ALCGENL 223/23 - OFF SEASON SOLICITATION – MK1 - UNITED KINGDOM ROYAL NAVY EXCHANGE

R 111715Z OCT 23 MID120000532777U
FM COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCGENL

ALCGENL 223/23
SUBJ: OFF SEASON SOLICITATION – MK1 - UNITED KINGDOM ROYAL NAVY EXCHANGE
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
B. Screening for Overseas Duty, PSCINST 1300
1. PSC-EPM-2 is soliciting candidates to fill the following vacancy:
GRADE POSN NR UNIT/POSITION LOCATION
MK1 19369778 DDE-UK ENGINEERING DUTY PORTSMOUTH, UK
2. This is 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. This assignment affords MKs at the E-6
paygrade 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. Selected member will have a report date OOA 01 JAN 2024.
4. Individuals tour complete in AY24 or AY25 are eligible to apply.
5. 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.
6. Interested candidates shall submit a PCS E-Resume in Direct
Access using the position number listed above NLT COB 25 OCT 2023
ensuring it is forwarded to the unit command for endorsement.
Commands shall address any backfill requirements. Commands should
be advised that immediate backfills are not always available and
requirements for one will be factored into final candidate selection.
7. To be considered for selection, interested candidates 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 should not 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.
8. For questions concerning training or the operational nature of this
assignment, contact LCDR Michael Vickers, Michael.M.Vickers@uscg.mil.
9. Applicants are highly encouraged to review the program's frequently
asked questions section on their AOs Sharepoint Page.
10. POC: CWO2 Ryan Phillips, Ryan.B.Phillips@uscg.mil, (202) 795-6602.
Sharepoint Site: Snipesplace
11. Released by: LT S. Grell, (202) 795-6584.
12. Internet release authorized.