ALCGENL 121/21 - AY22 PATROL FORCES SOUTHWEST ASIA (PATFORSWA) AFLOAT SOLICITATION

R 292103Z JUL 21
FM COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCGENL

ALCGENL 121/21
SUBJ: AY22 PATROL FORCES SOUTHWEST ASIA (PATFORSWA) AFLOAT
SOLICITATION
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
B. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Competency Qualification Manual,
COMDTINST 16247.3G
C. Coast Guard Weight and Body Fat Standards Program Manual,
COMDTINST M1020.8H
D. Water Survival Training Program Manual, COMDTINST M16240.4C
E. Screening for Overseas Duty, PSCINST 1300
1. This message solicits for 154' WPC or Fast Response Cutter (FRC) and
110' WPB afloat assignments in Patrol Forces Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA).
These assignments are for one year PCS deployments to begin in the Spring,
Summer, and Winter of 2022. Personnel applying for PATFORSWA should expect
high optempo duty in support of a highly visible national defense mission.
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. Actual report dates to Bahrain are set by the
PATFORSWA Admin Officer. The following cutters are available:
   CGC CHARLES MOULTHROPE (WPC 1141)
   CGC ROBERT GOLDMAN (WPC 1142)  
   CGC GLEN HARRIS (WPC 1144)  
   CGC EMLEN TUNNELL (WPC 1145)
   CGC JOHN SCHEUERMAN (WPC 1146)
   CGC CLARENCE SUTPHIN (WPC 1147)
   CGC BARANOF (WPB 1318)
   RELIEF WPB CREW
All members interested in this assignment opportunity should apply under the CHARLES
MOULTHROPE department ID (048318). Successful completion of this assignment will
result in an assignment priority one.
2. This is a dependent restricted, non-isolated PCS assignment available for men
and women. For additional information and benefits see our websites listed in
paragraph 8.
3. Assignment criteria:
   a. 18 years of age at deployment date
   b. Tour complete in AY22 or AY23
   c. Suitable for overseas assignment per References A and E
   d. A United States citizen
   e. Maintain or be eligible for a Secret clearance
   f. Must meet obligated service requirements of 15 months from
   report date
   g. Must have completed and passed task 1-01, Physical Fitness Standards
   (PT Test), of Reference B, within the last 6 months
   h. Must meet Coast Guard weight standards per Reference C
   i. e-Resume includes command endorsement for all positions. Additional
   command endorsements are required for independent duty afloat (DC, IT,
   OS) per Reference A 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)
   m. Possess a Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC)
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 D
prior to attending PDT.
Note 2: Weapons qualifications are required for all shoreside and
afloat assignments. All E7 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              19379450          1
   BM1              19379451          3
   BM2              19379458          2
   BM3              19379465          1
   b. Culinary Specialist (CS): Members interested in applying for
   afloat assignments should apply to the following position:
   Rate/Rank           POSN Number           
   CS1                 19379457
   CS3                 19379470              
   c. Damage Controlman (DC): Members interested in applying for
   afloat assignments should apply to the following position:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number       Notes     
   DC2                  19379462         Independent Duty      
   d. Electrician's Mate (EM): Members interested in afloat positions
   should apply for the following position:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number
   EM1                  19379455
   EM3                  19379467  
   d. Electronics Technician (ET): Members interested in applying for
   afloat assignments should apply for the following position:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number
   ET2                  19379461 
   ET3                  19379468
   e. Gunner's Mate (GM): Members interested in applying for afloat
   assignments should apply to the following position:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number
   GM2                  19379463
   GM3                  19379469
   f. Information Specialist (IT): Members interested in applying for
   afloat assignments should apply to the following position:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number         Notes
   IT2                  19379464            Independent Duty
   f. Machinery Technician (MK): Members interested in applying for
   afloat assignments should apply to the following position:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number         Notes  
   MKC                  19379449            EPO
   MK1                  19379454
   MK2                  19379460
   MK3                  19379466
   g. Operations Specialist (OS): Members interested in applying for
   afloat assignments should apply to the following position:
   Rate/Rank            POSN Number         Notes
   OS1                  19379456            Independent Duty
5. Assignment Procedures: Members should complete Reference E
requirements for overseas assignment, complete a PT test and minimum
weapons qualification requirements, and submit a command endorsed e-Resume
for PATFORSWA positions by 01 OCT 2021. Those who are tour complete in
AY22 or AY23 can apply and should list PATFORSWA positions only. If not
selected, members tour complete in AY22 should follow published AY22
shopping list deadline guidance or rating specific guidance for submitting
updated e-Resumes. Members tour complete in AY22 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 AY22, 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.  
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 Joel Laufenberg, Joel.P.Laufenberg@uscg.mil, 202-795-6571
CS: CWO2 William Wall, William.T.Wall@uscg.mil, 202-795-6570
DC: CWO3 Chris Corbett, Chris.J.Corbett@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 Rand,
Rachel.C.Rand@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, 910-440-6002.
12. Released by: LT R. Rand.
13. Internet release authorized.