ALCGENL 184/19 - AY20 WMSL AND WMSL SUPPORT ASSIGNMENT OPPORTUNITY (1-3-1)

04 OCT 19

ALCGENL 184/19
SUBJ: AY20 WMSL AND WMSL SUPPORT ASSIGNMENT OPPORTUNITY (1-3-1)
A. ALCGENL 171/18, dtd 18 Oct 2018
B. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
1. In order to retain valuable training and experience for specific
technical ratings in the WMSL community and increase geographic
stability for our members, the Coast Guard piloted a new program
during AY16 that allowed members to spend one year ashore in a WMSL
MAT/NED, WAT, or ESD position before and after an underway WMSL tour
which is commonly referred to as 1-3-1. Reference A announced the
fourth year of the 1-3-1 program. This assignment opportunity will
be available again in AY20 and will be available to MKs, EMs and ETs.
If enrolled in this program, members will be assigned in AY20 to a
shoreside support unit in Alameda, CA, Honolulu, HI or Charleston, SC
for their first year. During this time, they will earn watchstanding
qualifications and attend required pipeline C-schools in preparation
for their underway assignment. Following the first year shoreside,
they will complete a three year tour on a WMSL. The final and fifth
year will be at another shoreside support unit position co-located
with the WMSLs where they will utilize their experience and training
to provide mission support and train members entering the 1-3-1 program. 
2. The 1-3-1 program offers several benefits to members and their
families that include:
   A. Geostability for a five year period.
   B. Assignment Priority 2 upon completion of the five year tour of
   duty.
   C. Allowing members to avoid some of the challenges associated
   with attending pipeline training and completing their duties and
   responsibilities at their current unit.
3. Interested members should contact their Assignment Officer to
discuss the application process and evaluate how the 1-3-1 program
will factor into their career development. Those that wish to enroll
in the program should include comments in their AY20 e-resume
submission regarding the following 1-3-1 opportunities:
UNIT        RANK    LOCATION     POSN NUMBER
STRATTON    EM2     Alameda, CA  00104412
BERTHOLF    ET2     Alameda, CA  00084181
WAESCHE     MK2     Alameda, CA  00090633
STRATTON    MK2     Alameda, CA  00104428
BERTHOLF    MK2     Alameda, CA  00084207
MUNRO       MK2     Alameda, CA  19371415
4. PSC-EPM-2 Assignment Officer POCs:
   A. EM: CWO Rob Amador, Robert.D.Amador@uscg.mil, 202-795-6586.
   B. ET: CWO Greg Sandness, Gregory.A.Sandness@uscg.mil,
   202-795-6581.
   C. MK: CWO Kurt Yoder, Kurtis.L.Yoder@uscg.mil,
   202-795-6589. 
5. Released by: LT R. Kent.
6. Internet release authorized.