ALCGENL 199/24 - SUBJ: AY25 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ADVISOR (EOA) SOLICITATION

R 031242Z MAY 24
FM COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCGENL

ALCGENL 199/24
SUBJ: AY25 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ADVISOR (EOA) SOLICITATION
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
B. Special Assignments (sharepoint-mil.us)
1. All members are highly encouraged to pursue at least one Special
Assignment during their career. These career broadening assignments
provide members valuable opportunities to represent their ratings, network,
and learn about other operational and mission support activities, making
them ideal candidates for future assignments to highly visible leadership
and management positions (e.g. SilverBadge, OIC, School Chief).
2. This message solicits candidates and outlines the application process
for members interested in EOA duty for Assignment Year 2025 (AY25).
3. The EOA is the field-level expert for military and civilian personnel
for civil rights services. The EOA provides guidance to Commanding Officers,
Officers in Charge, and all CG members on civil
rights policies. The EOA's main functions are to counsel CG members, conduct
limited inquiries into complaints of discrimination, and provide training to
the CG workforce. The EOA receives extensive training to provide CG members
with statutory and CG policy required services. EOAs also assist with special
observances, Partnership in Education Programs, and other special emphasis
programs.
4. Eligibility:
a. Members MUST be Tour Complete in AY25, AY26, or AY27 to be considered.
Members effected by the Force Alignment Initiative may request a tour
completion waiver in their Command Endorsement.
b. All active duty E7s (not above the cut for E8).
c. Meets the requirements listed in reference (A), CH 1.E.2 and
1.E.16.
5. Process/timeline:
a. NLT 12 JUL 2024: Standard applications are emailed to EPM-2 at
HQS-SMB-PSC-EPM-2-SpecialAssignments@uscg.mil.
b. OOA 15 - 26 JUL 2024: EOA Program interviews applicants.
c. OOA 30 AUG 2024: Selection results are released via email.
d. The expected report date is 01 JUL 2025.
6. Standard Applications: Members and Commands should pay close attention to
the requirements listed in the standard application found at reference (B).
Incomplete or improperly formatted applications will be returned. Deadline
extensions will not be
granted to correct errors.
7. The Special Assignments Assignment Officer (AO) will coordinate the release
from rating process. Applicants should not contact their AO asking if they can
be released from rate.
8. Points of contact:
a. EOA program specific questions: Mr. James Ellison (202) 372-4520
or James.M.Ellison@uscg.mil.
b. Special Assignment information and package submission:
HQS-SMB-PSC-EPM-2-SpecialAssignments@uscg.mil or (202) 795-6587.
c. For assignment questions, contact CWO Derek Hardy.
9. Released by: LT J. Loewenstein.
10. Internet release authorized.