ALCGENL 221/19 - SOLICITATION FOR AY20 UNITED KINGDOM ROYAL NAVY EXCHANGE ASSIGNMENTS (DC, EM, MK, YN)

united states coast guard

27 NOV 19

ALCGENL 221/19
SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR AY20 UNITED KINGDOM ROYAL NAVY EXCHANGE
ASSIGNMENTS (DC, EM, MK, YN)
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
B. Screening for Overseas Duty, PSCINST 1300
1. PSC-epm-2 is soliciting members from the DC, EM, MK, and YN rates
for a three year tour with the United Kingdom's Royal Navy (UKRN),
on Royal Navy vessels. The UKRN has requested USCG support to help
raise the level of engineering proficiency and specialty knowledge in
the fleet. Below are the expected vacancies and position numbers
interested members should apply for in Direct Access:
   EM1/EMC                    19369781
   EM1/EMC                    19369788
   EM1/EMC                    19372385
   MK1/MKC                    19372384
   MK1/MKC                    19369779
   MK1                        19369778
   MK1                        19369780
   MK1                        19368476
   MK1                        19372386
   MK1                        19372390
   DC1                        19375763
   YN1                        19369771
2. This opportunity would afford DCs, EMs, MKs, and YN at the E6/E7
paygrade a unique opportunity to participate in operations with the UKRN
around the globe. Upon arrival in the UK, these members will complete
three months of orientation and training followed by sea assignments.
There will only be one USCG member attached to each UKRN ship. The YN1
position is shore-side for administrative support.
3. To be considered for selection, interested members must obtain a
command endorsement that addresses member's ability to:
   a. Meet the minimum standards for Special Duty Assignments as
   stated in 1.E.2.a of Ref A.
   b. Meet requirements for OCONUS assignment IAW 1.H.3 of Ref A. Of
   particular note, applicants cannot have more dependents than listed
   in 7.b of Ref B.
   c. Meet the demands of an embedded assignment with a foreign navy and
   represent the USCG with distinction. Essential qualities: adaptability,
   professionalism, initiative, and maturity.
4. The ideal applicant will be tour complete in Assignment Year (AY)
2020, however, any member tour complete in AY 2020 or 2021 is eligible
to apply. Members in receipt of AY2020 EPO orders will not be
considered. 
5. Members selected for this position can expect to report OOA 1 JUL
2020. There are no gender restrictions and this can be an accompanied
or unaccompanied assignment. Following the successful completion of
this tour, members that deployed on Royal Navy ships will receive
Assignment Priority 2. For questions concerning training or the
operational nature of this assignment, contact LCDR Kevin Edes at
(202) 340-5513 or Kevin.J.Edes@uscg.mil.
6. Interested candidates should apply to the appropriate positions
NLT COB 16 DEC 2019. Applicants are highly encouraged to review the
program's frequently asked questions section on their AOs Portal Page.
Members may contact the POCs listed below for additional information
prior to applying:
   a. DC POC: CWO Travis Lovvorn, 202-795-6592.
   b. EM POC: CWO Robert Amador, 202-795-6586.
   c. MK POC: CWO Matthew Thornton, 202-795-6598.
   d. YN POC: CWO Mary Gandy, 202-795-6608.
7. Released by: LT Kent, 202-795-6616.
8. Internet release authorized.