ALCGENL 067/21 - AY22 PRECISION MARKSMAN-AVIATION (PM-A) HELICOPTER INTERDICTION TACTICAL SQUADRON (HITRON) SCREENING PROCESS

R 141336Z MAY 21
FM COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCGENL

ALCGENL 067/21
SUBJ: AY22 PRECISION MARKSMAN-AVIATION (PM-A) HELICOPTER
INTERDICTION TACTICAL SQUADRON (HITRON) SCREENING PROCESS
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST 1000.8A
B. https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/hitron/SitePages/Home.aspx
C. ALCGENL 042/21 ENLISTED PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT YEAR
2022 KICK OFF
1. Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON)
will conduct a Precision Marksman-Aviation (PM-A) candidate screening
from 30 Aug - 03 Sep 2021 for potential candidates seeking assignment
to HITRON’s PM-A locker in Assignment Year 2022 (AY22). Although
PM-A billets make up only a small percentage of enlisted aviation
assignments, these assignments provide opportunities for advanced
training, world-wide travel, and interaction with federal and
international partners.
2. Requirements: Those desiring assignment as a PM-A should ensure
they refer to Section 1 (Assignment to Helicopter Interdiction
Tactical Squadron (HITRON) Precision Marksman Aviation (PM-A) Positions)
of reference (a) for assignment criteria. Applicants must possess a
Basic Aircrew (BA) designation and be tour complete in AY22.
3. Application Procedures: 
a. Prospective PM-As must submit a command endorsed application per
reference (a).
b. Applicants are highly encouraged to ensure their Employee
Summary Sheet (ESS) is accurate. Members should work with their SPO
to correct missing or inaccurate information. Accurate aviation
competencies and training records will improve a candidate's opportunity
for selection.
c. Completion and inclusion of Basic Rifle Marksman Course (BRMC) and
Firearms Training and Evaluation-Pistol (FT&E-P) scores in the member’s
application is highly desired but not required (previous records from
other services are acceptable).
4. Command Endorsements: To promote a fair and balanced competition
for all applicants, Commands must ensure their endorsement addresses
all categories listed in section 1.I.1.c of reference (a).
5. PM-A candidate applications:
a. Applications are due to CG PSC-EPM-2 via email submission to
Jason.R.Nix@uscg.mil, or Melissa.A.Magaro@uscg.mil NLT 09 Jul 2021.
b. Applicant packages will be reviewed to evaluate each applicant's
suitability based on command endorsement, ESS, physical fitness test
results, and responses to a questionnaire. Upon completion of this
review, selected applicants will be notified via their parent unit and
receive funded orders for an onsite assessment at HITRON.
6. On Site Assessment: The assessment will consist of a physical fitness
test, range evaluation, and formal interview. Upon completion of the
assessment, HITRON will recommend to CG PSC-EPM-2 those applicants best
suited for assignment. CG PSC-EPM-2 will make final assignment decisions
and notify candidates in alignment with fleet wide AY22 timelines found
in reference (c).
7. E-Resume Guidance:
a. All members who successfully screen for Precision Marksman (PM) and
desire to fill a PM position shall submit an e-Resume listing PM positions
at the top of their e-Resume no later than 1 Nov 2021.
b. Members are reminded that in accordance with reference (a), members
will contact their AO within 30 days of their name appearing above the
cutoff on the SWE advancement eligibility list and must be prepared to
be reassigned to fill any authorized position at the next higher paygrade.   
8. HITRON PM POCs:
AETC Brian Kern, (904) 594-6953, Brian.S.Kern@uscg.mil
AETCM Robert W DeLaVergne, (904) 594-6867, Robert.W.DeLaVergne@uscg.mil
9. Released by: LT R. Rand (202) 795-6616.
10. Internet release authorized.