ALCGENL 183/22 - AY23 ASSISTANT BATTALION COMMANDER SOLICITATION

R 031431Z OCT 22 MID200080290994U
FM COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCGENL

ALCGENL 183/22
SUBJ: AY23 ASSISTANT BATTALION COMMANDER SOLICITATION
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8 series
B. Boat Operations and Training Manual, COMDTINST M16114.33 series
C. https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/psc/psc-epm/SitePages/Special.aspx
1. All members are highly encouraged to pursue at least one Special
Assignment during their career. These career broadening assignments
provide members valuable opportunities to represent their ratings,
network, and learn about other operational and mission support
activities, making them ideal candidates for future assignments to
highly visible leadership and management positions
(e.g. Silver Badge, OIC, School Chief).
2. Assistant Battalion Commander (ABC): This position is designed
to assist the Battalion Commander (BC) in meeting the numerous
managerial demands of recruit training and provide experience at
the E8 level to assist in leading and mentoring the Regiment.
Success at this position could make incumbent eligible for a
fleet up to the Battalion Commander position based on service needs.
This duty is one of the most important, demanding, and rewarding
assignments in the Coast Guard. On any given day, the ABC will lead,
inspire, and mentor at the individual and organizational level while
simultaneously overseeing the training of 700 plus recruits and
supervising 51 Company Commanders (CCs). The ideal ABC is career
diverse with a strong record demonstrating outstanding leadership
and communication skills, partnership, and accountability. Applicants
will be required to complete Recruit Company Commander School prior
to assuming the duties of the ABC. Previous experience as a CC is
desired but not required.
3. Eligibility:
a. Tour complete in AY23 or AY24.
b. All active duty E8 and E7 above the cut for E8 at the time of application.
c. Meet the requirements listed in reference (A), CH 1.E.2 and 1.E.8.
d. Meets the requirements listed in reference (B), Part 2, CH 4.D.1.
4. Process/timeline:
a. NLT 28 OCT 2022: Standard applications are emailed to EPM-2 at
HQS-SMB-PSC-EPM-2-SpecialAssignments@uscg.mil.
b. OOA 31 OCT – 11 NOV 2022: TRACEN CAPE MAY interviews applicants.
c. OOA 15 NOV 2022: EPM-2 notifies selected applicant.
d. OOA 24 JAN - 06 MAY 2023: Window to attend CC Class "C" School.
e. 01 JUL 2023: Expected report date.
5. Standard Application: Members and Commands should pay close attention
to the requirements listed in the standard application found at reference (C).
Incomplete or improperly formatted applications will be returned.
Deadline extensions will not be granted to correct errors.
6. The Special Assignments Officer will coordinate the release from rating
process. Applicants should not contact their detailer asking if they can
be released from rate.
7. Points of contact:
a. Questions concerning the ABC position should be directed to the current
Assistant Battalion Commander, YNCS Michael Snyder at: (609) 898-6778 or
Michael.A.Snyder@uscg.mil.
b. Special Assignments AO: CWO3 Derek Hardy, (202) 795-6587 or
HQS-SMB-PSC-EPM-2-SpecialAssignments@uscg.mil.
8. Released by: LT S. Grell, (202) 795-6584.
9. Internet release authorized.