ALCGENL 148/20 - AY21 PATROL FORCES SOUTHWEST ASIA (PATFORSWA) 154' WPC/FRC AFLOAT SOLICITATION

30 JUL 20

ALCGENL 148/20
SUBJ: AY21 PATROL FORCES SOUTHWEST ASIA (PATFORSWA) 154' WPC/FRC AFLOAT
SOLICITATION
A. ALCGENL 147-20 AY21 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 Manual,
COMDTINST M16247.3F
D. Coast Guard Weight and Body Fat Standards Program Manual,
COMDTINST M1020.8H
E. Coast Guard Water Survival Training Program Manual,
COMDTINST M16240.4C
F. Screening for Overseas Duty, PSCINST 1300
1. This message solicits for 154' WPC or Fast Response Cutter (FRC) afloat
assignments to commission four new 154' WPCs at Patrol Forces Southwest Asia
(PATFORSWA). These assignments are normally for 12 months however PSC-EPM-2
is seeking applicants for 18, 21, or 24 month PCS deployments to begin in the
Spring of 2021. 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 GLENN HARRIS (WPC 1144)  
   CGC EMLEN TUNNELL (WPC 1145)
   CGC JOHN SCHEUERMAN (WPC 1146)
   CGC CLARENCE SUTHPIN (WPC 1147)
Following the completion of post delivery availability and workups, the
cutters will transit to Bahrain. All members interested in this
assignment opportunity should apply under the GLENN HARRIS department
ID (048788). Successful completion of this assignment will result in an
assignment priority one. 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 AY21 or AY22
   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 21, 24, 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 E
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                  19381557          1
   BM1                  19381550          3
   BM2                  19381544          2
   BM3                  19381538          1
   b. Culinary Specialist (CS): Members interested in applying for
   afloat assignments should apply to the following position:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number            
   CS1                  19381553
   CS3                  19381541              
   c. Damage Controlman (DC): Members interested in applying for
   afloat assignments should apply to the following position:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number       Notes     
   DC2                  19381549          Independent Duty      
   d. Electrician's Mate (EM): Members interested in afloat positions
   should apply for the following position:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number
   EM1                  19381554
   EM3                  19381539  
   d. Electronics Technician (ET): Members interested in applying for
   afloat assignments should apply for the following position:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number
   ET2                  19381546 
   ET3                  19381537
   e. Gunner's Mate (GM): Members interested in applying for afloat
   assignments should apply to the following position:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number
   GM2                  19381547
   GM3                  19381542
   f. Information Specialist (IT): Members interested in applying for
   afloat assignments should apply to the following position:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number         Notes
   IT2                  19381543            Independent Duty
   f. Machinery Technician (MK): Members interested in applying for
   afloat assignments should apply to the following position:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number
   MKC                  19381558
   MK1                  19381555
   MK2                  19381548
   MK3                  19381540
   g. Operations Specialist (OS): Members interested in applying for
   afloat assignments should apply to the following position:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number         Notes
   OS1                  19381556            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 2 October 2020. Those who are tour complete in
AY21 or AY22 can apply and should list PATFORSWA positions only. If not
selected, members tour complete in AY21 should follow published AY21
shopping list deadline guidance or rating specific guidance for submitting
updated e-resumes. Members tour complete in AY21 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 AY21, 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.
   e. Due to current Restriction of Movement criteria, applicants should
   understand they may be in country for 12 consecutive months. The member
   comments shall include the following statement of acknowledgment:
   "Member understands and acknowledges they may be in country for a
   continuous 12 month period pending COVID travel restrictions."
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 Richard Seymour, Richard.L.Seymour@uscg.mil, 202-795-6614
CS (E6): CWO2 William Wall, William.T.Wall@uscg.mil, 202-795-6570
CS (E4): CSCS Christopher Smith, Christopher.D.Smith@uscg.mil, 202-795-6595
DC: CWO4 Travis Lovvorn, Travis.V.Lovvorn@uscg.mil, 202-795-6592
EM: CWO2 Bruce Reid, Samuel.B.Reid@uscg.mil, 202-795-6586
ET (E4-E6): CWO4 Giovanni Wade, Giovanni.P.Wade@uscg.mil, 202-795-6581
GM: CWO4 Christopher Box, Christopher.L.Box@uscg.mil, 202-795-6613
IT: CWO2 Peter Deacon, Peter.G.Deacon@uscg.mil, 202-795-6604
MK: CWO2 Aaron Boyette, Grant.A.Boyette@uscg.mil, 202-795-6602
OS (E6): CWO3 Keith Moore, Keith.D.Moore@uscg.mil, 202-795-6583
10. Command representatives may contact LT Rachel Kent,
Rachel.R.Kent@uscg.mil (202-795-6616).
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: CDR R. Deisher.
13. Internet release authorized.