ALCOAST 312/24 - AUG 2024 SOLICITATION FOR NEW BOAT FORCES ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS

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FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
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UNCLAS
ALCOAST 312/24
SSIC 1600
SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR NEW BOAT FORCES ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS
A. Boat Operations and Training (BOAT), Volume I,
COMDTINST 16114.32F
1. Purpose: This message solicits select new members for the Boat
Forces Advisory Council (BFAC).
2. Background: The BFAC serves as a valuable communications conduit
between the field and the Office of Boat Forces. The BFAC is
chaired by the Joshua James Ancient Keeper, with membership
consisting of standing and nominated members, as well as at-large
members and advisors. BFAC members represent a cross section of the
Boat Forces community and must reflect the highest level of Boat
Forces knowledge, professionalism, and personal conduct.
3. Discussion: BFAC membership is outlined in REF (A). The BFAC
works under the direction of the Ancient Keeper and will meet
annually to brief field priorities and concerns to COMDT (CG-7).
Nominated BFAC members are requested to serve a minimum of two
years. When a nominated member transfers to a unit outside of the
community they represent, a new nominated member will be solicited
via ALCOAST and chosen by the Joshua James Ancient Keeper. There
are seven (7) nominated positions on the BFAC that are vacant.
They are:
    a. Coxswain with ANB or BUSL experience at an ANT
    b. Cutter boat coxswain (non-major or ATON cutter)
    c. Cutter boat pursuit coxswain - major cutter
    d. DSF coxswain
    e. Surfman attached to a Surf Station
    f. Cutter boat coxswain - ATON
    g. Pursuit coxswain of pursuit designated unit
4. Action:
    a. Members desiring to serve in a nominated position shall submit
a memo not to exceed two pages to the Office of Boat Forces via
their immediate chain of command (copy their respective District or
Area Boat Manager). Members should be E7 or above but will consider
highly recommended E6s. The memo shall include:
       (1) Type of unit the member will be representing.
       (2) Anticipated rotation date.
       (3) Brief summary of member's career and current
competencies.
       (4) Brief narrative on how the BFAC and Coast Guard will
benefit from the applicants membership.
    b. Command endorsement shall include a statement indicating the
applicant's ability to fulfill the responsibilities listed above and
in REF (A).
    c. Memos shall be submitted via e-mail to Mr. Kevin Jones at
Kevin.M.Jones@uscg.mil, in PDF format or scanned originals with
required command endorsement no later than 09 Sep 2024.
5. POCs: BFAC Chair: BMCM Chris Hinote, Joshua James Ancient Keeper
(252) 441-6260 or COMDT (CG-731) Program Manager: Kevin Jones
(571) 608-1678.
6. RADM Shannon N. Gilreath, Assistant Commandant for Capability
(CG-7), sends.
7. Internet release is authorized.