ALCGENL 079/24 - SUBJ: AY25 DIVER (DV) RATING SOLICITATION

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ALCGENL 079/24
SUBJ: AY25 DIVER (DV) RATING SOLICITATION
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
B. Enlistments, Evaluations, and Advancements, COMDTINST M1000.2C
C. https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/rfmc/DVRFMC/SitePages/CGDV.aspx
D. Dive Program Manual, COMDTINST M3150.1D
E. https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/smtc/td/dive
1. This message solicits active duty E5s and E4s (w/ E5 EPQs completed)
interested in entering the Diver (DV) rating. Prior diving
experience is not needed and members need not be tour complete.
Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements IAW reference (B)
Chapter 3 and reference (D) Chapter 6.A. Those applicants who
successfully screen at the Dive Candidate Screener (DCS) and are
selected will attend DV A-School at Naval Diving and Salvage Training
Center (NDSTC). Members who graduate from DV A-School will change in
rating to DV IAW Reference (B).
2. Application: Members need to submit a diver application package
via email (encrypted) to the DV A-School Chief Thomas.C.Hansen@uscg.mil
and CC the DV RFMC at Thomas.R.Hill@uscg.mil no later than 31 May 2024.
The Diver Application process and templates are available at reference
(C). The application package consist of the following:
a. Diver candidate screener and Change in Rating request with
Command Endorsement.
b. Physical Screening Test (PST) Results (CG-3150B).
c. Report of Medical History (DD FORM 2807-1 OCT 2018).
d. Diver Candidate Pre-Screener Questionnaire.
e. Member Information Report form Direct Access.
3. Command Endorsement: Shall only contain confirmation of member’s
eligibility, recommendation of approval to attend DCS and CIR,
verification of PST requirements, and list any backfill concerns.
No additional narrative.
4. Physical Fitness Requirements: At a minimum, all applicants must
successfully pass the PST. Applicants are encouraged to perform the
PST utilizing personal MAX effort in order to remain competitive
throughout the application process. Minimum PST requirements as well
as an instructional video outlining the administration process of the
Diver PST are available at reference (C).
5. Medical Screening: Candidates must complete DD FORM 2807-1
(Report of Medical History) and the Diver Candidate Pre-Screener
Questionnaire for inclusion in the diver application package.
Candidates shall use the forms located in reference (C). A completed
Diving medical exam (DD FORM 2808) is not required for initial
application. Further guidance for receiving a diving medical exam
will be provided upon successful completion of the Diver Candidate
Screener and prior to attending DV A-School.
6. Initially selected members are required to attend the Diver
Candidate Screener (DCS) which will be conducted at USCG Recruit
Training Center Cape May prior to being selected to attend DV
A-school. The DCS will include classroom and physical fitness activities
that simulate diver training at NDSTC. The screener is physically
challenging, and candidates should ensure they are well prepared
and in superior physical fitness condition prior to attending.
7. Timeline:
a. 31 May 2024: DV Application Packages are due to
Thomas.C.Hansen@uscg.mil and Thomas.R.Hill@uscg.mil
b. OOA 01 Aug 2024: Member and command notification of
approval/disapproval of eligibility to attend Diver Candidate Screener.
c. OOA 09 Aug 2024: Member TDY orders issued for Diver Candidate
Screener.
d. 08 Sep – 13 Sep 2024: Diver Candidate Screener
e. 14 Sep 2024: Members return to their unit
f. OOA 01 Oct 2024: Selected Candidates Command notifications made.
g. TBD: Selected members receive orders to attend DV “A” School
Class convening dates spring/summer 2025.
8. Selection results to attend DCS will be delivered via e-mail from
DV RFMC or DV A-School Chief. Results from CIR will be delivered via EPM.
9. Points of contact:
a. For assignment questions, contact Diver Assignment Officer,
CWO4 Derek Hardy at HQS-SMB-PSC-EPM-2-SpecialAssignments@uscg.mil
or (202)795-6587.
b. For eligibility questions, contact DV A-School Chief,
DVC Thomas Hansen at Thomas.C.Hansen@uscg.mil or (850) 630-5629.
c. CGLO NDSTC: CWO Sean Eversole, Sean.P.Eversole@uscg.mil or
(850) 235-5919.
10. Released by: LT S. Grell, (202) 795-6584.
11. Internet release authorized.