ALCGENL 185/22 - AY23 KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA MARITIME INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION FORCE TRAINING ADVISORY GROUP (MIPFTAG) SOLICITATION

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ALCGENL 185/22
SUBJ: AY23 KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA MARITIME INFRASTRUCTURE
PROTECTION FORCE TRAINING ADVISORY GROUP (MIPFTAG) 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. Screening for Overseas Duty, PSCINST 1300
1. This is a solicitation for assignment to the MIPFTAG in the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia. The MIPFTAG is responsible for establishing a 5,000
member maritime security force charged with protecting the Kingdom's
critical maritime infrastructure. This assignment is a one year PCS
deployment that begins in the summer of 2022. Successful completion of
this tour will constitute an assignment priority one (AP 1).
2. This is a dependent restricted PCS assignment.
3. Assignment criteria that applicants must meet:
a. 18 years of age at deployment date.
b. Tour complete in AY23 or AY24.
c. Suitable for overseas assignment per references A, CH 1.H.3, and D.
d. A U.S. Citizen.
e. Eligible for a secret clearance or higher.
f. Must meet OBLISERV requirements (12 months from report date).
g. Must meet Coast Guard weight standards IAW reference C.
h. e-Resume must include a Command endorsement for instructor/advisor
position IAW reference A, CH 1.E.6 to be included in Direct Access.
i. Must possess a state driver’s license valid throughout entire tour
of duty.
j. Possess a Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC).
4. Position information: Members interested in applying for the MIPFTAG
should apply for one of the following positions which are listed
under the DEPT ID 042565:
RANK DESCRIPTION POSN NUMBER
BM1 DDE-STAN RFO ADVISOR 19379860
ME1 DDE-SEC FORCE ADVISOR 19379862
MK1 DDE-BOAT MAINT ADVISOR 19379861
SK1 DDE-LOGS MGR & COR 19379859
YN1 DDE-ADMIN SUPPORT 19383723
5. ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURES:
a. Interested members should submit Command endorsed e-Resume by
03NOV22.
b. Members shall request the Command endorsement via Direct Access;
hardcopy memo endorsement is not required, and email endorsements
will not be accepted.
c. Members shall complete the self-paced overseas screening checklists
IAW reference D, enclosure 2 to ensure suitability for OCONUS assignment.
6. Command endorsements should address the following:
a. Verify the member meets all assignment criteria in paragraph 3.
b. Backfill Concerns: When addressing backfills for members not tour
complete in AY23, commands should keep in mind that receiving an
immediate backfill is not always possible. The command's backfill
request will factor into the candidate selection process.
7. For questions concerning pre-arrival training or the operational nature
of this assignment, contact Mr. Walter Cromer, Walter.D.Cromer@uscg.mil.
8. For assignment questions, please contact the rating specific Assignment
Officer or Central Assignment Coordinator (CAC):
a. BM: CWO2 J. Laufenberg, Joel.P.Laufenberg@uscg.mil, (202) 795-6571.
b. ME: CWO2 D. Barefield, Daniel.J.Barefield@uscg.mil, (202) 795-6617.
c. MK: CWO2 A. Boyette, Grant.A.Boyette@uscg.mil, (202) 795-6602.
d. SK: CWO2 C. Clark, Clay.W.Clark@uscg.mil, (202) 795-6580.
e. YN: CWO2 M. King, Michael.T.King@uscg.mil, (202) 795-6608.
9. Released by CDR M. Deal.
10. Internet release authorized.