You are commended for your outstanding performance in support of the Culinary Specialist Rating Force Master Chiefs (RFMC) National Security Cutter Dining Facility Familiarization visit from 15JAN2024 to 28FEB2024. Your exemplary leadership and culinary expertise notably contributed to the success of this significant visit. Your outstanding command over a seven-member team, comprised of the RFMC, …
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RFMC Shout Out to CS2 Jerry Marin
You are commended for your outstanding performance in support of the Culinary Specialist Rating Force Master Chiefs National Security Cutter Dinning Facility familiarization visit from 15JAN2024 to 28FEB2024. During this time, you expertly displayed the culinary prowess and skill to execute highly demanding meals to serve a crew of 160 shipmates. Working such a high …
SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR THE 2023 FORREST O. REDNOUR MEMORIAL AWARD PROGRAM
R 171402Z NOV 23ALCOAST 455/23SSIC 1650 SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR THE 2023 FORREST O. REDNOUR MEMORIAL AWARD PROGRAM A. Forrest O. Rednour Memorial Award Program for Excellence in Culinary Operations and Culinary Specialist of the Year, COMDTINST 4061.7A 1. This ALCOAST solicits nominations for the 2023 Rednour Memorial Award Program. The Rednour Award Program honors seven …
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RFMC Update: 2024 Bonus Guide
As the FY25 Workforce Planning Team (WPT) and Special Duty Pay (SDP) Panels approach, we are diligently researching the intricacies of our current bonus structures to ensure we’re adequately prepared to request continuations of existing incentives. In the process of documenting our findings, we’ve decided to share this information with you. Our hope is that …
RFMC Shout Out To Senior Chief Eric Toler
Shout out to Coast Guard Senior Chief Eric Toler for his unwavering support of the Coast Guard Dining Facility Financial and Inventory Workbooks (CGDF-WB). The fiscal foundation of the CGDF has depended heavily on the consistent use of these MS Excel workbooks for over 30 years. Senior Chief’s remarkable ability to identify and analyze areas …
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RFMC Shout Out To Senior Chief Edward Fuchs
Shout out to Coast Guard Senior Chief Edward Fuchs for his invaluable partnership with the American Culinary Federation (ACF). His 15+ year relentless dedication to improving and supporting the Culinary Specialist (CS) rating through education has resulted in a significant certification for Coast Guard CSs upon their A-School graduation. His efforts included site visits, the …
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Message from the CS Force MC: How to get your 2024 SDP (With Sample Memo Template)
Want your well-deserved SDP? Please do the following: Note** Underway Food Service Officers (FSO) must acquire the CS-17 or CS-18 competency code within one year of their reporting date. If the member does not acquire the competency code (associated with their cutter) within one year of their reporting date, SDP will be suspended until the …
SUBJ: CS1 SOLICITATION – DDE WHITE HOUSE CHEF
R 051327Z FEB 24 ALCGENL 042/24SUBJ: CS1 SOLICITATION – DDE WHITE HOUSE CHEFA. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDINST M1000.8A Purpose: This message solicits Culinary Specialists (CS) interestedin assignment as a Special Command Aide (SCA). PSC-EPM-2 is solicitingfor the following position:GRADE POSN NR POSITION TITLE LOCATIONCS1 00002971 DDE WHITE HOUSE CHEF WASHINGTON, DC Report Date …
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Feb 2024 UPDATE: Culinary Program
DCMS wanted an update to post on the following CS topics for Pride in Food Service Week. The Program/RFMC response works great for the FEB Culinary Program Update Post: The future is bright and the CS rating is still working on becoming even better. The following are some of our current initiatives the CS Leadership …
Feb 2024 UPDATE: RFMC
Ongoing- RTAC/RFMC/Program/Product Line collaborations Completed- RTAC/RFMC/Program/Product Line collaborations: DCMS wanted an update to post for Pride in Food Service Week. My response: From Steward to Chef, one of the most diverse ratings in the Coast Guard has brought its brand full circle and now holds a spot as one of the most exciting, inspirational, and …
CS FORCE Master Chief "LIVE" Force Notes 