CS FORCE Master Chief "LIVE" Force Notes

The 2022 “Better Than Force Notes” Video Series

These videos were created by your CS Senior Leadership to communicate with you in a better way than just our Force Notes (Force Notes are coming soon as well). Stand by, more videos from RFMC, SPL, AOs, CG-1113, A/C School, RKM, TRACEN Command, SCA Program, Mr. Chad Adams, and FINCEN will be posted soon.

What a week for the CS Rating! Last Week in Northern California we had four important CS events going on at once:

The E6 and below Culinary Specialist Symposium (Base Alameda/Sec San Fran)
E7 and Above – CS Leadership Conference (Base Alameda/TRACEN/Sector San Fran)
E7 and Above – Culinary Leadership Round Table (TRACEN and Live on Teams)
E9 and RTAC Panel and CSA Alameda Tour and Brief (Base Alameda)

All events had a huge turnout and there was an unprecedented amount of cooking, networking and CS Rating problem solving achieved. Every single CS Senior Leadership component was present in person, SPL, AOs, CG-1113, A/C School, RKM, RFMC, SCA Program, FINCEN and Master Chief Reed (he might as well be his own CS Leadership Component). We had junior CS’s travel from Hawaii to Los Angeles for the E6 and Below CS Symposium. Every Captain in Northern California showed up along with the 3 Star Pac Area Commander. Important initiatives were being signed (ex: Lateral Entry-Banding Billets) and announced (ex: SDP) at the same time the CS Senior Leaders were speaking about them during the conference. It felt like change that greatly impacts the rating was happening “real time” right in front of us.

The week ended up including:

– Senior Leadership Introductions and meet and greet with E6 and Below CS Symposium attendees,
– Senior Leadership (“Better than Force Notes” Social Media Video Shoot) 15 minute Video Updates for the CS Fleet from RFMC, SPL, AOs, CG-1113, A/C School, RKM, SCA Program, FINCEN
– Four Course Fine Dining Diner at Sector San Fran for Northern California Captains and PAC Area Commander Spouse prepared by culinary Symposium attendees and Guest Coast Guard Senior Chefs.
– Live CS Senior Leadership Question and Answer Forum
– Grand BBQ Buffet prepared by culinary Symposium attendees and Guest Coast Guard Senior Chefs.
– CS Senior Leadership TRACEN Tour and Lunch with the CS A School Students
– RTAC Meeting and CSA Alameda Brief, Galley Tour and Timeline/Implementation Brain Storming Session.
– Culinary Completion with all Culinary Symposium attendees and Guest Coast Guard Senior Chefs Judges.
– Debrief with Pac Area Commander
– CS’s worked alongside Guest Chefs: CSCM James Swenson (RKM), CSCS Jason Rohrs (SCA Program Manager), CSCS Scott Jeffries (DHS EDF Executive Chef), CSCS Ed Fuchs (ACF Executive Chef and former TRACEN /Advanced Culinary School Instructor), CSC Eric Toler and CSC Hunter Thompson (Culinary Services Division)

The whole week was put together from a conversation between CS1 Kendra Garza and Master Chief Justin Reed. She asked if he can help her put on a Pac Area Symposium for the local cooks. They figured it out and let everyone know the Culinary Symposium was a go. Shortly after the CSs Chiefs Mess started to get creative to make this into a week to remember! Special thanks to CSCS Sean Richmond/Base Alameda – CSC Patrick Stockbridge/Sector San Fran and the TRACEN Petaluma Instructors for hosting these events in your galleys and providing logistic support! This is impossible without local FSO/CS Chief support.

What a great example of the CS Chiefs community listening to junior members and creating something that benefits the rating as a whole for years to come.

Next up “Better Than Force Notes” Video Presentations:

Video 1 – CS Rating Knowledge Manager (RKM):
CSCM James Swenson
•             CS Senior Leadership Round Table Introduction
•             CS Career Growth Point Requirements
•             SDP role in Career Path Management
•             New Competencies CS-17 and CS-18
•             GMT for Cooks – Sanitation, Dietary Restrictions and Nutrition
•             Social Media
•             RKM Updates

Video 2 – Assignment Officers:
CWO Nicholas Wernicke
CSCM (Select) Nicholas Wright
•             Recruiting Successes and Opportunities
•             Lateral Accessions
•             Banded billets E7 &E8 Down the road E5 to E6 if   beta test works well
•             Creation of E9 positions to get the rating closer to 1%
•             Assignment Officer Updates

Video 3 – Culinary Services Division (CG-1113):
CSCS Ed Fuchs
CSC Eric Toler
•             Live Time CS Financial System
•             Noble/Noss and Military Sea Lift Command New FSO Insignias
•             Rednour Awards Update (New Categories)
•             Advanced Culinary School Fort Lee and NRA Advanced Culinary Opportunities
•             New Culinary Operations Manual Progress
•             CG-1113 Intro and Update
•             Eagle RP timeline

Video 4 – Culinary Services Divison Chief
Mr. Chad Adams
• Culinary Services Divison Chief Intro and Update

Video 5 – Subsistence Product Line (SPL):
MR. Lewis Winston
Mr. Jason Bush
CSCM Alex Rivers
•             CSA Alameda Timelines
•             TDY Support Updates
•             Food Service Support Branch Timelines and Responsibilities
•             DLA – Updates
•             Subsistence Product Line Updates

Video 6 – Finance Center Liaisons (FINCEN):
CSC Hunter Robinson
• FSMS & PRESS and its impact on the CS Rating
• FINCEN Updates

Video 7 – CS “A” SCHOOL:
CSCM Kevin Ball
•             CS A School Training Programs
•             Agile A school
•             A School Updates

CS “C” SCHOOL:
CSCS Stephen Lyons
• New C Schools FSO-PI & FSO-PVA
• C School Updates

Video 8 – TRACEN Command Welcome Remarks:
• Welcome Remarks

SPECIAL COMMAND AIDE PROGRAM (SCA):
CSCS Jason Rohrs
• Culinary Team Successes and Future
• SCA Program Updates

Video 9 – CS Rating Force Master Chief (RFMC):
CSCM Katrina Goguen
•             New Bonuses
•             New A School Wait List Interim CS Program
•             Advanced Education Selection Process
•             WPT & SRB’s Request
•             RFMC Updates

Calling all East Coast Culinary Specialists!

We are doing it again!

October 24th – 28th – We are holding the Culinary Support and Training event hosted by Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center at Base Elizabeth City NC. For more information (or Barracks Rooms) Contact CWO3 Kevin Saiyasak at (252) 335-6490 or Thitisady.Saiyasak@uscg.mil

– Lead Instructors: Executive Chef CSCM Justin Reed and CSCS Ed Fuchs

– Guest Chefs training/working alongside include CSCM James Swenson (RKM), CSCS Jason Rohrs (SCA Program Manager), CSCS Scott Jeffries (DHS Executive Chef) and the one and only Mr. Chad Adams.

– Senior Leadership Meet and Greet with – Culinary Services Division (CSC Eric Toler), AOs, Product Line, FINCEN (CSC Hunter Robinson), and more!

NOTES:

Before you attend the Culinary Event, please watch the “Better Than Force Notes” Video Series and read the notes or watch the AO Road Show https://coastguardculinary.com/2022/09/07/cs-ao-road-show-qa-sept-2022/ and review the following list of top agenda items.

If you have questions (especially about the topics listed below) to submit for the Senior Leadership Presenters, please send them to us and we will make sure your questions are answered during the presentations. For follow-up, we will be providing a link to the recorded video of the conference.

SUBJ: CRITICAL FILL SOLICITATION – CS2 FSO – USCGC SAGINAW

ALCGENL 182/22
SUBJ: CRITICAL FILL SOLICITATION – CS2 FSO – USCGC SAGINAW
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
1.PSC-EPM-2 is soliciting for the following position:
GRADE POSN NR UNIT/POSITION TITLE LOCATION
CS2 00012996 USCGC SAGINAW FSO MOBILE, AL
2.Report date OOA 15 DEC 2022.
3.Interested candidates shall submit a PCS E-Resume in Direct
Access NLT COB 13 OCT 2022. A Direct Access command endorsement is
required and shall include the very specific elements required in Chapter
1.C.17.c of Ref (A). A PCS e-Resume user guide with
step by step guidance can be found at:
http://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Portals/10/CG-1/PPC/GUIDES/GP/SelfService/Member/Self%20Service%20-%20eResume.pdf?ver=2017-03-02-100513-610
4.Individuals currently serving in FSO positions will not be
considered.
5.As a reminder candidates should ensure their EI-PDR is complete
and accurate (e.g. CG-4082, CG-3307s, awards, and academic transcripts).
Members can request a copy of their official record by submitting a
digitally signed e-mail request to HQS-SMB-CGPSC-MR-CustomerService@uscg.mil.
Members are also encouraged to review their ESS in CGBI. The ESS
provides a consolidated view of their information as it appears in
Direct Access. This serves as a means for every Coast Guard member
to review their personal data and to ensure the information in
Direct Access is up to date and accurate.
6.Commands shall address any backfill requirements and specify a
required reporting date. Commands should be advised that immediate
backfills are not always available and requirements for one will
be factored into candidate selection.
7.POC: CSCS Nicholas A Wright at Nicholas.A.Wright@uscg.mil,
202-795-6595.
8.Released by: CDR Michael Deal, 202-795-6576.
9.Internet release authorized.
BT

SUBJ: AY23 RESOLICITATION FOR RATING FORCE MASTER CHIEFS (RFMC)

ALCGENL 173/22
SUBJ: AY23 RESOLICITATION FOR RATING FORCE MASTER CHIEFS (RFMC)
A.MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS AND AUTHORIZED ABSENCES, COMDTINST M1000.8A
1.PSC-EPM, on behalf of the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast
Guard, is resoliciting interested members for selection as Rating
Force Master Chief of the following ratings:
AET, AMT, CS, EM and HS.
2.All members in pay grade E9 or above the cut on a published Master
Chief Advancement Panel eligibility list at the time of the panel
convening, are eligible to apply.
3.Estimated report date is 01 JUL 2023.
4.RFMCs are the senior subject matter expert in their respective rating
and serve as an advocate and advisor for all matters that could impact the
health and professional development of their rating.
5.Application Process: All members who are interested in this
prestigious position and meet the requirements set forth in REF (a) will
follow a two-step process. Members shall add the RFMC position on their
PCS e-resume, and submit for RFMC screening in Direct Access NLT 14 OCT
2022. Members will be screened for the position and selected based on
desire, background, and performance.
a. Member’s e-resume comments must include a narrative stating the
member’s top concerns and priorities for their rating.
b. Command endorsements will attest to the member’s eligibility and
ability to fulfill the duties of this position, as well as address
backfill concerns, if applicable.
6.Submission: Directions on how to submit for RFMC screening are:
a. Log in to Direct Access
b. In the “EMPLOYEE” box, click “Tasks”
c. Select “My Panel Submissions”
d. When the My Panel Submissions screen appears, enter the following:
Panel Source: Drop down menu to “Command Screening”
Click “Go”Â
e. When the search screen appears, enter the following:
AD/Res Ind: Active Duty
Bus unit: Enlisted
Job Code: LEAVE BLANK
Click “Search”
f. A list of Screening Panels will appear. Find the RFMC Panel
(click view all), then check the “Apply” box next to that panel. Click
“Submit”.
g. A command endorsement is required. The next step is to include the
correct endorser’s EMPLID for a command endorsement, then click “Save”Â.
h. Once the endorser has completed the entry, the endorser will
click “Marked Final”.
i. Click “Save”
7.POCs:
c. CS AO, CWO2 Nicholas Wernicke, (202)795-6570, Nicholas.J.Wernicke@uscg.mil.
8.CDR A. R. Migliorini, Branch Chief, EPM-2, Personnel Service Center, sends.
9.This message expires 1 year from the published date.
10.Internet release authorized.
BT

SUBJ: CRITICAL FILL SOLICITATION – CS2 FSO – USCGC HAWKSBILL

ALCGENL 175/22
SUBJ: CRITICAL FILL SOLICITATION – CS2 FSO – USCGC HAWKSBILL
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
1.PSC-EPM-2 is soliciting for the following position:
GRADE POSN NR UNIT/POSITION TITLE LOCATION
CS2 00037617 USCGC HAWKSBILL FSO MONTERREY, CA
2.Report date OOA 01 DEC 2022.
3.Interested candidates shall submit a PCS E-Resume in Direct
Access NLT COB 30 SEPT 2022. A Direct Access command endorsement is
required and shall include the very specific elements required in Chapter
1.C.17.c of Ref (A). A PCS e-Resume user guide with step by step
guidance can be found at:
http://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Portals/10/CG-1/PPC/GUIDES/GP/SelfService/ Member/Self%20Service%20-%20eResume.pdf?ver=2017-03-02-100513-610
4.Individuals currently serving in FSO positions will not be
considered.
5.As a reminder candidates should ensure their EI-PDR is complete
and accurate (e.g. CG-4082, CG-3307s, awards, and academic transcripts).
Members can request a copy of their official record by submitting a
digitally signed e-mail request to HQS-SMB-CGPSC-MR-CustomerService@uscg.mil.
Members are also encouraged to review their ESS in CGBI. The ESS
provides a consolidated view of their information as it appears in
Direct Access. This serves as a means for every Coast Guard member
to review their personal data and to ensure the information in
Direct Access is up to date and accurate.
6.Commands shall address any backfill requirements and specify a
required reporting date. Commands should be advised that immediate
backfills are not always available and requirements for one will
be factored into candidate selection.
7.POC: CSCS Nicholas A Wright at nicholas.a.wright@uscg.mil,
202-795-6595.
8.Released by: CDR Michael Deal, 202-795-6576.
9.Internet release authorized.

SUBJ: CRITICAL FILL SOLICITATION – CS2 FSO – USCGC SEA DRAGON

ALCGENL 177/22
SUBJ: CRITICAL FILL SOLICITATION – CS2 FSO – USCGC SEA DRAGON
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
1.PSC-EPM-2 is soliciting for the following position:
GRADE POSN NR UNIT/POSITION TITLE LOCATION
CS2 00089275 USCGC SEA DRAGON FSO KINGS BAY, GA
2.Report date OOA 01 DEC 2022.
3.Interested candidates shall submit a PCS E-Resume in Direct
Access NLT COB 7 OCT 2022. A Direct Access command endorsement is
required and shall include the very specific elements required in Chapter
1.C.17.c of Ref (A). A PCS e-Resume user guide with
step by step guidance can be found at:
http://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Portals/10/CG-1/PPC/GUIDES/GP/SelfService/Member/Self%20Service%20-%20eResume.pdf?ver=2017-03-02-100513-610
4.Individuals currently serving in FSO positions will not be
considered.
5.As a reminder candidates should ensure their EI-PDR is complete
and accurate (e.g. CG-4082, CG-3307s, awards, and academic transcripts).
Members can request a copy of their official record by submitting a
digitally signed e-mail request to HQS-SMB-CGPSC-MR-CustomerService@uscg.mil.
Members are also encouraged to review their ESS in CGBI. The ESS
provides a consolidated view of their information as it appears in
Direct Access. This serves as a means for every Coast Guard member
to review their personal data and to ensure the information in
Direct Access is up to date and accurate.
6.Commands shall address any backfill requirements and specify a
required reporting date. Commands should be advised that immediate
backfills are not always available and requirements for one will
be factored into candidate selection.
7.POC: CSCS Nicholas A Wright at nicholas.a.wright@uscg.mil,
202-795-6595.
8.Released by: CDR Michael Deal, 202-795-6576.
9.Internet release authorized.
BT

SUBJ: BASIC DAILY FOOD ALLOWANCE (BDFA) OCTOBER 2022

ALCGFINANCE 038/22
SUBJ: BASIC DAILY FOOD ALLOWANCE (BDFA) OCTOBER 2022
1. The issued base BDFA for OCTOBER 2022 is 14.66.
Afloat 14.66
Ashore 19.79
2. All CG District 17 and Patrol Forces Southwest Asia(PATFORSWA) units are authorized, but not mandated a 25percent increase in the base BDFA.
3. The Requisition Number and Purchase Order (PO) Number for Subsistence Purchase Card purchases for the month of October2022 is:
a. Requisition Number: 70098PR220073103
b. PO Number: 70Z02322MO0017393
4. The Requisition Number for DLA orders or the month of October 2022 is:
a. Requisition Number: 70098PR220073104
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. P. G. Baca, Acting Deputy, Office of Resource Management sends.
8. Internet release authorized.
BT

The 2022 “Better Than Force Notes” Video Series – Round Table Intro, Video #1 – Rating Knowledge Manager (RKM) and Video #2 – CS Assignment Officers

We will be posting the “Better Than Force Notes” series of video presentations taken from last week’s CS Senior Leadership Round Table. These videos were created by your CS Senior Leadership to communicate with you in a better way than just our Force Notes (Force Notes are coming soon as well). Stand by, more videos from RFMC, SPL, AOs, CG-1113, A/C School, RKM, TRACEN Command, SCA Program, Mr. Chad Adams, and FINCEN will be posted soon.

WATCH HERE:
Round Table Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRtYJVAtcRc&ab_channel=CoastGuardCulinary
RKM Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYgoccSqaiE&ab_channel=CoastGuardCulinary
AO Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aQnb-S-6Dg&ab_channel=CoastGuardCulinary

Video 1 – CS Rating Knowledge Manager (RKM):
CSCM James Swenson
•             CS Senior Leadership Round Table Introduction
•             CS Career Growth Point Requirements
•             SDP role in Career Path Management
•             New Competencies CS-17 and CS-18
•             GMT for Cooks – Sanitation, Dietary Restrictions and Nutrition
•             Social Media
•             RKM Updates

Video 2 – Assignment Officers:
CWO Nicholas Wernicke
CSCM (Select) Nicholas Wright
•             Recruiting Successes and Opportunities
•             Lateral Accessions
•             Banded billets E7 &E8 Down the road E5 to E6 if   beta test works well
•             Creation of E9 positions to get the rating closer to 1%
•             Assignment Officer Updates

What a week for the CS Rating! Last Week in Northern California we had four important CS events going on at once:

The E6 and below Culinary Specialist Symposium (Base Alameda/Sec San Fran)
E7 and Above – CS Leadership Conference (Base Alameda/TRACEN/Sector San Fran)
E7 and Above – Culinary Leadership Round Table (TRACEN and Live on Teams)
E9 and RTAC Panel and CSA Alameda Tour and Brief (Base Alameda)

The week ended up including:

What a great example of the CS Chiefs community listening to junior members and creating something that benefits the rating as a whole for years to come.

Next up “Better Than Force Notes” Video Presentations:

Video 3 – Culinary Services Division (CG-1113):
CSCS Ed Fuchs
CSC Eric Toler
•             Live Time CS Financial System
•             Noble/Noss and Military Sea Lift Command New FSO Insignias
•             Rednour Awards Update (New Categories)
•             Advanced Culinary School Fort Lee and NRA Advanced Culinary Opportunities
•             New Culinary Operations Manual Progress
•             CG-1113 Intro and Update
•             Eagle RP timeline

Video 4 – Culinary Services Divison Chief
Mr. Chad Adams
• Culinary Services Divison Chief Intro and Update

Video 6 – Finance Center Liaisons (FINCEN):
CSC Hunter Robinson
• FSMS & PRESS and its impact on the CS Rating
• FINCEN Updates

Video 7 – CS “A” SCHOOL:
CSCM Kevin Ball
•             CS A School Training Programs
•             Agile A school
•             A School Updates

CS “C” SCHOOL:
CSCS Stephen Lyons
• New C Schools FSO-PI & FSO-PVA
• C School Updates

Video 8 – TRACEN Command Welcome Remarks:
• Welcome Remarks

SPECIAL COMMAND AIDE PROGRAM (SCA):
CSCS Jason Rohrs
• Culinary Team Successes and Future
• SCA Program Updates

Calling all East Coast Culinary Specialists!

We are doing it again!

– Lead Instructors: Executive Chef CSCM Justin Reed and CSCS Ed Fuchs

– Guest Chefs training/working alongside include CSCM James Swenson (RKM), CSCS Jason Rohrs (SCA Program Manager), CSCS Scott Jeffries (DHS Executive Chef) and the one and only Mr. Chad Adams.

– Senior Leadership Meet and Greet with – Culinary Services Division (CSC Eric Toler), AOs, Product Line, FINCEN (CSC Hunter Robinson), and more!

NOTES:

Calling all Culinary Specialists E7 and Above. TRACEN Tuesday – September 27th at 0730 PST! In-person or on Teams. The CS Senior Leadership Round Table.

In-Person? E7 and Above! Click here for the TRACEN Tuesday Schedule:Download

Remote? Click here for the Link the the Teams Live Event (Workstation Only).

Culinary Specialist Leadership Conference Schedule V4

The Culinary Specialist Senior Leadership Conference (CSSLC) will include an E7 and above CS Senior Leadership Round Table. Almost all Senior Leadership components are sending a representative (or three) to the Senior Leadership Conference. This is incredible news! What this means is the Senior Leadership Round Table presenters will be live and in-person at TRACEN Petaluma on Tuesday the 27th of September from 0730 – 1200. So far, in person presenters include RFMC, SPL, AOs, CG-1113, A-School, C-School, RKM, SCA Program and FINCEN. If you are an E7 and above in Northern California please join us in person for this unprecedented (post-COVID) event. We will be capitalizing on our visit at TRACEN to include Lunch with the students and an RTAC TRACEN CS Training Space tour.

If you can’t make it in person we will follow the success and format of Mr. Wernicke and SCSC Wright’s Assignment Officer Road Show and offer a video feed live over teams. In-person would be ideal but this will allow everyone to participate if travel options are unavailable. As with the AO Road Show, we will record the event and provide a video link to all CSs after the conference.

If you (all ranks E-1 – O-10) have Questions to ask Senior Leadership (especially on the topics below) please enter your question at the bottom of this page in the leave a comment block. We will address these questions and provide all CSs with the response (thank you!).

TRACEN Tuesday Schedule:

Starting Location: JNB Room 224
• 0730 – 0745 (15 Min) Welcome Intro/Rating Knowledge Manager
• 0745 – 0810 (25 Min) CS Assignment Officers

• 0810 – 0820 (10 Min) Break
• 0820 – 0845 (25 Min) Culinary Services Division
• 0845 – 0910 (25 Min) Subsistence Product Line
• 0910 – 0925 (15 Min) FINCEN

• 0925 – 0930 (5 Min) Break
• 0930 – 0945 (15 Min) TRACEN Petaluma Command Welcome Remarks
• 0945 – 1000 (15 Min) SCA Program Manger
• 1000 – 1015 (15 Min) A-School/C-School
• 1015 – 1045 (30 Min) Rating Force Master Chief

• 1045 – 1055 (10 Min) Break
• 1055 – 1145 (50 Min) Q&A with all presenters

• 1145 – 1300 (Non TRACEN E7 and above) Lunch with the A-School Students Location: Galley
END for E7 and Above

• 1300 – 1500 (RTAC only) CS A-School Tour – Staring Location: Galley
• 1530 – 1600 Upper Galley/Bake Shop/Nutrition
END for RTAC

Senior Leadership Topics

Assignment Officers:
CWO Nicholas Wernicke
CSCM (Select) Nicholas Wright

Recruiting Successes and Opportunities
Lateral Accessions
Banded billets E7 &E8 Down the road E5 to E6 if beta test works well
Creation of E9 positions to get the rating closer to 1%
Assignment Officer Updates

Culinary Services Division (CG-1113):
MR. Chad Adams
CSCS Ed Fuchs
CSC Eric Toler

Live Time CS Financial System
Noble/Noss and Military Sea Lift Command New FSO Insignias
Rednour Awards Update (New Categories)
Advanced Culinary School Fort Lee and NRA Advanced Culinary Opportunities
New Culinary Operations Manual Progress
CG-1113 Intro and Update
Eagle RP timeline

Subsistence Product Line (SPL):
MR. Lewis Winston
Mr. Jason Bush
CSCM Alex Rivers

CSA Alameda Timelines
TDY Support Updates
Food Service Support Branch Timelines and Responsibilities
DLA – Updates
Subsistence Product Line Updates

CS “C” SCHOOL:
CSCS Stephen Lyons

New C Schools FSO-PI & FSO-PVA
C School Updates

CS Rating Force Master Chief (RFMC):
CSCM Katrina Goguen

New Bonuses
New A School Wait Interim CS Program
Advanced Education Selection ProcessWPT & SRB’s Request
RFMC Updates

CS “A” SCHOOL:
CSCM Kevin Ball

CS A School Training Programs
Agile A school
A School Updates

CS Rating Knowledge Manager (RKM):
CSCM James Swenson

CS Career Growth Point Requirements
SDP role in Career Path Management
New Competencies CS-17 and CS-18
GMT – Sanitation, Nutrition and Dietary Restrictions
Social Media
RKM Updates

SPECIAL COMMAND AIDE PROGRAM (SCA):

CSCS Jason Rohrs

Culinary Team Successes and Future
SCA Program Updates

Finance Center Liaisons (FINCEN):

CSC Hunter Robinson

FSMS & PRESS and its impact on the CS RatingFINCEN Update

Backround:

With the Culinary Specialists Rating at the forefront of several initiatives on the Commandants 100 day plan (plus all the EXTRA that comes along with being on each of these workgroups), massive CS recruiting efforts and de-stroying the Nations Civilian Chefs in Culinary Competitions (not to mention how short the rating is right now) we have decided to do more!

***September 26th – 29th TRACEN Petaluma/Alameda – CS Leadership Conference (E7 and Above) –
– Monday (Base Alameda): Senior Leadership Introductions and meet and greet with CS Symposium attendees

– Tuesday (TRACEN Petaluma): Senior Leadership Conference at TRACEN Petaluma

– Wednesday (Alameda) : RTAC Meeting and CSA Alameda Brief, Galley Tour and Timeline/Implementation Brain Storming Session (RTAC Members only) and Event Prep Support.

– Thursday: (Sector San Fran) Possible Recruiting Event, CS Symposium BBQ Lunch Support and Debrief

We hope to see you there!

How to Submit a Special Command Aide (SCA) Application.

SCA Application Message is out! We made a guide with templates to help you through the process of applying for these prestigious positions. Check it out here:

SCA Application Guide 2023 v3 Download

SEPT 13th: Message From Our AOs!

Good Morning Shipmates and Happy Tuesday!

Two new solicitations hit the board yesterday. ALCGENL 167-22 AY23 SPECIAL COMMAND AIDE (SCA) SOLICITATION and ALCGENL 168/22 AY23 OFF SEASON RE-SOLICITATION – CGC WILLIAM SPARLING.

ALCGENL 167-22 AY23 SPECIAL COMMAND AIDE (SCA) SOLICITATION: SCAs fill a variety of high visibility positions at the White House, the Department of Homeland Security Executive 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 execution of representational duties for the Coast Guard. Assignment as a SCA is a unique opportunity to represent the Coast Guard and to serve senior leadership as they execute responsibilities and strengthen partnerships with foreign dignitaries, senior government officials, and other organizational stakeholders. To be successful, SCAs must be service-oriented, have outstanding work ethic and initiative, and possess excellent culinary skills. For specific information on being an SCA and how to complete the package, visit the Special Command Aide Sharepoint Page or reach out to Senior Chief Jason Rohrs, Special Command Aide Program Manager @ Jason.T.Rohrs@uscg.mil.

ALCGENL 168/22 AY23 OFF SEASON RE-SOLICITATION – CGC WILLIAM SPARLING: CGC WILLIAM SPARLING (WPC-1154) will be the fifth FRC homeported in Boston, MA. If you have ever wanted to be a plank owner and established a CGDF from the ground up, this is your opportunity! E-Resumes are due by 26 Sep 2022!

We are still soliciting for PATFORSWA! For those members who are priority 4, 5 or 6’s, this is a tremendous opportunity to earn that AP1 (AP2 for CSC Ashore) as well as take advantage of a multitude of other special incentives! If you desire a certain location or job, this is the perfect opportunity to earn it. PATFORSWA has a lot of benefits, to include International Leave Authorization, TAX Exemptions, Overseas Cost of Living Allowance, Family Separation Allowance, Hardship Duty Pay and 30 Days Proceed time upon PCS departure (if you complete 365 days)! If you are on the fence or have any questions about it, please give us a call. You can find out more information about the application process from ALCOAST 121/22 and 122/22. E-resumes for PATFORSWA are due by 03 October 2022!

Very Respectfully,

CWO2 Nicholas Wernicke

Culinary Specialist Assignment Officer

CSs E6 and Above, PATFORSWA, SCA