CS Bonus Payment Status Info: Message from the CS FORCE Master Chief

We have received many questions regarding the delay in bonus payments. Our findings have revealed that the primary issue is improper submission of forms to PPC. These forms are often returned with instructions for corrections or requests for a waiver from CG-1M1, but are not being acted upon and resubmitted. There have been reports of …

Check Your Email! 2025 CS Degree Programs – Message from the AO!

Good afternoon CS’s! The AY2025 Advanced Education Application Message has been released! I want to give a huge shout out to Master Chief James Swenson for all his work setting up this years Advanced Education opportunities for Culinary Specialists. Through Master Chiefs hard work and dedication, he was able to acquire an additional 3 Training …

April 2024 Update: RFMC

Culinary Specialists, Good morning from Base New Orleans. We have a couple Vested Crews members getting ready for A School here. SN Micheal Herman and SN Dane Smith. They tell me Chief John Ross and his Galley team are doing a great job preparing them for life as a CS. I’m headed to Galveston tomorrow. …

Upcoming Transfer Season 2024? Check your Emails! Senior Chief Eric Toler Says:

Greetings, In case you were not aware, on 06MAR24 the Purchase Card team released new versions of the Credit Card Holder and Approving Official agreements.  The Citi bank application has not changed. •             If you are a supervisor, be sure to download fresh copies of these agreements for incoming members. •             If your current Approving Official is …

April 2024 UPDATE: CS School (A + C School, RKM)

RKM The Occupational Analysis (OA) is currently underway and is crucial for shaping the future of the CS rate through training. This is your opportunity to contribute your insights to potential changes in RPQs and the curriculum at our A and C schools. The RFMC will be handpicking high-performing individuals to help the RTAC create …

April 2024 UPDATE: Assignment Officer (AO)

Good morning CS’s! Happy April and the kick-off of Assignment Year (AY25)!! AY24 officially came to an end yesterday and we are already beginning preparations for AY25. Thank you all for being patient with me as I navigated the assignment year and everything that brought with it (FAI, Vested Crew Members, A2P, etc.). All orders …

March 2024 Update: RFMC

Current RTAC/RFMC/Program/Product Line collaborations Recently Completed- RTAC/RFMC/Program/Product Line collaborations: RFMC UPDATES: Culinary Specialists! Good day. A group of Master Chiefs and Senior Chiefs and I worked on this document requested by Boards and Panels Master Chief, CSCM Nick Write: The following is provided by the respective RFMC to assist the MCAP Board in better understanding …

MCAP – RFMC Career Guide Highlights – Culinary Specialist

A group of Master Chiefs and Senior Chiefs worked with the CS RFMC on this document requested by Boards and Panel Master Chief, CSCM Nick Write: The following is provided by the respective RFMC to assist the MCAP Board in better understanding the rating being reviewed. It should be used in conjunction with other guidance …

RFMC Shout Out to CS2 Derek Mazzocoli

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, …

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 …