ALCGENL 084/22 - ASSIGNMENT YEAR (AY) 2023 TACTICAL OPERATOR SCREENER SOLICITATION

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FM COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCGENL

ALCGENL 084/22
SUBJ: ASSIGNMENT YEAR (AY) 2023 TACTICAL OPERATOR SCREENER SOLICITATION
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
B. U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Competency Qualification Manual,
COMDTINST M16247.3F
C. Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF) Tactical Operations Manual,
COMDTINST M16600.7B
1. 1. Overview: CG-721 and PSC-EPM will conduct a Tactical
Operator (TO) candidate screener on 28 Aug to 02 Sep 2022 for members
interested in assignment to TO positions at MSRT(s) and TACLET(S).
While the Screener is the primary method of accession to the MSRTs,
TACLET assignments may be influenced by attending the Screener. Attendance
to the Screener is strongly encouraged for personnel only seeking TACLET
assignment, it is not required.
2.This screener will attempt to identify those candidates with the
skills most likely to succeed in the qualification process and create
a more effective and responsive assignment process for these positions.
CG-721 will host the screener at SMTC in Marine Corps Base Camp
Lejeune, NC. Those applicants who volunteer for the screener will
participate in a series of events designed to identify candidates most
likely to succeed in the TO qualification process. The screener will be
safe and professional, with each event designed to assess the candidates
in the areas of historically high attrition.
3. TO Description: TOs are required to complete the 12-week Tactical
Operator Course, conduct up to and including opposed boardings day
and night, using Close Quarters Combat (CQC) techniques and advanced
waterborne and airborne insertion techniques. MSRT TOs are capable of
conducting non-compliant and opposed boarding operations in a Chemical,
Biological, Nuclear, and Radiological (CBRN) contaminated environment.
Initial qualification and proficiency training for tactical operations
is physically and mentally demanding.
4. Eligibility: All Maritime Enforcement (ME) Specialists not in receipt
of AY22 PCS orders are eligible to apply. Prior TO experience is not needed.
Members attending the TO Screener may be selected for assignment to TO
positions at MSRT or TACLET. Previously qualified Advanced TOs are not
required to attend the screener to receive assignment to MSRT/ TACLET.
5. Application: To apply for the TO Screener, candidates must submit
an application to PSC-EPM-2 via email to
ARL-SMB-CGPSC-EPM-ATO-Screener@uscg.mil, no later than 15 July 2022.
The command endorsement shall be submitted in the form of an email
with the DD FORM-2807-1 attached to the address listed above. Volunteering
for the screener does not guarantee attendance. CG-721 will make the
final decision on personnel authorized to attend the screener.
NOTE: Personnel only seeking assignment to TACLETs should state so
in their application.
A. Medical: Candidates must complete DD FORM 2807-1, Report of Medical
History, for inclusion in their application package. Members should also
include their DOD ID (found on the back of their CAC) to enable the
medical officer to review electronic records. This information will be
reviewed by a Medical Officer upon arrival and prior to participation
in the screener.
B. Command Endorsement: Applicants must receive a command endorsement
as part of their application. Commands should understand that an
endorsement to attend the screener may result in rotation in AY23.
At a minimum, commands shall confirm member eligibility for assignment
to DSF duty IAW reference (a), and specifically confirm the member has
passed the Physical Fitness Test IAW reference (b).
6. Screening Process: The screener will include MSRT overview, classroom,
field, weapons, tower and water events, along with physical fitness and
boarding scenarios that simulate the TO qualification pipeline. Candidates
shall arrive physically prepared to pass the standard Maritime Law
Enforcement Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) and should be capable of
completing 5 chin-ups and 5 pull-ups IAW reference (c). The screener is
not a pass/fail event, members will be evaluated by representatives from
CG-721, SMTC, PSC, and MSRT SMEs to provide a recommendation to PSC-EPM-2
on each candidates' likelihood of successfully completing the qualification
process. PSC-EPM-2 will take the results of the screener into consideration
when making TO assignment decisions.
NOTE1: Completion of the Screener does not guarantee assignment to MSRT.
Participation in the Screener may influence assignment to TACLET but is
not required.
NOTE2: No command who endorses a member for this screener will be gapped,
all personnel who receive orders to TO positions will report IAW the normal
AY23 assignment season.
7. Waivers: Only those members able to attend the screener will be
assigned to MSRT TO positions. Members that attend the TO screener have an
increased probability for assignment to a TACLET. Members unable to attend
the screener due to operational requirements will be considered on a case by
case basis by PSC-EPM-2. Members or Commands requesting a waiver shall contact
the CG-721 POC.
8. Medical screening process: Candidates will be required to hand carry
their medical record to the screener, where it will be reviewed by a Medical
Officer during the screening process.
9. Candidates are highly encouraged to participate in the TO Screener
Recommended Workout Plan in preparation prior to arrival. The six week plan
can be found at the following CG Portal Sites:
CG-7213 https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/cg721/CG-7213v2/SitePages/Home.aspx
CG RFMC https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/communities/me/SitePages/Home.aspx
10. Funding: All TDY expenses will be funded by CG-721. Candidates will
be berthed onboard SMTC.
11. Pre-arrival instructions (including travel, equipment, etc) will be provided
SEPCOR after 22 Jul 2022.
12. Timeline: In the event COVID-19 impacts TO Screener timeline or convening,
applicants will be notified by CG-721.
A. 15 JUL 2022: Application Packages are due to:
ARL-SMB-CGPSC-EPM-ATO-Screener@uscg.mil.
B. 15 JUL-15 AUG 2022: Candidate DD Form 2807-1 reviewed and determination
made on eligibility to attend the screener.
C. OOA 15 AUG 2022: Orders issued for candidates to attend the TO Screener.
D. 27 AUG 2022: Candidates arrive SMTC.
E. 28 AUG 2022: Screener begins.
F. 02 SEP 2022: Screener concludes, candidates depart SMTC.
G. OOA 15 OCT 2022: PSC-EPM-2 ATO selectees slated/issued orders.
H. NOV 2022 - MAR 2023: PSC-EPM-2 issues all ME orders IAW AY23 timeline.
I. Summer 2023: Personnel report to one of the MSRTs or TACLETs.
13. Points of Contacts:
A. CG-721: Mr. K.T. Nagie, Kenneth.T.Nagie@uscg.mil.
B. EPM-2 CAC 1: LT K. Jenish, 202-795-6953.
C. ME AO: MLES2 Barefield, 202-795-6617.
D. ME RFMC: MECM Patterson, 202-372-1319.
E. MSRTE CMC: MECM Tumlinson, 757-421-1895.
F. MSRTW CMC: MECM Davis, 619-336-2107.
G. SMTC Tactical Operations Branch MC, MECM Ramirez, (910) 440-6036
14. Released by: LCDR M. Deal, EPM-2 (Acting), (202) 795-6576