ALCGENL 119/23 - AY24 PRECISION MARKSMAN-AVIATION (PM-A) HELICOPTER INTERDICTION TACTICAL SQUADRON (HITRON) SCREENING PROCESS

R 301659Z MAY 23  MID120000147997U 

FM COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DC 

TO ALCGENL 

ALCGENL 119/23 

SUBJ: AY24 PRECISION MARKSMAN-AVIATION (PM-A) HELICOPTER 

INTERDICTION TACTICAL SQUADRON (HITRON) SCREENING PROCESS 

A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST 1000.8A  

B. Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron - Home (sharepoint-mil.us) 

C. ALCGENL 078/23 ENLISTED PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT YEAR 

2024 KICK OFF 

1. Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) 

will conduct a Precision Marksman-Aviation (PM-A) candidate screening 

from 14 Aug - 18 Aug 2023 for potential candidates seeking assignment 

to HITRON’s PM-A locker in Assignment Year 2024 (AY24). Although 

PM-A billets make up only a small percentage of enlisted aviation 

assignments, these assignments provide opportunities for advanced 

training, world-wide travel, and interaction with federal and  

international partners.  

2. Requirements: Those desiring assignment as a PM-A should ensure 

they refer to Section 1 (Assignment to Helicopter Interdiction 

Tactical Squadron (HITRON) Precision Marksman - Aviation (PM-A) Positions)  

of reference (a) for assignment criteria. Applicants must possess a  

Basic Aircrew (BA) designation and be tour complete in AY24. 

3. Application Procedures:   

a. Prospective PM-As must submit a command endorsed application per 

reference (a).  

b. Applicants are highly encouraged to ensure their Employee  

Summary Sheet (ESS) is accurate. Members should work with their SPO 

to correct missing or inaccurate information. Accurate aviation 

competencies and training records will improve a candidate's 

opportunity for selection.  

c. Completion and inclusion of Basic Rifle Marksman Course (BRMC) and  

Firearms Training and Evaluation-Pistol (FT&E-P) scores in the member’s  

application is highly desired but not required (previous records from 

other services are acceptable).  

4. Command Endorsements: To promote a fair and balanced competition 

for all applicants, Commands must ensure their endorsement addresses 

all categories listed in section 1.I.1.c of reference (a). 

5. PM-A candidate applications: 

a. Applications are due to CG PSC-EPM-2 via email submission to 

daniel.c.coleman@uscg.mil, louis.j.fisher@uscg.mil, and  

matthew.d.rogers@uscg.mil NLT 03 July 2023. 

b. Applicant packages will be reviewed to evaluate each applicant's 

suitability based on command endorsement, ESS, physical fitness 

test results, and responses to a questionnaire. Upon completion of 

this review, selected applicants will be notified via their parent 

unit and receive funded orders for an onsite assessment at HITRON.  

6. On Site Assessment: The assessment will consist of a physical 

fitness test, range evaluation, and formal interview. Upon  

completion of the assessment, HITRON will recommend to CG PSC-EPM-2 

those applicants best suited for assignment. CG PSC-EPM-2 will make 

final assignment decisions and notify candidates in alignment with 

fleet wide AY24 timelines found in reference (c).  

7. E-Resume Guidance: 

a. All members who successfully screen for Precision Marksman (PM) 

and desire to fill a PM position shall submit an e-Resume listing 

PM positions at the top of their e-Resume no later than 1 Nov 2023. 

b. Members are reminded that in accordance with reference (a), 

members shall contact their AO within 30 days of their name 

appearing above the cutoff on the SWE advancement eligibility 

list and must be prepared to be reassigned to fill any authorized 

position at the next higher paygrade.          

8. HITRON PM POCs: 

AETCS Ryan Nazzario, (904) 594-6867, ryan.m.nazzario@uscg.mil and 

AET1 Michael Trees, (904) 594-6954, michael.a.trees@uscg.mil. 

9. Released by: LT S. Grell (202) 795-6584  

10. Internet release authorized.