ALCGPSC 019/23 - COAST GUARD GAMING PARTICIPATION IN 2023 ESPORTS COMPETITIONS

16 FEB 23

ALCGPSC 019/23
SUBJ: COAST GUARD GAMING PARTICIPATION IN 2023 ESPORTS COMPETITIONS
1. The Community Services Command (CSC) Morale, Well-being, and
Recreation (MWR) partnered with the Coast Guard Recruiting Command
(CG RC) to align the Coast Guard with the other Services' esports
programs to support readiness, retention, and resiliency. As a
result, Coast Guard Gaming (CGG) was established to create an
inclusive gaming community where all ages, ranks, and backgrounds can
come together and share fun gaming experiences. It forms positive
relationships, enhances the competitive spirit, and improves esprit
de corps.
2. Coast Guard Gaming competed in various in-person military esports
exhibitions in 2022. Notable events include:
a. Armed Forces Sports (AFS) Esports Championship. The first
federally sanctioned esports activity to unite military sports and
esports through the AFS endorsement. The Navy will host the next AFS
Championship.
b. Call of Duty Endowment (CODE) Bowl III. Competition between the US
and UK military services. The event achieved over 2 million stream
views and more than 750k social media engagements, making it the
most-viewed production since its outset.
c. RugbyTown Sevens Esports Cup. The City of Glendale, CO, hosts the
AFS Rugby Championships and the Esports Cup. Last year's event
featured Gold Star Gamers in a tribute to helping kids that have
suffered the loss of a military parent. In addition to the military
competition, Coast Guard members were able to connect with and coach
this group of ambitious gamers.
3. The military gaming community brings together a diverse group of
amateur gamers and viewers and has acquired leadership support. CG RC
will fund the members chosen to represent Coast Guard Gaming in FY23
competitions, which include the AFS Championship, CODE Bowl IV,
Esports Cup, and other unique opportunities.
4. Active duty members and reservists serving on active duty orders
should join the CGG Discord to learn about opportunities and online
qualifiers. CGG admin/moderators manage the channel and advise CG RC
of team selections upon command endorsements. Interested gamers can
access the CGG Discord through personal devices at the link below.
(Copy and paste URL below into browser)
https://www.coastguardmwr.org/cggaming
5. Commands may submit questions or concerns to the CSC MWR program
manager: CWO3 Kenneth Collins; kenneth.collins@uscgmwr.org, or the
Esports Coordinator: PO2 Claudio Giugliano;
Claudio.G.Giugliano@uscg.mil.
6. Released: CAPT R. E. Dash, Acting Commander, Personnel Service
Center, sends.
7. Internet release authorized.