SEPT 13th: Message From Our AOs!

Good Morning Shipmates and Happy Tuesday!

Two new solicitations hit the board yesterday. ALCGENL 167-22 AY23 SPECIAL COMMAND AIDE (SCA) SOLICITATION and ALCGENL 168/22 AY23 OFF SEASON RE-SOLICITATION – CGC WILLIAM SPARLING.

ALCGENL 167-22 AY23 SPECIAL COMMAND AIDE (SCA) SOLICITATION: SCAs fill a variety of high visibility positions at the White House, the Department of Homeland Security Executive Dining Facility, the Commandant’s Flag Mess at Coast Guard Headquarters, and Representational Facilities (REPFACs) around the Coast Guard. Their responsibilities vary dependent upon the assignment. SCAs provide support to senior leadership in the execution of representational duties for the Coast Guard. Assignment as a SCA is a unique opportunity to represent the Coast Guard and to serve senior leadership as they execute responsibilities and strengthen partnerships with foreign dignitaries, senior government officials, and other organizational stakeholders. To be successful, SCAs must be service-oriented, have outstanding work ethic and initiative, and possess excellent culinary skills. For specific information on being an SCA and how to complete the package, visit the Special Command Aide Sharepoint Page or reach out to Senior Chief Jason Rohrs, Special Command Aide Program Manager @ Jason.T.Rohrs@uscg.mil.

ALCGENL 168/22 AY23 OFF SEASON RE-SOLICITATION – CGC WILLIAM SPARLING: CGC WILLIAM SPARLING (WPC-1154) will be the fifth FRC homeported in Boston, MA. If you have ever wanted to be a plank owner and established a CGDF from the ground up, this is your opportunity! E-Resumes are due by 26 Sep 2022!

We are still soliciting for PATFORSWA! For those members who are priority 4, 5 or 6’s, this is a tremendous opportunity to earn that AP1 (AP2 for CSC Ashore) as well as take advantage of a multitude of other special incentives! If you desire a certain location or job, this is the perfect opportunity to earn it. PATFORSWA has a lot of benefits, to include International Leave Authorization, TAX Exemptions, Overseas Cost of Living Allowance, Family Separation Allowance, Hardship Duty Pay and 30 Days Proceed time upon PCS departure (if you complete 365 days)! If you are on the fence or have any questions about it, please give us a call. You can find out more information about the application process from ALCOAST 121/22 and 122/22. E-resumes for PATFORSWA are due by 03 October 2022!

Very Respectfully,

CWO2 Nicholas Wernicke

Culinary Specialist Assignment Officer

CSs E6 and Above, PATFORSWA, SCA