ALCGENL 186/21 - AY23 PATROL FORCES SOUTHWEST ASIA (PATFORSWA) RE-SOLICITATION

united states coast guard

R 051628Z OCT 22 MID200080304341U
FM COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCGENL

ALCGENL 186/21
SUBJ: AY23 PATROL FORCES SOUTHWEST ASIA (PATFORSWA) RE-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. Water Survival Training Program Manual, COMDTINST M16240.4C
E. Screening for Overseas Duty, PSCINST 1300
1. This message re-solicits for ashore and afloat assignments at Patrol
Forces Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA). These assignments are for one year PCS
deployments to begin in the Spring, Summer, and Winter of 2023. Personnel
applying for PATFORSWA should expect high optempo duty in support of a
highly visible support and national defense mission. Those selected for
this opportunity will be required to attend pre-deployment training (PDT),
which lasts approximately 4 weeks in addition to any required pipeline
training. Actual report dates to Bahrain are set by the PATFORSWA Admin
Officer. Numbers listed after the position number indicate the total
candidates needed to fill all current vacancies. The following
positions are available:
POSN DEPT ID GRADE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
19379465 (4) 048318 BM3 DUTY Manama, Bahrain
19379470 048318 CS3 DUTY Manama, Bahrain
00075864 007006 EMCS DUTY Manama, Bahrain
00075865 007006 EM1 DUTY Manama, Bahrain
19379455 (4) 048318 EM1 DUTY Manama, Bahrain
00017171 (3) 007006 EM2 DUTY Manama, Bahrain
00075868 (5) 007006 EM3 DUTY Manama, Bahrain
19379467 (4) 048318 EM3 DUTY Manama, Bahrain
00075871 007006 GMC DUTY Manama, Bahrain
19379463 (2) 048318 GM2 DUTY Manama, Bahrain
19379469 (6) 048318 GM3 DUTY Manama, Bahrain
00075901 (2) 007006 IT2 DUTY Manama, Bahrain
19379464 048318 IT2 DUTY Manama, Bahrain
19379449 (4) 048318 MKC DUTY Manama, Bahrain
00077287 007006 MKC DUTY Manama, Bahrain
2. This is a dependent restricted, non-isolated PCS assignment
available for men and women. For additional information and benefits,
see the websites listed in paragraph 8.
3. Assignment criteria:
a. 18 years of age at deployment date
b. Tour complete in AY23, AY24, and AY25
c. Suitable for overseas assignment per references A and E
d. A United States citizen
e. Maintain or be eligible for a Secret clearance
f. Must meet obligated service requirements of 15 months from
report date
g. Must have completed and passed task 1-01, Physical Fitness
Standards (PT Test), of reference B, within the last 6 months
h. Must meet Coast Guard weight standards per reference C
i. e-Resume includes command endorsement for all positions
j. Possess a driver's license valid through the entire tour of
duty
k. Able to pass Water Survival Training (Note 1)
l. Prior to arrival at PDT, members should possess a basic and/
or practical rifle qualification on the M16 or M4 rifle within
the previous 5 years. Previous qualification with a personal
defense weapon (PDW) is also highly encouraged but not
required. (Note 2)
m. Possess a Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC)
Note 1: All members will be required to take part in 3 days of
intensive pool training as part of the Water Survival Training
Program (WSTP) at PDT. Students will be required to take and pass
the PT test in the first week of PDT in order to participate in
WSTP. Upon successful completion of the PT test, students will be
required to meet all tasks outlined in the WSTP Manual per reference
D. Students should be comfortable in uniform treading water,
swimming, and jumping off an elevated platform. Members are
strongly encouraged to review WSTP requirements per reference D
prior to attending PDT.
Note 2: Weapons qualifications are required for all shoreside and
afloat assignments. All E7 and below assignments are designated as
anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) watch standers.
4. Assignment Procedures: Members should complete reference E
requirements for overseas assignment, complete a PT test and minimum
weapons qualification requirements, and submit a command endorsed e-Resume
for PATFORSWA positions by 21 OCT 2022. Those who are tour complete in
any AY can apply and should list PATFORSWA positions only. If not
selected, members tour complete in AY22 should follow published AY22
shopping list deadline guidance or rating specific guidance for submitting
updated e-resumes. Members tour complete in AY23 will be given priority for
these assignments.
5. Applicants should be aware that documented rated experience and
qualifications may take precedence over assignment priority when making
these assignments. Those who meet PATFORSWA assignment criteria and are
not selected are encouraged to keep apprised of latest message traffic.
PSC-EPM-2 will notify selected members or their commands on a case-by-case
basis.
6. Command endorsement criteria: All PATFORSWA endorsements should
address the following:
a. Verify that member meets all assignment criteria in paragraph 3.
b. List member small arms qualifications and most recent certification
date. Again, verify that a passing basic and/or practical rifle
qualification on the M16 or M4 rifle has occurred within the previous
5 years along with passing of the physical fitness standards in the last
6 months. (Note 1)
c. Summarize previous law enforcement or AT/FP experience and
qualifications.
d. 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 commands backfill request
will factor into the candidate selection process.
Note 1: For members whose weapons qualifications meet the minimum
criteria, but have lapsed, basic and practical qualification courses on
rifle (among other weapons) systems will be administered at PDT.
7. Training and PCS: All personnel selected for this duty will be
required to complete PDT. Details are available on our websites. EPM
PATFORSWA and SMTC Portal Pages:
https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/psc/psc-epm/SitePages/PATFORSWA-MIPFTAG.aspx
https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/smtc/SitePages/Home.aspx
8. For assignment questions, please contact the following Assignment
Officers (AO's) by Rate:
BM: CWO2 Joel Laufenberg, Joel.P.Laughenber@uscg.mil, 202-795-6571
CS: CWO2 Nicholas Wernicke, Nicholas.J.Wernicke@uscg.mil, 202-795-6570
EM: CWO2 Brandon Frawley, Brandon.P.Frawley@uscg.mil, 202-795-6586
GM: CWO2 Tim Green, Timothy.J.Green@uscg.mil, 202-795-6613
MK: CWO3 Aaron Boyetee, Grant.A.Boyette@uscg.mil, 202-795-6602
IT: CWO2 Jeremy Ringpis, Jeremy.E.Ringpis@uscg.mil, 202-795-6604
9. Command representatives may contact CDR Michael Deal,
Michael.A.Deal@uscg.mil, 202-795-6576.
10. Questions regarding the operational nature of this assignment or
PDT should contact SMTC, YNCM Jessica Schroeder at
Jessica.K.Schroeder@uscg.mil, 910-440-6002.
11. Released by: CDR M. Deal
12. Internet release authorized.