SUBJ: AY24 SPECIAL COMMAND AIDE (SCA) CRITICAL FILL SOLICITATION

ALCGGENL 131/24
SUBJ: AY24 SPECIAL COMMAND AIDE (SCA) CRITICAL FILL SOLICITATION
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDINST M1000.8A
1. 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 00011940 SCA D11 REPFAC ALAMEDA, CA
CS2 00034788 SCA PACAREA REPFAC ALAMEDA, CA
2. Report date OOA 01 JULY 2024.
3. Background: SCAs fill a variety of high visibility posi􀆟ons at
the White House, the Department of Homeland Security Execu􀆟ve
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
execu􀆟on of representational dutis for the Coast Guard.
4. Discussion.
A. Assignment as a SCA is a unique opportunity to represent the
Coast Guard and to serve senior leadership as they execute
responsibili􀆟es 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 initiative, and possess excellent
culinary skills.
B. SCA duties for assignments at REPFACs include, but are not
limited to the following:
1. Household Management: Maintain the official entertainment
areas of the REPFAC, provide care for furnishings and equipment,
requisition, receive and account for government owned equipment,
coordinate, schedule, monitor work orders, and maintain REPFAC records.
2. Financial Management: Maintain accoun􀆟ng 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 contracting officers.
3. Enlisted Aide Du􀆟es: Act as point of contact for all
operations 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
executing their official responsibilities.
4. Food Service: Plan and execute formal dinners, recep􀆟ons,
and other similar events through the development of menus,
preparation of food, determining table arrangement and table
seting, greeting guests, and bartending.
5. Eligibility Requirements: Culinary Specialists who are tour
complete in AY 2025, AY 2026 & AY 2027 have consistently demonstrated
a superb work ethic, presently serve in pay grades E5-E6, meet
career sea time requirement for advancement to the next higher pay
grade, have a current secret clearance, and exemplify a sharp
military appearance.
6. Individuals currently in receipt of orders for AY24 will not be
considered.
7. 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
5 APR 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 critical to the
selection process. Command Endorsements shall provide specific
comments on the member to include:
1. Eligibility (as noted in par. 4)
2. Summary of character
3. Personal appearance and military bearing
4. Professionalism, comfort, and ability to interact with senior
officials.
5. Financial responsibility
6. Culinary and other professional qualifica􀆟ons
8. Applicants for SCA duty shall submit billets they desire via direct access.
9. POC: For additional information regarding specific SCA du􀆟es
and responsibili􀆟es 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.
10. Released by: LT S. P. Sekitoleko, (202)795-6578
11. Internet release authorized.
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