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 …

Message To FSOs From CSB Master Chief Vernon Joiner

Greetings Team, As the Culinary Operations Support Line (COSL), formerly known as the Subsistence Product Line (SPL), continues to review CGDF Audits, several recurring issues have been identified. To enhance the quality and efficiency of audit submissions, please address the following common discrepancies: Before your next Annual Audit submission, please visit the CSPORTAL – Home …

SUBJ: ADVANCE TO POSITION (A2P) PHASE 1 OPPORTUNITY – CS1 – CGC FREDERICK MANN

ALCGENL 313/24SUBJ: ADVANCE TO POSITION (A2P) PHASE 1 OPPORTUNITY – CS1 – CGC FREDERICK MANNA. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8AB. ALCGENL 242/24C. Screening for Overseas Duty, PSCINST 1300

July 2024 UPDATE: A School (+ C School, RKM)

CS “A” School Innovation Solutions Award Submission: ACFEF Apprenticeship Program recognition, approved 08 August 2023 Certified Fundamentals Cook (CFC) for each student upon course completion, final exam grade 75% or above, and successful Capstone (practical assessment, grade 75% or above)           CS Students graduated: CS 01-24 through CS 10-24: 135 CS Students rostered: CS 10-24 through …

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. …

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 …

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 …