ALCOAST 365/20 - SEP 2020 2021 COAST GUARD CULINARY TEAM (CGCT) SOLICITATION

united states coast guard

R 251117 SEP 20
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-11//
TO ALCOAST
UNCLAS //N01650//
ALCOAST 365/20
COMDTNOTE 1650
SUBJ:  2021 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 19 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. 11 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 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 22FEB2021 thru 12MAR2021.
4. Eligible members who meet the above criteria and desire placement on the CGCT
must submit an application for the 2021 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 (five 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 01JUN2021. All other positions do not have time in
rating or rank requirements.
6. CGCT applications should be sent to: CulinaryProgram@uscg.mil no later than
06NOV2020. 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.