R 291708Z MAR 07 ZUI ASN-PS7089000007
FM COMCOGARD PERSCOM ARLINGTON VA//C//
TO ALCGPERSCOM
BT
UNCLAS //N01610//
ALCGPERSCOM 021/07
SUBJ: 2007 OER SUBMISSIONS AND PY08 OFFICER SELECTION BOARDS
A. RESERVE POLICY MANUAL, COMDTINST M1001.28A, SECTION 7.A
B. PERSONNEL MANUAL, COMDTINST M1000.6A
C. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 202042Z FEB 04, ALCOAST 077/04
1. MOST OFFICER EVALUATION REPORTS (OERS) ARE SCHEDULED TO ARRIVE AT
CGPC (OPM-3 AND RPM) BETWEEN MAY AND SEPTEMBER. OFFICERS ARE
ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT INPUT FOR OERS ON THE SCHEDULED DATE. IF THE
REPORTED ON OFFICER OR REPORTING OFFICER IS SCHEDULED TO DETACH
DURING SUMMER 2007, DELAYING SUBMISSION OF THE OER TO PROVIDE
COMPLETE COVERAGE OF PERFORMANCE PRIOR TO TRANSFER OR CHANGE OF
REPORTING OFFICER MAY BE WARRANTED. HOWEVER, COMMANDS SHOULD
REPORTING OFFICER MAY BE WARRANTED. HOWEVER, COMMANDS SHOULD
CAREFULLY EVALUATE WHETHER OR NOT THERE IS VALUE ADDED TO ANY DELAY
IN SUBMISSION OF AN OER PAST THE SCHEDULED SUBMISSION DATE. OFFICERS
WHO ARE BELOW THE ZONE ARE REMINDED TO CONSIDER THE IMPACT OF
DELAYING THEIR ANNUAL OERS AS SELECTION BOARDS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH
THEIR RECORDS AS PART OF THE SELECTION BOARD PROCESS. OFFICERS
PROJECTED TO BE IN OR ABOVE ZONE FOR SELECTION SHALL NOT DELAY
SUBMISSION OF THEIR ANNUAL/SEMI-ANNUAL OER.
2. IN PREPARATION FOR PROMOTION YEAR 2008 (PY08) SELECTION BOARD
SEASON, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR PLANNING PURPOSES
ONLY. PRELIMINARY ZONE SIZES ARE ESTIMATES BASED ON HISTORICAL
AVERAGES AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS OFFICIAL PY08 ZONE SIZES.
ACTUAL ZONE SIZES WILL BE PUBLISHED UPON APPROVAL OF THE OFFICER
CORPS MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WILL MOST LIKELY BE SMALLER THAN PROJECTED
ZONE SIZES. SIGNAL NUMBERS (SIGNO) ARE FROM THE 2006 REGISTER OF
OFFICERS AVAILABLE AT
HTTP://WWW.USCG.MIL/HQ/CGPC/OPM/REGISTER/REGISTER.HTM OR ON CG
CENTRAL UNDER CAREER MANAGEMENT. THE 2007 REGISTER SHOULD BE
AVAILABLE IN EARLY MAY.
3. FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, THE ESTIMATED ACTIVE DUTY PROMOTION LIST
(ADPL) ZONE SIZES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
A. RDML SEL: CAPTAINS WITH A DATE OF RANK (DOR) OF 01JUL05 OR
EARLIER. THIS INCLUDES OFFICERS IN YEAR GROUP 81 WHO MAY ALSO BE
SUBJECT TO CONTINUATION.
B. CAPT SEL: COMMANDERS WITH SIGNO LESS THAN/EQUAL TO 732 (2006) /
614 (2007).
C. CDR SEL: LIEUTENANT COMMANDERS WITH SIGNO LESS THAN/EQUAL TO
1798 (2006)/ 1622 (2007).
D. LCDR SEL: LIEUTENANTS WITH SIGNO LESS THAN/EQUAL TO 3331 (2006)
/ 3066 (2007).
E. LT SEL: ALL LIEUTENANTS (JUNIOR GRADE) WITH A DOR OF 01JUL06 OR
EARLIER.
F. LTJG SEL: 04JUN07 BOARD: ALL ENSIGNS WITH A DOR OF 31JUL06 OR
EARLIER. 28NOV07 BOARD: ALL ENSIGNS WITH A DOR OF 31JAN07 OR
EARLIER.
4. PER REF A, IF A RESERVE OFFICER'S ADPL RUNNING MATE IS CONSIDERED
FOR SELECTION, THE INACTIVE DUTY PROMOTION LIST (IDPL) OFFICER IS
ALSO CONSIDERED FOR SELECTION. CGPC-RPM ASSIGNS IDPL OFFICERS THEIR
RUNNING MATES. THE 2006 RESERVE REGISTER IS AVAILABLE AT
HTTP://WWW.USCG.MIL/HQ/CGPC/RPM/RPMHOME.HTM OR ON CG CENTRAL UNDER
CAREER MANAGEMENT (RESERVES). THE 2007 RESERVE REGISTER SHOULD BE
AVAILABLE IN EARLY MAY.
5. FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, RESERVE OFFICER PRELIMINARY ZONE SIZES ARE
AS FOLLOWS:
A. CAPT RETENTION: CAPTAINS WITH DOR OF 01JUL07 OR EARLIER.
B. CAPT SEL: COMMANDERS WITH SIGNO LESS THAN/EQUAL TO 114 (2006) /
83 (2007).
C. CDR SEL: LIEUTENANT COMMANDERS WITH SIGNO LESS THAN/EQUAL TO 304
(2006) / 266 (2007).
D. LCDR SEL: LIEUTENANTS WITH SIGNO LESS THAN/EQUAL TO 605 (2006) /
568 (2007).
E. LT SEL: ALL LIEUTENANTS (JUNIOR GRADE) WITH A DOR OF 01JUL06 OR
EARLIER.
F. LTJG SEL: ALL ENSIGNS WITH A DOR OF 08SEP06 OR EARLIER.
6. OERS FOR ALL OFFICERS SHOULD ARRIVE AT CGPC (OPM-3 FOR ADPL, RPM
FOR IDPL) NLT 45 DAYS AFTER THE END OF PERIOD (EOP) DATE TO PROVIDE
AMPLE OPPORTUNITY FOR REVIEW, CORRECTIONS (WHEN REQUIRED), VALIDATION
AND ENTRY INTO OFFICER RECORDS. RATING CHAIN MEMBERS ARE REMINDED TO
ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT FORMS (CG FORM 5310 A/B/C/D, VERSION 10/06)
ARE USED FOR ALL OERS SUBMITTED WITH AN EOP DATE OF 01JAN07 OR LATER.
THE REVISED COMMANDER OER (CG FORM 5310C) REQUIRES BOTH A PROMOTION
RECOMMENDATION AND COMPARISON SCALE MARK IN SECTION NINE.
7. FOR RESERVE OERS, OFFICERS IN ZONE ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A
SPECIAL OER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 10.A.3.C.1.C OF REF B.
OFFICERS ON ACTIVE DUTY FOR SPECIAL WORK (ADSW) OR INVOLUNTARY ACTIVE
DUTY MUST FOLLOW POLICIES OUTLINED IN REF C. REPORTING OF DAYS
PERFORMED ON IDT/ADT/ADSW/TITLE 10 MUST BE INCLUDED AT THE END OF
SECTION 2 OF THE OER.
8. AS OUTLINED IN ARTICLE 10.A.2.H.2 OF REF B, OER ADMINISTRATORS ARE
RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING COMPLETENESS, ACCURACY AND TIMELINESS OF OER
SUBMISSIONS. SECTION 14 ON PAGE 4 OF EACH ORIGINAL OER (CG FORM 5310
A/B/C/D, VERSION 10/06) SHOULD BE INITIALED AND DATED TO INDICATE THE
REQUIRED ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN COMPLETED
PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO CGPC.
9. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT CGPC-OPM-3 (ADPL OFFICERS)
AND CGPC-RPM-1 (IDPL OFFICERS). OPM-3 CONTACT INFORMATION IS
AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.USCG.MIL/HQ/CGPC/OPM/OPMMAIN.HTM OR ON CG
CENTRAL AT MY WORKSPACE/CAREER MANAGEMENT/OFFICER/EVALUATION.
RPM-1 CONTACT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT
HTTP://WWW.USCG.MIL/HQ/CGPC/RPM/RPMHOME.HTM.
10. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Thursday, March 22, 2007
DWO Needed
SUBJ: TDY VOLUNTEER SOLICITATION FOR CGC PEA ISLAND: DECK WATCH OFFICER
(DWO) E-5 TO O-3
1. SOLICITING FOR ONE ACTIVE DUTY DWO QUALIFIED MALE/FEMALE FOR CGC PEA
ISLAND TO REPORT ON 02APR07 AND DEPART OOA 29APR07 IN KEY WEST, FL. WPB
AND/OR COXN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED. FOR ADDITIONAL INFO
CONTACT MR. LARSON, (305) 535-4510/7582.
2. APPLICATION: MEMBERS MUST HAVE COMMAND APPROVAL TO BE SELECTED
FOR ANY ASSIGNMENT. USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO APPLY:
A. PACAREA PERSONNEL FOLLOW SERVICING ISC LOCAL PROCDURES.
B. INTERESTED LANTAREA CUTTER PERS W/CMD APPROVAL SUBMIT REQUESTS
DIRECTLY TO MLCA (PF). POCS: CWO2 DALTON/YN2 BENNETT AT
(757)628-4508/4495/FAX 4511.
C. ALL OTHER INTERESTED LANTAREA PERS W/CMD APPROVAL SHALL FORWARD
THEIR APPLICATION TO THE THEIR SERVICING ISC (PF) POC:
ISC MIAMI: BOB LARSON BOB.LARSON(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC BOSTON: YNCM RUDOLPH VINCENT.E.RUDOLPH(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC CLEVELAND: AIDALIS MILLS AIDALIS.MILLS(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC ST. LOUIS: LINDA ROBINSON LINDA.ROBINSON(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC NEW ORLEANS: DR. MCELMOYLE ROBERT.W.MCELMOYLE(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC PORTSMOUTH: YNC L. KENNEDY LYNDA.B.KENNEDY(AT)USCG.MIL
D. MEMBERS MAY APPLY BY COMPLETING THE ATTACHED ONLINE
APPLICATION FROM ANY CG STANDARD WORKSTATION (CGSW):
HTTP://WEBAPPS.MLCA.USCG.MIL/PDIV/FORCEOPS/VOLUNTEERS/DEFAULT.CFM.
MEMBERS WITHOUT CGSW ACCESS MY EMAIL THEIR APPLICATION TO THEIR ISC
(PF) POC IN PARA B. INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFO IN E-MAIL
APPLICATIONS: NAME, EMPLID, RANK, STATUS AD/RES/AUX, GENDER,
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER (WORK AND HOME/CELL), PERMANENT UNIT, UNIT
POC, UNIT POC PHONE AND DESIRED DUTY BASED ON THE SOLICITATION MSG.
3. REQUEST PARENT COMMANDS TO THOROUGHLY SCREEN/PREPARE
VOLUNTEERS FOR AFLOAT DUTY. CURRENT MEDICAL/DENTAL EXAMINATIONS ARE
REQUIRED.
4. FOR LANTAREA ISC (PF)'S: FORWARD NAMES OF APPROVED VOLUNTEERS TO
ISC MIAMI (PF). ISC MIAMI (PF) POC: MR. LARSON, (305) 535-4510/7582.
5. MLCPAC (PF) REQUEST YOU SOLICIT YOUR AOR.
6. INTERNET RELEASE NOT AUTHORIZED.
(DWO) E-5 TO O-3
1. SOLICITING FOR ONE ACTIVE DUTY DWO QUALIFIED MALE/FEMALE FOR CGC PEA
ISLAND TO REPORT ON 02APR07 AND DEPART OOA 29APR07 IN KEY WEST, FL. WPB
AND/OR COXN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED. FOR ADDITIONAL INFO
CONTACT MR. LARSON, (305) 535-4510/7582.
2. APPLICATION: MEMBERS MUST HAVE COMMAND APPROVAL TO BE SELECTED
FOR ANY ASSIGNMENT. USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO APPLY:
A. PACAREA PERSONNEL FOLLOW SERVICING ISC LOCAL PROCDURES.
B. INTERESTED LANTAREA CUTTER PERS W/CMD APPROVAL SUBMIT REQUESTS
DIRECTLY TO MLCA (PF). POCS: CWO2 DALTON/YN2 BENNETT AT
(757)628-4508/4495/FAX 4511.
C. ALL OTHER INTERESTED LANTAREA PERS W/CMD APPROVAL SHALL FORWARD
THEIR APPLICATION TO THE THEIR SERVICING ISC (PF) POC:
ISC MIAMI: BOB LARSON BOB.LARSON(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC BOSTON: YNCM RUDOLPH VINCENT.E.RUDOLPH(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC CLEVELAND: AIDALIS MILLS AIDALIS.MILLS(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC ST. LOUIS: LINDA ROBINSON LINDA.ROBINSON(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC NEW ORLEANS: DR. MCELMOYLE ROBERT.W.MCELMOYLE(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC PORTSMOUTH: YNC L. KENNEDY LYNDA.B.KENNEDY(AT)USCG.MIL
D. MEMBERS MAY APPLY BY COMPLETING THE ATTACHED ONLINE
APPLICATION FROM ANY CG STANDARD WORKSTATION (CGSW):
HTTP://WEBAPPS.MLCA.USCG.MIL/PDIV/FORCEOPS/VOLUNTEERS/DEFAULT.CFM.
MEMBERS WITHOUT CGSW ACCESS MY EMAIL THEIR APPLICATION TO THEIR ISC
(PF) POC IN PARA B. INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFO IN E-MAIL
APPLICATIONS: NAME, EMPLID, RANK, STATUS AD/RES/AUX, GENDER,
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER (WORK AND HOME/CELL), PERMANENT UNIT, UNIT
POC, UNIT POC PHONE AND DESIRED DUTY BASED ON THE SOLICITATION MSG.
3. REQUEST PARENT COMMANDS TO THOROUGHLY SCREEN/PREPARE
VOLUNTEERS FOR AFLOAT DUTY. CURRENT MEDICAL/DENTAL EXAMINATIONS ARE
REQUIRED.
4. FOR LANTAREA ISC (PF)'S: FORWARD NAMES OF APPROVED VOLUNTEERS TO
ISC MIAMI (PF). ISC MIAMI (PF) POC: MR. LARSON, (305) 535-4510/7582.
5. MLCPAC (PF) REQUEST YOU SOLICIT YOUR AOR.
6. INTERNET RELEASE NOT AUTHORIZED.
ADSW-AC Opportunity at the Academy
SUBJ: VOLUNTEER TDY/ADSW-AC SOLICITATION FOR CG ACADEMY: ONE OS1/2 OR
YN1/2
1. SOLICITING FOR ONE ACTIVE DUTY OR RESERVE ONE OS1/2 OR YN1/2
TO REPORT UNDER TDY/ADSW-AC ORDERS TO THE CG ACADEMY, AT NEW LONDON,
CT FROM 16APR07 TO OOA 17AUG07. MBR WILL DIRECT, COORDINATE AND
PROCESS NEW PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIST WITH
ACCESSION OF DCA STUDENTS. THIS IS IN DIRECT SUPPORT OF NEW
REQUIREMENTS UNDER HSPD 12 AND NEW ACCESSION REQUIREMENTS AT CGA.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT CWO JAMIE WILSON AT (860) 701-6746.
2. APPLICATION: MEMBERS MUST HAVE COMMAND APPROVAL TO BE SELECTED
FOR ANY ASSIGNMENT. USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO APPLY:
A. PACAREA PERSONNEL FOLLOW LOCAL SERVICING ISC PROCEDURES.
B. INTERESTED LANTAREA CUTTER PERS W/CMD APPROVAL SUBMIT REQUESTS
DIRECTLY TO MLCA (PF). POCS: CWO2 DALTON/YN2 BENNETT AT
(757)628-4508/4495/FAX 4511.
C. ALL OTHER INTERESTED LANTAREA PERS W/CMD APPROVAL SHALL FORWARD
THEIR APPLICATION TO THE THEIR SERVICING ISC (PF) POC:
ISC MIAMI: BOB LARSON BOB.LARSON(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC BOSTON: YNCM RUDOLPH VINCENT.E.RUDOLPH(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC CLEVELAND: AIDALIS MILLS AIDALIS.MILLS(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC ST. LOUIS: LINDA ROBINSON LINDA.ROBINSON(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC NEW ORLEANS: DR. BOB MCELMOYLE ROBERT.W.MCELMOYLE(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC PORTSMOUTH: CHIEF KENNEDY LYNDA.B.KENNEDY(AT)USCG.MIL
D. MEMBERS MAY APPLY BY COMPLETING THE ATTACHED ONLINE APPLICATION
FROM ANY CG STANDARD WORKSTATION (CGSW):
HTTP://WEBAPPS.MLCA.USCG.MIL/PDIV/FORCEOPS/VOLUNTEERS/DEFAULT.CFM.
MEMBERS WITHOUT CGSW ACCESS MY EMAIL THEIR APPLICATION TO THEIR ISC
(PF) POC IN PARA B. INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFO IN E-MAIL
APPLICATIONS: NAME, EMPLID, RANK, STATUS AD/RES/AUX, GENDER, CONTACT
PHONE NUMBER (WORK AND HOME/CELL), PERMANENT UNIT, UNIT POC, UNIT POC
PHONE AND DESIRED DUTY BASED ON THE SOLICITATION MSG.
3. REQUEST PARENT COMMANDS TO THOROUGHLY SCREEN/PREPARE
VOLUNTEERS FOR AFLOAT DUTY. CURRENT MEDICAL/DENTAL EXAMINATIONS ARE
REQUIRED.
4. FOR LANTAREA ISC (PF)'S: FORWARD NAMES OF APPROVED VOLUNTEERS TO
ISC BOSTON (PF) POC: YNCM RUDOLPH (617) 223-3468.
5. MLC PAC (PF) REQUEST YOU SOLICIT YOUR AOR.
6. CG-1313 REQUEST POST ON WEBSITE. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
YN1/2
1. SOLICITING FOR ONE ACTIVE DUTY OR RESERVE ONE OS1/2 OR YN1/2
TO REPORT UNDER TDY/ADSW-AC ORDERS TO THE CG ACADEMY, AT NEW LONDON,
CT FROM 16APR07 TO OOA 17AUG07. MBR WILL DIRECT, COORDINATE AND
PROCESS NEW PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIST WITH
ACCESSION OF DCA STUDENTS. THIS IS IN DIRECT SUPPORT OF NEW
REQUIREMENTS UNDER HSPD 12 AND NEW ACCESSION REQUIREMENTS AT CGA.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT CWO JAMIE WILSON AT (860) 701-6746.
2. APPLICATION: MEMBERS MUST HAVE COMMAND APPROVAL TO BE SELECTED
FOR ANY ASSIGNMENT. USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO APPLY:
A. PACAREA PERSONNEL FOLLOW LOCAL SERVICING ISC PROCEDURES.
B. INTERESTED LANTAREA CUTTER PERS W/CMD APPROVAL SUBMIT REQUESTS
DIRECTLY TO MLCA (PF). POCS: CWO2 DALTON/YN2 BENNETT AT
(757)628-4508/4495/FAX 4511.
C. ALL OTHER INTERESTED LANTAREA PERS W/CMD APPROVAL SHALL FORWARD
THEIR APPLICATION TO THE THEIR SERVICING ISC (PF) POC:
ISC MIAMI: BOB LARSON BOB.LARSON(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC BOSTON: YNCM RUDOLPH VINCENT.E.RUDOLPH(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC CLEVELAND: AIDALIS MILLS AIDALIS.MILLS(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC ST. LOUIS: LINDA ROBINSON LINDA.ROBINSON(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC NEW ORLEANS: DR. BOB MCELMOYLE ROBERT.W.MCELMOYLE(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC PORTSMOUTH: CHIEF KENNEDY LYNDA.B.KENNEDY(AT)USCG.MIL
D. MEMBERS MAY APPLY BY COMPLETING THE ATTACHED ONLINE APPLICATION
FROM ANY CG STANDARD WORKSTATION (CGSW):
HTTP://WEBAPPS.MLCA.USCG.MIL/PDIV/FORCEOPS/VOLUNTEERS/DEFAULT.CFM.
MEMBERS WITHOUT CGSW ACCESS MY EMAIL THEIR APPLICATION TO THEIR ISC
(PF) POC IN PARA B. INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFO IN E-MAIL
APPLICATIONS: NAME, EMPLID, RANK, STATUS AD/RES/AUX, GENDER, CONTACT
PHONE NUMBER (WORK AND HOME/CELL), PERMANENT UNIT, UNIT POC, UNIT POC
PHONE AND DESIRED DUTY BASED ON THE SOLICITATION MSG.
3. REQUEST PARENT COMMANDS TO THOROUGHLY SCREEN/PREPARE
VOLUNTEERS FOR AFLOAT DUTY. CURRENT MEDICAL/DENTAL EXAMINATIONS ARE
REQUIRED.
4. FOR LANTAREA ISC (PF)'S: FORWARD NAMES OF APPROVED VOLUNTEERS TO
ISC BOSTON (PF) POC: YNCM RUDOLPH (617) 223-3468.
5. MLC PAC (PF) REQUEST YOU SOLICIT YOUR AOR.
6. CG-1313 REQUEST POST ON WEBSITE. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
SHORT-TERM ADSW-AC RESERVE SOLICITATION
R 201344Z MAR 07 ZUI ASN-A02079000005
FM COMCOGARD MLC LANT NORFOLK VA//PF//
TO AIG 11938
COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-1313//
INFO COMLANTAREA COGARD PORTSMOUTH VA//ARE//
COGARD INTSUPRTCOM NEW ORLEANS LA//PF//
BT
UNCLAS //N01330//
SUBJ: SHORT-TERM ADSW-AC RESERVE SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL
FISHING VESSEL SAFETY COORDINATORS: E4-E6
1. SOLICITING FOR ONE E4-E6 RESERVIST TO RPT ASAP FOR SIXTY DAYS
UNDER ADSW-AC ORDERS TO SECTOR NEW ORLEANS. REQUIRED TRAINING WILL
BE PROVIDED. MEMBER WILL BE WALKING THE DOCKS PERFORMING DOCKSIDE
CFV EXAMINATIONS. FOR MORE INFO CONTACT MR. DAVID JOHNSON AT
(504)589-4234.
2. APPLICATION: MEMBERS MUST HAVE COMMAND APPROVAL TO BE SELECTED
FOR ANY ASSIGNMENT. USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO APPLY:
A. PACAREA PERSONNEL FOLLOW SERVICING ISC LOCAL PROCEDURES.
B. INTERESTED LANTAREA CUTTER PERS W/CMD APPROVAL SUBMIT REQUESTS
DIRECTLY TO MLCA (PF). POCS: CWO2 DALTON/YN2 BENNETT AT (757)
628-4508/4495/FAX 4511.
C. ALL OTHER INTERESTED LANTAREA PERS W/CMD APPROVAL SHALL FORWARD
THEIR APPLICATION TO THE THEIR SERVICING ISC (PF) POC:
ISC MIAMI: BOB LARSON BOB.LARSON(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC BOSTON: YNCM RUDOLPH VINCENT.E.RUDOLPH(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC CLEVELAND: AIDALIS MILLS AIDALIS.MILLS(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC ST. LOUIS: LINDA ROBINSON LINDA.ROBINSON(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC NEW ORLEANS: DR. MCELMOYLE ROBERT.W.MCELMOYLE(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC PORTSMOUTH: YNC L. KENNEDY LYNDA.B.KENNEDY(AT)USCG.MIL
D. MEMBERS MAY APPLY BY COMPLETING THE ATTACHED ONLINE
APPLICATION FROM ANY CG STANDARD WORKSTATION (CGSW):
HTTP://WEBAPPS.MLCA.USCG.MIL/PDIV/FORCEOPS/VOLUNTEERS/DEFAULT.CFM.
MEMBERS WITHOUT CGSW ACCESS MY EMAIL THEIR APPLICATION TO THEIR ISC
(PF) POC IN PARA B. INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFO IN E-MAIL
APPLICATIONS: NAME, EMPLID, RANK, STATUS AD/RES/AUX, GENDER,
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER (WORK AND HOME/CELL), PERMANENT UNIT, UNIT
POC, UNIT POC PHONE AND DESIRED DUTY BASED ON THE SOLICITATION MSG.
3. FOR LANTAREA ISC (PF)'S: FORWARD NAMES OF APPROVED VOLUNTEERS TO
ISC NOLA FOT/DR. ROBERT MCELMOYLE AT (504) 253-6340.
3. FOR COMDT (CG-1313): INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED, REQUEST YOU
POST ON RESERVE WEBSITE FOR 30 DAYS.
4. MLCA POCS: CWO DALTON/YN2 BENNETT AT (757)628-4508/4495/FAX
4511.
BT
NNNN
FM COMCOGARD MLC LANT NORFOLK VA//PF//
TO AIG 11938
COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-1313//
INFO COMLANTAREA COGARD PORTSMOUTH VA//ARE//
COGARD INTSUPRTCOM NEW ORLEANS LA//PF//
BT
UNCLAS //N01330//
SUBJ: SHORT-TERM ADSW-AC RESERVE SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL
FISHING VESSEL SAFETY COORDINATORS: E4-E6
1. SOLICITING FOR ONE E4-E6 RESERVIST TO RPT ASAP FOR SIXTY DAYS
UNDER ADSW-AC ORDERS TO SECTOR NEW ORLEANS. REQUIRED TRAINING WILL
BE PROVIDED. MEMBER WILL BE WALKING THE DOCKS PERFORMING DOCKSIDE
CFV EXAMINATIONS. FOR MORE INFO CONTACT MR. DAVID JOHNSON AT
(504)589-4234.
2. APPLICATION: MEMBERS MUST HAVE COMMAND APPROVAL TO BE SELECTED
FOR ANY ASSIGNMENT. USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO APPLY:
A. PACAREA PERSONNEL FOLLOW SERVICING ISC LOCAL PROCEDURES.
B. INTERESTED LANTAREA CUTTER PERS W/CMD APPROVAL SUBMIT REQUESTS
DIRECTLY TO MLCA (PF). POCS: CWO2 DALTON/YN2 BENNETT AT (757)
628-4508/4495/FAX 4511.
C. ALL OTHER INTERESTED LANTAREA PERS W/CMD APPROVAL SHALL FORWARD
THEIR APPLICATION TO THE THEIR SERVICING ISC (PF) POC:
ISC MIAMI: BOB LARSON BOB.LARSON(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC BOSTON: YNCM RUDOLPH VINCENT.E.RUDOLPH(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC CLEVELAND: AIDALIS MILLS AIDALIS.MILLS(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC ST. LOUIS: LINDA ROBINSON LINDA.ROBINSON(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC NEW ORLEANS: DR. MCELMOYLE ROBERT.W.MCELMOYLE(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC PORTSMOUTH: YNC L. KENNEDY LYNDA.B.KENNEDY(AT)USCG.MIL
D. MEMBERS MAY APPLY BY COMPLETING THE ATTACHED ONLINE
APPLICATION FROM ANY CG STANDARD WORKSTATION (CGSW):
HTTP://WEBAPPS.MLCA.USCG.MIL/PDIV/FORCEOPS/VOLUNTEERS/DEFAULT.CFM.
MEMBERS WITHOUT CGSW ACCESS MY EMAIL THEIR APPLICATION TO THEIR ISC
(PF) POC IN PARA B. INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFO IN E-MAIL
APPLICATIONS: NAME, EMPLID, RANK, STATUS AD/RES/AUX, GENDER,
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER (WORK AND HOME/CELL), PERMANENT UNIT, UNIT
POC, UNIT POC PHONE AND DESIRED DUTY BASED ON THE SOLICITATION MSG.
3. FOR LANTAREA ISC (PF)'S: FORWARD NAMES OF APPROVED VOLUNTEERS TO
ISC NOLA FOT/DR. ROBERT MCELMOYLE AT (504) 253-6340.
3. FOR COMDT (CG-1313): INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED, REQUEST YOU
POST ON RESERVE WEBSITE FOR 30 DAYS.
4. MLCA POCS: CWO DALTON/YN2 BENNETT AT (757)628-4508/4495/FAX
4511.
BT
NNNN
Monday, March 19, 2007
Large ADSW-AC Solicitation
R 191902Z MAR 07 ZUI ASN-A02078000031
FM COMCOGARD MLC LANT NORFOLK VA//PF//
TO AIG 11938
INFO COMLANTAREA COGARD PORTSMOUTH VA//AP//
COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-1313/CG-3831//
BT
UNCLAS //N01330//
SUBJ: SHORT-TERM ADSW-AC SOLICITATION FOR SAFE PORT ACT SPOT CHECK
INSPECTION PROGRAM: E4-03 AND VARIOUS RATINGS.
A. EMAIL FM RUTH ROSKAM CG-3831 TO CWO R. DALTON MLCLANT PF OF
19MAR07.
1. IAW REF A, SOLICITING FOR RESERVE PERSONNEL (61) E5-03 AND
VARIOUS RATES/RANKS TO RPT UNDER SHORT-TERM ADSW-AC ORDERS UNTIL
30SEP07. THIS SOLICITATION IS IN SUPPORT OF THE SAFE PORT ACT,
WHICH REQUIRES SPOT CHECKS OF MTSA REGULATED FACILITIES. SELECTED
PERSONNEL SHOULD EXPECT ORDERS COMMENCING ASAP.
2. JOB DESCRIPTION: SELECTED RESERVISTS WILL AUGMENT UNIT PERSONNEL
IN CONDUCT FACILITY SECURITY AND SAFETY INSPECTIONS IN SUPPORT OF
COAST GUARD HOMELAND SECURITY MISSION. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL WITH THE
FACILITY INSPECTOR (EU) AND MARITIME SECURITY INSPECTOR FACILITY
(SF) COMPETENCIES AND/OR MSTA ENFORCEMENT PREFERED, HOWEVER NOT
REQUIRED. FOR MORE INFO CONTACT LANTAREA POC: CRAIG CROSS (757)
398-6565, PACAREA POC STEPHEN DANSCUK (510) 437-5839
3. RESERVE ADSW-AC BILLETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING UNITS:
LOCATION RANK/RATE AMOUNT
SECTOR N. NEW ENGLAND E5/E6 1
SECTOR S.E. NEW ENGLAND E5/E6 1
SECTOR LONG ISLAND SOUND E5/E6 1
SECTOR NEW YORK E5/E6 1
SECTOR HAMPTON ROADS E5/E6 1
SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA E5/E6 1
SECTOR SAN JUAN E5/E6 4
SECTOR ST. PETERSBURG E6 3
SECTOR ST. PETERSBURG O3 1
SECTOR MIAMI E4/E5/E6 3
SECTOR MIAMI O2 1
SECTOR JACKSONVILLE E5/E6 1
SECTOR SAVANNAH E5/E6 1
SECTOR CORPUS CHRISTI E5/E6 5
SECTOR HOUSTON/GAL E5/E6 5
SECTOR NEW ORLEANS E5/E6 3
SECTOR OHIO RIVER VALLEY E5/E6 3
SECTOR LMR E5/E6 2
SECTOR UMR E5/E6 2
SECTOR BUFFALO E5/E6 1
SECTOR DETROIT E5/E6 1
SECTOR MILWAUKEE E5/E6 2
SECTOR SAULT STE MARIE E5/E6 1
SECTOR LA-LB MST2 1
SECTOR LA-LB PS2 1
SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO PSC 1
SECTOR PORTLAND MST1 4
SECTOR SEATTLE E5/E6 2
D14 MST2 2
SECTOR ANCHORAGE E4/E6 2
SECTOR JUNEAU E4/E6 2
LANTAREA O3 1
4. APPLICATION: MEMBERS MUST HAVE COMMAND APPROVAL TO BE SELECTED
FOR ANY ASSIGNMENT. USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO APPLY:
A. VOLUNTEERS SELECTED BY UNITS TO FILL THE FACILITY SPOT CHECK
POSITIONS AT THEIR PERMANENT DRILLING UNIT SHALL FORWARD THE NAMES
TO THE THEIR SERVICING ISC (PF) POC FOR APPROVAL AND FUNDING
REQUEST:
ISC MIAMI: BOB LARSON BOB.LARSON(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC BOSTON: YNCM RUDOLPH VINCENT.E.RUDOLPH(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC CLEVELAND: AIDALIS MILLS AIDALIS.MILLS(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC ST. LOUIS: LINDA ROBINSON LINDA.ROBINSON(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC NEW ORLEANS: DR. MCELMOYLE ROBERT.W.MCELMOYLE(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC PORTSMOUTH: YNC L. KENNEDY LYNDA.B.KENNEDY(AT)USCG.MIL
B. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO RESERVISTS CURRENTLY ASSIGNED TO THE
UNITS IDENTIFIED IN PARA 3. RESERVISTS REQUESTING TO PERFORM ADSW-
AC ORDERS AT A UNIT OTHER THAN THEIR PERMANENT DRILLING UNIT SHALL
COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AND HAVE COMMAND APPROVAL FORWARD TO THE
POC LISTED IN PARA 4.A VIA CHAIN OF COMMAND. MEMBERS MAY APPLY BY
COMPLETING THE ATTACHED ONLINE APPLICATION FROM ANY CG STANDARD
WORKSTATION (CGSW):
HTTP://WEBAPPS.MLCA.USCG.MIL/PDIV/FORCEOPS/VOLUNTEERS/DEFAULT.CFM.
MEMBERS WITHOUT CGSW ACCESS MAY EMAIL THEIR AN APPLICATION TO THEIR
ISC (PF) POC IN PARA 4.A VIA THEIR CHAIN OF COMMAND. INCLUDE THE
FOLLOWING INFO IN E-MAIL APPLICATIONS: NAME, EMPLID, RANK, STATUS
AD/RES/AUX, GENDER, CONTACT PHONE NUMBER (WORK AND HOME/CELL),
PERMANENT UNIT, UNIT POC, UNIT POC PHONE AND DESIRED DUTY BASED ON
THE SOLICITATION MSG. LANTAREA ISCS SHALL FORWARD VOLUNTEERS
DIRECTLY TO THE SERVICING ISC OF THE SECTOR FOR WHICH THE RESERVIST
REQUESTS TO PERFORM ADSW-AC. IF REQUESTED UNIT IS A PACAREA UNIT,
FORWARD TO MLCLANT (PF) FFA.
C. UNITS SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING WITH THEIR REQUEST TO BRING A
RESERVIST ON ADSW-AC:
1. NAME OF RESERVIST
2. UNIT RESERVIST ASSIGNED
3. PERIOD
4. ESTIMATE COST FOR PAY AND FICA
5. ESTIMATE PER DIEM COST
D. LANTAREA ISCS SHALL EMAIL THE REQUESTS OF APPROVED VOLUNTEERS
DIRECTLY TO RUTH.A.ROSKAM(AT)USCG.MIL AND CC UNIT POC AND MLCA
(PF). MS ROSKUM WILL PROVIDE TONO/ACCT DATA FOR APPROVED PERSONNEL
5. PACAREA PERSONNEL FOLLOW LOCAL SERVICING ISC PROCEDURES.
5. MLCA (PF) POC: CWO R. DALTON/YN2 L BENNETT (757) 628-4508/4495.
7. MLCPAC (PF) REQUEST YOU SOLICIT YOUR AOR.
8. CG-1313 REQUEST YOU POST ON WEBSITE FOR 60 DAYS. INTERNET
RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
BT
NNNN
FM COMCOGARD MLC LANT NORFOLK VA//PF//
TO AIG 11938
INFO COMLANTAREA COGARD PORTSMOUTH VA//AP//
COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-1313/CG-3831//
BT
UNCLAS //N01330//
SUBJ: SHORT-TERM ADSW-AC SOLICITATION FOR SAFE PORT ACT SPOT CHECK
INSPECTION PROGRAM: E4-03 AND VARIOUS RATINGS.
A. EMAIL FM RUTH ROSKAM CG-3831 TO CWO R. DALTON MLCLANT PF OF
19MAR07.
1. IAW REF A, SOLICITING FOR RESERVE PERSONNEL (61) E5-03 AND
VARIOUS RATES/RANKS TO RPT UNDER SHORT-TERM ADSW-AC ORDERS UNTIL
30SEP07. THIS SOLICITATION IS IN SUPPORT OF THE SAFE PORT ACT,
WHICH REQUIRES SPOT CHECKS OF MTSA REGULATED FACILITIES. SELECTED
PERSONNEL SHOULD EXPECT ORDERS COMMENCING ASAP.
2. JOB DESCRIPTION: SELECTED RESERVISTS WILL AUGMENT UNIT PERSONNEL
IN CONDUCT FACILITY SECURITY AND SAFETY INSPECTIONS IN SUPPORT OF
COAST GUARD HOMELAND SECURITY MISSION. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL WITH THE
FACILITY INSPECTOR (EU) AND MARITIME SECURITY INSPECTOR FACILITY
(SF) COMPETENCIES AND/OR MSTA ENFORCEMENT PREFERED, HOWEVER NOT
REQUIRED. FOR MORE INFO CONTACT LANTAREA POC: CRAIG CROSS (757)
398-6565, PACAREA POC STEPHEN DANSCUK (510) 437-5839
3. RESERVE ADSW-AC BILLETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING UNITS:
LOCATION RANK/RATE AMOUNT
SECTOR N. NEW ENGLAND E5/E6 1
SECTOR S.E. NEW ENGLAND E5/E6 1
SECTOR LONG ISLAND SOUND E5/E6 1
SECTOR NEW YORK E5/E6 1
SECTOR HAMPTON ROADS E5/E6 1
SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA E5/E6 1
SECTOR SAN JUAN E5/E6 4
SECTOR ST. PETERSBURG E6 3
SECTOR ST. PETERSBURG O3 1
SECTOR MIAMI E4/E5/E6 3
SECTOR MIAMI O2 1
SECTOR JACKSONVILLE E5/E6 1
SECTOR SAVANNAH E5/E6 1
SECTOR CORPUS CHRISTI E5/E6 5
SECTOR HOUSTON/GAL E5/E6 5
SECTOR NEW ORLEANS E5/E6 3
SECTOR OHIO RIVER VALLEY E5/E6 3
SECTOR LMR E5/E6 2
SECTOR UMR E5/E6 2
SECTOR BUFFALO E5/E6 1
SECTOR DETROIT E5/E6 1
SECTOR MILWAUKEE E5/E6 2
SECTOR SAULT STE MARIE E5/E6 1
SECTOR LA-LB MST2 1
SECTOR LA-LB PS2 1
SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO PSC 1
SECTOR PORTLAND MST1 4
SECTOR SEATTLE E5/E6 2
D14 MST2 2
SECTOR ANCHORAGE E4/E6 2
SECTOR JUNEAU E4/E6 2
LANTAREA O3 1
4. APPLICATION: MEMBERS MUST HAVE COMMAND APPROVAL TO BE SELECTED
FOR ANY ASSIGNMENT. USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO APPLY:
A. VOLUNTEERS SELECTED BY UNITS TO FILL THE FACILITY SPOT CHECK
POSITIONS AT THEIR PERMANENT DRILLING UNIT SHALL FORWARD THE NAMES
TO THE THEIR SERVICING ISC (PF) POC FOR APPROVAL AND FUNDING
REQUEST:
ISC MIAMI: BOB LARSON BOB.LARSON(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC BOSTON: YNCM RUDOLPH VINCENT.E.RUDOLPH(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC CLEVELAND: AIDALIS MILLS AIDALIS.MILLS(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC ST. LOUIS: LINDA ROBINSON LINDA.ROBINSON(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC NEW ORLEANS: DR. MCELMOYLE ROBERT.W.MCELMOYLE(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC PORTSMOUTH: YNC L. KENNEDY LYNDA.B.KENNEDY(AT)USCG.MIL
B. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO RESERVISTS CURRENTLY ASSIGNED TO THE
UNITS IDENTIFIED IN PARA 3. RESERVISTS REQUESTING TO PERFORM ADSW-
AC ORDERS AT A UNIT OTHER THAN THEIR PERMANENT DRILLING UNIT SHALL
COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AND HAVE COMMAND APPROVAL FORWARD TO THE
POC LISTED IN PARA 4.A VIA CHAIN OF COMMAND. MEMBERS MAY APPLY BY
COMPLETING THE ATTACHED ONLINE APPLICATION FROM ANY CG STANDARD
WORKSTATION (CGSW):
HTTP://WEBAPPS.MLCA.USCG.MIL/PDIV/FORCEOPS/VOLUNTEERS/DEFAULT.CFM.
MEMBERS WITHOUT CGSW ACCESS MAY EMAIL THEIR AN APPLICATION TO THEIR
ISC (PF) POC IN PARA 4.A VIA THEIR CHAIN OF COMMAND. INCLUDE THE
FOLLOWING INFO IN E-MAIL APPLICATIONS: NAME, EMPLID, RANK, STATUS
AD/RES/AUX, GENDER, CONTACT PHONE NUMBER (WORK AND HOME/CELL),
PERMANENT UNIT, UNIT POC, UNIT POC PHONE AND DESIRED DUTY BASED ON
THE SOLICITATION MSG. LANTAREA ISCS SHALL FORWARD VOLUNTEERS
DIRECTLY TO THE SERVICING ISC OF THE SECTOR FOR WHICH THE RESERVIST
REQUESTS TO PERFORM ADSW-AC. IF REQUESTED UNIT IS A PACAREA UNIT,
FORWARD TO MLCLANT (PF) FFA.
C. UNITS SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING WITH THEIR REQUEST TO BRING A
RESERVIST ON ADSW-AC:
1. NAME OF RESERVIST
2. UNIT RESERVIST ASSIGNED
3. PERIOD
4. ESTIMATE COST FOR PAY AND FICA
5. ESTIMATE PER DIEM COST
D. LANTAREA ISCS SHALL EMAIL THE REQUESTS OF APPROVED VOLUNTEERS
DIRECTLY TO RUTH.A.ROSKAM(AT)USCG.MIL AND CC UNIT POC AND MLCA
(PF). MS ROSKUM WILL PROVIDE TONO/ACCT DATA FOR APPROVED PERSONNEL
5. PACAREA PERSONNEL FOLLOW LOCAL SERVICING ISC PROCEDURES.
5. MLCA (PF) POC: CWO R. DALTON/YN2 L BENNETT (757) 628-4508/4495.
7. MLCPAC (PF) REQUEST YOU SOLICIT YOUR AOR.
8. CG-1313 REQUEST YOU POST ON WEBSITE FOR 60 DAYS. INTERNET
RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
BT
NNNN
SHORT-TERM ADSW-AC RESERVE SOLICITATION
R 191906Z MAR 07 ZUI ASN-A02078000032
FM COMCOGARD MLC LANT NORFOLK VA//PF//
TO AIG 11938
COMCOGARD MLC PAC ALAMEDA CA//PF//
COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-1313//
INFO COGARD MARITIME FORCE PROTECTION UNIT KINGS BAY GA
COGARD INTSUPRTCOM MIAMI FL//PF//
COMLANTAREA COGARD PORTSMOUTH VA//ACS/AR/AP/AX//
COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//G-CCS/G-R/G-P/G-X/CG-131//
BT
UNCLAS //N01330//
SUBJ: SHORT-TERM ADSW-AC RESERVE SOLICITATION FOR GUN CREWS NSB
KINGS BAY: EIGHT (PO3-PO1)
1. SOLICITING FOR RESERVE PERSONNEL TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS
AT MFPU KINGS BAY, GA THROUGH 30SEP2007. POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION
THROUGH FY08 EXISTS. SHORT-TERM TDY ORDERS ARE ISSUED FOR
ASSINGMENT TO THE MFPU. ASSIGNED PERSONNEL WILL BE USED AS GUN
CREWS ONBOARD NEW, UNIQUE ESCORT VESSELS AND CAN EXPECT A HIGH
OPTEMPO CONDUCTING UNDERWAY OPERATIONS. MEMBERS MUST BE ABLE TO
PASS BTM PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST UPON ARRIVAL AND BE ABLE TO QUALIFY
WITH ALL WEAPONS. MEMBER MUST BE IN CURRENT OR "GREEN" STATUS IN
ALL MEDICAL/DENTAL DATABANKS, INCLUDING WEIGHT STANDARDS OUTLINED
IN COMDTINST 1020.8E AND BE FIT FOR DUTY. SECRET CLEARANCE OR PROOF
OF ELIGIBILITY FOR SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED. FOR MORE INFORMATION
ON THE POSITIONS CONTACT POC IS LT ANGELA CALDWELL AT (OFFICE)
912-573-2492 OR (CELL) 912-222-8144: ANGELA.CALDWELL(AT)NAVY.MIL
GRADE QTY POSITION QUALS/EXPERIENCE
A. PO3-PO1 08 OSV-GUN CREW GUN QUALS UP TO
M60/M-240 PREFERRED
2. APPLICATION: MEMBERS MUST HAVE COMMAND APPROVAL TO BE SELECTED
FOR ANY ASSIGNMENT. USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO APPLY:
A. PACAREA PERSONNEL FOLLOW SERVICING ISC LOCAL PROCEDURES.
B. INTERESTED LANTAREA CUTTER PERSONNEL W/CMD APPROVAL SUBMIT
REQUESTS DIRECTLY TO MLCA (PF). POCS: CWO2 DALTON/YN2 BENNETT AT
(757) 628-4508/4495/FAX 4511.
C. ALL OTHER INTERESTED LANTAREA PERSONNEL W/CMD APPROVAL SHALL
FORWARD THEIR APPLICATION VIA CHAIN OF COMMAND TO THE THEIR
SERVICING ISC (PF) POC:
ISC MIAMI: BOB LARSON BOB.LARSON(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC BOSTON: YNCM RUDOLPH VINCENT.E.RUDOLPH(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC CLEVELAND: AIDALIS MILLS AIDALIS.MILLS(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC ST. LOUIS: LINDA ROBINSON LINDA.ROBINSON(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC NEW ORLEANS: DR. MCELMOYLE ROBERT.W.MCELMOYLE(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC PORTSMOUTH: YNC L. KENNEDY LYNDA.B.KENNEDY(AT)USCG.MIL
D. MEMBERS MAY APPLY BY COMPLETING THE ATTACHED ONLINE
APPLICATION FROM ANY CG STANDARD WORKSTATION (CGSW):
HTTP://WEBAPPS.MLCA.USCG.MIL/PDIV/FORCEOPS/VOLUNTEERS/DEFAULT.CFM.
MEMBERS WITHOUT CGSW ACCESS MAY EMAIL THEIR APPLICATION TO THERE
ISC (PF) POC IN PARA B, VIA CHAIN OF COMMAND. INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
INFO IN E-MAIL APPLICATIONS: NAME, EMPLID, RANK, STATUS AD/RES/AUX,
GENDER, CONTACT PHONE NUMBER (WORK AND HOME/CELL), PERMANENT UNIT,
UNIT POC, UNIT POC PHONE AND DESIRED DUTY BASED ON THE SOLICITATION
MSG.
5. FOR LANTAREA ISC(PF)'S: FORWARD NAMES OF APPROVED VOLUNTEERS TO
MLCA(PF).
6. MLC PAC: REQUEST YOU SOLICIT YOUR AOR.
7. FOR CG-1313: INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
8. MLCA (PF) POCS: CWO DALTON/YN2 BENNETT 757-628-4508/4495.
BT
NNNN
FM COMCOGARD MLC LANT NORFOLK VA//PF//
TO AIG 11938
COMCOGARD MLC PAC ALAMEDA CA//PF//
COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-1313//
INFO COGARD MARITIME FORCE PROTECTION UNIT KINGS BAY GA
COGARD INTSUPRTCOM MIAMI FL//PF//
COMLANTAREA COGARD PORTSMOUTH VA//ACS/AR/AP/AX//
COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//G-CCS/G-R/G-P/G-X/CG-131//
BT
UNCLAS //N01330//
SUBJ: SHORT-TERM ADSW-AC RESERVE SOLICITATION FOR GUN CREWS NSB
KINGS BAY: EIGHT (PO3-PO1)
1. SOLICITING FOR RESERVE PERSONNEL TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS
AT MFPU KINGS BAY, GA THROUGH 30SEP2007. POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION
THROUGH FY08 EXISTS. SHORT-TERM TDY ORDERS ARE ISSUED FOR
ASSINGMENT TO THE MFPU. ASSIGNED PERSONNEL WILL BE USED AS GUN
CREWS ONBOARD NEW, UNIQUE ESCORT VESSELS AND CAN EXPECT A HIGH
OPTEMPO CONDUCTING UNDERWAY OPERATIONS. MEMBERS MUST BE ABLE TO
PASS BTM PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST UPON ARRIVAL AND BE ABLE TO QUALIFY
WITH ALL WEAPONS. MEMBER MUST BE IN CURRENT OR "GREEN" STATUS IN
ALL MEDICAL/DENTAL DATABANKS, INCLUDING WEIGHT STANDARDS OUTLINED
IN COMDTINST 1020.8E AND BE FIT FOR DUTY. SECRET CLEARANCE OR PROOF
OF ELIGIBILITY FOR SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED. FOR MORE INFORMATION
ON THE POSITIONS CONTACT POC IS LT ANGELA CALDWELL AT (OFFICE)
912-573-2492 OR (CELL) 912-222-8144: ANGELA.CALDWELL(AT)NAVY.MIL
GRADE QTY POSITION QUALS/EXPERIENCE
A. PO3-PO1 08 OSV-GUN CREW GUN QUALS UP TO
M60/M-240 PREFERRED
2. APPLICATION: MEMBERS MUST HAVE COMMAND APPROVAL TO BE SELECTED
FOR ANY ASSIGNMENT. USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO APPLY:
A. PACAREA PERSONNEL FOLLOW SERVICING ISC LOCAL PROCEDURES.
B. INTERESTED LANTAREA CUTTER PERSONNEL W/CMD APPROVAL SUBMIT
REQUESTS DIRECTLY TO MLCA (PF). POCS: CWO2 DALTON/YN2 BENNETT AT
(757) 628-4508/4495/FAX 4511.
C. ALL OTHER INTERESTED LANTAREA PERSONNEL W/CMD APPROVAL SHALL
FORWARD THEIR APPLICATION VIA CHAIN OF COMMAND TO THE THEIR
SERVICING ISC (PF) POC:
ISC MIAMI: BOB LARSON BOB.LARSON(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC BOSTON: YNCM RUDOLPH VINCENT.E.RUDOLPH(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC CLEVELAND: AIDALIS MILLS AIDALIS.MILLS(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC ST. LOUIS: LINDA ROBINSON LINDA.ROBINSON(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC NEW ORLEANS: DR. MCELMOYLE ROBERT.W.MCELMOYLE(AT)USCG.MIL
ISC PORTSMOUTH: YNC L. KENNEDY LYNDA.B.KENNEDY(AT)USCG.MIL
D. MEMBERS MAY APPLY BY COMPLETING THE ATTACHED ONLINE
APPLICATION FROM ANY CG STANDARD WORKSTATION (CGSW):
HTTP://WEBAPPS.MLCA.USCG.MIL/PDIV/FORCEOPS/VOLUNTEERS/DEFAULT.CFM.
MEMBERS WITHOUT CGSW ACCESS MAY EMAIL THEIR APPLICATION TO THERE
ISC (PF) POC IN PARA B, VIA CHAIN OF COMMAND. INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
INFO IN E-MAIL APPLICATIONS: NAME, EMPLID, RANK, STATUS AD/RES/AUX,
GENDER, CONTACT PHONE NUMBER (WORK AND HOME/CELL), PERMANENT UNIT,
UNIT POC, UNIT POC PHONE AND DESIRED DUTY BASED ON THE SOLICITATION
MSG.
5. FOR LANTAREA ISC(PF)'S: FORWARD NAMES OF APPROVED VOLUNTEERS TO
MLCA(PF).
6. MLC PAC: REQUEST YOU SOLICIT YOUR AOR.
7. FOR CG-1313: INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
8. MLCA (PF) POCS: CWO DALTON/YN2 BENNETT 757-628-4508/4495.
BT
NNNN
Friday, January 19, 2007
Things a Man Should Know: About Fatherhood
A buddy of mine who's first child was born last year sent me this. Enjoy!
1. Don't worry, your dad didn't know what he was doing, either.
2. No, no--not that Spock!
3. Second thought, maybe you should worry.
4. Never tell anybody that you and your wife are "trying." We really don't need the visual, that's why.
5. Never tell anybody where your child was conceived, how long it took, or what song was playing.
6. Do not name your baby after cities, geographical points of interest, features of the solar system, seasons, plants, animals, or current television stars.
7. Your child, at birth, already has a deeply complicated relationship with his mother, and, for the first year, you are only a curiosity. For a couple of years after that, an amusement-park ride. Then, a referee. And finally, a bank.
8. If you want to subject your son to the unkindest cut, insist on a local anesthetic, since many pediatricians don't bother to use one. The anesthetic is for the kid.
9. Baby gas is lessened with a good nipple connection during feeding, which decreases air intake. Assuring that his lower lip is flipped out, not pursed, helps.
10. There is nothing wrong with thumb-sucking, which helps ease the pain of teething. Nonetheless, it probably ought to stop by kindergarten.
11. Diaper-rash remedy: Expose baby's hydraulics to the air until dry. Soak baby's bottom in tepid water with a half cup baking soda. Then, Balmex. Or Lotrimin. Rediaper.
12. You know how they say you'll get used to diapers? You won't. Unless you wear them a lot.
13. Forcing children to use toilets will make them dislike toilets. Children begin using toilets when they tire of that not-so-fresh feeling. Of course, this is long, way long, after you tire of it.
14. The start of crawling: usually begins between six months and twelve months. Standing: usually between nine and twelve months. Walking: between twelve and fifteen months. The onset of the above, as with all developmental skills, is hugely variable among individual children.
15. Avoid walkers, not only because they can be dangerous around stairs but because they don't require a child to balance and thus retard his walking progress.
16. Reason boys are better: They cannot get pregnant.
17. Reason girls are better: They're less likely to get arrested.
18. The threat of an unknown punishment is always more effective than a stated one.
19. Annals of great punishments: making him wash the car, clean the bathroom, and watch The McLaughlin Group. You see, all great punishments should reduce the number of disagreeable tasks you would otherwise have to perform.
20. Teach by example.
21. Your kids can develop an independent sense of good taste only if they're allowed to make their own mistakes in judgment.
22. Relax: Lots of little boys want a Barbie and a dollhouse.
23. The first time you change your son's diaper and he pees all over you is not an accident. It's foreshadowing.
24. Children of too-strict parents are more likely to develop tics.
25. Let them take reasonable risks: A few scrapes in the long run are nothing compared with the scars left by hovering parents. Or tics. In preparation for risks: a Red Cross first-aid course.
26. The most common cause of fatal injury among kids between five and nine involves cars, which is to say, hold their hands. And buckle them in.
27. Try to tuck them in every night, too.
28. When changing diapers, avoid baby powder, as it can irritate her lungs. When changing diapers, definitely don't avoid the Desitin--spread it thick, like Spackle.
29. It never hurts to videotape the baby-sitter. Especially if she's hot.
30. Never disclose to other parents that you have found a good baby-sitter.
31. Reason boys are better: They cost less, especially their clothes.
32. Reason girls are better: They're less likely to burn, slash, or chew the clothes they have.
33. Overalls are not only cute, they provide a convenient handle.
34. At a certain point, your child will appear to survive exclusively on peanut butter, french fries, Cheerios, and hot dogs.
35. Dropping food on the floor is a new and delightful skill to a one-year-old, not a deliberate attempt to annoy you. However, as small he or she might be, never underestimate an infant's ability to project chewed food over great distances.
36. The single most important thing a father can possess: Wet-Naps.
37. NOW, more than ever, don't move into a place without laundry facilities.
38. Children's hobbies to nip quickly in the bud: drums, archery, matchbook collecting.
39. Beware your child's uncles, who will teach your kid dirty words, introduce him to liquor, and give him gifts of drums, archery sets, and possibly matches.
40. It is, of course, your natural right to exert the above negative influences on your siblings' offspring.
41. You are under no obligation to tell children the truth. Lying to children is, in fact, half the fun: "Oh, that tree? That's a yellow-spotted spickle-gruber, of course." On the other hand, they do remember everything.
42. Sesame Street. (In our case, Wonder Pets)
43. Your bedroom door gets a lock. Your teenage son's does not.
44. Lock or no, please knock before entering, as the disruption of a youth who is spanking his monkey will be twice as traumatic for you as it is for him.
45. Other doors to lock: those on the liquor cabinet.
46. There is only one reason for a teenager to burn incense, and we think you remember what it is.
47. Unfortunately, those books that say motherhood makes women desire more sex are referring to women who are not your wife.
48. No matter how wealthy you are, don't buy your kid a car -- offer to match him. Ditto for other adolescent big-ticket items; teach the little guy some responsibility!
49. The previous statement proving you are your parents. Only -- hopefully -- with better fashion sense.
50. Price of a college education for a baby born in 1999: $200,000.
51. If the real response to his question is no, try this instead: "Go ask your mom."
52. DNA tests are 99.9 percent accurate, but check the ears to be absolutely sure.
53. Reason boys are better: Boys start talking later than girls.
54. Reason girls are better: Boys toilet-train later than girls.
55. The twos aren't always terrible. Even if they are, take heart, as kids aged three to six generally believe their parents are the most amazing beings alive and wish to be exactly like them. How scary is that?
56. Establishing savings accounts for your kids and requiring them to make regular monthly deposits teaches them how to eventually become J. R Morgan. The above could prove useful in your dotage.
57. Corny as it sounds, that Harry Chapin guy was right. Then again, you could argue that W. C. Fields was right, too.
58. It's never too early to begin reading to children.
59. Let them read what they enjoy.
60. Except your porn, which your son will eventually steal unless you hide it really well. No, you cannot ask for it back. Furthermore, you cannot steal his.
61. Acceptable reading material: Dr. Seuss, Where the Wild Things Are, Harold and the Purple Crayon, Curious George, and any of the following by Roald Dahl -- James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Danny the Champion of the World. Neither of the following by Roald Dahl: Kiss, kiss or Switch Bitch.
62. Know that by the time your kids are teens, those enormous baggy pants will be long gone, as will tattoos, piercing, and Marilyn Manson. Of course, by 2015, kids might very well sever arms and legs as fashion statements.
63. Some parents walk around naked in front of their children. These parents should stop it.
64. Nearly all psychological problems result from feelings of worthlessness, which is to say, every now and then make sure that you tell your kid he's pretty great.
65. And never raise a hand to him. But being a good guy, you probably knew that.
66. The harder they play, the earlier they sleep.
67. Never turn down an invitation to play.
68. No toys that require batteries.
69. They never really outgrow the claw. "No, Dad, no! Not the claw!" means "Apply the claw, please."
70. All in all, fatherhood is pretty terrific -- filled with joy and triumph, promise and miracles -- particularly other people's fatherhood.
71. You might think you know a lot about fatherhood, but not as much as you will when you're a grandfather.
72. If you're thinking that fatherhood means the end of life as you've known it, you, sir, are, of course, absolutely correct.
1. Don't worry, your dad didn't know what he was doing, either.
2. No, no--not that Spock!
3. Second thought, maybe you should worry.
4. Never tell anybody that you and your wife are "trying." We really don't need the visual, that's why.
5. Never tell anybody where your child was conceived, how long it took, or what song was playing.
6. Do not name your baby after cities, geographical points of interest, features of the solar system, seasons, plants, animals, or current television stars.
7. Your child, at birth, already has a deeply complicated relationship with his mother, and, for the first year, you are only a curiosity. For a couple of years after that, an amusement-park ride. Then, a referee. And finally, a bank.
8. If you want to subject your son to the unkindest cut, insist on a local anesthetic, since many pediatricians don't bother to use one. The anesthetic is for the kid.
9. Baby gas is lessened with a good nipple connection during feeding, which decreases air intake. Assuring that his lower lip is flipped out, not pursed, helps.
10. There is nothing wrong with thumb-sucking, which helps ease the pain of teething. Nonetheless, it probably ought to stop by kindergarten.
11. Diaper-rash remedy: Expose baby's hydraulics to the air until dry. Soak baby's bottom in tepid water with a half cup baking soda. Then, Balmex. Or Lotrimin. Rediaper.
12. You know how they say you'll get used to diapers? You won't. Unless you wear them a lot.
13. Forcing children to use toilets will make them dislike toilets. Children begin using toilets when they tire of that not-so-fresh feeling. Of course, this is long, way long, after you tire of it.
14. The start of crawling: usually begins between six months and twelve months. Standing: usually between nine and twelve months. Walking: between twelve and fifteen months. The onset of the above, as with all developmental skills, is hugely variable among individual children.
15. Avoid walkers, not only because they can be dangerous around stairs but because they don't require a child to balance and thus retard his walking progress.
16. Reason boys are better: They cannot get pregnant.
17. Reason girls are better: They're less likely to get arrested.
18. The threat of an unknown punishment is always more effective than a stated one.
19. Annals of great punishments: making him wash the car, clean the bathroom, and watch The McLaughlin Group. You see, all great punishments should reduce the number of disagreeable tasks you would otherwise have to perform.
20. Teach by example.
21. Your kids can develop an independent sense of good taste only if they're allowed to make their own mistakes in judgment.
22. Relax: Lots of little boys want a Barbie and a dollhouse.
23. The first time you change your son's diaper and he pees all over you is not an accident. It's foreshadowing.
24. Children of too-strict parents are more likely to develop tics.
25. Let them take reasonable risks: A few scrapes in the long run are nothing compared with the scars left by hovering parents. Or tics. In preparation for risks: a Red Cross first-aid course.
26. The most common cause of fatal injury among kids between five and nine involves cars, which is to say, hold their hands. And buckle them in.
27. Try to tuck them in every night, too.
28. When changing diapers, avoid baby powder, as it can irritate her lungs. When changing diapers, definitely don't avoid the Desitin--spread it thick, like Spackle.
29. It never hurts to videotape the baby-sitter. Especially if she's hot.
30. Never disclose to other parents that you have found a good baby-sitter.
31. Reason boys are better: They cost less, especially their clothes.
32. Reason girls are better: They're less likely to burn, slash, or chew the clothes they have.
33. Overalls are not only cute, they provide a convenient handle.
34. At a certain point, your child will appear to survive exclusively on peanut butter, french fries, Cheerios, and hot dogs.
35. Dropping food on the floor is a new and delightful skill to a one-year-old, not a deliberate attempt to annoy you. However, as small he or she might be, never underestimate an infant's ability to project chewed food over great distances.
36. The single most important thing a father can possess: Wet-Naps.
37. NOW, more than ever, don't move into a place without laundry facilities.
38. Children's hobbies to nip quickly in the bud: drums, archery, matchbook collecting.
39. Beware your child's uncles, who will teach your kid dirty words, introduce him to liquor, and give him gifts of drums, archery sets, and possibly matches.
40. It is, of course, your natural right to exert the above negative influences on your siblings' offspring.
41. You are under no obligation to tell children the truth. Lying to children is, in fact, half the fun: "Oh, that tree? That's a yellow-spotted spickle-gruber, of course." On the other hand, they do remember everything.
42. Sesame Street. (In our case, Wonder Pets)
43. Your bedroom door gets a lock. Your teenage son's does not.
44. Lock or no, please knock before entering, as the disruption of a youth who is spanking his monkey will be twice as traumatic for you as it is for him.
45. Other doors to lock: those on the liquor cabinet.
46. There is only one reason for a teenager to burn incense, and we think you remember what it is.
47. Unfortunately, those books that say motherhood makes women desire more sex are referring to women who are not your wife.
48. No matter how wealthy you are, don't buy your kid a car -- offer to match him. Ditto for other adolescent big-ticket items; teach the little guy some responsibility!
49. The previous statement proving you are your parents. Only -- hopefully -- with better fashion sense.
50. Price of a college education for a baby born in 1999: $200,000.
51. If the real response to his question is no, try this instead: "Go ask your mom."
52. DNA tests are 99.9 percent accurate, but check the ears to be absolutely sure.
53. Reason boys are better: Boys start talking later than girls.
54. Reason girls are better: Boys toilet-train later than girls.
55. The twos aren't always terrible. Even if they are, take heart, as kids aged three to six generally believe their parents are the most amazing beings alive and wish to be exactly like them. How scary is that?
56. Establishing savings accounts for your kids and requiring them to make regular monthly deposits teaches them how to eventually become J. R Morgan. The above could prove useful in your dotage.
57. Corny as it sounds, that Harry Chapin guy was right. Then again, you could argue that W. C. Fields was right, too.
58. It's never too early to begin reading to children.
59. Let them read what they enjoy.
60. Except your porn, which your son will eventually steal unless you hide it really well. No, you cannot ask for it back. Furthermore, you cannot steal his.
61. Acceptable reading material: Dr. Seuss, Where the Wild Things Are, Harold and the Purple Crayon, Curious George, and any of the following by Roald Dahl -- James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Danny the Champion of the World. Neither of the following by Roald Dahl: Kiss, kiss or Switch Bitch.
62. Know that by the time your kids are teens, those enormous baggy pants will be long gone, as will tattoos, piercing, and Marilyn Manson. Of course, by 2015, kids might very well sever arms and legs as fashion statements.
63. Some parents walk around naked in front of their children. These parents should stop it.
64. Nearly all psychological problems result from feelings of worthlessness, which is to say, every now and then make sure that you tell your kid he's pretty great.
65. And never raise a hand to him. But being a good guy, you probably knew that.
66. The harder they play, the earlier they sleep.
67. Never turn down an invitation to play.
68. No toys that require batteries.
69. They never really outgrow the claw. "No, Dad, no! Not the claw!" means "Apply the claw, please."
70. All in all, fatherhood is pretty terrific -- filled with joy and triumph, promise and miracles -- particularly other people's fatherhood.
71. You might think you know a lot about fatherhood, but not as much as you will when you're a grandfather.
72. If you're thinking that fatherhood means the end of life as you've known it, you, sir, are, of course, absolutely correct.
Sunday, January 14, 2007
USCGC Healy Diving Accident Report
Back in August, the Coast Guard lost two divers, LT Jessica Hill and BM2 Stephen Duque, in the Arctic Ocean. I posted about it here. The investigation is complete and the Commandant has placed the 33 page report on the internet. I encourage anyone who engages in high risk operations to read the report. There are lessons to be learned from this tragic event.
To the men and women of the Coast Guard:
On 17 August 2006, we lost two of our shipmates assigned to CGC HEALY, LT Jessica Hill and BM2 Steven Duque, in a tragic diving accident in the Arctic. There are valuable lessons to be learned by all of us regarding leadership, risk management, training and program oversight that apply to all Coast Guard operations. Therefore, I am directing all personnel to read my entire report. To help ensure public access to the report on the Internet, Coast Guard members with access to a CG Standard Workstation should view my report posted on CG Central at: (http://cgcentral.uscg.mil). Anyone without CGSW access can view a copy of the same report online at: (http://www.uscg.mil/ccs/cit/cim/foia/Electronic_Reading_Room.htm).
Consistent with my commitment to the families of LT Hill and BM2 Duque, each family was provided a copy of my report and has been personally briefed by the Coast Guard Chief of Staff, VADM Papp, earlier this week. We once again express our deepest sympathies as the entire Coast Guard continues to mourn the loss of these two dedicated, hard working individuals. Please keep them, their families and the HEALY crew in your thoughts and prayers. I understand that there is nothing which will make up for the loss of LT Hill and BM2 Duque. We will honor our lost shipmates by taking timely action, at all levels, to improve our dive program.
In addition to this administrative investigation, a Commandant’s Vessel Safety Board has been convened to prevent any similar mishap in the future. Its work is ongoing. The results of that mishap analysis will be disseminated via ALCOAST upon its completion in the coming months.
Concurrent with the public release of this investigation today, the Pacific Area Commander, VADM Wurster, is briefing HEALY crewmembers and the media in the cutter’s homeport of Seattle. As the convening authority, VADM Wurster has taken action to hold HEALY’s Commanding Officer, Executive Officer and Operations Officer accountable for failing to meet their personal responsibilities surrounding this mishap.
This is a brief summary of what occurred. In the late afternoon hours of 17 August 2006, three Coast Guard divers from HEALY attempted to conduct two, 20-minute cold water familiarization dives at 20-foot depth during an ice liberty stop in the Arctic ice approximately 490 nautical miles north of Barrow, Alaska. After one of the divers exited the water due to equipment malfunction, the other two divers continued the dive in 29-degree Fahrenheit waters. The divers quickly descended to depths far exceeding their planned depth, one diver descending to 187 feet and the other diver descending to at least 220 feet. Once it became evident that too much tending line had paid out to support a 20-foot dive depth, the divers were brought to the water surface. The divers were recovered with no vital signs and were pronounced dead after extensive resuscitative efforts failed. Final autopsies report cause of death for both LT Hill and BM2 Duque as “Asphyxia with pulmonary barotraumas with possible air embolism” (lack of oxygen with severe air pressure damage to the lungs, including possible air bubbles in the circulatory system).
The bottom line is that this dive should have never occurred. The investigation revealed numerous departures from standard Coast Guard policy that should have precluded diving under the circumstances. Had HEALY’s Commanding Officer, Executive Officer, Operations Officer and dive team followed policies established in Coast Guard and Navy Diving manuals, they would not have permitted diving operations.
HEALY had only two qualified and current divers that day; this dive evolution required at least three qualified and current divers, and one qualified Dive Supervisor not actually diving. Additionally, the Diver Tenders were not qualified. Despite these problems, the dive plan was approved by the Commanding Officer without a pre-brief, an operational risk assessment or any medical evacuation plan, as required by Coast Guard and Navy policy.
A critical factor in the loss of the divers was that neither diver wore a weight belt, as required by the Navy Diving Manual. Instead, both divers carried approximately 60 pounds of weight in the pockets of their buoyancy compensation devices (BCD), approximately 2-3 times more weight than normally used by experienced divers in similar cold water and ice dive conditions. The BCD has pockets to carry and, if necessary, jettison weight. However, LT Hill and BM2 Duque filled not only the weight pockets, but also the equipment pockets of the BCD. Thus, much of the divers’ weight was not easily jettisonable. Although LT Hill had some experience diving in the Arctic, this was her first SCUBA dive in the Arctic. This was BM2 Duque’s first cold water dive.
Adding to the risk of the operation, the ship was holding “ice liberty” at the same time, and in close proximity to the dive evolution. The ice liberty included “polar bear plunges,” football and consumption of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Neither LT Hill nor BM2 Duque consumed alcohol prior to diving.
The deaths of LT Hill and BM2 Duque were preventable and resulted from failures at the Service, unit and individual levels. The investigation revealed failures in leadership within the chain of command aboard HEALY, as well as numerous departures from standard Coast Guard policy. Had a proper risk assessment been conducted, this tragedy could have been avoided. As a Service, we failed to exercise sufficient programmatic oversight of the dive program, including failures to adequately staff our dive units and conduct annual dive safety surveys. This mishap further highlighted our need to improve dive expertise in unit dive lockers and address shortfalls in dive program policy, guidance, training and experience. As a result, we will elevate program management on par with other high risk, training-intensive operations such as aviation. A comprehensive list of the corrective actions I have ordered, including those that have been completed, is contained in my report posted online.
We cannot prevent every Coast Guard casualty. Despite the professionalism, bravery, and dedication of our workforce, in rare cases we suffer a serious injury or death in the line of duty. As Coast Guard men and women we accept that risk, but we will not accept preventable loss or injury. This tragedy has prompted us to re-examine our dive program to ensure it is as well managed and safe as such inherently dangerous operations allow. The safe conduct of Coast Guard training is fundamental to Coast Guard readiness. Without it, there can be no successful Mission Execution. When it comes to dangerous operations such as diving, “good enough” is never good enough. We can do better. We will do better.
The sacrifices LT Hill and BM2 Duque made in service to their Nation will never be forgotten. Their loyalty and dedicated service will forever be appreciated by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Admiral Thad Allen
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Light of Other Days
If you have 10 or 15 minutes to spare, go read this story. It's called Light of Other Days, and was written by the late science fiction author Bob Shaw
.
As a parent, I was especially struck by this story. Don't worry if you don't like science fiction. There are no rocket ships or aliens, just slow glass. Slow glass is a glass that is so dense that light takes years to pass through it. Anyway, go read the story. Let me know what you think.
Hat tip to Thingamababy.
.As a parent, I was especially struck by this story. Don't worry if you don't like science fiction. There are no rocket ships or aliens, just slow glass. Slow glass is a glass that is so dense that light takes years to pass through it. Anyway, go read the story. Let me know what you think.
Hat tip to Thingamababy.
Monday, December 11, 2006
Cool Timewaster
There's a guy who posts on the rec.crafts.brewing newsgroup who has built a robot that can be controlled via web. Here's a link http://www.swampgas.com/robotics/rover.html
I've been on it twice and both times, the builder was in the room and I was just moving the thing all over. It's pretty neat. Enjoy!
I've been on it twice and both times, the builder was in the room and I was just moving the thing all over. It's pretty neat. Enjoy!
Monday, November 27, 2006
Another Shipmate Crosses the Bar
P 271939Z NOV 06
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALLHANDS
BT
UNCLAS //N01000//
SUBJ: COAST GUARD LOSS OF LIFE
1. IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT I INFORM YOU OF THE TRAGIC LOSS OF ONE OF OUR SHIPMATES IN HAWAII. PORT SECURITY SPECIALIST FIRST CLASS STEVE FAVELA, A DRILLING RESERVIST WITH MSST HONOLULU, PASSED AWAY OVER THANKSGIVING WEEKEND FROM INJURIES SUSTAINED WHILE IN THE LINE OF DUTY AS A POLICE OFFICER WITH THE HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT. HE WAS PARTICIPATING IN A PRESIDENTIAL MOTORCADE WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE HE WAS RIDING WENT OUT OF CONTROL. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, HE WAS ESCORTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO AIR FORCE ONE. HE WAS TAKEN TO QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER IN CRITICAL CONDITION, BUT COULD NOT BE SAVED.
2. PS1 FAVELA LIVED AND DIED HONORABLY. HE SERVED HIS COMMUNITY AND HIS NATION NOT ONLY AS A RESERVIST, BUT IN HIS FULLTIME POLICE WORK. THE EXAMPLE HE SET IS AN INSPIRATION TO ALL OF US IN THE COAST GUARD. HE WAS 30 YEARS OLD AND IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE, TWO DAUGHTERS AND A SON.
3. THIS LOSS IS A REMINDER TO ALL OF US THAT WE OPERATE IN A HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT. IT ALSO REMINDS US THAT COAST GUARD MEN AND WOMEN, ACTIVE DUTY AND RESERVE, SERVE OUR NATION PROUDLY ACROSS THE REACHES OF THE GLOBE TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT OUR NATIONAL INTERESTS. WE ARE PROUD OF PS1 FAVELA'S SELFLESS SERVICE AND HONOR HIM BY OUR CONTINUED DEDICATION TO THE IMPORTANT WORK WE DO FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
4. PLEASE JOIN THE DIRECTOR OF THE SECRET SERVICE, MARK SULLIVAN, AND ME, IN TAKING A MOMENT TODAY TO REFLECT ON THE LOSS OF THIS BRAVE AND DEDICATED MEMBER OF OUR COAST GUARD FAMILY IN WHATEVER WAY YOU FIND MOST APPROPRIATE. PLEASE KEEP HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND SHIPMATES IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
5. ADMIRAL THAD ALLEN SENDS.
6. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
BT
NNNN
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALLHANDS
BT
UNCLAS //N01000//
SUBJ: COAST GUARD LOSS OF LIFE
1. IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT I INFORM YOU OF THE TRAGIC LOSS OF ONE OF OUR SHIPMATES IN HAWAII. PORT SECURITY SPECIALIST FIRST CLASS STEVE FAVELA, A DRILLING RESERVIST WITH MSST HONOLULU, PASSED AWAY OVER THANKSGIVING WEEKEND FROM INJURIES SUSTAINED WHILE IN THE LINE OF DUTY AS A POLICE OFFICER WITH THE HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT. HE WAS PARTICIPATING IN A PRESIDENTIAL MOTORCADE WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE HE WAS RIDING WENT OUT OF CONTROL. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, HE WAS ESCORTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO AIR FORCE ONE. HE WAS TAKEN TO QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER IN CRITICAL CONDITION, BUT COULD NOT BE SAVED.
2. PS1 FAVELA LIVED AND DIED HONORABLY. HE SERVED HIS COMMUNITY AND HIS NATION NOT ONLY AS A RESERVIST, BUT IN HIS FULLTIME POLICE WORK. THE EXAMPLE HE SET IS AN INSPIRATION TO ALL OF US IN THE COAST GUARD. HE WAS 30 YEARS OLD AND IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE, TWO DAUGHTERS AND A SON.
3. THIS LOSS IS A REMINDER TO ALL OF US THAT WE OPERATE IN A HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT. IT ALSO REMINDS US THAT COAST GUARD MEN AND WOMEN, ACTIVE DUTY AND RESERVE, SERVE OUR NATION PROUDLY ACROSS THE REACHES OF THE GLOBE TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT OUR NATIONAL INTERESTS. WE ARE PROUD OF PS1 FAVELA'S SELFLESS SERVICE AND HONOR HIM BY OUR CONTINUED DEDICATION TO THE IMPORTANT WORK WE DO FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
4. PLEASE JOIN THE DIRECTOR OF THE SECRET SERVICE, MARK SULLIVAN, AND ME, IN TAKING A MOMENT TODAY TO REFLECT ON THE LOSS OF THIS BRAVE AND DEDICATED MEMBER OF OUR COAST GUARD FAMILY IN WHATEVER WAY YOU FIND MOST APPROPRIATE. PLEASE KEEP HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND SHIPMATES IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
5. ADMIRAL THAD ALLEN SENDS.
6. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
BT
NNNN
Friday, November 10, 2006
Happy Birthday Marines
R 081326Z NOV 06 ZUI ASN-A00312000002 ZYB
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//G-C//
TO CMC WASHINGTON DC
ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS //N01000//
ALCOAST 543/06
COMDTNOTE 1000
SUBJ: 231ST BIRTHDAY OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
1. THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE COAST GUARD WISH THE UNITED STATES MARINE
CORPS A HAPPY 231ST BIRTHDAY.
2. SINCE NOVEMBER 10, 1775 MARINES HAVE CONTINUED THE PROUD TRADITION
OF DEFENDING AMERICA'S INTEREST WORLD WIDE. FROM YOUR VALIANT BATTLES
AT TRIPOLI, BELLEAU WOOD, IWO JIMA, AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ, TO YOUR
HUMANITARIAN RELIEF AND DISASTER RECOVERY OPERATIONS IN THE AFTERMATH
OF HURRICANES KATRINA AND RITA, YOUR PROUD AND FAITHFUL SERVICE TO
OUR NATION IS IN KEEPING WITH YOUR MOTTO "SEMPER FIDELIS."
3. MARINES, WE WISH YOU CONTINUED SUCCESS AND ARE PROUD TO SERVE WITH
YOU. SEMPER PARATUS.
4. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
5. ADM T.W. ALLEN, COMMANDANT, UNITED STATES COAST GUARD.
BT
NNNN
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//G-C//
TO CMC WASHINGTON DC
ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS //N01000//
ALCOAST 543/06
COMDTNOTE 1000
SUBJ: 231ST BIRTHDAY OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
1. THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE COAST GUARD WISH THE UNITED STATES MARINE
CORPS A HAPPY 231ST BIRTHDAY.
2. SINCE NOVEMBER 10, 1775 MARINES HAVE CONTINUED THE PROUD TRADITION
OF DEFENDING AMERICA'S INTEREST WORLD WIDE. FROM YOUR VALIANT BATTLES
AT TRIPOLI, BELLEAU WOOD, IWO JIMA, AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ, TO YOUR
HUMANITARIAN RELIEF AND DISASTER RECOVERY OPERATIONS IN THE AFTERMATH
OF HURRICANES KATRINA AND RITA, YOUR PROUD AND FAITHFUL SERVICE TO
OUR NATION IS IN KEEPING WITH YOUR MOTTO "SEMPER FIDELIS."
3. MARINES, WE WISH YOU CONTINUED SUCCESS AND ARE PROUD TO SERVE WITH
YOU. SEMPER PARATUS.
4. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
5. ADM T.W. ALLEN, COMMANDANT, UNITED STATES COAST GUARD.
BT
NNNN
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Meatball Lasagna
I love Southern Living magazine. This uses egg roll wrappers instead of pasta.
Meatball Lasagna
1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 (8-ounce) container onion-and-chive flavored cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (3-ounce) package shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
2 (26-ounce) jars tomato basil pasta sauce
1 (16-ounce) package egg roll wrappers
60 to 64 frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs
1. Stir together first 6 ingredients until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; set aside.
2. Spread 1 cup pasta sauce in bottom of a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
3. Cut egg roll wrappers in half lengthwise; arrange 10 halves over pasta sauce. (Wrappers will overlap.) Top with meatballs. Spoon 3 cups pasta sauce over meatballs; sprinkle with 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Arrange 10 wrappers evenly over mozzarella. Spread ricotta cheese mixture over wrappers; top with remaining wrappers and pasta sauce.
4. Bake at 350*F (175*C) for 50 minutes. Top with remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake 10 more minutes. Let stand 15 minutes.
Meatball Lasagna
1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 (8-ounce) container onion-and-chive flavored cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (3-ounce) package shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
2 (26-ounce) jars tomato basil pasta sauce
1 (16-ounce) package egg roll wrappers
60 to 64 frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs
1. Stir together first 6 ingredients until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; set aside.
2. Spread 1 cup pasta sauce in bottom of a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
3. Cut egg roll wrappers in half lengthwise; arrange 10 halves over pasta sauce. (Wrappers will overlap.) Top with meatballs. Spoon 3 cups pasta sauce over meatballs; sprinkle with 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Arrange 10 wrappers evenly over mozzarella. Spread ricotta cheese mixture over wrappers; top with remaining wrappers and pasta sauce.
4. Bake at 350*F (175*C) for 50 minutes. Top with remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake 10 more minutes. Let stand 15 minutes.
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Happy Birthday Navy!
R 122041Z OCT 06 ZUI ASN-A00285000025 ZYB
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//G-C//
TO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N-00//
ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS //N01000//
ALCOAST 501/06
COMDTNOTE 1000
SUBJ: 231ST BIRTHDAY OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY
1. THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE COAST GUARD WISH THE UNITED STATES NAVY A
HAPPY 231ST BIRTHDAY.
2. SINCE OCTOBER 13, 1775, THE NAVY HAS MAINTAINED, TRAINED, AND
EQUIPPED COMBAT READY NAVAL FORCES CAPABLE OF WINNING WARS, DETERRING
AGGRESSION, AND MAINTAINING FREEDOM OF THE SEAS. FROM DELIVERING
HUMANITARIAN AID TO BANGLADESH, THE PHILIPPINES, INDONESIA AND EAST
TIMOR, TO ENGAGING THREATS IN AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ, ADHERENCE TO YOUR
CORE VALUES: "HONOR, COURAGE, COMMITMENT" IS EVIDENT IN THE ACTIONS
OF YOUR DEDICATED SAILORS.
3. WE ARE COMMITTED PARTNERS IN OPERATIONALIZING THE NATIONAL FLEET
CONCEPT AND DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE MARITIME
SECURITY.
4. SHIPMATES, WE WISH YOU CONTINUED SUCCESS AND ARE PROUD TO SERVE
WITH YOU. SEMPER PARATUS!
5. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
6. ADM T.W. ALLEN, COMMANDANT, UNITED STATES COAST GUARD.
BT
NNNN
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//G-C//
TO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N-00//
ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS //N01000//
ALCOAST 501/06
COMDTNOTE 1000
SUBJ: 231ST BIRTHDAY OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY
1. THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE COAST GUARD WISH THE UNITED STATES NAVY A
HAPPY 231ST BIRTHDAY.
2. SINCE OCTOBER 13, 1775, THE NAVY HAS MAINTAINED, TRAINED, AND
EQUIPPED COMBAT READY NAVAL FORCES CAPABLE OF WINNING WARS, DETERRING
AGGRESSION, AND MAINTAINING FREEDOM OF THE SEAS. FROM DELIVERING
HUMANITARIAN AID TO BANGLADESH, THE PHILIPPINES, INDONESIA AND EAST
TIMOR, TO ENGAGING THREATS IN AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ, ADHERENCE TO YOUR
CORE VALUES: "HONOR, COURAGE, COMMITMENT" IS EVIDENT IN THE ACTIONS
OF YOUR DEDICATED SAILORS.
3. WE ARE COMMITTED PARTNERS IN OPERATIONALIZING THE NATIONAL FLEET
CONCEPT AND DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE MARITIME
SECURITY.
4. SHIPMATES, WE WISH YOU CONTINUED SUCCESS AND ARE PROUD TO SERVE
WITH YOU. SEMPER PARATUS!
5. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
6. ADM T.W. ALLEN, COMMANDANT, UNITED STATES COAST GUARD.
BT
NNNN
This is a great idea.
R 121445Z OCT 06 ZUI ASN-A00285000007 ZYB
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//G-C//
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS //N05725//
ALCOAST 500/06
COMDTNOTE 5725
SUBJ: MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER OF THE COAST GUARD RESERVE FORCE
1. I AM PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, THE MASTER
CHIEF PETTY OFFICER OF THE COAST GUARD RESERVE FORCE (MCPO-CGRF)
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO ME AS AN ADVISOR ON AND ADVOCATE FOR THE MEN
AND WOMEN OF THE COAST GUARD RESERVE.
2. THIS ACTION IS PART OF THE ONGOING EVOLUTION OF OUR INTEGRATED
RESERVE FORCE, AND RECOGNIZES THE CRITICAL SURGE CAPACITY THE
RESERVE COMPONENT PROVIDES OUR MILITARY, MARITIME, MULTI-MISSION
SERVICE IN THE EXECUTION OF MARITIME HOMELAND SECURITY, DOMESTIC
AND EXPEDITIONARY SUPPORT TO NATIONAL DEFENSE AND RESPONSE TO
DOMESTIC DISASTERS, NATURAL AND MAN-MADE.
3. SINCE THE TERRORIST ATTACKS OF SEPTEMBER 2001, RESERVISTS HAVE
ANSWERED THE CALL REPEATEDLY IN DEFENSE OF FREEDOM AND IN RESPONSE
TO THE NEEDS OF THEIR FELLOW CITIZENS. CUMULATIVELY, OVER 6,800
COAST GUARD RESERVISTS HAVE BEEN MOBILIZED OVER THE LAST FIVE YEARS
UNDER TITLE 10 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE. MANY OF THEM HAVE SERVED
OVERSEAS IN DIRECT SUPPORT OF OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM WHILE MANY
OTHERS HAVE STOOD THE WATCH ALONG 95,000 MILES OF U.S. COASTLINE
AND IN OUR PORTS AND WATERWAYS. MANY HAVE ALSO RESPONDED TO NATURAL
DISASTERS ON OUR OWN SHORES, INCLUDING 700 CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY
LAST YEAR UNDER TITLE 14 IN SUPPORT OF HURRICANES KATRINA AND RITA
RESPONSE AND RECOVERY OPERATIONS.
4. THESE DEDICATED CITIZEN-COAST GUARDSMEN HAVE BEEN
EXTRAORDINARILY WELL SERVED SINCE DECEMBER 2003 BY MCPO-CGRF
JEFFREY SMITH, WHO WILL CONTINUE IN HIS VITAL ROLE AS MY PRINCIPAL
ADVISOR ON ISSUES AFFECTING OUR ENLISTED RESERVE FORCE. IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH MCPO-CG CHARLES BOWEN, MCPO-CGRF SMITH AND I WILL
CONTINUE TO WORK TO ENSURE OUR MILITARY WORKFORCE, ACTIVE AND
RESERVE, IS A SINGLE TEAM ALWAYS READY TO MEET ALL THREATS AND ALL
HAZARDS IN THE MARITIME DOMAIN.
5. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
6. RELEASED BY ADM THAD W. ALLEN.
BT
NNNN
R 121445Z OCT 06 ZUI ASN-A00285000007 ZYB
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//G-C//
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS //N05725//
ALCOAST 500/06
COMDTNOTE 5725
SUBJ: MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER OF THE COAST GUARD RESERVE FORCE
1. I AM PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, THE MASTER
CHIEF PETTY OFFICER OF THE COAST GUARD RESERVE FORCE (MCPO-CGRF)
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO ME AS AN ADVISOR ON AND ADVOCATE FOR THE MEN
AND WOMEN OF THE COAST GUARD RESERVE.
2. THIS ACTION IS PART OF THE ONGOING EVOLUTION OF OUR INTEGRATED
RESERVE FORCE, AND RECOGNIZES THE CRITICAL SURGE CAPACITY THE
RESERVE COMPONENT PROVIDES OUR MILITARY, MARITIME, MULTI-MISSION
SERVICE IN THE EXECUTION OF MARITIME HOMELAND SECURITY, DOMESTIC
AND EXPEDITIONARY SUPPORT TO NATIONAL DEFENSE AND RESPONSE TO
DOMESTIC DISASTERS, NATURAL AND MAN-MADE.
3. SINCE THE TERRORIST ATTACKS OF SEPTEMBER 2001, RESERVISTS HAVE
ANSWERED THE CALL REPEATEDLY IN DEFENSE OF FREEDOM AND IN RESPONSE
TO THE NEEDS OF THEIR FELLOW CITIZENS. CUMULATIVELY, OVER 6,800
COAST GUARD RESERVISTS HAVE BEEN MOBILIZED OVER THE LAST FIVE YEARS
UNDER TITLE 10 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE. MANY OF THEM HAVE SERVED
OVERSEAS IN DIRECT SUPPORT OF OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM WHILE MANY
OTHERS HAVE STOOD THE WATCH ALONG 95,000 MILES OF U.S. COASTLINE
AND IN OUR PORTS AND WATERWAYS. MANY HAVE ALSO RESPONDED TO NATURAL
DISASTERS ON OUR OWN SHORES, INCLUDING 700 CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY
LAST YEAR UNDER TITLE 14 IN SUPPORT OF HURRICANES KATRINA AND RITA
RESPONSE AND RECOVERY OPERATIONS.
4. THESE DEDICATED CITIZEN-COAST GUARDSMEN HAVE BEEN
EXTRAORDINARILY WELL SERVED SINCE DECEMBER 2003 BY MCPO-CGRF
JEFFREY SMITH, WHO WILL CONTINUE IN HIS VITAL ROLE AS MY PRINCIPAL
ADVISOR ON ISSUES AFFECTING OUR ENLISTED RESERVE FORCE. IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH MCPO-CG CHARLES BOWEN, MCPO-CGRF SMITH AND I WILL
CONTINUE TO WORK TO ENSURE OUR MILITARY WORKFORCE, ACTIVE AND
RESERVE, IS A SINGLE TEAM ALWAYS READY TO MEET ALL THREATS AND ALL
HAZARDS IN THE MARITIME DOMAIN.
5. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
6. RELEASED BY ADM THAD W. ALLEN.
BT
NNNN
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Coast Guard and NASCAR
The Coast Guard has had a very successful year sponsoring the Coast Guard Racing Team. The main driver, Kevin Harvick, is running away with the Busch Series Championship. So, I was very disappointed to see the following pop up on the message board.
R 201903Z SEP 06 ZUI ASN-A00263000041
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//G-C//
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS //N05700//
ALCOAST 474/06
COMDTNOTE 5700
SUBJ: COAST GUARD "21" RACE TEAM SPONSORSHIP
1. RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING HAS BEEN A GREAT PARTNER TO THE COAST
GUARD. DRIVERS KEVIN HARVICK AND JEFF BURTON HAVE DELIVERED
ASTOUNDING PERFORMANCE, AND HAVE REPRESENTED THE COAST GUARD WELL,
BOTH ON AND OFF THE TRACK. THEY WON SEVEN RACES, AND KEVIN HARVICK
IS ON PATH TO NOT ONLY WIN THE DRIVERS POINT CHAMPIONSHIP, BUT ALSO
TO SET A RECORD FOR THE LARGEST MARGIN OF VICTORY IN THE HISTORY OF
THE BUSCH SERIES. THEY HAVE HELPED RAISE THE AWARENESS OF THE
COAST GUARD, AND MILLIONS OF RACE FANS NOW ASSOCIATE US WITH THEIR
SUCCESS.
2. UNFORTUNATELY, WE CANNOT CONTINUE THIS SPONSORSHIP FOR THE 2007
NASCAR SEASON DUE TO COMPETING FISCAL DEMANDS. THIS WAS A VERY
DIFFICULT DECISION, BUT WE MUST REMAIN READY TO MEET CURRENT AND
FUTURE MISSION EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS. NEW ACQUISITIONS, SHORE
INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS, INCREASED OPERATING COSTS AND EXPANDING
MISSION DEMANDS REQUIRE US TO CONTINUALLY REASSESS ALL FUNDING
PRIORITIES.
3. OUR NASCAR SPONSORSHIP WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE END OF THE
2006 RACING SEASON, WHICH CONCLUDES NOVEMBER 18TH AT THE MIAMI-
HOMESTEAD SPEEDWAY. I ENCOURAGE ALL MEMBERS OF THE COAST GUARD
FAMILY TO CHEER KEVIN HARVICK ON AS HE CLINCHES THE SERIES
CHAMPIONSHIP. PLEASE JOIN ME IN THANKING RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING
FOR GIVING US SUCH AN EXCITING, SUCCESSFUL, AND REWARDING 2006
SEASON.
4. INTERNET RELEASE IS AUTHORIZED.
5. ADMIRAL THAD W. ALLEN, COMMANDANT, SENDS.
BT
NNNN
Friday, September 15, 2006
Happy Birthday Air Force!
R 152020Z SEP 06 ZUI ASN-A00258000035 ZYB
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//G-C//
TO HQ USAF WASHINGTON DC
ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS //N01000//
ALCOAST 470/06
COMDTNOTE 1000
SUBJ: 59TH BIRTHDAY OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
1. ON BEHALF OF ALL COAST GUARD MEMBERS, IT IS MY PRIVILEGE TO WISH
THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE A HAPPY 59TH BIRTHDAY.
2. SINCE SEPTEMBER 18, 1947, THE AIR FORCE HAS WELL FULFILLED ITS
MISSION OF DELIVERING SOVEREIGN OPTIONS FOR THE DEFENSE OF THE UNITED
STATES AND ITS GLOBAL INTERESTS. WHETHER DELIVERING HUMANITARIAN AID
TO VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA AND THE TSUNAMIS IN ASIA, OR
DESTROYING A BATTLEFIELD THREAT IN AFGHANISTAN OR IRAQ, THE ADHERENCE
TO YOUR CORE VALUES: "INTEGRITY FIRST, SERVICE BEFORE SELF, AND
EXCELLENCE IN ALL YOU DO" IS EVIDENT IN THE ACTIONS OF YOUR DEDICATED
AIRMEN.
3. WE WISH YOU CONTINUED SUCCESS IN YOUR MISSIONS. WE ARE PROUD TO
SERVE WITH YOU. SEMPER PARATUS.
4. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
5. ADM T.W. ALLEN, COMMANDANT, UNITED STATES COAST GUARD.
BT
NNNN
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//G-C//
TO HQ USAF WASHINGTON DC
ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS //N01000//
ALCOAST 470/06
COMDTNOTE 1000
SUBJ: 59TH BIRTHDAY OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
1. ON BEHALF OF ALL COAST GUARD MEMBERS, IT IS MY PRIVILEGE TO WISH
THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE A HAPPY 59TH BIRTHDAY.
2. SINCE SEPTEMBER 18, 1947, THE AIR FORCE HAS WELL FULFILLED ITS
MISSION OF DELIVERING SOVEREIGN OPTIONS FOR THE DEFENSE OF THE UNITED
STATES AND ITS GLOBAL INTERESTS. WHETHER DELIVERING HUMANITARIAN AID
TO VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA AND THE TSUNAMIS IN ASIA, OR
DESTROYING A BATTLEFIELD THREAT IN AFGHANISTAN OR IRAQ, THE ADHERENCE
TO YOUR CORE VALUES: "INTEGRITY FIRST, SERVICE BEFORE SELF, AND
EXCELLENCE IN ALL YOU DO" IS EVIDENT IN THE ACTIONS OF YOUR DEDICATED
AIRMEN.
3. WE WISH YOU CONTINUED SUCCESS IN YOUR MISSIONS. WE ARE PROUD TO
SERVE WITH YOU. SEMPER PARATUS.
4. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
5. ADM T.W. ALLEN, COMMANDANT, UNITED STATES COAST GUARD.
BT
NNNN
RIP Admiral Kime
FORMER COAST GUARD COMMANDANT DIES
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Coast Guard today announced the death of Adm. J.William Kime, 72, Coast Guard commandant from 1990 to 1994, who succumbed to cancer earlier this morning."
This is a very sad day for the Coast Guard," said Adm. Thad Allen, commandant of the Coast Guard. "The Coast Guard lost a close member ofour family, and America has lost a great leader.
In the wake of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, Adm. Kime pioneered how the Coast Guard now prevents and responds to oil and hazardous chemical spills, significantly minimizing the environmental damage caused by such spills. His legacy can be seen today in how the Coast Guard responds to a broad range of threats and hazards to our maritime, homeland, and national security interests."
"Our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife, Valerie, their children, and the entire Kime family during this very difficult time,"Allen said.
Kime was nominated to become the 19th commandant of the Coast Guard by President George Bush and, following Senate confirmation, he relieved Adm. Paul A Yost, Jr., on May 31, 1990. Kime's official Coast Guardbiography can be found at
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-cp/history/JWKimeBio.html
Kime will be buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.
Admiral Kime was the Commandant when I enlisted in the Coast Guard. Fair Winds and Following Seas Admiral.
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Coast Guard today announced the death of Adm. J.William Kime, 72, Coast Guard commandant from 1990 to 1994, who succumbed to cancer earlier this morning."
This is a very sad day for the Coast Guard," said Adm. Thad Allen, commandant of the Coast Guard. "The Coast Guard lost a close member ofour family, and America has lost a great leader.
In the wake of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, Adm. Kime pioneered how the Coast Guard now prevents and responds to oil and hazardous chemical spills, significantly minimizing the environmental damage caused by such spills. His legacy can be seen today in how the Coast Guard responds to a broad range of threats and hazards to our maritime, homeland, and national security interests."
"Our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife, Valerie, their children, and the entire Kime family during this very difficult time,"Allen said.
Kime was nominated to become the 19th commandant of the Coast Guard by President George Bush and, following Senate confirmation, he relieved Adm. Paul A Yost, Jr., on May 31, 1990. Kime's official Coast Guardbiography can be found at
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-cp/history/JWKimeBio.html
Kime will be buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.
Admiral Kime was the Commandant when I enlisted in the Coast Guard. Fair Winds and Following Seas Admiral.
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Two Shipmates Have Crossed the Bar
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the tragic loss of two of our shipmates. LT Jessica Hill of St. Augustine, Florida, and BM2 Steven Duque of Miami, Florida, lost their lives in the line of duty while conducting diving operations from CGC HEALY during an icebreaking mission approximately 600 miles Northwest of Barrow, Alaska. Despite all efforts by the crew of HEALY, they could not be revived after being rescued from the water in distress.
Our highest priority now is to fully support the family, friends and shipmates of LT Hill and BM2 Duque during this difficult time. Both members were single without children, and their respective family members have been notified. I have directed the District and Area commanders to provide whatever support services are necessary for the families and crew of HEALY. HEALY is returning to Barrow where we will be better able to assist them. Two concurrent investigations will be conducted to help determine the circumstances surrounding this accident.
In my conversation with HEALY’s commanding officer, CAPT Doug Russell, this afternoon, I expressed my personal condolences to him and his crew and pledged my support for them while they deal with this loss. CAPT Russell spoke proudly of LT Hill and BM2 Duque. LT Hill was on her second Coast Guard tour serving as the Marine Science Officer aboard HEALY. She was a graduate of University of Western Alabama. BM2 Duque enlisted in the Coast Guard in 2002, and served both afloat and ashore prior to being assigned as one of HEALY’s divers.
This loss is a reminder to all of us that we operate in a hazardous environment and must remain vigilant. It also reminds us that Coast Guard men and women serve our Nation proudly across the reaches of the globe to preserve and protect our national maritime safety, security and stewardship interests. LT Hill and BM2 Duque made the ultimate sacrifice. We are proud of their selfless service and honor them by our continued dedication to the important work we do for the American people.
Please join Secretary Chertoff, me, and all who serve in uniform in taking a moment today to reflect on the loss of these two brave and heroic members of our Coast Guard family in whatever way you find most appropriate. Please keep their families, friends and shipmates in your thoughts and prayers in the days to come. Details on memorial services and how you can express your condolences to the families of LT Hill and BM2 Duque will be provided when available.
Admiral Thad Allen
Our highest priority now is to fully support the family, friends and shipmates of LT Hill and BM2 Duque during this difficult time. Both members were single without children, and their respective family members have been notified. I have directed the District and Area commanders to provide whatever support services are necessary for the families and crew of HEALY. HEALY is returning to Barrow where we will be better able to assist them. Two concurrent investigations will be conducted to help determine the circumstances surrounding this accident.
In my conversation with HEALY’s commanding officer, CAPT Doug Russell, this afternoon, I expressed my personal condolences to him and his crew and pledged my support for them while they deal with this loss. CAPT Russell spoke proudly of LT Hill and BM2 Duque. LT Hill was on her second Coast Guard tour serving as the Marine Science Officer aboard HEALY. She was a graduate of University of Western Alabama. BM2 Duque enlisted in the Coast Guard in 2002, and served both afloat and ashore prior to being assigned as one of HEALY’s divers.
This loss is a reminder to all of us that we operate in a hazardous environment and must remain vigilant. It also reminds us that Coast Guard men and women serve our Nation proudly across the reaches of the globe to preserve and protect our national maritime safety, security and stewardship interests. LT Hill and BM2 Duque made the ultimate sacrifice. We are proud of their selfless service and honor them by our continued dedication to the important work we do for the American people.
Please join Secretary Chertoff, me, and all who serve in uniform in taking a moment today to reflect on the loss of these two brave and heroic members of our Coast Guard family in whatever way you find most appropriate. Please keep their families, friends and shipmates in your thoughts and prayers in the days to come. Details on memorial services and how you can express your condolences to the families of LT Hill and BM2 Duque will be provided when available.
Admiral Thad Allen
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)