST 270/19 - AUG 2019 2020 COAST GUARD CULINARY TEAM (CGCT) SOLICITATION

R 191505 AUG 19
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-11//
TO ALCOAST
UNCLAS //N01650//
ALCOAST 270/19
COMDTNOTE 1650
SUBJ: 2020 COAST GUARD CULINARY TEAM (CGCT) SOLICITATION
A. Coast Guard Weight and Body Fat Standards Program Manual, COMDTINST M1020.8 (series)
1. This ALCOAST solicits Culinary Specialists (CS) interested in participating on the CGCT.
The team will represent the Coast Guard in the largest culinary competition in North America
at the Army Quartermaster School, Joint Culinary Center of Excellence, in Fort Lee, Virginia.
The team will participate in 18 days of competition that will include advanced culinary
training and provide a unique opportunity for CSs to showcase their individual talents and
ability to work as a team. Ten members and two alternates will be selected.
2. All E-4 through E-9 CSs who meet the criteria in paragraph three are eligible to apply
for the CGCT.
3. To ensure the CGCT is reflective of the best CSs within the Coast Guard, applicants must:
    a. Have a passion for the culinary arts.
    b. Have a genuine desire to perform challenging culinary techniques in a competition setting.
    c. Have the eagerness to receive advanced culinary education.
    d. Be self-motivated and work well in a team environment.
    e. Be able to communicate effectively.
    f. Present an outstanding military appearance and be in compliance with weight and body fat
standards as per REF (A).
    g. Possess the highest standards of personal integrity and a professional presence that
models the Coast Guard’s core values.
    h. Be available to compete from 25FEB2020 thru 13MAR2020.
4. Eligible members who meet the above criteria and desire placement on the CGCT must submit
an application for the 2020 CGCT via their chain of command for one or more of the following
positions: team manager (one position), team captain (one position), team members (four
positions), apprentices (four E4 members). Applications must list the specific position(s)
being applied for and need to include:
    a. A memo (not to exceed one page) that specifically addresses why the member desires to be
selected for the CGCT.
    b. A command endorsement that specifically address the items in paragraph three with an
emphasis on performance, professionalism, communication, interpersonal skills, and leadership.
    c. Two digital full-length photos in tropical blue, uncovered, one front view and one side view.
5. Apprentice applicants must have less than 2 years of time in rating, not to include "A" school
prior to 01JUNE2020. All other positions do not have time in rating or rank requirements.
6. CGCT applications should be sent to: HQS-SMB-CulinaryProgram@uscg.mil no later than 30SEP2019.
A selection board will convene to review all nominations to select the members for the CGCT.
Selected members and their commands will be notified by the Subsistence Program.
7. Funding for CGCT members will be provided by COMDT (CG-11).
8. POCs for the CGCT are Mr. Chad Adams, (202) 475-5149, Chad.A.Adams@uscg.mil or
CSCM Katrina Goguen, (202) 475-5150, Katrina.R.Goguen@uscg.mil.
9. RADM Dana L. Thomas, Director of Health, Safety, and Work-Life, sends.
10. Internet release is authorized.