ALCOAST 108/25 - MAR 2025 SOLICITATION FOR THE CHDS EMERGENCE PROGRAM

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FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
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ALCOAST 108/25
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SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR THE CHDS EMERGENCE PROGRAM
A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 142150Z FEB 25/ALCOAST 068/25
1. The Office of Leadership, COMDT (DCMS-DPR-5), is soliciting
applications for the Center for Homeland Defense and Security
(CHDS) Emergence Program.
    a. This opportunity is part of the wider DHS Academic Programs
Spring Open Season for civilians and military members.
    b. The DHS Academic Programs cultivate creative homeland
security strategic analysis and decision-making skills through
high-quality, fully-accredited academic programs.
    c. Please pay close attention to the application procedures in
paragraph 3, as the process is different for civilian and
military personnel.
2. The Program.
    a. The CHDS Emergence Program is a unique opportunity for
homeland security and public safety professionals who are in the
first half of their careers. The program includes an innovation lab
for participants to research and develop an idea for change within
their organizations (e.g., new policy, approach, program, procedure,
system, use of technology, etc.). Participants will work
collaboratively during the lab. CHDS staff will be available to
assist with the drafting of individual implementation plans. The six
month program has two one-week sessions that are held in Monterey,
CA at the Naval Postgraduate School. It is fully funded by a
FEMA grant.
    b. Eligibility:
        (1) Civilian: GS-9 through GS-13 (and equivalent) with 3 to 15
years of federal work experience in any area (does not need to be
homeland security related) are eligible to apply.
        (2) Officer: Active duty officers in the first half of their
careers with at least 1 year of service and a command endorsement
are eligible to apply.
        (3) Enlisted: Active duty enlisted with a command endorsement
are eligible to apply.
    c. Program Duration: Two (2) one-week sessions over six (6)
months with approximately two (2) months of online work prior to
both week one and week two.
    d. Resident Session Dates: Two sessions listed at:
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https://www.chds.us/c/academic-programs/emergence/

    e. Once accepted, students will work directly with CHDS on any
conflicts or issues that may arise during their cohort.
3. Application Procedures.
    a. Civilian: A DHS nomination and CHDS application are
both required. Applicants are encouraged to complete both
applications at the same time.
        (1) DHS nomination packages are located on the DHS Academic
Programs website and are due to the CG POC (listed in paragraph 5
below) NLT 11 APR 2025:
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https://usdhs.sharepoint.com/sites/dhsconnect/org/comp/mgmt/
dhshr/emp/Pages/Academic-CHDS.aspx

        (2) CHDS applications are located on the CHDS Emergence
Program website and are submitted via the website NLT 01 MAY 2025:
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https://www.chds.us/c/academic-programs/emergence
/apply-to-emergence

    b. Military: A single application to CHDS is required.
        (1) Applications are located on the CHDS Emergence Program
website and are submitted via the website NLT 01 MAY 2025:
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https://www.chds.us/c/academic-programs/emergence/apply-to-
emergence

        (2) Instructions on how to submit your command endorsement
are addressed in the application.
        (3) Once you submit your application, please send an email to
the CG POC (listed in paragraph 5 below) for tracking purposes.
Include only your name, program name, and dates for which
you applied.
4. Per REF (A), upon acceptance into this program, please route all
TDY travel in accordance with the requirements set forth in
ALCOAST 068/25.
5. POC. Please send all questions, DHS applications and application
confirmation emails to:
SMB-COMDT-CG-DHSAcademicProgramsAdministration@uscg.mil.
6. Mr. Gary C. Rasicot, Deputy for Personnel Readiness
(CG-DCMS-DPR), sends.
7. Internet release is authorized.