ALCGENL 188/22 - AY23 SOLICITATION FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM ROYAL NAVY EXCHANGE ASSIGNMENTS (DC, EM, MK)

R 061524Z OCT 22 MID200080320625U
FM COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DC
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ALCGENL 188/22
SUBJ: AY23 SOLICITATION FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM ROYAL NAVY EXCHANGE
ASSIGNMENTS (DC, EM, MK)
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
B. Screening for Overseas Duty, PSCINST 1300
1. PSC-epm-2 is soliciting members from the DC, EM, and MK ratings
for a three year tour with the United Kingdom's Royal Navy (UKRN),
on Royal Navy vessels. The UKRN has requested USCG support to help
raise the level of engineering proficiency and specialty knowledge in
the fleet. Below are the expected vacancies and position numbers
interested members should apply for in Direct Access:
EMC/EM1 19369781
EMC/EM1 19369788
EMC/EM1 19372385
MKC/MK1 19372384
MKC/MK1 19369779
MK1 19369778
MK1 19369780
MK1 19368476
MK1 19372386
MK1 19372390
DC1 19375763
2. This assignment affords DCs, EMs, and MKs at the E-7/E-6
paygrades a unique opportunity to participate in operations with the UKRN
around the globe. Upon arrival in the UK, these members will complete
three months of orientation and training followed by afloat assignments.
There will only be one USCG member attached to each UKRN ship.
3. To be considered for selection, interested members must obtain a
command endorsement that addresses member's ability to:
a. Meet the minimum standards for Special Duty Assignments as
stated in 1.E.2.a of Ref A.
b. Meet requirements for OCONUS assignment IAW 1.H.3 of Ref A. Of
particular note, applicants cannot have more dependents than listed
in 7.b of Ref B.
c. Meet the demands of an embedded assignment with a foreign navy and
represent the USCG with distinction. Essential qualities: adaptability,
professionalism, initiative, and maturity.
4. The ideal applicant will be tour complete in Assignment Year (AY)
2023, however, any member tour complete in AY23 or AY24 are eligible
to apply. Members in receipt of AY23 EPO orders will not be
considered.
5. Members selected for this position can expect to report OOA 1 JUL
2023. There are no gender restrictions and this can be an accompanied
or unaccompanied assignment. Following the successful completion of
this tour, members that deployed on Royal Navy ships will receive
Assignment Priority 2. For questions concerning training or the
operational nature of this assignment, contact Mr. Walter Cromer,
Walter.D.Cromer@uscg.mil.
6. Interested candidates should apply to the appropriate positions
NLT COB 02 NOV 2022. Applicants are highly encouraged to review the
program's frequently asked questions section on their AOs Portal Page.
Members may contact the POCs listed below for additional information
prior to applying:
DC: CWO3 Chris Corbett, Chris.J.Corbett@uscg.mil, 202-795-6592.
EM: CWO2 Brandon Frawley, Brandon.P.Frawley@uscg.mil, 202-795-6586.
MK: CWO3 Aaron Boyette, Grant.A.Boyette@uscg.mil, 202-795-6602.
7. Released by: LT Rand, 202-795-6616.
8. Internet release authorized.