SUBJ: AY24 SPECIAL COMMAND AIDE (SCA) RE-SOLICITATION

R 021356Z FEB 24
ALCGGENL 041/24
SUBJ: AY24 SPECIAL COMMAND AIDE (SCA) RE-SOLICITATION
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A

Purpose: This message solicits Culinary Specialists(CS) interested
in assignment as a Special Command Aide (SCA). The posi􀆟ons below
are available in AY24.
GRADE POSN NR POSITION TITLE LOCATION
CS1 00035962 SCA D17 REPFAC JUNEAU, AK
CS2 00090020 DHS EXECUTIVE DINING FACILITY WASHINGTON, DC

Background: SCAs fill a variety of high visibility positons at
the White House, the Department of Homeland Security Execu􀆟ve
Dining Facility, the Commandant’s Flag Mess at Coast Guard
Headquarters, and Representatonal Facilites (REPFACs) around the
Coast Guard. Their responsibilites vary dependent upon the
assignment. SCAs provide support to senior leadership in the
executon of representatonal dutes for the Coast Guard.

Discussion.
A. Assignment as a SCA is a unique opportunity to represent the
Coast Guard and to serve senior leadership as they execute
responsibilites and strengthen partnerships with foreign
dignitaries, senior government officials, and other organiza􀆟onal
stakeholders. To be successful, SCAs must be service-oriented,
have outstanding work ethic and initatve, and possess excellent
culinary skills.
B. SCA dutes for assignments at REPFACs include, but are not
limited to the following:

Household Management: Maintain the official entertainment
areas of the REPFAC, provide care for furnishings and equipment,
requisiton, receive and account for government owned equipment,
coordinate, schedule, monitor work orders, and maintain REPFAC
records.

Financial Management: Maintain accountng records of funds
drawn from the Flag officer’s personal accounts and other
official REPFAC funds, provide (as required) monthly, quarterly,
and yearly reports for all accounts. Plan, execute, and manage
procurements and assist contractng officers.

Enlisted Aide Dutes: Act as point of contact for all
operatons in the REPFAC to include serving as the safety and
security manager, liaison between the REPFAC and the Flag
officer’s staff, prepare uniforms and assist Flag Officers in
executng their official responsibilites.

Food Service: Plan and execute formal dinners, receptons,
and other similar events through the development of menus,
preparaton of food, determining table arrangement and table
seting, greeting guests, and bartending.

Eligibility Requirements: Culinary Specialists who are tour
complete in AY 2025, AY 2026 & AY 2027, and have consistently demonstrated a
superb work ethic, presently serve in pay grades E5-E7, meet
career sea time requirement for advancement to the next higher pay
grade, have a current secret clearance, and exemplify a sharp
military appearance.

Individuals currently in receipt of orders for AY24 will not be considered

Application Process: Eligible members must submit an
application package to CG PSC-EPM-2, through their chain of command,
sent via email to Nicholas.J.Wernicke(at)USCG.MIL and copy the SCA
Program Manager at Jason.T.Rohrs(at)USCG.MIL to arrive NLT
16 FEB 24.
Package must include:
A. A cover leter specifically addressing why the member is
interested in becoming an SCA (not to exceed two pages).
B. Command Endorsement – Command Endorsements are cri􀆟cal to the
selec􀆟on process. Command Endorsements shall provide specific
comments on the member to include:

Eligibility (as noted in par. 4)

Summary of character

Personal appearance and military bearing

Professionalism, comfort, and ability to interact with senior
officials.

Financial responsibility

Culinary and other professional qualifications

Applicants for SCA duty shall submit billets they desire via
direct access.

POC: For additonal information regarding specific SCA duties
and responsibilities contact the SCA Program Manager, CSCS Jason
Rohrs, at (202)372-4412. For additional information regarding
SCA Assignments or the CS rating, contact the CS assignment
officer at CGPSC-EPM-2, CWO2 Nicholas Wernicke at (202)795-6570.

Released by: LT S. P. Sekitoleko, 202-795-6578

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