ACN 084/21 - AUG 2021 UPDATE TO COAST GUARD INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS (PQS)

united states coast guard

R 301824Z AUG 21
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST COMDT NOTICE
BT
UNCLAS
ACN 084/21
SSIC 3870
SUBJ: UPDATE TO COAST GUARD INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION
STANDARDS (PQS)
A. USCG Basic Intelligence Personnel Qualification Standards,
COMDTINST M3870.2A
B. USCG Advanced Intelligence Personnel Qualification Standards,
COMDTINST M3870.3A
1. This ACN announces updates to REF (A) and REF (B).
2. The Intelligence PQS system has undergone major content and
format revisions. In addition, REF (A) and REF (B) have also
changed from an Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master to a Basic and
Advanced concept.
3. REF (A) outlines requisite foundational knowledge for all
first tour intelligence personnel. It is intended to expose basic
intelligence concepts to the entire intelligence workforce, to
include Active Duty, Reserve, and Civilian members.
4. REF (B) focuses on the systematic application of the
knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of a second
or third tour intelligence professional.
5. For general questions, the POC for REF (A) and REF (B) is
COMDT (CG-211), Intelligence Training Program Manager,
LT Tom Peebles at Thomas.E.Peebles@uscg.mil.
6. This message will be cancelled on 29 AUG 2022.
7. Released by RDML A. M. Sugimoto, Assistant Commandant for
Intelligence (CG-2).
8. Internet release is authorized.