ALCOAST 368/21 - OCT 2021 2022 COAST GUARD CULINARY TEAM (CGCT) SOLICITATION

R 041530Z OCT 21
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 368/21
SSIC 1650
SUBJ: 2022 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 individual talents
and ability to work as a team. Eleven 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 in 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 competitive setting.
   c. Be eager 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 REF (A).
   g. Model the Coast Guard’s core values.
   h. Be available to compete from 18 February 2022 thru
12 March 2022.
4. Eligible members who meet the above criteria must submit an
application for the 2022 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), and
apprentices (five E4 members). Applicants must list the specific
position(s) for which they are applying and need to include:
   a. A memo (not to exceed one page) specifically addressing why
the member desires to be selected for the CGCT.
   b. A command endorsement specifically addressing 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 long uniform,
uncovered, one front view and one side view.
5. Apprentice applicants must have less than two years in rating,
not to include "A" school, prior to 01 June 2022. All other
positions do not have time in rating or rank requirements.
6. Send CGCT applications to: CulinaryProgram@uscg.mil no later
than 19 November 2021. A selection board will convene to review
all applications. Selected members and commands will be notified
by the Culinary Services Division (CG-1113).
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 and CSC Eric Toler, (202) 475-5184,
Eric.R.Toler@uscg.mil.
9. RADM Dana L. Thomas, Director of Health, Safety, and Work-Life
(CG-11), sends.
10. Internet release is authorized.