ALCGENL 187/19 - AY20 KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA MARITIME INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION FORCE TRAINING ADVISORY GROUP (MIPFTAG) SOLICITATION

10 OCT 19

ALCGENL 187/19
SUBJ: AY20 KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA MARITIME INFRASTRUCTURE
PROTECTION FORCE TRAINING ADVISORY GROUP (MIPFTAG) SOLICITATION
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
B. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Competency Qualifications Instruction,
COMDTINST M16247.3(series)
C. CG Weight and Body Fat Standards Program Manual, COMDTINST M1020.8G
D. Screening for Overseas Duty, PSCINST 1300
1. This is a solicitation for assignment to the MIPFTAG in the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia. The MIPFTAG is responsible for establishing a 5,000
member maritime security force charged with protecting the Kingdom's
critical maritime infrastructure. This assignment is a one year PCS
deployment that begins in the summer of 2020. Successful completion of
this tour will constitute an assignment priority one (AP 1).
2. This is a dependent restricted PCS assignment.
3. Assignment criteria that applicants must meet:
   a. 18 years of age at deployment date.
   b. Tour complete in AY20 or AY21.
   c. Suitable for overseas assignment per references A, 1.H.3.n, and D.
   d. A U.S. Citizen.
   e. Eligible for a secret clearance or higher.
   f. Must meet OBLISERV requirements (12 months from report date).
   g. Must meet Coast Guard weight standards IAW Ref C.
   h. e-Resume must include a Command endorsement for instructor/advisor
   position IAW Ref A, CH 1.E.6 to be included in Direct Access.
   i. Must possess a state driver’s license valid throughout entire tour
   of duty.
4. Position information: Members interested in applying for the MIPFTAG
   should apply for one of the following positions which are listed
   under the DEPT ID 042565:
   RANK    POSN NUMBER     POSN NUMBER   
   SK1 DDE-LOGS MGR & COR 19379859 
   BM1 DDE-STAN RFO ADVISOR 19379860
   MK1 DDE-BOAT MAINT ADVISOR 19379861
   ME1 DDE-SEC FORCE ADVISOR 19379862
5. ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURES:
   a. Interested members should submit Command endorsed e-Resume by
   03NOV19.
   b. Members shall request the Command endorsement via Direct Access;
   Hardcopy memo endorsement is not required, and email endorsements
   will not be accepted.
   c. Members shall complete the self-paced overseas screening checklists
   IAW Ref A, CH 1.H.2 to ensure suitability for OCONUS assignment.
6. Command endorsements should address the following:
   a. Verify the member meets all assignment criteria in paragraph 3.
   b. 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. The command's backfill
   requirements will factor in the candidate selection process.
7. For questions concerning pre-arrival training or the operational nature
   of this assignment, contact LCDR Kevin Edes at (202) 340-5513
   or Kevin.J.Edes@uscg.mil.
8. For assignment questions, please contact the rating specific Assignment
   Officer or Central Assignment Coordinator (CAC):
   a. SK: CWO C. Clark, (202) 795-6580 or Clay.W.Clark@uscg.mil.
   b. BM: CWO S. Stone, (202) 795-6607 or Sean.C.Stone@uscg.mil.
   c. MK: CWO M. Thornton, (202) 795-6607 or Matthew.T.Thornton@uscg.mil.
   d. ME: CWO R. Walper, (202) 795-6617 or William.R.Walper@uscg.mil.
   e. CAC: CDR M. Gillham, (202) 795-6593 or Michael.R.Gillham@uscg.mil.
9. Released by LT R. Kent.
10. Internet release authorized.