ALCGENL 118/23 - AY24 TACTICAL OPERATOR SCREENER SOLICITATION

R 261302Z MAY 23 MID120000139059U 

FM COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DC 

TO ALCGENL 

ALCGENL 118/23 

SUBJ: AY24 TACTICAL OPERATOR SCREENER  

SOLICITATION   

A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A 

B. U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Competency Qualification Manual,  

COMDTINST M16247.3F 

C. Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF) Tactical Operations Manual,  

COMDTINST M16600.7B 

1. Overview: CG-721 and PSC-EPM will conduct the Tactical  

Operator (TO) candidate screener on 26 Aug to 01 Sep 2023 for members  

interested in assignment to TO positions at MSRT(s) and TACLET(s). This screener  

will attempt to identify those candidates with the skills most likely  

to succeed in the qualification process and create a more effective  

and responsive assignment process for these positions.  CG-721 will  

host the screener at Special Missions Training Center (SMTC) at Camp Lejeune, 

NC. Those applicants who volunteer for the screener will participate in a series  

of events designed to identify candidates most likely to succeed in the TO  

qualification process. The screener will be safe and professional, with  

each event designed to assess the candidates in the areas of  

historically high attrition. 

2. TO Description: TOs are required to complete the 12 week Tactical Operations 

Course, conduct up to and including opposed boardings day and night,  

using Close Quarter Combat (CQC) techniques and advanced waterborne and airborne  

insertion techniques. MSRT TOs are capable of conducting boarding operations  

in a Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, and Radiological (CBRN) contaminated  

environment. Initial qualification and proficiency training for tactical  

operations is physically and mentally demanding. DSF-TO is a core competency 

for the Maritime Enforcement Specialist (ME) rating and this process  

provides personnel not assigned to a core unit the opportunity to serve at  

an MSRT or TACLET to receive the core competency. 

3. Eligibility: All MEs not in receipt of AY23 PCS orders are eligible to  

apply. Prior Tactical Operator experience is not needed. Members attending  

the TO Screener may be selected for assignment to TO positions at MSRT or  

TACLET. Previously qualified ATOs are not required to attend the screener  

to receive assignment to MSRT/ TACLET. 

4. Application: To apply for the TO Screener, candidates must submit  

an application to PSC-EPM-2 via email to  

ARL-SMB-CGPSC-EPM-ATO-Screener@uscg.mil, no later than 15 July 2023.  

The command endorsement shall be submitted in the form of an email with the  

DD FORM 2807-1 attached to the address listed above.  Volunteering  

for the screener does not guarantee attendance. CG-721 will make the  

final decision on personnel authorized to attend the screener. 

A. Medical: Candidates must complete DD FORM 2807-1, Report of Medical  

History, for inclusion in their application package. This form  

will be reviewed and signed by a Medical Officer prior to submission 

to attend the TO screener.     

B. Command Endorsement: Applicants must receive a command endorsement  

as part of their application. Commands should understand that an  

endorsement to attend the screener may result in rotation in AY24.   

At a minimum, commands shall confirm member eligibility for assignment  

to DSF duty IAW reference (a), and specifically confirm the member has  

taken and passed the Physical Fitness Test IAW reference (b) within the past two months.   

5. Screening Process: The screener will include MSRT/TACLET overview, classroom,  

field, weapons, tower and water events, along with physical fitness and  

boarding scenarios that simulate the TO qualification pipeline. Candidates  

shall arrive physically prepared to pass the standard Maritime Law Enforcement  

Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) and shall be capable of completing 5 chin-ups  

and 5 pull-ups IAW reference (c). Members will be evaluated by representatives  

from CG-721, PSC, TACLET and MSRT SMEs to provide a recommendation to PSC-EPM-2 on  

each candidates' likelihood of successfully completing the qualification process.   

PSC-EPM-2 will take the results of the screener into consideration when making TO assignment  

decisions.  Completion of the screener does not mandate assignment to MSRT or 

TACLET. No command who endorses a member for this screener will be gapped, all  

personnel who receive orders to TO positions will report IAW the normal  

AY24 assignment season.  

NOTE: Failure to pass the Physical Fitness Test or the 5 pull-up/5 chin-up evaluations 

will result in a member being removed from the Screener and returned to their units. 

NOTE2: The 1.5 mile run will be required during the administration of the Physical Fitness 

Test.  

6. Waivers: Only those members able to attend the screener will be  

assigned to MSRT TO positions.  Members that attend the TO screener have an  

increased probability for assignment to a TACLET. Members unable to attend  

the screener due to operational requirements will be considered on a case by  

case basis by PSC-EPM-2.  Members or Commands requesting a waiver shall contact the  

CG-721 POC.  Application procedures for current and/ or previously qualified TOs  

will be released via SEPCOR. 

7. Medical screening process: Candidates will be required to hand carry  

their medical record to the screener, where it will be reviewed by a Medical  

Officer throughout the screener. Members will also include their DOD ID number 

in their application/command endorsement to allow for medical pre-screening via 

MHS Genesis. Additional information will be passed via the Screener Welcome Aboard  

message emailed to candidates. 

NOTE: Please advise the CG-721 POC if your medical record is not available due to being 

scanned into MHS Genesis. 

8. Candidates are highly encouraged to utilize the TO Screener  

Recommended Workout Plan prior to arrival. The six week plan can be found at the  

following CG Portal Sites: 

CG-7213 Tactical Deployable Specialized Capabilities - MSRT Program (sharepoint-mil.us) 

Maritime Enforcement Specialist - Physical Training - All Documents (sharepoint-mil.us) 

9. Funding: All TDY expenses will be funded by CG-721. Candidates will be berthed  

onboard SMTC. 

10. Shopping list and E-resume instructions will be provided SEPCOR. 

11. Timeline: 

A. 15 JUL 2023: Application Packages are due to ARL-SMB-CGPSC-EPM-ATO-Screener@uscg.mil. 

B. 15 JUL-15 AUG 2023: Candidate DD Form 2807-1 reviewed and determination made on  

eligibility to attend the screener. 

C. NLT 15 AUG 2023: Orders issued for candidates to attend the TO Screener. 

D. 26 AUG 2023: Candidates arrive SMTC.   

E. 27 AUG 2023: Screener begins. 

F. 01 SEP 2023: Screener concludes, candidates depart SMTC. 

G. 15 OCT 2023: PSC-EPM-2 ATO/ TO selectees slated/issued orders. 

H. NOV 2023-MAR 2024: PSC-EPM-2 issues all ME orders IAW AY24 timeline. 

I. Summer 2024: Selected personnel report to an MSRT or TACLET.  

12. Points of contact: 

A. CG-721: Mr. Kenneth T. Nagie, 202-372-2667 

B. EPM-2 CAC 1: LT T. Seleznick, 202-795-6578 

C. ME AO: MLES2 Barefield, 202-795-6617 

D. ME RFMC: MECM Patterson, 202-372-1342 

E. MSRTE CMC: MECM Tumlinson, 757-421-1895 

F. MSRTW CMC: MECM Davis, 619-336-2107 

13. Released by: LT K. Jenish, 202-795-6593