Culinary Specialists, Good evening! As promised, I will be sending out an email updating the rating on a variety of different topics. The last email mentioned the new (and extremely helpful) Culinary Support Branch (CSB) Knowledge HUB (please check your past emails). Today we will be discussing CS Career Paths to include: Seatime Requirement Changes (ALCOAST coming …
Category Archives: Rating Force Master Chief (RFMC) Updates
Message from the CS Force Master Chief – Fall State of the Rating LIVE! A quick CS update and LAST CHANCE –> 2024 Culinary Specialist (CS) Occupational Analysis Survey
Culinary Specialist! Good afternoon. Thanks to the Culinary Specialist program manager, Mr. Chad Adams for sending the message below. He is right! We need to take this survey. This survey is only available to each rating once every 4 to 7 years. WARNING: There are only 5 days left to fill out the Culinary Specialist …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Message from the RFMC on CS Workforce Alignment
Culinary Specialists, Good evening. Please review the Commandant/MCPOCG’s email sent to you today. Also, please go to AY24 Force Alignment Initiative Information Hub (SHAREPOINT)to update yourself and your CS team on the way forward during this Workforce Alignment. The last few years have been tough on the CS Rating. We are short 150 CS3s and the impact on …
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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 …
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RFMC (Select) Follow up and Request (Check your email)!
Coast Guard Culinary Specialists, Good afternoon. I wanted to follow up on my last email. We have a lot to do in the near future to combat this CS crisis including a meeting later this month with all senior leadership on CS solutions, working with recruiting command, work force planning, surge staffing, and other promising …
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Looking to further your culinary skills? The Coast Guard has got you covered! ADVANCED EDUCATION (AY24)
Looking to further your culinary skills? The Coast Guard has got you covered! Not only will you get paid to attend a qualifying culinary college for two years, but all expenses will be covered. And the best part? You’ll be transferred to TRACEN Petaluma upon completion to implement what you learned at our “A” School. …
CS FORCE Master Chief "LIVE" Force Notes 