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A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 271235Z OCT 22/ALCOAST 419/22
1.In accordance with REF (A), a selection board convened to review
nominations for the CSOY and the DFOY.
2.We are pleased to announce the selections for Culinary Specialist
of the Year.
a. Culinary Specialist Second Class (CS2) Micah D. Hetrick from
CG STATION Chatham is selected as the Junior CSOY:
CS2 Hetrick consistently produced exceptional meals for his patrons
and exceeded the expectations of his customers and the Command. He
took great pride in his ability to educate members on international
cuisines. CS2 Hetrick produced uniquely flavored meals,
professionally presented each dish, and utilized the best
ingredients available while keeping within strict fiscal allowances.
CS2 Hetrick developed menus that utilized the freshest ingredients
and focused on items that were in season. For nine consecutive
months, CS2 Hetrick was the sole CS at the unit while the FSO was
out due to injury. During this period, he ensured all financial
reports, menus, and inventories were accurately completed on time.
When Coast Guard Auxiliarists volunteered at STATION Chatham, CS2
Hetrick provided training and guidance for them to work
effectively within the galley.
b. Chief Culinary Specialist (CSC) Nichol E. Billow from USCGC
EAGLE is selected as the Senior CSOY. CSC Billow vastly improved
the administrative processes of the galley through her own personal
dedication and determination. Displaying her expert knowledge of
galley budgeting and menu preparation, she reduced a galley budget
deficit by $45,000 in a span of only seven months. Showcasing her
expert technical knowledge in the culinary arts, CSC Billow expertly
coordinated 25 receptions for over 3,000 guests. She crafted gourmet
menus to include carving stations, seafood, and hors d’oeuvres,
created a fine dining atmosphere onboard the vessel and showcased
the Coast Guard culinary excellence. These receptions played
an integral role in supporting the Coast Guard’s external affairs
missions and were attended by Members of Congress, Foreign
Diplomats, Flag Officers, state and local elected officials,
port partners, and supporters of the Coast Guard Foundation.
c. Culinary Specialist Second Class (CS2) Kaylin R. Adams from
USCGC HADDOCK is selected as the Runner-up Junior CSOY and Culinary
Specialist First Class (CS1) Josh Anthony D. Pablo from USCGC OLIVER
HENRY is selected as the Runner-up Senior CSOY.
3.We are pleased to announce the selections for Dining Facility of
the Year:
a. The winners for DFOY are:
(1) Large Afloat: USCGC BERTHOLF
(2) Medium Afloat: USCGC WALNUT
(3) Small Afloat: USCGC SHRIKE
(4) CSA/TRACEN: TRACEN Petaluma
(5) BASE/AIRSTA: BASE San Juan
(6) SECTOR/SFO: SECTOR New York
(7) STATION: STATION Burlington
b. The runner-ups for DFOY are:
(1) Large Afloat: USCGC HAMILTON
(2) Medium Afloat: USCGC ELM
(3) Small Afloat: USCGC TERRAPIN
(4) CSA/TRACEN: TRACEN Yorktown
(5) BASE/AIRSTA: AIRSTA Sitka
(6) SECTOR/SFO: SFO Valdez
(7) STATION: STATION Shinnecock
4.I would like to thank the commands who recognized our many high
performing CSs and CG dining facilities. Congratulations to the 2022
Forrest O. Rednour Memorial Award winners and to all of the nominees
for their exceptional professionalism in the CS rating. Each of you
are commended for your extraordinary performance and expertise.
5.COMDT (CG-1113) POC is Mr. Chad Adams at (202) 475-5149 or
CulinaryProgram@uscg.mil.
6.RADM Dana L. Thomas, Director, Health, Safety and Work-Life
(CG-11), sends.
7.Internet release is authorized.
Message From Product Line. SPL WMEC Equipment Status Survey Check your Emails!
A separate Email stating “Galleys cannot be reconfigured with non-standard equipment either” was sent out recently. I felt it was insensitive to cooks. During my travels, I find most everything on Cutter Galleys is bought through a non-standard process. Broken equipment is a retention/recruiting disaster now that our new members have blended retirements and nonrates have to be at units four months before going to “A” School. They will look at the shape of our galleys and sign up for any “A” School but CS.
The good thing is the newly expanded Product Line and The CS Facilities and Equipment Branch Chief CSC Michael Sukohl (Ryan) are on it. Please provide them with the information they are requesting so we can work efficiently within SFLC standardized processes.
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The CS Facilities and Equipmant Branch Chief CSC Michael Sukohl (Ryan) Sends:
Good morning FSOs,
We are contacting each of you to obtain some critical information on the status of your CGDF equipment. The goal is to compile the data we receive from you regarding your galley equipment to facilitate a productive meeting with MECPL. Our request is an urgent one, as SPL would like to have this meeting with MECPL within the next two weeks. We have attached an Excel spreadsheet for all of you to utilize, and we would greatly appreciate it if you would take the time to fill it in. This information is necessary to provide a list of modern equipment for the WMEC fleet that meets fit, form, and function. The below list is an example of equipment that we need to know the condition of, but if you have something that isn’t on the list, please add it to the spreadsheet (Large Standardized Equipment only Please) . In the comments section of the spreadsheet, please include any/all information on equipment you have put in CASREPs/DISCREPs for, as well as any attempted repairs that your unit has tried to make on its own or through tech services.
1. Conventional Ovens
2. Convection Ovens
3. Ranges
4. Dishwashers/Sanitizers
5. Steam Tables
6. Fryers
7. Braising Pans/ Tilt Skillets
8. Griddles
9. Kettles
10. Reach-in Refrigerators
11. Reach-in Freezers
12. Walk-in Refrigerators
13. Walk-in Freezers
14. Steamers
Thank you all in advance for your assistance in this matter.
Very Respectfully,
CSC Michael Sukohl
Subsistence Product Line
CS Facilities & Equipment Branch Chief
Office:757-628-4377
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For me, whoever sent “Galleys cannot be reconfigured with non-standard equipment either” is basically saying we can’t have new equipment. We are the lowest priority when it comes to everything. The only way we get equipment is through fall-out funds, leftovers, falling crumbs, and giving the CO a cookie for an oven. We are not the Aviation community… we are the opposite, we rarely get support from our commands/EOs.
We just want to cook. Begging, lying, and cheating for equipment is how we roll, and standardizing us prevents us from doing this.
I’m happy to see Subsistence Product Line and Chief Sukohl on it.
Message From A-School ****JOD and C-STAR Courses
Below is a great email update about all the projects A-School is working on.
Summary: A-School student #s, Jack of The Dust Course, ACF Accreditation, FSO-PVA/FSO-PI Updates and Sanitation Training – thanks for all the name ideas the winner is C-Star**** Sanitation Training Annual Refresher. The Runner-up was GRITs (Who can figure out the acronym?) from Chief Sonata Haley. Congratulations on the upcoming retirements for CSCS Knesek and CSCS Lyons you will be missed and congratulations to all the position changes the A-School is in great hands!
The Email:
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We wanted to provide a quick update on the status of projects and initiatives from the CS Schoolhouse as we begin moving into a busy transfer season.
CS A School:
- 06-23 graduated last Friday with 9 active duty and 2 international students.
- We have 07-23 (11), 08-23 (5), and 09-23 (6) on deck.
- 10-23 is slated for 10 students and 11-23 is slated for 4 students.
- We are tracking 1 potential agile A school student for 12-23.
- Current FY23 graduates: 50
- Projected FY23 graduates: 86-96
- We are building out and will be routing a new Curriculum Outline to correct minor errors and increasing maximum student size to 18 per class.
- The Upper Galley renovation was completed in the beginning of March.
- Working with CSCS Fuchs on ACF accreditation initiatives.
CS C School:
- FSO-PVA
- Successful completion of Dev Test during March 6-22 class.
- Pilot scheduled for April 3-19 class.
- Project is on schedule.
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- Successful completion of Dev Test during January 30-Februarary 17 class.
- Pilot scheduled for June 5-23 class.
- Project is on schedule.
———————— - Jack-of-the-dust OJT
- 5 participants in dev test 1, phenomenal feedback.
- Dev test 2 started 28 Feb with 12 students and is ongoing.
- Pilot scheduled for June – September with at least 17 students.
- Project is slightly ahead of schedule.
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- Project is moving along smoothly.
- Link to SharePoint site: https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/C-STAR
- Link to test LMS for knowledge checks: https://elearn.uscg.mil/
- Please me let us know if you have questions or concerns about the project.
Staffing:
- CSCS Deaver will transition to the Assistant School Chief position once CSCS Shelton arrives from DC in July
- CSCS Knesek retires 20 April.
- CSCS Lyons retires 21 April.
- LCDR Tatara is taking over as the Performance Systems Division Chief position here at TRACEN Petaluma April 14. He will be dual hatted until the arrival of the new division officer, LT Angel Brosowsky, in late July. The good news is he will continue to be the project manager for all CS projects.
Please let either of us know if you have any questions or concerns. We continue to develop the best culinary apprentices.
Respectfully,
LCDR Mark Tatara & CSCM Kevin Ball
ALCOAST 109/23 – MAR 2023 COAST GUARD ADVANCED EDUCATION PROGRAM ALLOCATIONS AY2024
ALCOAST 109/23
SSIC 1524
A. National Defense Authorization Act of 2023
B. Performance, Training and Education Manual, COMDTINST M1500.10C
1. This ALCOAST lists the anticipated AY24 Training Allowance Billet
(TAB) allocations for military, non-senior service school, and
academic programs in support of Coast Guard advanced education
requirements. Congress has not released Coast Guard appropriations
for FY24. Accordingly, this ALCOAST anticipates TAB allocations
based on FORCECOM projections from previous Coast Guard allocations
in FY22 and FY23. Anticipated AY24 TAB allocations in this ALCOAST
remain subject to modification by FORCECOM. Per REFs (A) and (B),
FORCECOM anticipates allocating 172 TABs for AY24.
2. The following alphabetical list identifies undergraduate and
graduate programs of study, program managers, and anticipated number
of AY24 TAB allocations:
****EDIT****All Non Culinary Programs Deleted
Culinary Management (E): CS RFMC, DCMS-DPR-1 2
a. These TABs are open to enlisted E-7 and above and officers
who will compete in the same candidate pool. Reference OPM
solicitation ALCGPSC for complete eligibility requirements.
b. These TABS will be filled by enlisted members first. If
there are insufficient enlisted applicants, the selection panel may
pull from officer pool of candidates. This is a commissioning
program for enlisted selectees.
c. This is a commissioning program for the enlisted workforce.
Program details and application deadlines will be sent SEPCOR by OPM
and COMDT (CG-1121).
d. Designated for Physician Assistants with a minimum of 1-year
of clinical practice to work at Regions Hospital developing a
specialty in psychiatric care. Contact COMDT (CG-1121) POC for
additional details.
3. OPM-1 will publish a comprehensive PG Shopping List for all TABs
designated for officers or will result in a commission. Enlisted
candidates interested in the CGA Instructor TABs should comport to
OPM-1 guidance and deadlines. This Excel document can be found on
the OPM-1 PG/Adv Ed sharepoint site:
Post Grad – Advanced Education Panels (sharepoint-mil.us). EPM-1
will publish a separate kickoff message for enlisted programs at a
later date. Programs will not be releasing individual solicitation
messages, with few exceptions such as Law, IPAP, and OLMSTED. The
SEFP solicitation ALCOAST will be released by PSC-OPM. All the
information normally contained in the solicitation messages is
contained in the PG Shopping List Excel document. Industry trainings
will be solicited in separate messages.
4. Per REF (B), candidates will incur a service obligation in
addition to any previously obligated service.
5. Summary:
a. Total number of programs requesting TABs: 73
b. Number of TABs awarded or requested: (172/285 – 60%)
c. Officer TABs: 132, Enlisted TABs: 28,
Enlisted/Officer TABs: 12
6. Panel Members:
NAME UNIT
CDR Jennifer Wescott FORCECOM
CDR Kevin Deustachio DCMS-DPR-1
LCDR Kurt Walker CG-8
MCPO Jerry Wolf DCO CMC Delegate
MCPO Michael Brewer DCMS CMC Delegate
Teresa Marshall DCO-52
7. Out Year Expectations: Fiscal stewardship in Advanced Education
requires participation from all stakeholders. FORCECOM relies on our
customers to do their part to reduce the total appropriated cost of
an Advanced Education opportunity. As an informed partner in the
Advanced Education Program, FORCECOM is required to operate the
program at the level to which it is funded. Starting in FY20,
tighter fiscal controls were enacted, making a higher-cost school
waiver the exception vice the norm. No program can ever be
guaranteed an Advanced Education Training Allowance Billet (AdvEd
TAB) or set of TABs, however, cost-reduction measures will make your
program more competitive during the annual AdvEd TAB Panel and
waiver process. Additional guidance will be communicated to programs
SEPCOR outlining a strategic way forward to continue to meet the
demands for an educated workforce, while accounting for the
inflationary nature of Advanced Education opportunities.
8. Direct questions to Ms. Audra Evans, Advanced Education Program
Manager, at (757) 628-4876 or audra.l.evans@uscg.mil.
9. On behalf of RDML Michael W. (Joe) Raymond, Commanding Officer,
Force Readiness Command, Captain Adrian L. West, Force Readiness
Command, Chief of Staff (FC-C), sends.
10. Internet release is authorized.
Looking for an ADVENTURE? Check your Email – Message from the RFMC (select)
Everyone’s seeing the Eagle MISSION CRITICAL CS SUPRT email. I’ll be signing up to duty cook for Team Phase One starting one month from now on May 6th. Come join us for the trip of a lifetime with a flight from New London CT to Den Helder (Netherlands), then we sail to Oslo (Norway), we’ll get underway for Helsinki (Finland) and finish the cruise off in Stockholm (Sweden). That is a journey made for a true Viking. Chart it out on google maps.. straight crazy.
Contact Chief Billow Nichol.E.Billow@uscg.mil to join the team.
Triple Champ Culinary Team Mentor and Executive Chef of the Secretaries Dining Room, Senior Chief Scott Jeffries will be on for Phase 2. That schedule will be coming out soon… but don’t worry about that, sail with the RFMC (select) May 6th. Senior Chief is so good he can cook by himself. Team Eagle Phase One needs you now! Hope to see you soon.
– MC
Very Respectfully,
Culinary Specialist Master Chief James Swenson
Rating Force Master Chief (RFMC Select)
Rating Knowledge (RKM) – TRACEN Petaluma
Phone: 860-389-4470
APRIL BDFA Message from Chief Toler (FSOs Check your Email)
Good day,
Linked here is the BDFA message for April 2023. Also included are the Requisitions for Purchase Cards and DLA.
We are using a new Comms plan. All FSOs should have received this email. If you are an FSO and do not receive the BDFA email culinaryprogram@uscg.mil and tell me your unit and that you are the FSO.
You will see in the BDFA message, the Requisition Numbers and Purchase Order (PO) Numbers are included. These will be used for the receipting, verifying, and approving your purchases in FSMS.
April 2023 Purchase Card: $3.4M
PR# 70098PR230001328
Obligation # 70Z02323MO0000661
April 2023 DLA/MILSBILLS: $500k
PR# 70098PR230001329
As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to CG-1113, FINCEN, or SPL for assistance.
V/r
CSC Eric R. Toler
(CG-1113) Culinary Services Division
Subsistence Financial Specialist
202-475-5184
SUBJ: BASIC DAILY FOOD ALLOWANCE (BDFA) APRIL 2023
ALCGFINANCE 010/23
SUBJ: BASIC DAILY FOOD ALLOWANCE (BDFA) APRIL 2023
The issued base BDFA for APRIL 2023 is 14.99.
Afloat 14.99
Ashore 20.24
All CG District 17 and Patrol Forces Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA)
units are authorized, but not mandated a 25 percent increase in the
base BDFA.
The Requisition Number and Purchase Order (PO) Number for
Subsistence Purchase Card purchases for the month of April 2023 is:
a. Requisition Number: 70098PR230001328
b. PO Number: 70Z02323MO0000661
The Requisition Number for MILSBILLS/DLA orders for the month
of April 2023 is:
a. Requisition Number: 70098PR230001329
Commanding Officers and Officers‐In‐Charge shall ensure all
Food Service Officers receive a copy of this message.
POCs are COMDT (CG‐1113), Mr. Chad Adams at
(202) 475‐5149, Chad.A.Adams@uscg.mil or COMDT (CG‐832),
Mr. Monty Holcombe at (202) 372‐3593, Monty.D.Holcombe@uscg.mil.
S. J. Dietrich, Deputy, Office of Resource Management sends.
Internet release authorized.
Email From CSC Toler: New Load Guide Assist Tool
I really wish I had something like this calculator Chief Toler created when I was FSO. Please take a look at this amazing load-out calculator. Chief Toler is a master at these excel spreadsheets. Between his new inventory workbook and this load guide tool, I would have saved countless hours/days of back in the day.
I know this doesn’t fix our broken paperwork system and we are still fighting for “Galley”. The good news is due to your bravery and input at the deck plate, a new paperwork system is moving forward. To see your feedback in action please read
This calculator is a great tool to help assist FSOs during load outs. I believe proper load-outs of our cutters is the most important job of an FSO. Over time the use of this tool with make loading out less difficult and more accurate.
Thanks again for all your hard work in the fleet, especially during these trying times. Your passion has a huge impact on the lives of our shipmates.
THe Email:
Master Chief,
Attached is a tool for FSOs and JODs to aid in the development of load guides. The intent of this tool is to determine the necessary amount of protein needed for a patrol based on Unit Type, Crew Size, and Number of days Underway (the CS version of “Safe to Sail”). Additionally, this tool helps JODs estimate breakout amounts of protein for each meal. This tool has been shared with the Product Line and (future) Culinary Service Branch to be used for pre-deployment counseling.
If there are any questions or ideas for improvement, please contact me ( eric.r.toler@uscg.mil ) or email CulinaryProgram@uscg.mil.
V/r
CSC Eric R. Toler
(CG-1113) Culinary Services Division
Subsistence Financial Specialist
202-475-5184
MARCH BDFA Message from Chief Toler (Check your Email)
Good day CSs,
Linked here is the BDFA message for March 2023. Also included are the Requisitions for Purchase Cards and DLA.
You will see in the BDFA message, the Requisition Numbers and Purchase Order (PO) Numbers are included. There will be used for the receipting, verifying, and approving your purchases in FSMS.
March 2023 Purchase Card: $3.4M
PR# 70098PR230001082
Obligation # 70Z02323MO0000579
March 2023 DLA/MILSBILLS: $500k
PR# 70098PR230001084
As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to CG-1113, FINCEN, or SPL for assistance.
V/r
CSC Eric R. Toler
(CG-1113) Culinary Services Division
Subsistence Financial Specialist
202-475-5184
Shared Inbox – HQS-SMB-CulinaryProgram (CulinaryProgram@uscg.mil)
SUBJ: BASIC DAILY FOOD ALLOWANCE (BDFA) MARCH 2023
ALCGFINANCE 008/23
SUBJ: BASIC DAILY FOOD ALLOWANCE (BDFA) MARCH 2023
1.The issued base BDFA for MARCH 2023 is 14.90.
Afloat 14.90
Ashore 20.12
2.All CG District 17 and Patrol Forces Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA) units are authorized, but not mandated a 25 percent increase in the base BDFA.
3.The Requisition Number and Purchase Order (PO) Number for Subsistence Purchase Card purchases for the month of March 2023 is:
a. Requisition Number: 70098PR230001082
b. PO Number: 70Z02323MO0000579
4.The Requisition Number for MILSBILLS/DLA orders for the month of March 2023 is:
a. Requisition Number: 70098PR230001084
5.Commanding Officers and Officers‐In‐Charge shall ensure all
Food Service Officers receive a copy of this message.
6.POCs are COMDT (CG‐1113), Mr. Chad Adams at (202) 475‐5149, Chad.A.Adams@uscg.mil or COMDT (CG‐832),
Mr. Monty Holcombe at (202) 372‐3593, Monty.D.Holcombe@uscg.mil.
7.S. J. Dietrich, Deputy, Office of Resource Management sends.
8.Internet release authorized.
CS FORCE Master Chief "LIVE" Force Notes 