ALCGENL 251/24 - SUBJ: AY25 ENLISTED CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS LIAISON SOLICITATION

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ALCGENL 251/24
SUBJ: AY25 ENLISTED CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS LIAISON SOLICITATION
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
B. Special Assignments - Home (sharepoint-mil.us)
C. Coast Guard Pay Manual, COMDTINST M7220.29D
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 ratings,
network, and learn about other operational and mission support
activities. Furthermore, serving in a SA increases your selection
potential for future highly visible leadership and management
positions (e.g. Silver Badge, OIC, and School Chief).
2. This message solicits candidates and outlines the application process for
members interested in a special duty assignment in the Office of
Congressional Affairs (CG-0921) as an Senior Enlisted Congressional Affairs
Liaison in Assignment Year (AY) 2025. This is a two-year assignment opportunity.
3. Senior Enlisted Congressional Liaisons will serve as Coast Guard
representatives and advocates, working within the Senate or House
Liaison Office to promote understanding and support of the Coast
Guard within the legislative branch. Liaisons respond to congressional
inquiries, coordinate congressional hearings and briefs, as well as plan and
lead congressional delegations to Coast Guard units. Assignment as a
Congressional Liaison is a unique opportunity to represent and advocate for
the Coast Guard at the highest levels of government. Congressional Liaisons
complete approximately six weeks of travel per year and are required to attend
regular after-hours engagements. Enlisted members assigned to CG-0921 wear
business attire and are authorized a clothing stipend in accordance with ref
(C).
4. Eligibility:
a. Tour Complete AY25 or AY26, Members effected by the Force Alignment
Initiative may request a tour completion waiver in their Command Endorsement.
b. Must be an Active Duty E7 (above the cut for E8) or E8 (not above the cut
for E9).
c. Meets the requirements listed in ref (A), CH 1.E.2.
5. Process/timeline:
a. NLT 18 Aug 2024: Applications are emailed to EPM-2 at
HQS-SMB-PSC-EPM-2-SpecialAssignments@uscg.mil.
b. OOA 15 Sep 2024: Selection results are released via email.
c. The expected report date is 01 Jul 2025.
6. Application Guidelines: Members and Commands should pay close attention to
the requirements listed in the Program Information Sheet found at ref (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 detailer asking if
they can be released from rate.
8. Points of contact:
a. CG-0921: LT Valerie Hines at (202) 245-0526 or Valerie.R.Hines@uscg.mil.
b. Special Assignments AO: CWO4 Derek Hardy, (202) 795-6587 or
HQS-SMB-PSC-EPM-2-SpecialAssignments@uscg.mil.
9. Released by: LT J. Loewenstein.
10. Internet release authorized.