ALCGENL 304/24 - SUBJ: CRITICAL FILL - AY24 PATROL FORCES SOUTHWEST ASIA (PATFORSWA) AFLOAT - BM - MULTIPLE POSITIONS

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ALCGENL 304/24
SUBJ: CRITICAL FILL - AY24 PATROL FORCES SOUTHWEST ASIA (PATFORSWA)
AFLOAT - BM - MULTIPLE POSITIONS
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
B. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Competency Qualification Manual,
COMDTINST 16247.3G
C. Coast Guard Weight and Body Fat Standards Program Manual,
COMDTINST M1020.8H
D. Water Survival Training Program Manual, COMDTINST M16240.4C
E. Screening for Overseas Duty, PSCINST 1300
F. ALCGEN 160/23
1. PSC-EPM-2 is soliciting for candidates to fill the following E-6/E7
positions:
GRADE POSN NR UNIT LOCATION
BM1 19381525 USCGC CLARENCE SUTPHIN MANANA, BAHRAIN
BMC 19381476 USCGC EMLEN TUNNELL MANAMA, BAHRAIN
2. This message solicits for 154' WPC or Fast Response Cutter (FRC)
afloat assignment in Patrol Forces Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA).
This assignment is for one year PCS deployment to begin in the
winter of 2024. Personnel applying for PATFORSWA should
expect high optempo duty in support of a highly visible national
defense mission. Members selected for these opportunities will be required
to report to pre-deployment training (PDT) NLT 6 OCT 2024, which lasts
approximately five weeks in addition to any required pipeline training.
Actual report dates to Bahrain are set by the PATFORSWA Admin Officer.
3. This is a dependent restricted, non-isolated PCS assignment
available for men and women. For additional information and
benefits, see our websites listed in paragraph 11.
4. Assignment criteria; Applicants must be:
a. 18 years of age at deployment date.
b. Suitable for overseas assignment per references A and E
c. A United States citizen.
d. Maintain or be eligible for a Secret clearance.
e. Must meet obligated service requirements of 15 months from
report date.
f. Must have completed and passed task 1-01, Physical Fitness
Standards (PT Test), of reference B, within the last 6 months, or
have command certify ability to pass the PT test.
g. Must meet Coast Guard weight standards per reference C.
h. Possess a driver's license valid through the entire tour of duty.
i. Able to pass Water Survival Training (Note 1).
j. Previous qualification with a personal defense weapon (PDW) is
also highly encouraged but not required. (Note 2)
k. Possess a Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC)
l. Members selected for this duty must possess an Official Red
passport. Members who do not currently possess one shall begin the
application upon receipt of assignment orders. Passport application
instructions can be found at DCO-I-1 Passports and Visas Division SharePoint
site: United States Coast Guard Passport and Visa Program (sharepoint-mil.us)
Note 1: Members will be required to take part in 3 days of
intensive pool training as part of the Water Survival Training
Program (WSTP) at PDT. Students will be required to take and pass
the PT test in the first week of PDT in order to participate in
WSTP. Upon successful completion of the PT test, students will be
required to meet all tasks outlined in the WSTP Manual per reference
(D). Students should be comfortable in uniform treading water,
swimming, and jumping off an elevated platform. Members are
strongly encouraged to review WSTP requirements per reference (D)
prior to attending PDT.
Note 2: Weapons qualifications are required for all shoreside
and afloat assignments. All E7 and below assignments are designated
as anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) watch standers.
5. Critical Fill Applicants: Members in receipt of AY24 PCS orders may
not apply to these positions. Members desiring to fill the above
positions who are not tour complete are eligible to apply. Members
must receive a command endorsement addressing backfill
requirements. Commands should be aware that immediate backfills are not
available and will incur a gap at their unit until AY25.
a. Applicants should be aware that documented rated
experience and qualifications may take precedence over assignment
priority when making these assignments. Those who meet PATFORSWA
assignment criteria and are not selected are encouraged to keep
apprised of latest message traffic. PSC-EPM-2 will notify selected
members or their command on a case-by-case basis.
6. Members in Special Assignments may apply to these positions.
However, these members must receive a command endorsement addressing
backfill requirements. Commands should be aware that immediate backfills
for Special Assignments are not available and will incur a gap at their
unit until AY25.
7. As a reminder, candidates should ensure their Official Military
Personnel File (OMPF) is complete and accurate (e.g. CG-4082,
CG-3307s, awards, academic transcripts). Members can view their OMPF
by logging onto iPERMS: iPERMS RMA (uscg.mil). If updates to the OMPF
are needed, members can work with their local Personnel & Admin office.
Members are also encouraged to review their ESS in CGBI.
8. Assignment Procedures: Interested candidates shall complete reference E
requirements for overseas assignment, Boat Crew PT test, and submit one
PCS E-Resume in Direct Access NLT COB 29 JUL 2024.
9. Command endorsement criteria: ALL endorsements shall
address the following:
a. Verify that member meets all assignment criteria in paragraph 3.
b. List member's small arms qualifications and most recent certification
date. Again, endorsing member's ability to pass basic and/or practical
rifle qualification on the M16 or M4 rifle along with passing of the
physical fitness standards in the last 6 months. (Note 1)
c. Summarize previous law enforcement or AT/FP experience and qualifications.
d. Backfill concerns: When addressing backfills for members, commands
should keep in mind that receiving an immediate backfill
is not always possible. The commands backfill request
will be factored into the candidate selection process. Additional guidelines
for command endorsements can be found on our SharePoint.
Note 1: For members whose weapons qualifications meet the minimum
criteria, but have lapsed, basic and practical qualification courses
on rifle (among other weapons) systems will be administered at PDT.
10. Training, Entitlements, FAQs: All personnel selected for this
duty will be required to complete PDT and applicable pipeline training.
Details are available on the EPM, SMTC, and PATFORSWA SharePoint Pages below:
Enlisted Personnel Management (EPM) (sharepoint-mil.us)
https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/smtc/SitePages/Home.aspx
https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/patforswa
11. Members are reminded that dependents can be relocated to
a geographical area of choosing for the duration of the tour.
12. For assignment questions, contact BOSN3 Michael Jorgensen,
703-340-7744.
13. Command representatives may contact LCDR Simon Sekitoleko,
Simon.P.Sekitoleko@uscg.mil, 202-795-6578.
14. POCs
a. Questions regarding the operational nature of this assignment
should contact CMC Anthony Martinez at Anthony.M.Martinez@uscg.mil,
973-1785-4030
b. Questions regarding PDT should contact YNCS David Ringle
at David.F.Ringle@uscg.mil, 910-440-6002.
15. Released by: LCDR Simon Sekitoleko.
16. Internet release authorized.