ALCGENL 228/24 - SUBJ: AY25 PRODUCTION RECRUITER SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT SOLICITATION

R 241949Z MAY 24
FM COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCGENL

ALCGENL 228/24
SUBJ: AY25 PRODUCTION RECRUITER SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT SOLICITATION
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A (series)
B. AY25 Recruiter Application Information
C. ALCGENL 078/24 AY25 Special Assignment Kick-Off
1. All members are highly encouraged to pursue at least one Special Assignment
(SA) during their career. These career broadening assignments provide members
valuable opportunities to represent their rating, network, and learn about
other operational and mission support activities. Furthermore, serving in an
SA increases your selection potential for future highly visible leadership
and management positions (e.g., Silver Badge, Officer-in-Charge, and School
Chief).
2. Recruiting is essential to meeting the Coast Guard's human capital needs.
To best shape our future military workforce, we are seeking candidates who
demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, attention to detail,
and a passion for recruiting the next generation of Coast Guard Sentinels.
As the demand for Coast Guard missions grows, it is imperative that the Coast
Guard recruits the best talent the nation has to offer. If selected for this
challenging position, you will be responsible for recruiting applicants in
the following programs: Enlisted Active Duty, Reserve, and all non-Academy
Officer accession programs.
a. Production Recruiters (PR) must find creative ways to attract applicants
for service. Recruiters visit schools, colleges, clubs, and community centers
to advertise Coast Guard opportunities, identify prospects, and develop
relationships. Recruiters often engage influencers such as family members
and community leaders to garner support for an applicant's decision.
Additionally, Recruiters conduct the screening, processing, and accession
paperwork necessary for enlistments and commissioning. Recruiters
frequently work irregular hours to conform to civilian schedules and
often travel to accomplish the mission.
b. Members are reminded that PR positions come with Special Duty Pay,
Incentive Pay, and increased Assignment Priority (AP4) upon successful
completion of a recruiting tour.
c. Members interested in pursuing a career as a Talent Acquisition
(TA) Specialist, are reminded that they must serve as a SA PR to
lateral to the TA rating.
3. To apply for SA PR, interested candidates must attend one of two
informational Coast Guard Recruiting Command (CG RC) webinars.
Dates and registration details can be found on Ref B.
4. Eligibility:
a. Special Assignment criteria per in Art. 1.E.2 and 1.E.7 of Ref A.
b. Tour complete in AY25, AY26, or AY27.
c. PR Positions: E5-E6, E4 above the cut for E5.
d. Members with folliculitis are eligible to apply.
5. Process/Timeline:
a. NLT 01 July 2024: Standard applications must be emailed to CG RC
at RecruiterApplications@uscg.mil in accordance with the Recruiter
Application Checklist found in Ref B.
b. 22 July – 02 August 2024: CG RC reviews packages for best qualified
applicants.
c. OOA 09 August 2024: EPM-2 SA Assignment Officer (AO) will notify
candidates of results.
d. The expected report date is 01 July 2025.
6. Standard Applications: Members and Commands should pay close attention
to the requirements listed in the standard application found in Ref B.
Incomplete or improperly formatted applications will be returned. Deadline
extensions will not be granted to correct errors.
7. The SA AO will coordinate the release from rating process. Applicants
should not contact their detailer asking if they can be released from rate.
8. Points of contact:
a. CG Recruiting Command: LT Victoria Moon or RecruiterApplications@uscg.mil.
b. EPM-2 Special Assignments: CWO4 Derek Hardy, (571) 607-8792 or
HQS-SMB-PSC-EPM-@-SpecialAssignments@uscg.mil
9. Released by: LT J. H. Loewenstein.
10. Internet release authorized.