Every year, the USCGC Shearwater is decorated for Christmas.
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Monday, December 17, 2007
Classy Move
I would like to write about the Redskins going to the Meadowlands and hanging a W on the New York Football Giants but I won't.
Since the Redskins game was at 8:00 last night, I was able to watch the Cowboys game and root for whoever was playing them. In this case, the Philadelphia Eagles. A good time was had in the Brown Hound household as the Eagles embarrassed Tony Romo in front of his girlfriend, Jessica Simpson.
Really, the game was unremarkable until the final two minutes when Brian Westbrook did something that I've never seen before. The Eagles were up by four when Westbrook broke away with the ball and took off for the endzone. There was no one to stop him. He stopped on the one yard line and I thought that he was going to strut it in for a TD. Instead, he took a knee! He realized that there was too much time on the clock to give Dallas the ball back. So for the good of the team, he let his personal stats take a hit. That's teamwork!
Since the Redskins game was at 8:00 last night, I was able to watch the Cowboys game and root for whoever was playing them. In this case, the Philadelphia Eagles. A good time was had in the Brown Hound household as the Eagles embarrassed Tony Romo in front of his girlfriend, Jessica Simpson.
Really, the game was unremarkable until the final two minutes when Brian Westbrook did something that I've never seen before. The Eagles were up by four when Westbrook broke away with the ball and took off for the endzone. There was no one to stop him. He stopped on the one yard line and I thought that he was going to strut it in for a TD. Instead, he took a knee! He realized that there was too much time on the clock to give Dallas the ball back. So for the good of the team, he let his personal stats take a hit. That's teamwork!
Sunday, December 09, 2007
2008 Reserve JO Assignment Panel for ISC Portsmouth
SUBJ: 2008 RESERVE JUNIOR OFFICER ASSIGNMENT PANEL FOR ISC
PORTSMOUTH(PF) - INITIAL
A. RESERVE POLICY MANUAL
1. THIS MSG INITIATES THE 2008 SELECTED RESERVE JUNIOR OFFICER (RJO) ASSIGNMENT SEASON FOR UNITS AND MEMBERS SERVICED BY ISC PORTSMOUTH(PF). IAW REF A, THE 2008 RJO ASSIGNMENT PANEL WILL CONVENE MAY 8-9 2008.
2. THE FOLLOWING OUTLINES THE RJO ASSIGNMENT PROCESS ACTION ITEMS
AND THE TIME LINE FOR COMPLETION:
A. 04FEB08: IN ADDITION TO DIRECT ACCESS, ISC PORTSMOUTH(PF) WILL PUBLISH THE SHOPPING LIST VIA CGMSG AS NECESSARY TO ENSURE RJOS ARE PROVIDED WITH THE LATEST AND MOST ACCURATE INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE.
B. 04APR08: COMMAND CONCERNS AND POSITION VALIDATION SUBMITTED TO ISC PORTSMOUTH(PF). GUIDANCE FOR SUBMISSION WILL BE TRANSMITTED VIA SEPCOR.
C. 07APR08: ASSIGNMENT PANEL MBRSHP CONFIRMED.
D. 18APR08: RJO SUBMISSIONS TO ISC PORTSMOUTH(PF). SEE RJO INFO SECTION FOR SUBMISSION DETAILS.
E. 25APR08: PRECEPTS AND READ AHEADS SUBMITTED TO PANEL MBRS.
F. 02MAY08: ASSIGNMENT DECONFLICTION COMPLETED BY ISC(PF)S.
G. 08-09MAY08: ASSIGNMENT PANEL CONVENES. LOCATION TBD.
H. 16MAY08: PANEL RESULTS PUBLISH VIA CGMSG.
I. 30MAY08: ORDERS ISSUED IN DIRECT ACCESS.
J. 13JUN08: MBR DEADLINE TO DECLINE ORDERS.
K. 01JUL08: TRANSFERS EFFECTED.
3. TO ENSURE EQUITABLE ASSIGNMENT OPPORTUNITIES, ISC PORTSMOUTH(PF) WILL SUSPEND THE OFF-SEASON ASSIGNMENT PROCESS AFTER 01MAR08. ALL OFFICERS REQUIRING A SELRES POSITION AFTER THIS DATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPETE AT THE ASSIGNMENT PANEL.
4. UNITS REQUIREMENTS:
A. PROVIDE ISC PORTSMOUTH(PF) WITH NAME OF UNIT POC TO COORDINATE COMMAND CONCERNS AND POSITION VALIDATION VIA E-MAIL NLT 04FEB08.
B. ENSURE ALL ASSIGNED RJOS ARE PROVIDED A COPY OF THIS MSG.
C. ENDORSE RJOS E-RESUME.
5. RESERVE JUNIOR OFFICER REQUIREMENTS:
A. RJOS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN E-RESUME IF:
(1) TOUR COMPLETE IN CY 2008.
(2) SELECTED FOR THE NEXT HIGHER PAYGRADE.
(3) ASSIGNED TO AN UNBUDGETED POSITION.
B. RJOS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES MAY SUBMIT AN E-RESUME FOR PANEL CONSIDERATION:
(1) NOT TOUR COMPLETE. REQUIRES CMD ENDORSEMENT ON E-RESUME.
(2) RJOS ASSIGNED TO IRR. IRR MBRS WILL REQUIRE CGPC-RPM APPROVAL PRIOR TO ORDERS BEING ISSUED.
C. SUBMIT E-RESUME VIA DIRECT ACCESS. NO OFF-LINE RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
D. SUBMIT THREE MOST RECENT OERS AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION (I.E. LTR OF RECOMMENDATION, AWARDS, COURSE INFORMATION, ETC.) NOT CONTAINED IN DIRECT ACCESS. OERS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BE MAILED OR SCANNED AND E-MAILED TO:
(1) REQUIREMENTS MANAGEMENT SECTION, COAST GUARD INTEGRATED SUPPORT COMMAND PORTSMOUTH(PF), 4000 COAST GUARD BLVD, PORTSMOUTH, VA, 23703
(2) D05-DG-PORTSMOUTH.PF.REQUIREMENTS(AT)USCG.MIL.
E. MBRS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THEIR DOCUMENTATION IS RCVD BY
ISC PORTSMOUTH(PF) NLT 18APR08.
F. RJOS DESIRING AN ASSIGNMENT TO AN INTELLIGENCE COMMAND (EX: MIFC-LANT, ICC) SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR PKGS ASAP TO ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL PROCESSING TIME.
G. ENSURE MBR INFO IN DIRECT ACCESS IS UP TO DATE PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF PKG. TO UPDATE, USE THE FOLLOWING PATH IN DIRECT ACCESS: HOME-SELF SERVICE-EMPLOYEE-TASKS-E-MAIL ADDRESSES.
6. ISC PORTSMOUTH(PF) POC: LT JOHN CODD, 757-483-8647, JOHN.B.CODD(AT)USCG.MIL
7. CG-1313, INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
PORTSMOUTH(PF) - INITIAL
A. RESERVE POLICY MANUAL
1. THIS MSG INITIATES THE 2008 SELECTED RESERVE JUNIOR OFFICER (RJO) ASSIGNMENT SEASON FOR UNITS AND MEMBERS SERVICED BY ISC PORTSMOUTH(PF). IAW REF A, THE 2008 RJO ASSIGNMENT PANEL WILL CONVENE MAY 8-9 2008.
2. THE FOLLOWING OUTLINES THE RJO ASSIGNMENT PROCESS ACTION ITEMS
AND THE TIME LINE FOR COMPLETION:
A. 04FEB08: IN ADDITION TO DIRECT ACCESS, ISC PORTSMOUTH(PF) WILL PUBLISH THE SHOPPING LIST VIA CGMSG AS NECESSARY TO ENSURE RJOS ARE PROVIDED WITH THE LATEST AND MOST ACCURATE INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE.
B. 04APR08: COMMAND CONCERNS AND POSITION VALIDATION SUBMITTED TO ISC PORTSMOUTH(PF). GUIDANCE FOR SUBMISSION WILL BE TRANSMITTED VIA SEPCOR.
C. 07APR08: ASSIGNMENT PANEL MBRSHP CONFIRMED.
D. 18APR08: RJO SUBMISSIONS TO ISC PORTSMOUTH(PF). SEE RJO INFO SECTION FOR SUBMISSION DETAILS.
E. 25APR08: PRECEPTS AND READ AHEADS SUBMITTED TO PANEL MBRS.
F. 02MAY08: ASSIGNMENT DECONFLICTION COMPLETED BY ISC(PF)S.
G. 08-09MAY08: ASSIGNMENT PANEL CONVENES. LOCATION TBD.
H. 16MAY08: PANEL RESULTS PUBLISH VIA CGMSG.
I. 30MAY08: ORDERS ISSUED IN DIRECT ACCESS.
J. 13JUN08: MBR DEADLINE TO DECLINE ORDERS.
K. 01JUL08: TRANSFERS EFFECTED.
3. TO ENSURE EQUITABLE ASSIGNMENT OPPORTUNITIES, ISC PORTSMOUTH(PF) WILL SUSPEND THE OFF-SEASON ASSIGNMENT PROCESS AFTER 01MAR08. ALL OFFICERS REQUIRING A SELRES POSITION AFTER THIS DATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPETE AT THE ASSIGNMENT PANEL.
4. UNITS REQUIREMENTS:
A. PROVIDE ISC PORTSMOUTH(PF) WITH NAME OF UNIT POC TO COORDINATE COMMAND CONCERNS AND POSITION VALIDATION VIA E-MAIL NLT 04FEB08.
B. ENSURE ALL ASSIGNED RJOS ARE PROVIDED A COPY OF THIS MSG.
C. ENDORSE RJOS E-RESUME.
5. RESERVE JUNIOR OFFICER REQUIREMENTS:
A. RJOS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN E-RESUME IF:
(1) TOUR COMPLETE IN CY 2008.
(2) SELECTED FOR THE NEXT HIGHER PAYGRADE.
(3) ASSIGNED TO AN UNBUDGETED POSITION.
B. RJOS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES MAY SUBMIT AN E-RESUME FOR PANEL CONSIDERATION:
(1) NOT TOUR COMPLETE. REQUIRES CMD ENDORSEMENT ON E-RESUME.
(2) RJOS ASSIGNED TO IRR. IRR MBRS WILL REQUIRE CGPC-RPM APPROVAL PRIOR TO ORDERS BEING ISSUED.
C. SUBMIT E-RESUME VIA DIRECT ACCESS. NO OFF-LINE RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
D. SUBMIT THREE MOST RECENT OERS AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION (I.E. LTR OF RECOMMENDATION, AWARDS, COURSE INFORMATION, ETC.) NOT CONTAINED IN DIRECT ACCESS. OERS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BE MAILED OR SCANNED AND E-MAILED TO:
(1) REQUIREMENTS MANAGEMENT SECTION, COAST GUARD INTEGRATED SUPPORT COMMAND PORTSMOUTH(PF), 4000 COAST GUARD BLVD, PORTSMOUTH, VA, 23703
(2) D05-DG-PORTSMOUTH.PF.REQUIREMENTS(AT)USCG.MIL.
E. MBRS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THEIR DOCUMENTATION IS RCVD BY
ISC PORTSMOUTH(PF) NLT 18APR08.
F. RJOS DESIRING AN ASSIGNMENT TO AN INTELLIGENCE COMMAND (EX: MIFC-LANT, ICC) SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR PKGS ASAP TO ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL PROCESSING TIME.
G. ENSURE MBR INFO IN DIRECT ACCESS IS UP TO DATE PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF PKG. TO UPDATE, USE THE FOLLOWING PATH IN DIRECT ACCESS: HOME-SELF SERVICE-EMPLOYEE-TASKS-E-MAIL ADDRESSES.
6. ISC PORTSMOUTH(PF) POC: LT JOHN CODD, 757-483-8647, JOHN.B.CODD(AT)USCG.MIL
7. CG-1313, INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
USCG LANTAREA Reserve Command Master Chief
I served with Master Chief Dikun (pronounced "deacon") at Port Security Unit 305. I am very pleased to see this.
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SUBJ: ATLANTIC AREA RESERVE COMMAND MASTER CHIEF ASSIGNMENT
1. I AM PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE SELECTION OF MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER WILLIAM J. DIKUN AS THE PROSPECTIVE ATLANTIC AREA RESERVE COMMAND MASTER CHIEF.
2. MASTER CHIEF DIKUN ENLISTED IN THE COAST GUARD RESERVES IN 1986. HE HAS SERVED WITH DISTINCTION AT VARIOUS STATIONS AND PORT SECURITY UNITS (PSU'S) THROUGHOUT ATLANTIC AREA. FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS, MASTER CHIEF DIKUN HAS SERVED WITH DISTINCTION AS THE FIRST COAST GUARD DISTRICT RESERVE COMMAND MASTER CHIEF.
3. MASTER CHIEF DIKUN BRINGS A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE TO ATLANTIC AREA. HE SERVED WITH PSU 303 IN SAUDI ARABIA DURING OPERATION DESERT STORM, WITH PSU 305 IN NEW YORK CITY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SEPT 11TH AND LATER IN GUANTANAMO BAY CUBA IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, AND WITH THE REDEPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE AND INSPECTION DETACHMENT (RAID) TEAM IN IRAQ AND KUWAIT TO SUPPORT OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM. IN A LESS EXOTIC LOCALE, HE WAS OOD AT A SMALL BOAT STATION OVERSEEING WEEKEND SMALL BOAT OPS. HE ALSO SERVED AS THE COAST GUARD LIAISON TO THE US AIR FORCE 421ST GROUND
COMBAT READINESS SQUADRON WHERE HE ADMINISTERED AND CONDUCTED ADVANCED PSU/NAVAL COASTAL WARFARE TRAINING OF CG PERSONNEL.
4. A STRONG PROPONENT OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION, MASTER CHIEF DIKUN IS A GRADUATE OF THE USCG CHIEF PETTY OFFICER RESERVE COURSE, THE USAF SENIOR NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER ACADEMY, AND THE USN SENIOR ENLISTED ACADEMY. HE IS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN THE USA SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMYNON-RESIDENT CLASS WITH AN ANTICIPATED GRADUATION IN SUMMER 2008. HE ALSO HOLDS A MASTER OF ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCE DEGREE, A BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE, AND SEVERAL ASSOCIATES OF ARTS DEGREES.
5. MASTER CHIEF DIKUN WILL RELIEVE RESERVE COMMAND MASTER CHIEF DENNIS KIRK ON 23 JAN 2008 AT THE ATLANTIC AREA OFFICES. I WISH MASTER CHIEF KIRK CONTINUED GREAT SUCCESS AS THE CMC OF THE NEWLY COMMISSIONED MARITIME FORCE PROTECTION UNIT KINGS BAY GA. I THANK HIM FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO ATLANTIC AREA OVER THE LAST FOUR
YEARS. HE HAS BEEN AN OUTSTANDING MEMBER OF THE ATLANTIC AREA TEAM AND I WILL MISS HIS WISE COUNSEL.
6. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
7. VADM D. B. PETERMAN, COMMANDER ATLANTIC AREA, SENDS.
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USS Arizona
The Wall Street Journal has an article on artifacts from the USS Arizona.
Read the rest here.
several tons of the Arizona, were removed from the ship during the construction of the memorial and transported to a spot across the channel from Ford Island, where they have been ever since, holding a silent and lonely vigil against time and the elements.
Read the rest here.
Monday, November 05, 2007
PY08 RESERVE LIEUTENANT SELECTION BOARD RESULTS
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SUBJ: PY08 RESERVE LIEUTENANT SELECTION BOARD RESULTS
A. RESERVE POLICY MANUAL, COMDTINST M1001.28A
1. THE SECRETARY HAS APPROVED THE REPORT OF THE SELECTION BOARD
CONVENED ON 24 SEPTEMBER 2007 WHICH RECOMMENDED THE FOLLOWING NAMED
OFFICERS ON THE INACTIVE DUTY PROMOTION LIST (IDPL) FOR PROMOTION
TO THE GRADE OF LIEUTENANT. OFFICERS SELECTED ARE LISTED BELOW IN
IDPL PRECEDENCE ORDER:
NO. NAME DEPT
1. BAUER, DAVID M. CGPC RPM
2. IOVEN, WILLIAM G. CGPC RPM
3. JENKINS, CRAIG T. CG PSU 311
4. DETZER, BRETT M. CGPC RPM
5. CLEMONS, DARREN L. CGPC RPM
6. CHANNELL, CYNTHIA N. CG SECTOR ANCHORAGE
7. MILLHENCH, KARA N. CGPC RPM
8. GROSE, THOMAS R. CGPC RPM
9. SCOTT, ANTOINETT CG SECTOR JACKSONVILLE
10. VEGA, WALTER CG SECTOR SAN JUAN
11. ROGERS, GREGORY S. CG SECTOR SAN DIEGO
12. DAVIS, ANDRIA E. CG MSU GALVESTON
13. HEDRICK, SONJA R. CG SECTOR SAN DIEGO
14. SZETO, KIN P. CG SFO EASTERN SHORE
15. LARUE, LIAM J. CG SECTOR BALTIMORE
16. COLLINS, PATRICK C. CG CG SECTOR MIAMI
17. HOBBS, JAMES A. CGPC RPM
18. BENNETT, WILLIAM R. CGPC RPM
19. BROOKS, RICKY CGPC RPM
20. FERREIRA, JACOB D. CGPC RPM
21. LEATHERWOOD, AARON D. CG SECTOR HAMPTON ROADS
22. HEMBREE, KYLE L. CG SECTOR MIAMI
23. BLAZEJEWSKI, DEANNA L. CGD EIGHT
24. BEINING, MICHAEL A. CG SECTOR BALTIMORE
25. JOHNSON, LUCAS D. CGPC RPM
26. SAMS, JOSHUA G. CG MSU PADUCAH
27. PEREZ, DANILO M. CGPC RPM
28. MASSINGILL, JOHN S. CG LANTAREA
29. INMAN, MAXINE COMDT
30. GRAY, MARK A. DD - TAT CARTAGENA COLOMBIA
31. HUDMAN, ARTHUR V. CG SECTOR NEW YORK
32. DUDLEY, BRIAN W. CG SECTOR JACKSONVILLE
33. WYMAN, ROBERT P. CG PACAREA
34. PEYERL, KATHLEEN M. CG SECTOR NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND
35. DILKEY, RYAN D. CG SECTOR MIAMI
36. TURNER, KELLEY M. CG PSU 301
37. MILLS, MATTHEW D. CG SECTOR ST PETERSBURG
38. VONK, JOHN C. CG PACAREA
39. ROSE, BRANDI A. CG LANTAREA
40. PINTO, ADRIANE M. CG SECTOR NEW YORK
41. CREPS, ETHAN M. CG SECTOR HONOLULU
42. GOLAND, KRISTOFER K. CG PSU 311
43. DEWHIRST, THOMAS J. CG ISC SAN PEDRO
44. HUNTER, TARA D. CG SECTOR NEW ORLEANS
45. TILEY, BRYAN D. CGD ONE
46. OSBORNE, NICHOLAS J. CG SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO
47. GONZALEZ, BENITO CG SECTOR CORPUS CHRISTI
48. BRODEUR, JEFFREY M. CG SECTOR BALTIMORE
49. CONLIN, ROBERT C. CG SECTOR DELAWARE BAY
50. LEMANSKI, JUSTIN J. CG MSU PADUCAH
51. DONOVAN, DANIEL J. CG SECTOR JACKSONVILLE
52. DOUPE, MICHAEL T. CG SECTOR GUAM
53. TIFFANY, KELLEY L. CG SECTOR SAN DIEGO
54. WEBSTER, BRIAN K. CG SECTOR BALTIMORE
55. RANGLE, JESSE B. CG PACAREA
56. LILLEY, SCOTT M. CG SECTOR MIAMI
57. NEAL, STEVEN K. CG STA SEATTLE
58. OTT, JOHN J. CG SECTOR UPPER MISSISSIPPI
59. HANLEY, PATRICK S. CG SECTOR NEW YORK
60. CODER, ELLINOR R. CG MSU WILMINGTON
61. ORCHARD, DANIEL R. CG PSU 301
62. ORTIZ, TOMAS CG SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA
63. MCDOWELL, JOSEPH T. CG SECTOR DELAWARE BAY
64. WELCH, DANNY L. CG MSU MORGAN CITY
65. VESPI, ROBERT D. CG PSU 309
66. BRIGGS, MARK A. CG SECTOR CHARLESTON
67. WEBBER, PETER M. CG SECTOR JUNEAU
68. SMITH, JONATHAN R. CG MSU DULUTH
69. OROSCO, RUBEN E. CG SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO
70. SAMBOR, PETER J. CG SECTOR UPPER MISSISSIPPI
71. JOHNSON, CASEY E. CG PSU 307
72. COLLIER, ALISON E. CG SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO
73. PARSONS, JOHN L. CG SECTOR SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND
74. LISLE, NICHOLAS M. CG SECTOR CHARLESTON
75. BEALON, HANNAH L. CG SECTOR NEW YORK
76. MANNION, STEVEN C. CG SECTOR NEW YORK
77. FERNANDEZ, DAVID CG SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO
78. GRAHAM, BRANDI L. CG SECTOR CHARLESTON
79. DIMAGGIO, MICHAEL CG SECTOR NEW YORK
80. LAZO, JILL L. CGPC RPM
81. HOLLOWAY, BRIAN D. CG SECTOR CORPUS CHRISIT
82. GREEN, EDGAR T. CG SECTOR MIAMI
83. WALIGUN, JOSEPH C. CG SECTOR NEW YORK
84. BECK, DEREK F. CG SECTOR HOUSTON-GALVESTON
85. ESPINOSA, MARCOS A. CG SECTOR MIAMI
86. HERON, MARLON L. CG SECTOR LAKE MICHIGAN
87. VILLEGAS, MONICA CG SECTOR LA/LB
88. GLINN, JOAN PAULA CG SECTOR CORPUS CHRISIT
89. SORIANO, JOCELYN L. CG SECTOR HAMPTON ROADS
90. NGUYEN, KHOAMAN T. CG GP PORT ANGELES
2. OFFICER PROMOTION BOARDS REVIEW ONLY OFFICERS' RECORDS AND ANY
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES DIRECTLY TO THE BOARD. TO ENSURE
THAT ALL CANDIDATES COMPETE ON A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD, OFFICER
PROMOTION BOARDS ONLY SEE THE OFFICER PORTION OF A RECORD. THE
BOARDS ARE ALSO GIVEN ELIGIBILITY ROSTERS OF THE CANDIDATES. THESE
ROSTERS ARE IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER AND IDENTIFY THEIR EMPLOYEE ID.
ABOVE AND IN ZONE OFFICER ROSTERS ARE COMBINED, SO THAT THE STATUS
OF THE CANDIDATES IS NOT DISCERNIBLE.
3. PROMOTION STATISTICS FOR THIS BOARD ARE PROVIDED BELOW. THERE
ARE MANY VARIABLES (E.G., CHANGES IN PERFORMANCE, GROUP SIZE,
APPROVED VOLUNTARY SEPARATIONS, ETC.) THAT WILL CAUSE SELECTION
RATES TO FLUCTUATE FROM YEAR TO YEAR AMONG GROUPS. DOCUMENTED,
SUSTAINED HIGH PERFORMANCE IS THE BEST WAY TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE
FOR PROMOTION.
A. OPPORTUNITY OF SELECTION (OOS): (90/97 - 92%)
B. APPROVED VOLUNTARY SEPARATION REQUESTS APPEARING BEFORE
THIS BOARD: (0)
4. SELECTION RATES BY GENDER:
A. MALE (69/73 - 95%)
B. FEMALE (21/24 - 88%)
5. SELECTION RATES BY ETHNIC GROUP:
A. BLACK (6/6 - 100%)
B. HISPANIC (8/8 - 100%)
C. AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKAN NATIVE (1/1 - 100%)
D. ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER (6/6 - 100%)
E. WHITE (65/71 - 92%)
F. ID PENDING (5/5 - 100%)
6. THE BOARD'S MEMBERSHIP AND UNITS ARE:
NAME UNIT
CAPT LURILLA J. LEE, USCGR MLCPAC
CDR GEORGE R.W. LEE, USCGR CG SECTOR PORTLAND
LCDR SCOTT R. BENSON, USCGR CG SECTOR DETROIT
LT CHERYL L. HONEYCUTT, USCGR COMDT (CG-1312)
LT AARON J. ROE, USCG CG PSU 313
LT DALE A. MCFARLAND, USCGR CG SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA
7. THE PRECEPT WHICH CONVENED THIS BOARD AND CHARGED THE MEMBERS
WITH THEIR DUTIES, AND THE COMDT'S GUIDANCE FOR PROMOTION YEAR 2008
SELECTION BOARDS, ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE CGPC (RPM) CG INTERNET SITE
HTTP://WWW.USCG.MIL/RPM/PY08 OR ON CG CENTRAL AT
HTTP://CGCENTRAL.USCG.MIL LOCATED AT MY WORKSPACE : CAREER
MANAGEMENT : RESERVIST : PROMOTIONS AND ADVANCEMENTS OR EMAIL A
REQUEST FOR THESE DOCUMENTS TO ARL-PF-CGPC-RPM-QUERY(AT)USCG.MIL.
8. ALTHOUGH THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SELECTION BOARD, INCLUDING ITS
DELIBERATIONS AND CRITERIA FOR SELECTION, CANNOT BE DISCLOSED TO
ANY PERSON WHO WAS NOT A MEMBER OF THE BOARD, BOARD MEMBERS DO HAVE
VALUABLE INFORMATION THAT CAN BE SHARED REGARDING THE GENERAL
SELECTION PROCESS AND ITS FAIRNESS AND EQUITY.
9.
10. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
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SUBJ: PY08 RESERVE LIEUTENANT SELECTION BOARD RESULTS
A. RESERVE POLICY MANUAL, COMDTINST M1001.28A
1. THE SECRETARY HAS APPROVED THE REPORT OF THE SELECTION BOARD
CONVENED ON 24 SEPTEMBER 2007 WHICH RECOMMENDED THE FOLLOWING NAMED
OFFICERS ON THE INACTIVE DUTY PROMOTION LIST (IDPL) FOR PROMOTION
TO THE GRADE OF LIEUTENANT. OFFICERS SELECTED ARE LISTED BELOW IN
IDPL PRECEDENCE ORDER:
NO. NAME DEPT
1. BAUER, DAVID M. CGPC RPM
2. IOVEN, WILLIAM G. CGPC RPM
3. JENKINS, CRAIG T. CG PSU 311
4. DETZER, BRETT M. CGPC RPM
5. CLEMONS, DARREN L. CGPC RPM
6. CHANNELL, CYNTHIA N. CG SECTOR ANCHORAGE
7. MILLHENCH, KARA N. CGPC RPM
8. GROSE, THOMAS R. CGPC RPM
9. SCOTT, ANTOINETT CG SECTOR JACKSONVILLE
10. VEGA, WALTER CG SECTOR SAN JUAN
11. ROGERS, GREGORY S. CG SECTOR SAN DIEGO
12. DAVIS, ANDRIA E. CG MSU GALVESTON
13. HEDRICK, SONJA R. CG SECTOR SAN DIEGO
14. SZETO, KIN P. CG SFO EASTERN SHORE
15. LARUE, LIAM J. CG SECTOR BALTIMORE
16. COLLINS, PATRICK C. CG CG SECTOR MIAMI
17. HOBBS, JAMES A. CGPC RPM
18. BENNETT, WILLIAM R. CGPC RPM
19. BROOKS, RICKY CGPC RPM
20. FERREIRA, JACOB D. CGPC RPM
21. LEATHERWOOD, AARON D. CG SECTOR HAMPTON ROADS
22. HEMBREE, KYLE L. CG SECTOR MIAMI
23. BLAZEJEWSKI, DEANNA L. CGD EIGHT
24. BEINING, MICHAEL A. CG SECTOR BALTIMORE
25. JOHNSON, LUCAS D. CGPC RPM
26. SAMS, JOSHUA G. CG MSU PADUCAH
27. PEREZ, DANILO M. CGPC RPM
28. MASSINGILL, JOHN S. CG LANTAREA
29. INMAN, MAXINE COMDT
30. GRAY, MARK A. DD - TAT CARTAGENA COLOMBIA
31. HUDMAN, ARTHUR V. CG SECTOR NEW YORK
32. DUDLEY, BRIAN W. CG SECTOR JACKSONVILLE
33. WYMAN, ROBERT P. CG PACAREA
34. PEYERL, KATHLEEN M. CG SECTOR NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND
35. DILKEY, RYAN D. CG SECTOR MIAMI
36. TURNER, KELLEY M. CG PSU 301
37. MILLS, MATTHEW D. CG SECTOR ST PETERSBURG
38. VONK, JOHN C. CG PACAREA
39. ROSE, BRANDI A. CG LANTAREA
40. PINTO, ADRIANE M. CG SECTOR NEW YORK
41. CREPS, ETHAN M. CG SECTOR HONOLULU
42. GOLAND, KRISTOFER K. CG PSU 311
43. DEWHIRST, THOMAS J. CG ISC SAN PEDRO
44. HUNTER, TARA D. CG SECTOR NEW ORLEANS
45. TILEY, BRYAN D. CGD ONE
46. OSBORNE, NICHOLAS J. CG SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO
47. GONZALEZ, BENITO CG SECTOR CORPUS CHRISTI
48. BRODEUR, JEFFREY M. CG SECTOR BALTIMORE
49. CONLIN, ROBERT C. CG SECTOR DELAWARE BAY
50. LEMANSKI, JUSTIN J. CG MSU PADUCAH
51. DONOVAN, DANIEL J. CG SECTOR JACKSONVILLE
52. DOUPE, MICHAEL T. CG SECTOR GUAM
53. TIFFANY, KELLEY L. CG SECTOR SAN DIEGO
54. WEBSTER, BRIAN K. CG SECTOR BALTIMORE
55. RANGLE, JESSE B. CG PACAREA
56. LILLEY, SCOTT M. CG SECTOR MIAMI
57. NEAL, STEVEN K. CG STA SEATTLE
58. OTT, JOHN J. CG SECTOR UPPER MISSISSIPPI
59. HANLEY, PATRICK S. CG SECTOR NEW YORK
60. CODER, ELLINOR R. CG MSU WILMINGTON
61. ORCHARD, DANIEL R. CG PSU 301
62. ORTIZ, TOMAS CG SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA
63. MCDOWELL, JOSEPH T. CG SECTOR DELAWARE BAY
64. WELCH, DANNY L. CG MSU MORGAN CITY
65. VESPI, ROBERT D. CG PSU 309
66. BRIGGS, MARK A. CG SECTOR CHARLESTON
67. WEBBER, PETER M. CG SECTOR JUNEAU
68. SMITH, JONATHAN R. CG MSU DULUTH
69. OROSCO, RUBEN E. CG SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO
70. SAMBOR, PETER J. CG SECTOR UPPER MISSISSIPPI
71. JOHNSON, CASEY E. CG PSU 307
72. COLLIER, ALISON E. CG SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO
73. PARSONS, JOHN L. CG SECTOR SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND
74. LISLE, NICHOLAS M. CG SECTOR CHARLESTON
75. BEALON, HANNAH L. CG SECTOR NEW YORK
76. MANNION, STEVEN C. CG SECTOR NEW YORK
77. FERNANDEZ, DAVID CG SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO
78. GRAHAM, BRANDI L. CG SECTOR CHARLESTON
79. DIMAGGIO, MICHAEL CG SECTOR NEW YORK
80. LAZO, JILL L. CGPC RPM
81. HOLLOWAY, BRIAN D. CG SECTOR CORPUS CHRISIT
82. GREEN, EDGAR T. CG SECTOR MIAMI
83. WALIGUN, JOSEPH C. CG SECTOR NEW YORK
84. BECK, DEREK F. CG SECTOR HOUSTON-GALVESTON
85. ESPINOSA, MARCOS A. CG SECTOR MIAMI
86. HERON, MARLON L. CG SECTOR LAKE MICHIGAN
87. VILLEGAS, MONICA CG SECTOR LA/LB
88. GLINN, JOAN PAULA CG SECTOR CORPUS CHRISIT
89. SORIANO, JOCELYN L. CG SECTOR HAMPTON ROADS
90. NGUYEN, KHOAMAN T. CG GP PORT ANGELES
2. OFFICER PROMOTION BOARDS REVIEW ONLY OFFICERS' RECORDS AND ANY
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES DIRECTLY TO THE BOARD. TO ENSURE
THAT ALL CANDIDATES COMPETE ON A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD, OFFICER
PROMOTION BOARDS ONLY SEE THE OFFICER PORTION OF A RECORD. THE
BOARDS ARE ALSO GIVEN ELIGIBILITY ROSTERS OF THE CANDIDATES. THESE
ROSTERS ARE IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER AND IDENTIFY THEIR EMPLOYEE ID.
ABOVE AND IN ZONE OFFICER ROSTERS ARE COMBINED, SO THAT THE STATUS
OF THE CANDIDATES IS NOT DISCERNIBLE.
3. PROMOTION STATISTICS FOR THIS BOARD ARE PROVIDED BELOW. THERE
ARE MANY VARIABLES (E.G., CHANGES IN PERFORMANCE, GROUP SIZE,
APPROVED VOLUNTARY SEPARATIONS, ETC.) THAT WILL CAUSE SELECTION
RATES TO FLUCTUATE FROM YEAR TO YEAR AMONG GROUPS. DOCUMENTED,
SUSTAINED HIGH PERFORMANCE IS THE BEST WAY TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE
FOR PROMOTION.
A. OPPORTUNITY OF SELECTION (OOS): (90/97 - 92%)
B. APPROVED VOLUNTARY SEPARATION REQUESTS APPEARING BEFORE
THIS BOARD: (0)
4. SELECTION RATES BY GENDER:
A. MALE (69/73 - 95%)
B. FEMALE (21/24 - 88%)
5. SELECTION RATES BY ETHNIC GROUP:
A. BLACK (6/6 - 100%)
B. HISPANIC (8/8 - 100%)
C. AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKAN NATIVE (1/1 - 100%)
D. ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER (6/6 - 100%)
E. WHITE (65/71 - 92%)
F. ID PENDING (5/5 - 100%)
6. THE BOARD'S MEMBERSHIP AND UNITS ARE:
NAME UNIT
CAPT LURILLA J. LEE, USCGR MLCPAC
CDR GEORGE R.W. LEE, USCGR CG SECTOR PORTLAND
LCDR SCOTT R. BENSON, USCGR CG SECTOR DETROIT
LT CHERYL L. HONEYCUTT, USCGR COMDT (CG-1312)
LT AARON J. ROE, USCG CG PSU 313
LT DALE A. MCFARLAND, USCGR CG SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA
7. THE PRECEPT WHICH CONVENED THIS BOARD AND CHARGED THE MEMBERS
WITH THEIR DUTIES, AND THE COMDT'S GUIDANCE FOR PROMOTION YEAR 2008
SELECTION BOARDS, ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE CGPC (RPM) CG INTERNET SITE
HTTP://WWW.USCG.MIL/RPM/PY08 OR ON CG CENTRAL AT
HTTP://CGCENTRAL.USCG.MIL LOCATED AT MY WORKSPACE : CAREER
MANAGEMENT : RESERVIST : PROMOTIONS AND ADVANCEMENTS OR EMAIL A
REQUEST FOR THESE DOCUMENTS TO ARL-PF-CGPC-RPM-QUERY(AT)USCG.MIL.
8. ALTHOUGH THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SELECTION BOARD, INCLUDING ITS
DELIBERATIONS AND CRITERIA FOR SELECTION, CANNOT BE DISCLOSED TO
ANY PERSON WHO WAS NOT A MEMBER OF THE BOARD, BOARD MEMBERS DO HAVE
VALUABLE INFORMATION THAT CAN BE SHARED REGARDING THE GENERAL
SELECTION PROCESS AND ITS FAIRNESS AND EQUITY.
9.
10. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
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1. THE SECRETARY HAS APPROVED AND FORWARDED TO THE PRESIDENT THE
NOMINATIONS OF VICE ADMIRAL ROBERT J. PAPP, JR AS COMMANDER,
ATLANTIC AREA, REAR ADMIRAL CLIFFORD I. PEARSON FOR PROMOTION TO
VADM AND ASSIGNMENT AS COAST GUARD CHIEF OF STAFF, AND REAR ADMIRAL
DAVID P. PEKOSKE FOR PROMOTION TO VADM AND ASSIGNMENT AS COMMANDER,
PACIFIC AREA. APPOINTMENT TO THESE BILLETS AND PROMOTION AS
APPROPRIATE WILL OCCUR FOLLOWING CONFIRMATION BY THE SENATE.
2. WE HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE TO HAVE THE SERVICE OF VADM D. BRIAN
PETERMAN, OUR CURRENT ATLANTIC AREA COMMANDER AND VADM CHARLES D.
WURSTER, OUR CURRENT PACIFIC AREA COMMANDER. BOTH HAVE MADE
ENORMOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR SERVICE THROUGOUT THEIR CAREERS AND
MOST RECENTLY AS MEMBERS OF THE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL SINCE MAY 2006.
THEIR EFFORTS HAVE BEEN ESSENTIAL IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDING
CONCEPTS FOR THE COAST GUARD'S NEW MISSION EXECUTION AND MISSION
SUPPORT STRUCTURE. WE HONOR THEIR SERVICE TO THE COAST GUARD AND
OUR NATION.
3. SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION BY THE SENATE FOR ASSIGNMENT TO THE
VICE ADMIRAL BILLETS DISCUSSED IN PARA (1) AND FOR THE RDMLS
(SELECT) LISTED BELOW, THE FOLLOWING ASSIGNMENTS ARE APPROVED.
4. TOGETHER WITH THE TALENTED SENIOR CIVILIANS WHO COMPRISE THE
COAST GUARD'S SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE (SES), THIS LISTING REFLECTS
THE COAST GUARD'S CURRENT SENIOR LEADERSHIP INCLUDING INCUMBENTS
REMAINING IN CURRENT ASSIGNMENTS.
5. THESE ASSIGNMENTS ARE BASED ON OUR CURRENT BILLET STRUCTURE.
IT IS MY INTENT TO TRANSITION TO OUR NEW MISSION EXECUTION AND
MISSION SUPPORT STRUCTURE WHEN THE NEW SENIOR LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
ARE APPROVED AS PROVIDED IN AUTHORIZING LEGISLATION CURRENTLY BEING
CONSIDERED BY THE CONGRESS.
VICE ADMIRALS:
CG-09 VICE COMMANDANT VADM V. S. CREA
CG-01 CHIEF OF STAFF VADM (SEL) C. I. PEARSON
LANTAREA VADM R. J. PAPP, JR
PACAREA VADM (SEL) D. P. PEKOSKE
REAR ADMIRALS:
DISTRICT COMMANDS
FIRST DISTRICT RADM D. G. GABEL
FIFTH DISTRICT RADM F. M. ROSA
SEVENTH DISTRICT RADM R. S. BRANHAM
EIGHTH DISTRICT RADM J. R. WHITEHEAD
NINTH DISTRICT RDML (SEL) P.V. NEFFENGER
ELEVENTH DISTRICT RADM C. E. BONE
THIRTEENTH DISTRICT RADM J. P. CURRIER
FOURTEENTH DISTRICT RDML M. K. BROWN
SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT RADM A. E. BROOKS
MAINTENANCE AND LOGISTICS COMMANDS
MLC LANT RADM R. T. HEWITT
MLC PAC RADM T. S. SULLIVAN
AREA SENIOR RESERVE OFFICERS
SR. RESERVE OFFICER LANTAREA RDML (SEL) S. E. DAY
SR. RESERVE OFFICER PACAREA RADM (SEL) M. R. SEWARD
COMBATANT COMMANDS
DEPUTY J3 U.S. NORTHERN COMMAND RDML C. C. COLVIN
DEPUTY J3 U.S. SOUTHERN COMMAND RDML R. C. PARKER
JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCES
DIRECTOR, JIATF SOUTH RADM J. L. NIMMICH
DIRECTOR, JIATF WEST RDML P. F. ZUKUNFT
TO REMAIN IN CURRENT BILLET PENDING FURTHER ASSIGNMENT:
LANT LANTAREA CHIEF OF STAFF RDML (SEL) S. H. RATTI
D14 D14 CHIEF OF STAFF RDML (SEL) C. W. RAY
HEADQUARTERS UNITS
ACADEMY SUPERINTENDENT RADM J. S. BURHOE
NPFC DIRECTOR NAT'L POLLUTION FUND CENTER TBD,
HEADQUARTERS STAFF
CG-00H DIRECTOR, CIVIL RIGHTS STAFF MS. T. A. DICKERSON
CG-00J CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE HON J. N. INGOLIA
CG-01T DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC TRANSFORMATION RADM J. A. BRECKENRIDGE
CG-092 ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR
GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS RDML M. E. LANDRY
CG-094 JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL RDML W. D. BAUMGARTNER
CG-094D DEPUTY JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL MR. C. M. LEDERER
CG-1 ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR
HUMAN RESOURCES RADM J. A.BRECKENRIDGE
CG-11 DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND SAFETY RADM M. J. TEDESCO
CG-12 DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT RDML(SEL) D. A.NEPTUN
CG-12D DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL
MANAGEMENT MR. C. B. ODOM
CG-13 DIRECTOR OF RESERVE AND TRAINING RDML (SEL) D. R. MAY
CG-2 ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR INTELLIGENCE
AND INVESTIGATIONS MR. J. F. SLOAN
CG-2D DEPUTY ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR
INTELLIGENCE AND INVESTIGATIONS RDML C. A. COOGAN
CG-4 ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR
ENGINEERING AND LOGISTICS RDML(SEL)T.P. OSTEBO
CG-4D DEPUTY ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR
ENGINEERING AND LOGISTICS MR. J. G. ORNER
ACO ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR OPERATIONS RADM S. BRICE-O'HARA
ACO-I INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN
POLICY ADVISOR TBD
CG-ACO-O DIRECTOR OF INSPECTIONS AND
COMPLIANCE RDML(SEL)K.S. COOK
CG-5 ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR MARINE
SAFETY, SECURITY, AND STEWARDSHIP RDML B. M. SALERNO
CG-51 DIRECTOR OF ASSESSMENT, INTEGRATION
AND RISK MANAGEMENT TBD
CG-52 DIRECTOR OF COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS
AND STANDARDS MR. J. G. LANTZ
CG-53 DIRECTOR OF RESPONSE POLICY RDML (SEL) J. R. CASTILLO
CG-54 DIRECTOR OF PREVENTION POLICY RDML(SEL)J.A. WATSON
CG-7 ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR CAPABILITY RDML W. E. JUSTICE
DOG DEPLOYABLE OPERATIONS GROUP RDML T. F. ATKIN
CG-6 ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR C4 AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RDML D. T. GLENN
CG-8 ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR RESOURCES RDML(SEL)K.A. TAYLOR
CG-8D DEPUTY ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR
RESOURCES MR. M. J. RAJK
CG-9 ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR ACQUISITION RADM G. T. BLORE
CG-91 SENIOR PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE AND
HEAD OF CONTRACTING ACTIVITY MS. C. M. GRADY
CG-92 DEPUTY CHIEF ACQUISITIONS OFFICER
AND DIRECTOR OF ACQUISITION SERVICES MR. M. F. TANGORA
CG-93 PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICER RDML R. J. RABAGO
CG-93D DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ACQUISITION
PROGRAMS MS. G. L. PHAN
LIAISON/FIELD ASSIGNMENTS
DHS DHS MILITARY ADVISOR TO S-1 RDML D. B. LLOYD
GMII DIRECTOR, GLOBAL MARITIME
INTEL INTEGRATION RADM R. R. KELLY
6. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
7. ADM T. W. ALLEN, COMMANDANT, SENDS.
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COMDTNOTE 1426
SUBJ: 2008 FLAG ASSIGNMENT AND SENIOR LEADER MESSAGE
1. THE SECRETARY HAS APPROVED AND FORWARDED TO THE PRESIDENT THE
NOMINATIONS OF VICE ADMIRAL ROBERT J. PAPP, JR AS COMMANDER,
ATLANTIC AREA, REAR ADMIRAL CLIFFORD I. PEARSON FOR PROMOTION TO
VADM AND ASSIGNMENT AS COAST GUARD CHIEF OF STAFF, AND REAR ADMIRAL
DAVID P. PEKOSKE FOR PROMOTION TO VADM AND ASSIGNMENT AS COMMANDER,
PACIFIC AREA. APPOINTMENT TO THESE BILLETS AND PROMOTION AS
APPROPRIATE WILL OCCUR FOLLOWING CONFIRMATION BY THE SENATE.
2. WE HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE TO HAVE THE SERVICE OF VADM D. BRIAN
PETERMAN, OUR CURRENT ATLANTIC AREA COMMANDER AND VADM CHARLES D.
WURSTER, OUR CURRENT PACIFIC AREA COMMANDER. BOTH HAVE MADE
ENORMOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR SERVICE THROUGOUT THEIR CAREERS AND
MOST RECENTLY AS MEMBERS OF THE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL SINCE MAY 2006.
THEIR EFFORTS HAVE BEEN ESSENTIAL IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDING
CONCEPTS FOR THE COAST GUARD'S NEW MISSION EXECUTION AND MISSION
SUPPORT STRUCTURE. WE HONOR THEIR SERVICE TO THE COAST GUARD AND
OUR NATION.
3. SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION BY THE SENATE FOR ASSIGNMENT TO THE
VICE ADMIRAL BILLETS DISCUSSED IN PARA (1) AND FOR THE RDMLS
(SELECT) LISTED BELOW, THE FOLLOWING ASSIGNMENTS ARE APPROVED.
4. TOGETHER WITH THE TALENTED SENIOR CIVILIANS WHO COMPRISE THE
COAST GUARD'S SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE (SES), THIS LISTING REFLECTS
THE COAST GUARD'S CURRENT SENIOR LEADERSHIP INCLUDING INCUMBENTS
REMAINING IN CURRENT ASSIGNMENTS.
5. THESE ASSIGNMENTS ARE BASED ON OUR CURRENT BILLET STRUCTURE.
IT IS MY INTENT TO TRANSITION TO OUR NEW MISSION EXECUTION AND
MISSION SUPPORT STRUCTURE WHEN THE NEW SENIOR LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
ARE APPROVED AS PROVIDED IN AUTHORIZING LEGISLATION CURRENTLY BEING
CONSIDERED BY THE CONGRESS.
VICE ADMIRALS:
CG-09 VICE COMMANDANT VADM V. S. CREA
CG-01 CHIEF OF STAFF VADM (SEL) C. I. PEARSON
LANTAREA VADM R. J. PAPP, JR
PACAREA VADM (SEL) D. P. PEKOSKE
REAR ADMIRALS:
DISTRICT COMMANDS
FIRST DISTRICT RADM D. G. GABEL
FIFTH DISTRICT RADM F. M. ROSA
SEVENTH DISTRICT RADM R. S. BRANHAM
EIGHTH DISTRICT RADM J. R. WHITEHEAD
NINTH DISTRICT RDML (SEL) P.V. NEFFENGER
ELEVENTH DISTRICT RADM C. E. BONE
THIRTEENTH DISTRICT RADM J. P. CURRIER
FOURTEENTH DISTRICT RDML M. K. BROWN
SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT RADM A. E. BROOKS
MAINTENANCE AND LOGISTICS COMMANDS
MLC LANT RADM R. T. HEWITT
MLC PAC RADM T. S. SULLIVAN
AREA SENIOR RESERVE OFFICERS
SR. RESERVE OFFICER LANTAREA RDML (SEL) S. E. DAY
SR. RESERVE OFFICER PACAREA RADM (SEL) M. R. SEWARD
COMBATANT COMMANDS
DEPUTY J3 U.S. NORTHERN COMMAND RDML C. C. COLVIN
DEPUTY J3 U.S. SOUTHERN COMMAND RDML R. C. PARKER
JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCES
DIRECTOR, JIATF SOUTH RADM J. L. NIMMICH
DIRECTOR, JIATF WEST RDML P. F. ZUKUNFT
TO REMAIN IN CURRENT BILLET PENDING FURTHER ASSIGNMENT:
LANT LANTAREA CHIEF OF STAFF RDML (SEL) S. H. RATTI
D14 D14 CHIEF OF STAFF RDML (SEL) C. W. RAY
HEADQUARTERS UNITS
ACADEMY SUPERINTENDENT RADM J. S. BURHOE
NPFC DIRECTOR NAT'L POLLUTION FUND CENTER TBD,
HEADQUARTERS STAFF
CG-00H DIRECTOR, CIVIL RIGHTS STAFF MS. T. A. DICKERSON
CG-00J CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE HON J. N. INGOLIA
CG-01T DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC TRANSFORMATION RADM J. A. BRECKENRIDGE
CG-092 ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR
GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS RDML M. E. LANDRY
CG-094 JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL RDML W. D. BAUMGARTNER
CG-094D DEPUTY JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL MR. C. M. LEDERER
CG-1 ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR
HUMAN RESOURCES RADM J. A.BRECKENRIDGE
CG-11 DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND SAFETY RADM M. J. TEDESCO
CG-12 DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT RDML(SEL) D. A.NEPTUN
CG-12D DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL
MANAGEMENT MR. C. B. ODOM
CG-13 DIRECTOR OF RESERVE AND TRAINING RDML (SEL) D. R. MAY
CG-2 ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR INTELLIGENCE
AND INVESTIGATIONS MR. J. F. SLOAN
CG-2D DEPUTY ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR
INTELLIGENCE AND INVESTIGATIONS RDML C. A. COOGAN
CG-4 ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR
ENGINEERING AND LOGISTICS RDML(SEL)T.P. OSTEBO
CG-4D DEPUTY ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR
ENGINEERING AND LOGISTICS MR. J. G. ORNER
ACO ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR OPERATIONS RADM S. BRICE-O'HARA
ACO-I INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN
POLICY ADVISOR TBD
CG-ACO-O DIRECTOR OF INSPECTIONS AND
COMPLIANCE RDML(SEL)K.S. COOK
CG-5 ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR MARINE
SAFETY, SECURITY, AND STEWARDSHIP RDML B. M. SALERNO
CG-51 DIRECTOR OF ASSESSMENT, INTEGRATION
AND RISK MANAGEMENT TBD
CG-52 DIRECTOR OF COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS
AND STANDARDS MR. J. G. LANTZ
CG-53 DIRECTOR OF RESPONSE POLICY RDML (SEL) J. R. CASTILLO
CG-54 DIRECTOR OF PREVENTION POLICY RDML(SEL)J.A. WATSON
CG-7 ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR CAPABILITY RDML W. E. JUSTICE
DOG DEPLOYABLE OPERATIONS GROUP RDML T. F. ATKIN
CG-6 ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR C4 AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RDML D. T. GLENN
CG-8 ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR RESOURCES RDML(SEL)K.A. TAYLOR
CG-8D DEPUTY ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR
RESOURCES MR. M. J. RAJK
CG-9 ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR ACQUISITION RADM G. T. BLORE
CG-91 SENIOR PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE AND
HEAD OF CONTRACTING ACTIVITY MS. C. M. GRADY
CG-92 DEPUTY CHIEF ACQUISITIONS OFFICER
AND DIRECTOR OF ACQUISITION SERVICES MR. M. F. TANGORA
CG-93 PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICER RDML R. J. RABAGO
CG-93D DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ACQUISITION
PROGRAMS MS. G. L. PHAN
LIAISON/FIELD ASSIGNMENTS
DHS DHS MILITARY ADVISOR TO S-1 RDML D. B. LLOYD
GMII DIRECTOR, GLOBAL MARITIME
INTEL INTEGRATION RADM R. R. KELLY
6. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
7. ADM T. W. ALLEN, COMMANDANT, SENDS.
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Commandants Says: Buckle Up!
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COMDTNOTE 5102
A. COMDTINST M5100.47, CH 10, I.2.D AND I.9.G
SUBJ: OFF-DUTY MOTOR VEHICLE MISHAPS
1. LAST NIGHT I RECEIVED ANOTHER CALL REPORTING THE DEATH OF A
COAST GUARD MEMBER IN A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT. SINCE LABOR DAY, WE
HAVE LOST FIVE SHIPMATES IN OFF-DUTY MOTOR VEHICLE MISHAPS. IN THE
PAST FIVE YEARS, OUR FOLKS HAVE HAD ALMOST 800 OFF-DUTY CAR, TRUCK,
AND MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS. MOST WERE PREVENTABLE. THIS IS
UNACCEPTABLE. IT RUNS COUNTER TO OUR CHARACTER AS GUARDIANS, IS
DEVASTATING TO OUR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, AND UNDERMINES OUR
TREMENDOUS OPERATIONAL SUCCESS.
2. WE MUST HEAR AND HEED THE VOICES OF THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN SILENCED
IN THESE ACCIDENTS - AND ACT. START BY KNOWING WHO YOUR AT-RISK
SHIPMATES ARE, AND HOW THEY SPEND THEIR OFF-DUTY TIME. LEAD BY
EXAMPLE, REGARDLESS OF RANK AND RATE AND FOSTER A CULTURE OF DOING
THE RIGHT THING. PLAN AHEAD TO AVOID UNNECESSARY AND DEADLY RISK,
AND HOLD SHIPMATES AND OURSELVES ACCOUNTABLE FOR OUR ACTIONS.
WATCH EACH OTHERS BACKS. BE A TEAM.
3. NOW IS THE TIME TO TURN THE TIDE AND START PUTTING SAFETY FIRST.
IN ADDITION TO THE TRAINING AND PPE REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN REF
A, I AM DIRECTING THE FOLLOWING POLICY CHANGES, INCLUDING EFFECTING
THESE GENERAL ORDERS: ALL MILITARY MEMBERS, INCLUDING RESERVISTS
IN AN ACTIVE STATUS INCLUDING IDT AND ADT, ARE ORDERED TO WEAR SEAT
BELTS WHEN AVAILABLE AND FUNCTIONING IN A MOVING CAR OR TRUCK,
WHETHER THEY ARE ON OR OFF-DUTY. ADDITIONALLY, EVERY MILITARY
MEMBER OPERATING OR RIDING AS A PASSENGER ON A MOTORCYCLE IS
ORDERED TO WEAR A CERTIFIED PROTECTIVE HELMET. THESE ORDERS APPLY
WHETHER THE MEMBER IS ON OR OFF-DUTY AND REGARDLESS OF ANY LESS
RESTRICTIVE REQUIREMENTS IN CIVIL JURISDICTIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY
WITH THESE MANDATES MAY RESULT IN ADMINISTRATIVE AND/OR OTHER
ACTION UNDER THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE. COMMANDING
OFFICERS/OFFICERS-IN-CHARGE SHALL ENSURE THAT ALL MEMBERS IN THEIR
COMMAND ARE AWARE OF THESE ORDERS, AND SHALL HOLD THOSE WHO FAIL TO
FOLLOW THEM ACCOUNTABLE.
4. FOR PURPOSES OF LINE OF DUTY/MISCONDUCT DETERMINATIONS, FAILURE
TO TAKE PROPER VEHICULAR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND TO COMPLY WITH
THESE ORDERS WILL BE CONSIDERED AS ONE OF POTENTIALLY SEVERAL
FACTORS DURING LINE OF DUTY/MISCONDUCT DETERMINATIONS. ALTHOUGH A
MEMBERS FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE ORDERS WILL NOT CREATE AN
AUTOMATIC PRESUMPTION OF MISCONDUCT, A DETERMINATION OF NOT IN THE
LINE OF DUTY BECAUSE OF A MEMBERS MISCONDUCT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS
OF IMPORTANT FINANCIAL AND OTHER BENEFITS TO THE SERVICE MEMBER
AND/OR SERVICE MEMBERS FAMILY.
5. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
6. ADMIRAL THAD ALLEN, COMMANDANT, SENDS
COMDTNOTE 5102
A. COMDTINST M5100.47, CH 10, I.2.D AND I.9.G
SUBJ: OFF-DUTY MOTOR VEHICLE MISHAPS
1. LAST NIGHT I RECEIVED ANOTHER CALL REPORTING THE DEATH OF A
COAST GUARD MEMBER IN A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT. SINCE LABOR DAY, WE
HAVE LOST FIVE SHIPMATES IN OFF-DUTY MOTOR VEHICLE MISHAPS. IN THE
PAST FIVE YEARS, OUR FOLKS HAVE HAD ALMOST 800 OFF-DUTY CAR, TRUCK,
AND MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS. MOST WERE PREVENTABLE. THIS IS
UNACCEPTABLE. IT RUNS COUNTER TO OUR CHARACTER AS GUARDIANS, IS
DEVASTATING TO OUR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, AND UNDERMINES OUR
TREMENDOUS OPERATIONAL SUCCESS.
2. WE MUST HEAR AND HEED THE VOICES OF THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN SILENCED
IN THESE ACCIDENTS - AND ACT. START BY KNOWING WHO YOUR AT-RISK
SHIPMATES ARE, AND HOW THEY SPEND THEIR OFF-DUTY TIME. LEAD BY
EXAMPLE, REGARDLESS OF RANK AND RATE AND FOSTER A CULTURE OF DOING
THE RIGHT THING. PLAN AHEAD TO AVOID UNNECESSARY AND DEADLY RISK,
AND HOLD SHIPMATES AND OURSELVES ACCOUNTABLE FOR OUR ACTIONS.
WATCH EACH OTHERS BACKS. BE A TEAM.
3. NOW IS THE TIME TO TURN THE TIDE AND START PUTTING SAFETY FIRST.
IN ADDITION TO THE TRAINING AND PPE REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN REF
A, I AM DIRECTING THE FOLLOWING POLICY CHANGES, INCLUDING EFFECTING
THESE GENERAL ORDERS: ALL MILITARY MEMBERS, INCLUDING RESERVISTS
IN AN ACTIVE STATUS INCLUDING IDT AND ADT, ARE ORDERED TO WEAR SEAT
BELTS WHEN AVAILABLE AND FUNCTIONING IN A MOVING CAR OR TRUCK,
WHETHER THEY ARE ON OR OFF-DUTY. ADDITIONALLY, EVERY MILITARY
MEMBER OPERATING OR RIDING AS A PASSENGER ON A MOTORCYCLE IS
ORDERED TO WEAR A CERTIFIED PROTECTIVE HELMET. THESE ORDERS APPLY
WHETHER THE MEMBER IS ON OR OFF-DUTY AND REGARDLESS OF ANY LESS
RESTRICTIVE REQUIREMENTS IN CIVIL JURISDICTIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY
WITH THESE MANDATES MAY RESULT IN ADMINISTRATIVE AND/OR OTHER
ACTION UNDER THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE. COMMANDING
OFFICERS/OFFICERS-IN-CHARGE SHALL ENSURE THAT ALL MEMBERS IN THEIR
COMMAND ARE AWARE OF THESE ORDERS, AND SHALL HOLD THOSE WHO FAIL TO
FOLLOW THEM ACCOUNTABLE.
4. FOR PURPOSES OF LINE OF DUTY/MISCONDUCT DETERMINATIONS, FAILURE
TO TAKE PROPER VEHICULAR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND TO COMPLY WITH
THESE ORDERS WILL BE CONSIDERED AS ONE OF POTENTIALLY SEVERAL
FACTORS DURING LINE OF DUTY/MISCONDUCT DETERMINATIONS. ALTHOUGH A
MEMBERS FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE ORDERS WILL NOT CREATE AN
AUTOMATIC PRESUMPTION OF MISCONDUCT, A DETERMINATION OF NOT IN THE
LINE OF DUTY BECAUSE OF A MEMBERS MISCONDUCT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS
OF IMPORTANT FINANCIAL AND OTHER BENEFITS TO THE SERVICE MEMBER
AND/OR SERVICE MEMBERS FAMILY.
5. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
6. ADMIRAL THAD ALLEN, COMMANDANT, SENDS
Friday, October 26, 2007
Friday, September 28, 2007
How to Shatter A Castro-phile’s Arguments.
This is rather long but a good read. I had to transcribe this from a hard copy so any typos are mine and not the authors.
1. USINT is pleased to send in this distillation of the best or our briefings and responses to questions about Cuba, usually from audiences that are opposed to U.S. policy towards Cuba.
Q. The U.S. embargo (called “blockage by the GOC and its close allies) has not brought down the Castro regime. Why do you persist with this failed policy?
A. U.S. trade and other sanctions are the least we can do to respond, as we must, to a regime that has had a history of totalitarian rule, export of violence and subversion, and unremitting hostility to the United States. It is true that the Castro regime has withstood the sanctions, but it is also true that the USG has been true to its principles by seeking to isolate a regime that is so alien to all that American democracy stands for. We stood firm for 45 years until the USSR and the Iron Curtain collapsed. The collapse of communist rule in Cuba has taken longer, but is just as inevitable.
Q. Didn’t the U.S. Defense Department come out with a report saying that Cuba is not a threat to the United States?
A. Yes, although the report’s drafter turned out to be Ana Belen Montes, a woman who was convicted for espionage on behalf of the Cuban regime. Although Cuba may not pose a conventional military threat to the U.S., it clearly demonstrated, with Ana Belen Montes, that it is an intelligence threat. The Cuban regime considers itself an enemy of the USG and is an instigator of anti-American activities all over the world, especially in Latin America. Its functionaries in Venezuela and Bolivia right now are helping leaders there assault those countries’ democratic institutions. Cuba is on the list of countries that support international terrorism; any intelligence it picks up from the USA, it can be expected to pass on to other rogue states or groups that are enemies of the USA.
Q. But aren’t we missing out on great trade opportunities?
A. Cuba is an impoverished Third World country with a GNP in the neighborhood of 35 billion dollars. The Cuban exile community in the USA alone, with 15 percent of Cuba’s population, has a larger GNP. We can easily handle not trading with Castro’s Cuba for however much longer it takes until it becomes a free society. In the mean time, our laws permit sales of agricultural products to the tune of roughly 400 million dollars per year.
Q. But won’t the Spanish, other Europeans, Canadians and Asians have a leg up on us for new investment opportunities?
A. Investors in Cuba are buying into an apartheid system that pays virtual slave wages and provides no internationally recognized worker rights. We are surprised that people who protested against apartheid in South Africa or against sweatshops in Mexico or Southeast Asia are not up in arms over working conditions in Cuba, where wages are 15 dollars a month. Cuban citizens also have no right to stay in the hotels that the Europeans and Canadians invest in and frequent as tourists. The question should be: Why would democratic countries in Europe and Canada want to do business with a brutal totalitarian government like Cuba? Finally, when Cuba truly opens up its economy, we are confident that American businesses will take full advantage of the opportunity to work with enterprising Cubans.
Q. Isn’t the embargo hurting the Cuban people?
A. The Cuban regime’s state-run, inefficient economic system is preventing the Cuban people from prospering. This is a deliberate policy which keeps Cubans so busy scraping by to put food on the table that they have no time or energy left to protest. The embargo aims to deny U.S. resources to the regime, but does not prevent Cuba from obtaining goods and services from other countries.
Q. If you end the embargo, won’t the Cuban regime no longer be able to blame the USG for its problems?
A. If we ended the embargo, the Cuban regime would continue to blame the USG for its problems, either by presenting us a bill for cumulative damage to their economy or finding some other issue. For example, they have completely invented a controversy involving five of their spies that were arrested in the United States and convicted by a U.S. court. The fact that other members of that same spy network confessed and plea bargained has had no effect on the Cuban regime’s propaganda campaign.
Q. If you relax the embargo’s travel restrictions, wouldn’t an influx of American tourists usher in democratic change?
A. Two million Canadian and European tourists per year have not ushered in democratic change. They have put roughly two billion dollars in the pocket of the regime, helped perpetuate an apartheid tourist system, and also, in many cases, participated in sex tourism.
Q. But wasn’t Cuba America’s brothel and gambling casino before Castro replaced Batista in 1959?
A. There were certainly injustices and political grievances surrounding Batista’s rule, but not many economic ones. Cuba was, in the 1950s, a very popular destination for U.S. tourism and investment in many sectors. It was one of the most prosperous countries in Latin America, in terms of GNP, cars and televisions per capita, and also social indicators. More American were living in or visiting Cuba than vice-versa; and immigrants from Italy and Spain were streaming in by the thousands.
Q. Isn’t it true that Castro’s Cuba has set an example to the world in areas of health and education?
A. By repeating this mantra, you are unwittingly duped into perpetuating “the big lie.” A lie, if repeated many hundreds of times, is still a lie. The Cuban health care system was the best in Latin America before Castro took over. The regime invests heavily in the health system but in ways that are inefficient: Cuba has more doctors per capita than Denmark, yet hospitals lack bed sheets and simple medications like aspirins. Health care is politicized, forcing thousands of doctors overseas on “international missions” while Cubans back home are uncared for. Doctors in Cuba spend half their time at political meetings, drawing them away from patient care. Medicine is administered via an apartheid system: The best facilities and doctors are reserved for foreigners, tourists and regime nomenklatura; facilities for ordinary Cubans are no better than those in most other Third World countries. Ordinary Cubans, even if they have hard currency, are not allowed to buy medications at the best pharmacies, which are reserved for foreigners and nomenklatura.
Q. But what about education? And that high literacy rate?
A. Cuba had levels of education and literacy among the top tier of Latin American countries in the 1950s. The Castro regime’s literacy campaign claimed to have raised the rate, but did so with a heavy ideological component. Cubans are largely literate, although younger ones nowadays are struggling with basic reading and math skills. Additionally, all through the grade levels they are force-fed propaganda and given grades and opportunities in accordance with their political loyalties (and their parent’s political loyalties). Because the Cuban regime restricts access to free information, including the internet, Cubans grow up with limited options for reading and use of computer. They are among the most computer illiterate societies in Latin America.
Q. But back to health care, isn’t it true that Cuba has a world-class low level of infant mortality?
A. Not necessarily. One problem with statistics. Even UN and other international statistics are provided by the Cuban regime, which defines the truth in political terms. Additionally, Cuban obstetricians regularly insist on and administer abortions for most pregnancies where there is any suggestion of health risk for the newborns. The high rate of abortions has the effect of skewing the numbers in a way that produces better statistics for infant mortality, as well as life expectancy.
Q. Hasn’t Fidel Castro had broad popular support among the Cuban people?
A. It is impossible to measure how much support Fidel Castro has. Obviously, he has never measured his popularity by free elections. Public opinion polls are not possible because of the climate of fear that pervades Cuba. Spying and reporting on the citizenry is one of the regime’s most labor and resource-intensive activities, and is backed by brute force. Stating one’s opposition to Castro’s rule is a crime, punishable by many years of imprisonment. Unable to vote at the ballot box, Cubans vote with their feet. Emigration from Cuba is massive, and is the desire of most young Cubans. Their preferred destination is the USA, but they settle in many other countries too, including relatively poor ones in Latin America.
Q. But now that Fidel Castro is incapacitated, shouldn’t we sit down and talk with Raul Castro? Isn’t he a more pragmatic, nicer guy?
A. Raul Castro has participated in every aspect of the Cuban regime’s totalitarian rule, including mass murder of Cubans and kidnapping of American citizens. We have many grievances to discuss with a Cuban government, but we do not accept that passing command from a dictator to his brother represents any kind of legitimacy worthy of a change in policy. Raul Castro may be more pragmatic than Fidel Castro; but that’s not saying much. Raul Castro himself has stated that he has no intention to change the communist nature of the regime. No, what’s not needed is a US/Cuba meeting that legitimizes Raul Castro, but rather a full consultation between the regime and the Cuban people regarding the future of their country.
Q. But we talk to China, and they are a communist country that violates human rights.
A. The USG does not have a one-size-fits-all foreign policy. Our relationship with China has a much different history and its own texture—including considerable advocacy for human rights in China. Regarding Cuba, no effort to embrace the regime, either by us or any other country, has made a dent in it totalitarian nature.
Q. Isn’t U.S. policy toward Cuba held hostage to right-wing exile Cubans in Miami?
A. That question is insulting to Cuban exiles, who have come to America under difficult circumstances and managed to succeed, in the aggregate, based on hard work, education and other values that have brought about success to any immigrant group that has sought the American dream. To the extent that Cuban Americans have elected leaders with a point of view about Cuba, that is the way our democratic system works, for Cubans, or for any other immigrant community. Opinion polls show that Cuban exiles have a diversity of viewpoints on Cuba and on other political issues; they vote both Republican and Democrat. They know and care move about Cuba than other Americans, so it is normal, and desirable, that they have an impact on U.S. policy. In any case, their wish for democracy and freedom in Cuba is consistent with U.S. policy worldwide.
Q. Aren’t Cuban dissidents who receive aid from Miami pawns of U.S. policy?
A. The Cuban democratic opposition is a home-grown response to lack of freedom on the island and grotesque abuses of human rights by the Cuban regime. There are many components to this opposition: Independent journalists, librarians and teachers; political movements and parties; free labor leaders; human rights monitors; and The Ladies in White. This latter group is made up of relatives of Cuban political prisoner. The U.S is proud to provide assistance to these people, who in most cases have nowhere else to turn. Who in their right mind would suggest a U.S. policy that turns our back on courageous people seeking freedom?
Q. How can the USG let Posada Carriles walk free? Isn’t that inconsistent with our counterterrorism policy?
A. In the recent legal proceedings regarding Luis Posada Carriles, the USG was on the side arguing for keeping Posada in jail. A judge ruled differently, ant the executive branch must abide by that decision. However, Posada is not now a legal U.S. resident and is subject to expulsion. There are active legal cases regarding his connection to violent crimes that cannot be commented on because they are active cases. As of today, Posada Carriles has been accused of many crimes but not convicted of any of them.
2. We have deliberately made this message unclassified with the hope that it is circulated widely and used to rebut Cuban propaganda.
1. USINT is pleased to send in this distillation of the best or our briefings and responses to questions about Cuba, usually from audiences that are opposed to U.S. policy towards Cuba.
Q. The U.S. embargo (called “blockage by the GOC and its close allies) has not brought down the Castro regime. Why do you persist with this failed policy?
A. U.S. trade and other sanctions are the least we can do to respond, as we must, to a regime that has had a history of totalitarian rule, export of violence and subversion, and unremitting hostility to the United States. It is true that the Castro regime has withstood the sanctions, but it is also true that the USG has been true to its principles by seeking to isolate a regime that is so alien to all that American democracy stands for. We stood firm for 45 years until the USSR and the Iron Curtain collapsed. The collapse of communist rule in Cuba has taken longer, but is just as inevitable.
Q. Didn’t the U.S. Defense Department come out with a report saying that Cuba is not a threat to the United States?
A. Yes, although the report’s drafter turned out to be Ana Belen Montes, a woman who was convicted for espionage on behalf of the Cuban regime. Although Cuba may not pose a conventional military threat to the U.S., it clearly demonstrated, with Ana Belen Montes, that it is an intelligence threat. The Cuban regime considers itself an enemy of the USG and is an instigator of anti-American activities all over the world, especially in Latin America. Its functionaries in Venezuela and Bolivia right now are helping leaders there assault those countries’ democratic institutions. Cuba is on the list of countries that support international terrorism; any intelligence it picks up from the USA, it can be expected to pass on to other rogue states or groups that are enemies of the USA.
Q. But aren’t we missing out on great trade opportunities?
A. Cuba is an impoverished Third World country with a GNP in the neighborhood of 35 billion dollars. The Cuban exile community in the USA alone, with 15 percent of Cuba’s population, has a larger GNP. We can easily handle not trading with Castro’s Cuba for however much longer it takes until it becomes a free society. In the mean time, our laws permit sales of agricultural products to the tune of roughly 400 million dollars per year.
Q. But won’t the Spanish, other Europeans, Canadians and Asians have a leg up on us for new investment opportunities?
A. Investors in Cuba are buying into an apartheid system that pays virtual slave wages and provides no internationally recognized worker rights. We are surprised that people who protested against apartheid in South Africa or against sweatshops in Mexico or Southeast Asia are not up in arms over working conditions in Cuba, where wages are 15 dollars a month. Cuban citizens also have no right to stay in the hotels that the Europeans and Canadians invest in and frequent as tourists. The question should be: Why would democratic countries in Europe and Canada want to do business with a brutal totalitarian government like Cuba? Finally, when Cuba truly opens up its economy, we are confident that American businesses will take full advantage of the opportunity to work with enterprising Cubans.
Q. Isn’t the embargo hurting the Cuban people?
A. The Cuban regime’s state-run, inefficient economic system is preventing the Cuban people from prospering. This is a deliberate policy which keeps Cubans so busy scraping by to put food on the table that they have no time or energy left to protest. The embargo aims to deny U.S. resources to the regime, but does not prevent Cuba from obtaining goods and services from other countries.
Q. If you end the embargo, won’t the Cuban regime no longer be able to blame the USG for its problems?
A. If we ended the embargo, the Cuban regime would continue to blame the USG for its problems, either by presenting us a bill for cumulative damage to their economy or finding some other issue. For example, they have completely invented a controversy involving five of their spies that were arrested in the United States and convicted by a U.S. court. The fact that other members of that same spy network confessed and plea bargained has had no effect on the Cuban regime’s propaganda campaign.
Q. If you relax the embargo’s travel restrictions, wouldn’t an influx of American tourists usher in democratic change?
A. Two million Canadian and European tourists per year have not ushered in democratic change. They have put roughly two billion dollars in the pocket of the regime, helped perpetuate an apartheid tourist system, and also, in many cases, participated in sex tourism.
Q. But wasn’t Cuba America’s brothel and gambling casino before Castro replaced Batista in 1959?
A. There were certainly injustices and political grievances surrounding Batista’s rule, but not many economic ones. Cuba was, in the 1950s, a very popular destination for U.S. tourism and investment in many sectors. It was one of the most prosperous countries in Latin America, in terms of GNP, cars and televisions per capita, and also social indicators. More American were living in or visiting Cuba than vice-versa; and immigrants from Italy and Spain were streaming in by the thousands.
Q. Isn’t it true that Castro’s Cuba has set an example to the world in areas of health and education?
A. By repeating this mantra, you are unwittingly duped into perpetuating “the big lie.” A lie, if repeated many hundreds of times, is still a lie. The Cuban health care system was the best in Latin America before Castro took over. The regime invests heavily in the health system but in ways that are inefficient: Cuba has more doctors per capita than Denmark, yet hospitals lack bed sheets and simple medications like aspirins. Health care is politicized, forcing thousands of doctors overseas on “international missions” while Cubans back home are uncared for. Doctors in Cuba spend half their time at political meetings, drawing them away from patient care. Medicine is administered via an apartheid system: The best facilities and doctors are reserved for foreigners, tourists and regime nomenklatura; facilities for ordinary Cubans are no better than those in most other Third World countries. Ordinary Cubans, even if they have hard currency, are not allowed to buy medications at the best pharmacies, which are reserved for foreigners and nomenklatura.
Q. But what about education? And that high literacy rate?
A. Cuba had levels of education and literacy among the top tier of Latin American countries in the 1950s. The Castro regime’s literacy campaign claimed to have raised the rate, but did so with a heavy ideological component. Cubans are largely literate, although younger ones nowadays are struggling with basic reading and math skills. Additionally, all through the grade levels they are force-fed propaganda and given grades and opportunities in accordance with their political loyalties (and their parent’s political loyalties). Because the Cuban regime restricts access to free information, including the internet, Cubans grow up with limited options for reading and use of computer. They are among the most computer illiterate societies in Latin America.
Q. But back to health care, isn’t it true that Cuba has a world-class low level of infant mortality?
A. Not necessarily. One problem with statistics. Even UN and other international statistics are provided by the Cuban regime, which defines the truth in political terms. Additionally, Cuban obstetricians regularly insist on and administer abortions for most pregnancies where there is any suggestion of health risk for the newborns. The high rate of abortions has the effect of skewing the numbers in a way that produces better statistics for infant mortality, as well as life expectancy.
Q. Hasn’t Fidel Castro had broad popular support among the Cuban people?
A. It is impossible to measure how much support Fidel Castro has. Obviously, he has never measured his popularity by free elections. Public opinion polls are not possible because of the climate of fear that pervades Cuba. Spying and reporting on the citizenry is one of the regime’s most labor and resource-intensive activities, and is backed by brute force. Stating one’s opposition to Castro’s rule is a crime, punishable by many years of imprisonment. Unable to vote at the ballot box, Cubans vote with their feet. Emigration from Cuba is massive, and is the desire of most young Cubans. Their preferred destination is the USA, but they settle in many other countries too, including relatively poor ones in Latin America.
Q. But now that Fidel Castro is incapacitated, shouldn’t we sit down and talk with Raul Castro? Isn’t he a more pragmatic, nicer guy?
A. Raul Castro has participated in every aspect of the Cuban regime’s totalitarian rule, including mass murder of Cubans and kidnapping of American citizens. We have many grievances to discuss with a Cuban government, but we do not accept that passing command from a dictator to his brother represents any kind of legitimacy worthy of a change in policy. Raul Castro may be more pragmatic than Fidel Castro; but that’s not saying much. Raul Castro himself has stated that he has no intention to change the communist nature of the regime. No, what’s not needed is a US/Cuba meeting that legitimizes Raul Castro, but rather a full consultation between the regime and the Cuban people regarding the future of their country.
Q. But we talk to China, and they are a communist country that violates human rights.
A. The USG does not have a one-size-fits-all foreign policy. Our relationship with China has a much different history and its own texture—including considerable advocacy for human rights in China. Regarding Cuba, no effort to embrace the regime, either by us or any other country, has made a dent in it totalitarian nature.
Q. Isn’t U.S. policy toward Cuba held hostage to right-wing exile Cubans in Miami?
A. That question is insulting to Cuban exiles, who have come to America under difficult circumstances and managed to succeed, in the aggregate, based on hard work, education and other values that have brought about success to any immigrant group that has sought the American dream. To the extent that Cuban Americans have elected leaders with a point of view about Cuba, that is the way our democratic system works, for Cubans, or for any other immigrant community. Opinion polls show that Cuban exiles have a diversity of viewpoints on Cuba and on other political issues; they vote both Republican and Democrat. They know and care move about Cuba than other Americans, so it is normal, and desirable, that they have an impact on U.S. policy. In any case, their wish for democracy and freedom in Cuba is consistent with U.S. policy worldwide.
Q. Aren’t Cuban dissidents who receive aid from Miami pawns of U.S. policy?
A. The Cuban democratic opposition is a home-grown response to lack of freedom on the island and grotesque abuses of human rights by the Cuban regime. There are many components to this opposition: Independent journalists, librarians and teachers; political movements and parties; free labor leaders; human rights monitors; and The Ladies in White. This latter group is made up of relatives of Cuban political prisoner. The U.S is proud to provide assistance to these people, who in most cases have nowhere else to turn. Who in their right mind would suggest a U.S. policy that turns our back on courageous people seeking freedom?
Q. How can the USG let Posada Carriles walk free? Isn’t that inconsistent with our counterterrorism policy?
A. In the recent legal proceedings regarding Luis Posada Carriles, the USG was on the side arguing for keeping Posada in jail. A judge ruled differently, ant the executive branch must abide by that decision. However, Posada is not now a legal U.S. resident and is subject to expulsion. There are active legal cases regarding his connection to violent crimes that cannot be commented on because they are active cases. As of today, Posada Carriles has been accused of many crimes but not convicted of any of them.
2. We have deliberately made this message unclassified with the hope that it is circulated widely and used to rebut Cuban propaganda.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Books for Sale
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If you are looking for something on Amazon please consider using the search box at the top of the page. I get a little kickback for every order that's placed that way. If you have a similar link on your site, let me know and I'll use it the next time I order.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
PY08 RESERVE LIEUTENANT COMMANDER SELECTION BOARD RESULTS
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A. RESERVE POLICY MANUAL, COMDTINST M1001.28A
1. THE SECRETARY HAS APPROVED THE REPORT OF THE SELECTION BOARD CONVENED ON 20 AUGUST 2007 WHICH RECOMMENDED THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS ON THE INACTIVE DUTY PROMOTION LIST (IDPL) FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF COMMANDER. OFFICERS SELECTED ARE LISTED BELOW IN IDPL PRECEDENCE ORDER:
NAME DEPT
1.BAKER, MICHAEL CGPC RPM
2.BALL, GARY F. CG SECTOR BALTIMORE
3.SCHAMBIER, ROBERT M. CG SECTOR SEATTLE
4.CURRENT, KEIRSTEN E. COMDT
5.GUTIERREZ, FERNANDO CG SECTOR SAN JUAN
6.ROSELLO, BRAD CG MSU CHICAGO
7.KOMATINSKY, SEAN A. CG MSU LAKE CHARLES
8.FONDRAN, GREG A. CGD NINE
9.WENNET, CRAIG L. CG ISC BOSTON
10.LAVRENCHIK, MICHAEL P. CGD NINE
11.OSBORNE, NATHAN H. CG SECTOR SAN JUAN
12.CORALIN, LETICIA I. CG SECTOR SAN JUAN
13.KIRCHOFF, GERALD A. CG SECTOR OHIO VALLEY
14.HUOT, CATHERINE L. CG SECTOR ANCHORAGE
15.CASSELS, WILLIAM B. CG SMTC
16.CROFF, DIANE M. CG SECTOR ST PETERSBURG
17.GRACE, PATRICK J. CGD THIRTEEN
18.WATSON, ANGELA R. CG MLCLANT
19.NEELEY, KRISTINE B. CG SECTOR SAN DIEGO
20.KUCK, JEFFREY W. CG SECTOR ST PETERSBURG
21.COOPER, ROBERT M. CG PSU 309
22.TIEMAN, JASON E. CG MSU GALVESTON
23.LEE, CHRISTOPHER E CGD FOURTEEN
24.POTTER, ERIN B. CG SECTOR SAULT STE MARIE
25.GENSCH, KEITH CG SECTOR HAMPTON ROADS
26.MALONE, PAULA J. CG SECTOR ST PETERSBURG
27.WASSERMAN, JEFFREY M. CGD ELEVEN
28.MARGULIES, WILLIAM P. NCWRON 25
29.MACK, BRUCE G. USJFCOM
30.WILLIAMS, JEFFREY A. NCWRON 33
31.SERRANOSANCHEZ, RAMON L. CG ESU MIAMI
32.LAVERY, KEVIN P. CG PACAREA
33.WILCOX, CHARLES E. USCENTCOM
34.WOODY, LAWRENCE E. CG PACAREA
35.HINES, KENNETH J. CG SECTOR OHIO VALLEY
36.BENN, WILLIAM S. CG PSU 313
37.SCHROEDER, KRISTEN M. CG SECTOR LONG ISLAND SOUND
38.BALTZ, KENNETH A. CG SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO
39.MURPHY, NATALIE M. CG SECTOR MOBILE
40.ACOSTA, MONICA B. CGD SEVENTEEN
41.VEALENCIS, JOSEPH J. CGPC RPM
42.EBBERS, DOUGLAS L. CG SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO
43.BOYD, CORNEDA Y. CG SECTOR LOWER MISSISSIPPI
44.CONKLIN, JENNIFER J CG SECTOR HONOLULU
45.GARRITY, ELISA M. CG SECTOR SAN DIEGO
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6. THE BOARD'S MEMBERSHIP AND UNITS ARE:
NAME UNIT
CAPT KIMBERLY J. PICKENS, USCGR COMDT (CG-131)
CDR ANDREW S. MCKINLEY, USCGR CG PSU 309
LCDR ALAN R. TUBBS, USCG CG PACAREA
LCDR BRION J. FITZGERALD, USCGR CG ELC BALITMORE
LCDR NECIA L. CHAMBLISS, USCGR COMDT (CG-094M)
LCDR RICHARD F. BRANNON, USCGR CG GST
7. THE PRECEPT WHICH CONVENED THIS BOARD AND CHARGED THE MEMBERS WITH THEIR DUTIES, AND THE COMDT'S GUIDANCE FOR PROMOTION YEAR 2008 SELECTION BOARDS, ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE CGPC (RPM) CG INTERNET SITE
HTTP://WWW.USCG.MIL/RPM/PY08
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A. RESERVE POLICY MANUAL, COMDTINST M1001.28A
1. THE SECRETARY HAS APPROVED THE REPORT OF THE SELECTION BOARD CONVENED ON 20 AUGUST 2007 WHICH RECOMMENDED THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS ON THE INACTIVE DUTY PROMOTION LIST (IDPL) FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF COMMANDER. OFFICERS SELECTED ARE LISTED BELOW IN IDPL PRECEDENCE ORDER:
NAME DEPT
1.BAKER, MICHAEL CGPC RPM
2.BALL, GARY F. CG SECTOR BALTIMORE
3.SCHAMBIER, ROBERT M. CG SECTOR SEATTLE
4.CURRENT, KEIRSTEN E. COMDT
5.GUTIERREZ, FERNANDO CG SECTOR SAN JUAN
6.ROSELLO, BRAD CG MSU CHICAGO
7.KOMATINSKY, SEAN A. CG MSU LAKE CHARLES
8.FONDRAN, GREG A. CGD NINE
9.WENNET, CRAIG L. CG ISC BOSTON
10.LAVRENCHIK, MICHAEL P. CGD NINE
11.OSBORNE, NATHAN H. CG SECTOR SAN JUAN
12.CORALIN, LETICIA I. CG SECTOR SAN JUAN
13.KIRCHOFF, GERALD A. CG SECTOR OHIO VALLEY
14.HUOT, CATHERINE L. CG SECTOR ANCHORAGE
15.CASSELS, WILLIAM B. CG SMTC
16.CROFF, DIANE M. CG SECTOR ST PETERSBURG
17.GRACE, PATRICK J. CGD THIRTEEN
18.WATSON, ANGELA R. CG MLCLANT
19.NEELEY, KRISTINE B. CG SECTOR SAN DIEGO
20.KUCK, JEFFREY W. CG SECTOR ST PETERSBURG
21.COOPER, ROBERT M. CG PSU 309
22.TIEMAN, JASON E. CG MSU GALVESTON
23.LEE, CHRISTOPHER E CGD FOURTEEN
24.POTTER, ERIN B. CG SECTOR SAULT STE MARIE
25.GENSCH, KEITH CG SECTOR HAMPTON ROADS
26.MALONE, PAULA J. CG SECTOR ST PETERSBURG
27.WASSERMAN, JEFFREY M. CGD ELEVEN
28.MARGULIES, WILLIAM P. NCWRON 25
29.MACK, BRUCE G. USJFCOM
30.WILLIAMS, JEFFREY A. NCWRON 33
31.SERRANOSANCHEZ, RAMON L. CG ESU MIAMI
32.LAVERY, KEVIN P. CG PACAREA
33.WILCOX, CHARLES E. USCENTCOM
34.WOODY, LAWRENCE E. CG PACAREA
35.HINES, KENNETH J. CG SECTOR OHIO VALLEY
36.BENN, WILLIAM S. CG PSU 313
37.SCHROEDER, KRISTEN M. CG SECTOR LONG ISLAND SOUND
38.BALTZ, KENNETH A. CG SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO
39.MURPHY, NATALIE M. CG SECTOR MOBILE
40.ACOSTA, MONICA B. CGD SEVENTEEN
41.VEALENCIS, JOSEPH J. CGPC RPM
42.EBBERS, DOUGLAS L. CG SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO
43.BOYD, CORNEDA Y. CG SECTOR LOWER MISSISSIPPI
44.CONKLIN, JENNIFER J CG SECTOR HONOLULU
45.GARRITY, ELISA M. CG SECTOR SAN DIEGO
[SNIP]
6. THE BOARD'S MEMBERSHIP AND UNITS ARE:
NAME UNIT
CAPT KIMBERLY J. PICKENS, USCGR COMDT (CG-131)
CDR ANDREW S. MCKINLEY, USCGR CG PSU 309
LCDR ALAN R. TUBBS, USCG CG PACAREA
LCDR BRION J. FITZGERALD, USCGR CG ELC BALITMORE
LCDR NECIA L. CHAMBLISS, USCGR COMDT (CG-094M)
LCDR RICHARD F. BRANNON, USCGR CG GST
7. THE PRECEPT WHICH CONVENED THIS BOARD AND CHARGED THE MEMBERS WITH THEIR DUTIES, AND THE COMDT'S GUIDANCE FOR PROMOTION YEAR 2008 SELECTION BOARDS, ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE CGPC (RPM) CG INTERNET SITE
HTTP://WWW.USCG.MIL/RPM/PY08
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Monday, September 10, 2007
PY08 RESERVE COMMANDER SELECTION BOARD RESULTS
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A. RESERVE POLICY MANUAL, COMDTINST M1001.28A
1. THE SECRETARY HAS APPROVED THE REPORT OF THE SELECTION BOARD
CONVENED ON 30 JULY 2007 WHICH RECOMMENDED THE FOLLOWING NAMED
OFFICERS ON THE INACTIVE DUTY PROMOTION LIST (IDPL) FOR PROMOTION
TO THE GRADE OF COMMANDER. OFFICERS SELECTED ARE LISTED BELOW IN
IDPL PRECEDENCE ORDER:
NO. NAME DEPT
1. NELSON, ROBERT T. CGPC RPM
2. NELSON, RICHARD K. CG ISC NEW ORLEANS
3. DAVENPORT, WILLIAM F. CG SUPRTCEN ELIZABETH CITY
4. ROSZKOWSKI, LEONA M. COMDT (CG-00H1)
5. OBRIEN, SEAN K. CGD NINE
6. GASSER, THOMAS CG SECTOR CHARLESTON
7. MURAKAMI, MARK M. CGD FOURTEEN
8. DAVIS, JOHN W. CG MLCLANT
9. CAMPBELL, LISA M. CG SECTOR BOSTON
10. ROBINSON, JAMES P. CGD ONE
11. MURPHY, CHARLES G. CG LANTAREA
12. POLLIO, CAROL A. CG ICC
13. HOFFMAN, PETER M. CGD NINE
14. BROWN, BARON K. CG SECTOR LA/LB
15. MEDEROS, ROGELIO A. SOUTHCOM
16. BROWN, DENNIS A. NCWRON 30
17. WASCO, FREDERICK CGD NINE
18. MORGAN, CRAIG W. CG SECTOR HAMPTON ROADS
19. MAKI, KYLE E. NCWRON 30
20. STUCK, MATTHEW B. CGD ONE
21. WALDMAN, ROBERT CG LANTAREA
22. HARTZELL, JOHN M. CG LANTAREA
23. DONALDSON, JEAN T. JFCOM
24. MILLER, PHILLIP D. CG LANTAREA
25. MILLER, DONALD A. CG ISC MIAMI BEACH
26. EVANISH, MICHAEL D. CG MSU PITTSBURGH
27. SALL, CHAMPEE V. SOUTHCOM
28. LIVINGOOD, JAMES S. CG LANTAREA
29. COX, MARK D. JFCOM
30. ANDREWS, JAMES B. NCWRON 33
31. WILLIS, FOREST A. CG SUPRTCEN ELIZABETH CITY
32. GAROFOLO, JOHN J. CG ACADEMY
33. KILLMER, PETER D. CGD NINE
34. FITZGERALD, BRION J. CG ELC
35. CLARK, DANIEL W. SOUTHCOM
36. BRADY, ROBERT M. CG GST
37. BROWN, SHERRI L. CG MLCLANT
38. WEBSTER, CAMERON K. CGD THIRTEEN
39. TUBBS, ALAN R. CG PACAREA
40. MCCONNELL, FRANK V. CG TRACEN YORKTOWN
41. NAUERT, GERALD A. TRANSCOM
42. SCHAEFER, FRANKLIN H. CGD SEVEN
43. HENDERSON, SCOTT D. CG SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO
44. SMITH, BENJAMIN L. CG MSU TOLEDO
45. ELLIS, RICHARD CG SECTOR SAN DIEGO
46. KALLEN, DAWN M. CGD ONE
47. HOLDREN, CATHERINE A. CG GP ASTORIA
48. RHINEHART, KERSTIN B. CGD NINE
49. LINSKY, SCOTT R. CG AST
50. HILL, STEVEN J. CENTCOM
51. SCHNEIDER, DOUGLAS B. CG ACTEUR
52. HAMMER, ELLEN L. CG SECTOR BALTIMORE
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6. THE BOARD'S MEMBERSHIP AND UNITS ARE:
NAME UNIT
CAPT MICHAEL F. MORIARTY, USCGR CG LANTAREA
CDR GREGORY S. LINGLE, USCGR CGD ELEVEN
CDR KATHLEEN A. DUIGNAN, USCGR COMDT (CG-094M)
CDR SANDRA K. SELMAN, USCG CGD SEVENTEEN
CDR JAMES M. KELLY, USCGR CG LANTAREA
CDR KEVIN H. NISHIMURA, USCGR CGD FOURTEEN
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SUBJ: PY08 RESERVE COMMANDER SELECTION BOARD RESULTS
A. RESERVE POLICY MANUAL, COMDTINST M1001.28A
1. THE SECRETARY HAS APPROVED THE REPORT OF THE SELECTION BOARD
CONVENED ON 30 JULY 2007 WHICH RECOMMENDED THE FOLLOWING NAMED
OFFICERS ON THE INACTIVE DUTY PROMOTION LIST (IDPL) FOR PROMOTION
TO THE GRADE OF COMMANDER. OFFICERS SELECTED ARE LISTED BELOW IN
IDPL PRECEDENCE ORDER:
NO. NAME DEPT
1. NELSON, ROBERT T. CGPC RPM
2. NELSON, RICHARD K. CG ISC NEW ORLEANS
3. DAVENPORT, WILLIAM F. CG SUPRTCEN ELIZABETH CITY
4. ROSZKOWSKI, LEONA M. COMDT (CG-00H1)
5. OBRIEN, SEAN K. CGD NINE
6. GASSER, THOMAS CG SECTOR CHARLESTON
7. MURAKAMI, MARK M. CGD FOURTEEN
8. DAVIS, JOHN W. CG MLCLANT
9. CAMPBELL, LISA M. CG SECTOR BOSTON
10. ROBINSON, JAMES P. CGD ONE
11. MURPHY, CHARLES G. CG LANTAREA
12. POLLIO, CAROL A. CG ICC
13. HOFFMAN, PETER M. CGD NINE
14. BROWN, BARON K. CG SECTOR LA/LB
15. MEDEROS, ROGELIO A. SOUTHCOM
16. BROWN, DENNIS A. NCWRON 30
17. WASCO, FREDERICK CGD NINE
18. MORGAN, CRAIG W. CG SECTOR HAMPTON ROADS
19. MAKI, KYLE E. NCWRON 30
20. STUCK, MATTHEW B. CGD ONE
21. WALDMAN, ROBERT CG LANTAREA
22. HARTZELL, JOHN M. CG LANTAREA
23. DONALDSON, JEAN T. JFCOM
24. MILLER, PHILLIP D. CG LANTAREA
25. MILLER, DONALD A. CG ISC MIAMI BEACH
26. EVANISH, MICHAEL D. CG MSU PITTSBURGH
27. SALL, CHAMPEE V. SOUTHCOM
28. LIVINGOOD, JAMES S. CG LANTAREA
29. COX, MARK D. JFCOM
30. ANDREWS, JAMES B. NCWRON 33
31. WILLIS, FOREST A. CG SUPRTCEN ELIZABETH CITY
32. GAROFOLO, JOHN J. CG ACADEMY
33. KILLMER, PETER D. CGD NINE
34. FITZGERALD, BRION J. CG ELC
35. CLARK, DANIEL W. SOUTHCOM
36. BRADY, ROBERT M. CG GST
37. BROWN, SHERRI L. CG MLCLANT
38. WEBSTER, CAMERON K. CGD THIRTEEN
39. TUBBS, ALAN R. CG PACAREA
40. MCCONNELL, FRANK V. CG TRACEN YORKTOWN
41. NAUERT, GERALD A. TRANSCOM
42. SCHAEFER, FRANKLIN H. CGD SEVEN
43. HENDERSON, SCOTT D. CG SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO
44. SMITH, BENJAMIN L. CG MSU TOLEDO
45. ELLIS, RICHARD CG SECTOR SAN DIEGO
46. KALLEN, DAWN M. CGD ONE
47. HOLDREN, CATHERINE A. CG GP ASTORIA
48. RHINEHART, KERSTIN B. CGD NINE
49. LINSKY, SCOTT R. CG AST
50. HILL, STEVEN J. CENTCOM
51. SCHNEIDER, DOUGLAS B. CG ACTEUR
52. HAMMER, ELLEN L. CG SECTOR BALTIMORE
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6. THE BOARD'S MEMBERSHIP AND UNITS ARE:
NAME UNIT
CAPT MICHAEL F. MORIARTY, USCGR CG LANTAREA
CDR GREGORY S. LINGLE, USCGR CGD ELEVEN
CDR KATHLEEN A. DUIGNAN, USCGR COMDT (CG-094M)
CDR SANDRA K. SELMAN, USCG CGD SEVENTEEN
CDR JAMES M. KELLY, USCGR CG LANTAREA
CDR KEVIN H. NISHIMURA, USCGR CGD FOURTEEN
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Final Letter on the Healy Accident
The Coast Guard Chief of Staff has released the final decision letter on the diving accident on board the USCGC HEALY.
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SUBJ: RELEASE OF CHIEF OF STAFFS FINAL DECISION LETTER ON THE 17 AUGUST 2006 CGC HEALY CLASS A DIVER MISHAP
1. THE RELEASE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFFS FINAL DECISION LETTER SIGNALS THE COMPLETION OF A RIGOROUS SAFETY INVESTIGATION, MISHAP ANALYSIS, AND HIGH LEVEL REVIEW OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH LEAD TO AND CONTRIBUTED TO THE DEATHS OF TWO OF OUR SHIPMATES ON 17 AUGUST 2006. THIS IS THE SECOND OF TWO PROCESSES THAT INQUIRED INTO THIS MISHAP. THE FIRST PROCESS WAS AN ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATION. FINAL ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATION ON 10 JANUARY 2007. THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY INVESTIGATION WAS TO FIND OUT WHY THE MISHAP OCCURRED SO SIMILAR MISHAPS CAN BE PREVENTED IN THE FUTURE. THE FINAL DECISION LETTER OUTLINES THE NUMEROUS CAUSAL AND CONTRIBUTING FACTORS THAT RESULTED IN THIS TRAGIC MISHAP. NO SIGNIFICANT ADDITIONAL FACTS WERE FOUND IN THIS INVESTIGATION BEYOND THOSE IDENTIFIED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATION. IT ALSO DIRECTS CHANGES TO VARIOUS COAST GUARD PROGRAMS IMPLICATED IN THIS MISHAP TO IDENTIFY/AVOID SIMILAR HAZARDS AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES IN THE FUTURE. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE HONOR THE MEMORIES OF OUR FALLEN SHIPMATES BY DILIGENTLY IMPLEMENTING THE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS DIRECTED IN THE FINAL DECISION LETTER. ALL MEMBERS OF THE COAST GUARD ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE ENTIRE FINAL DECISION LETTER AS POSTED ON THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES:
A. COAST GUARD MEMBERS WITH ACCESS TO A CG STANDARD WORKSTATION SHOULD VIEW THE FINAL DECISION LETTER POSTED ON CG CENTRAL AT:
(HTTP://CGCENTRAL.USCG.MIL).
B. MBRS WITHOUT CGSW ACCESS CAN VIEW A COPY OF THE SAME LETTER AT:
(HTTP://WWW.USCG.MIL/CCS/CIT/CIM/FOIA/ELECTRONIC_READING_ROOM.HTM).
2. THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 26 CAUSAL FACTORS AND 48 CONTRIBUTORY FACTORS IDENTIFIED. THE CENTRAL THEMES WERE A LACK OF APPROPRIATE SUPERVISION, A LACK OF A RISK ASSESSMENT WHICH LED TO POOR DECISION MAKING, AND A LACK OF OPERATIONAL DISCIPLINE ON THE PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED.
3. WHILE THERE IS STILL MUCH WORK LEFT TO DO IN ORDER TO ADDRESS ALL OF THESE CAUSAL FACTORS, THE FOLLOWING CHANGES HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.
A. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALCOAST 440/06, A ONE-DAY SAFETY STAND DOWN WAS ORDERED AND COMPLETED FOR ALL DIVING UNITS. IN ADDITION, A MODIFIED DIVING PROGRAM SAFETY SURVEY (NO TRAINING, INSPECTION
ONLY) WAS COMPLETED ON EVERY DIVING UNIT ON OR BEFORE 12 JANUARY 2007.
B. TO IMPROVE SUPERVISION AND OVERSIGHT, THE DIVE PROGRAM MANAGER BILLET WAS UPGRADED FROM AN O-3 TO AN O-4 AND A CHIEF PETTY OFFICER BILLET WAS ESTABLISHED AS THE ASSISTANT COAST GUARD DIVING PROGRAM MANAGER. AREA COMMANDERS, DISTRICT COMMANDERS, AND THE DEPLOYABLE OPERATIONS GROUP COMMANDER ALSO DESIGNATED DIVING PROGRAM OVERSIGHT BILLETS WITHIN THEIR COMMANDS. THE INDIVIDUALS FILLING THESE BILLETS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRACKING THE READINESS, QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING STATUS OF THEIR DIVING UNITS.
C. PRIOR TO AND DURING OPERATION DEEP FREEZE 2007, USCGC POLAR SEA COMPLETED A DIVE RISK ASSESSMENT, COMPLETED PRESCRIBED DRY SUIT TRAINING, AND ADDED A TEMPORARY DUTY USCG DIVING ADVISOR TO SERVE AS DIVE TEAM SAFETY OBSERVER DURING ANTARCTIC TRAINING AND DIVE OPERATIONS.
D. THE ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR OPERATIONS REAFFIRMED AND EMPHASIZED THAT DIVING UNIT COMMANDERS ARE TO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR AND TO REQUIRE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TRAINING DIVES TO ALLOW DIVERS TO MAINTAIN PROFICIENCY AS REQUIRED BY THE CG DIVING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL, COMDTINST M3150.1B.
E. THE ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR OPERATIONS SENT A DIVE PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE TO THE DIVING IN THE ARCTIC ENVIRONMENT COURSE FROM
15 - 22 MARCH 2007 TO LEARN THE LATEST INFORMATION ON DIVING IN THE ARCTIC REGION.
F. THE ASSISTANT COMMANDANTS FOR OPERATIONS AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPED A DIVE TRAINING MODULE FOR INCLUSION IN APPROPRIATE TRAINING SYLLABI FOR COMMAND CADRE OF DIVE UNITS AND OTHER FIELD UNITS WHO MAY UTILIZE DIVERS. SPECIFICALLY, THE PROSPECTIVE COMMANDING OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE OFFICER (PCO/PXO) AFLOAT COURSE, THE PROSPECTIVE OPERATIONS OFFICER (POPS) AFLOAT COURSE, AND THE BOAT FORCES COMMAND CADRE COURSE ADDED A BLOCK OF INSTRUCTION.
G. THE ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR OPERATIONS UPDATED THE DIVE PROGRAM SAFETY SURVEY CHECKLISTS TO REFLECT CHANGES IN CG/NAVY POLICIES AS OF 23 APRIL 2007.
4. THE FOLLOWING DIRECTED CORRECTIVE ACTIONS STILL PEND BUT ARE WELL UNDERWAY TOWARDS COMPLETION:
A. THE ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR OPERATIONS CHARTERED A CROSS- DIRECTORATE STUDY TEAM, INCLUDING DIVE EXPERTISE FROM THE NAVY AND OTHER RECOGNIZED SOURCES OF DIVE EXPERTISE, TO EVALUATE REQUIREMENTS, MANAGEMENT, AND POLICY GUIDANCE FOR THE COAST GUARD DIVING PROGRAM WITH A REPORT OUT TO THE CHIEF OF STAFF. THE RESULTS OF THIS STUDY TEAM ARE CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW FOR POTENTIAL CHANGES TO THE DIVE PROGRAM.
B. AMENDMENTS ARE BEING MADE TO THE CG DIVING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL, COMDTINST M3150.1B, TO REFLECT DIRECTED CHANGES TO POLICIES, INCLUDING CHANGES TO THE DIVE STANDARDIZATION AND SITE VISIT PROGRAM, DIVING EQUIPMENT AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES, PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENTS, OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT FOR DIVE TEAMS, AND DIVE LOG KEEPING PROCEDURES.
C. ADDITIONAL DIRECTED ACTIONS ARE LISTED IN THE FINAL DECISION LETTER POSTED AT THE WEBSITES LISTED IN PARA 1.A. AND 1.B.
D. AMONG THE ADDITIONAL ACTIONS BEING DIRECTED IS A FORMAL ORGANIZATIONAL RISK ASSESSMENT TO BE CONDUCTED FOR ALL COAST GUARD OPERATIONAL MISSION AREAS TO IDENTIFY, CLARIFY, AND MITIGATE ASSOCIATED RISKS PARTICULARLY WITH RESPECT TO RAPIDLY EXPANDING/EMERGING MISSION AREAS.
5. AS THE COMMANDANT STATED IN HIS ALL HANDS MESSAGE THIS PAST JANUARY, AS COAST GUARD MEN AND WOMEN WE ACCEPT RISK, BUT WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PREVENTABLE LOSS OR INJURY. OUR SYMPATHIES CONTINUE TO GO OUT TO THE FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND SHIPMATES OF THOSE THAT LOST THEIR LIVES IN THIS MISHAP. THE LEADERSHIP OF THE COAST GUARD IS STEADFASTLY COMMITTED TO SAFE MISSION EXECUTION.
6. INTERNET RELEASE IS AUTHORIZED.
7. VADM R. J. PAPP, CHIEF OF STAFF, SENDS.
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SUBJ: RELEASE OF CHIEF OF STAFFS FINAL DECISION LETTER ON THE 17 AUGUST 2006 CGC HEALY CLASS A DIVER MISHAP
1. THE RELEASE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFFS FINAL DECISION LETTER SIGNALS THE COMPLETION OF A RIGOROUS SAFETY INVESTIGATION, MISHAP ANALYSIS, AND HIGH LEVEL REVIEW OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH LEAD TO AND CONTRIBUTED TO THE DEATHS OF TWO OF OUR SHIPMATES ON 17 AUGUST 2006. THIS IS THE SECOND OF TWO PROCESSES THAT INQUIRED INTO THIS MISHAP. THE FIRST PROCESS WAS AN ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATION. FINAL ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATION ON 10 JANUARY 2007. THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY INVESTIGATION WAS TO FIND OUT WHY THE MISHAP OCCURRED SO SIMILAR MISHAPS CAN BE PREVENTED IN THE FUTURE. THE FINAL DECISION LETTER OUTLINES THE NUMEROUS CAUSAL AND CONTRIBUTING FACTORS THAT RESULTED IN THIS TRAGIC MISHAP. NO SIGNIFICANT ADDITIONAL FACTS WERE FOUND IN THIS INVESTIGATION BEYOND THOSE IDENTIFIED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATION. IT ALSO DIRECTS CHANGES TO VARIOUS COAST GUARD PROGRAMS IMPLICATED IN THIS MISHAP TO IDENTIFY/AVOID SIMILAR HAZARDS AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES IN THE FUTURE. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE HONOR THE MEMORIES OF OUR FALLEN SHIPMATES BY DILIGENTLY IMPLEMENTING THE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS DIRECTED IN THE FINAL DECISION LETTER. ALL MEMBERS OF THE COAST GUARD ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE ENTIRE FINAL DECISION LETTER AS POSTED ON THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES:
A. COAST GUARD MEMBERS WITH ACCESS TO A CG STANDARD WORKSTATION SHOULD VIEW THE FINAL DECISION LETTER POSTED ON CG CENTRAL AT:
(HTTP://CGCENTRAL.USCG.MIL).
B. MBRS WITHOUT CGSW ACCESS CAN VIEW A COPY OF THE SAME LETTER AT:
(HTTP://WWW.USCG.MIL/CCS/CIT/CIM/FOIA/ELECTRONIC_READING_ROOM.HTM).
2. THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 26 CAUSAL FACTORS AND 48 CONTRIBUTORY FACTORS IDENTIFIED. THE CENTRAL THEMES WERE A LACK OF APPROPRIATE SUPERVISION, A LACK OF A RISK ASSESSMENT WHICH LED TO POOR DECISION MAKING, AND A LACK OF OPERATIONAL DISCIPLINE ON THE PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED.
3. WHILE THERE IS STILL MUCH WORK LEFT TO DO IN ORDER TO ADDRESS ALL OF THESE CAUSAL FACTORS, THE FOLLOWING CHANGES HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.
A. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALCOAST 440/06, A ONE-DAY SAFETY STAND DOWN WAS ORDERED AND COMPLETED FOR ALL DIVING UNITS. IN ADDITION, A MODIFIED DIVING PROGRAM SAFETY SURVEY (NO TRAINING, INSPECTION
ONLY) WAS COMPLETED ON EVERY DIVING UNIT ON OR BEFORE 12 JANUARY 2007.
B. TO IMPROVE SUPERVISION AND OVERSIGHT, THE DIVE PROGRAM MANAGER BILLET WAS UPGRADED FROM AN O-3 TO AN O-4 AND A CHIEF PETTY OFFICER BILLET WAS ESTABLISHED AS THE ASSISTANT COAST GUARD DIVING PROGRAM MANAGER. AREA COMMANDERS, DISTRICT COMMANDERS, AND THE DEPLOYABLE OPERATIONS GROUP COMMANDER ALSO DESIGNATED DIVING PROGRAM OVERSIGHT BILLETS WITHIN THEIR COMMANDS. THE INDIVIDUALS FILLING THESE BILLETS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRACKING THE READINESS, QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING STATUS OF THEIR DIVING UNITS.
C. PRIOR TO AND DURING OPERATION DEEP FREEZE 2007, USCGC POLAR SEA COMPLETED A DIVE RISK ASSESSMENT, COMPLETED PRESCRIBED DRY SUIT TRAINING, AND ADDED A TEMPORARY DUTY USCG DIVING ADVISOR TO SERVE AS DIVE TEAM SAFETY OBSERVER DURING ANTARCTIC TRAINING AND DIVE OPERATIONS.
D. THE ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR OPERATIONS REAFFIRMED AND EMPHASIZED THAT DIVING UNIT COMMANDERS ARE TO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR AND TO REQUIRE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TRAINING DIVES TO ALLOW DIVERS TO MAINTAIN PROFICIENCY AS REQUIRED BY THE CG DIVING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL, COMDTINST M3150.1B.
E. THE ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR OPERATIONS SENT A DIVE PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE TO THE DIVING IN THE ARCTIC ENVIRONMENT COURSE FROM
15 - 22 MARCH 2007 TO LEARN THE LATEST INFORMATION ON DIVING IN THE ARCTIC REGION.
F. THE ASSISTANT COMMANDANTS FOR OPERATIONS AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPED A DIVE TRAINING MODULE FOR INCLUSION IN APPROPRIATE TRAINING SYLLABI FOR COMMAND CADRE OF DIVE UNITS AND OTHER FIELD UNITS WHO MAY UTILIZE DIVERS. SPECIFICALLY, THE PROSPECTIVE COMMANDING OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE OFFICER (PCO/PXO) AFLOAT COURSE, THE PROSPECTIVE OPERATIONS OFFICER (POPS) AFLOAT COURSE, AND THE BOAT FORCES COMMAND CADRE COURSE ADDED A BLOCK OF INSTRUCTION.
G. THE ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR OPERATIONS UPDATED THE DIVE PROGRAM SAFETY SURVEY CHECKLISTS TO REFLECT CHANGES IN CG/NAVY POLICIES AS OF 23 APRIL 2007.
4. THE FOLLOWING DIRECTED CORRECTIVE ACTIONS STILL PEND BUT ARE WELL UNDERWAY TOWARDS COMPLETION:
A. THE ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR OPERATIONS CHARTERED A CROSS- DIRECTORATE STUDY TEAM, INCLUDING DIVE EXPERTISE FROM THE NAVY AND OTHER RECOGNIZED SOURCES OF DIVE EXPERTISE, TO EVALUATE REQUIREMENTS, MANAGEMENT, AND POLICY GUIDANCE FOR THE COAST GUARD DIVING PROGRAM WITH A REPORT OUT TO THE CHIEF OF STAFF. THE RESULTS OF THIS STUDY TEAM ARE CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW FOR POTENTIAL CHANGES TO THE DIVE PROGRAM.
B. AMENDMENTS ARE BEING MADE TO THE CG DIVING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL, COMDTINST M3150.1B, TO REFLECT DIRECTED CHANGES TO POLICIES, INCLUDING CHANGES TO THE DIVE STANDARDIZATION AND SITE VISIT PROGRAM, DIVING EQUIPMENT AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES, PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENTS, OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT FOR DIVE TEAMS, AND DIVE LOG KEEPING PROCEDURES.
C. ADDITIONAL DIRECTED ACTIONS ARE LISTED IN THE FINAL DECISION LETTER POSTED AT THE WEBSITES LISTED IN PARA 1.A. AND 1.B.
D. AMONG THE ADDITIONAL ACTIONS BEING DIRECTED IS A FORMAL ORGANIZATIONAL RISK ASSESSMENT TO BE CONDUCTED FOR ALL COAST GUARD OPERATIONAL MISSION AREAS TO IDENTIFY, CLARIFY, AND MITIGATE ASSOCIATED RISKS PARTICULARLY WITH RESPECT TO RAPIDLY EXPANDING/EMERGING MISSION AREAS.
5. AS THE COMMANDANT STATED IN HIS ALL HANDS MESSAGE THIS PAST JANUARY, AS COAST GUARD MEN AND WOMEN WE ACCEPT RISK, BUT WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PREVENTABLE LOSS OR INJURY. OUR SYMPATHIES CONTINUE TO GO OUT TO THE FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND SHIPMATES OF THOSE THAT LOST THEIR LIVES IN THIS MISHAP. THE LEADERSHIP OF THE COAST GUARD IS STEADFASTLY COMMITTED TO SAFE MISSION EXECUTION.
6. INTERNET RELEASE IS AUTHORIZED.
7. VADM R. J. PAPP, CHIEF OF STAFF, SENDS.
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Saturday, August 18, 2007
Saluting out of Uniform
I got this email yesterday;
FYI for all of you, this bill was actually written by our former MCPOCG Vince Patton. He is the reason we have this privilege now. (Actually, it hasn't passed the House yet. So, stand by.)
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) today praised the passage by unanimous consent of his bill (S.1877) clarifying U.S. law to allow veterans and servicemen not in uniform to salute the flag. Current law (US Code Title 4, Chapter 1) states that veterans and servicemen not in uniform should place their hand over their heart without clarifying whether they can or should salute the flag.
"The salute is a form of honor and respect, representing pride in one's military service," Senator Inhofe said. "Veterans and service members continue representing the military services even when not in uniform. Unfortunately, current U.S. law leaves confusion as to whether veterans and service members out of uniform can or should salute the flag. My legislation will clarify this regulation, allowing veterans and servicemen alike to salute the flag, whether they are in uniform or not. I look forward to seeing those who have served saluting proudly at baseball games, parades, and formal events. I believe this is an appropriate way to honor and recognize the 25 million veterans in the United States who have served in the military and remain as role models to others citizens. Those who are currently serving or have served in the military have earned this right, and their recognition will be an inspiration to others."
This Bill was passed July 25, 2007.
It'll be interesting to see if military members will do this when the national anthem is being sung at sporting events.
FYI for all of you, this bill was actually written by our former MCPOCG Vince Patton. He is the reason we have this privilege now. (Actually, it hasn't passed the House yet. So, stand by.)
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) today praised the passage by unanimous consent of his bill (S.1877) clarifying U.S. law to allow veterans and servicemen not in uniform to salute the flag. Current law (US Code Title 4, Chapter 1) states that veterans and servicemen not in uniform should place their hand over their heart without clarifying whether they can or should salute the flag.
"The salute is a form of honor and respect, representing pride in one's military service," Senator Inhofe said. "Veterans and service members continue representing the military services even when not in uniform. Unfortunately, current U.S. law leaves confusion as to whether veterans and service members out of uniform can or should salute the flag. My legislation will clarify this regulation, allowing veterans and servicemen alike to salute the flag, whether they are in uniform or not. I look forward to seeing those who have served saluting proudly at baseball games, parades, and formal events. I believe this is an appropriate way to honor and recognize the 25 million veterans in the United States who have served in the military and remain as role models to others citizens. Those who are currently serving or have served in the military have earned this right, and their recognition will be an inspiration to others."
This Bill was passed July 25, 2007.
It'll be interesting to see if military members will do this when the national anthem is being sung at sporting events.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
ACTIVE DUTY REAR ADMIRAL (LOWER HALF) SELECTION BOARD
ALCOAST 348/07
COMDTNOTE 1401
SUBJ: ACTIVE DUTY REAR ADMIRAL (LOWER HALF) SELECTION BOARD
1. THE SECRETARY HAS APPROVED THE REPORT OF THE SELECTION BOARD
CONVENED ON 11 JUL 2007 RECOMMENDING OFFICERS ON THE ACTIVE DUTY
PROMOTION LIST (ADPL) FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF REAR ADMIRAL
(LOWER HALF). OFFICERS SELECTED ARE LISTED BELOW IN PRECEDENCE
ORDER.
NAME UNIT
(1) CAPT JAMES A. WATSON, USCG CGD SEVEN
(2) CAPT STEVEN H. RATTI, USCG CG LANTAREA
(3) CAPT DANIEL A. NEPTUN, USCG CG PACAREA
(4) CAPT KEVIN S. COOK, USCG CGD THIRTEEN
(5) CAPT THOMAS P. OSTEBO, USCG COMDT
(6) CAPT KEITH A. TAYLOR, USCG COMDT
2. THE BOARD MEMBERSHIP AND UNITS ARE LISTED BELOW:
NAME UNIT
VADM ROBERT J. PAPP, JR., USCG COMDT (CG-01)
RADM DALE G. GABEL, USCG COMDT (CG-4)
RADM JOEL R. WHITEHEAD, USCG CGD EIGHT
RADM JOHN P. CURRIER, USCG COMDT (CG-9)
RDML MANSON K. BROWN, USCG CG MLCPAC
RDML CYNTHIA A. COOGAN, USCG COMDT (CG-13)
3. ALTHOUGH THE PROCEEDINGS OF A SELECTION BOARD, INCLUDING ITS
DELIBERATIONS AND CRITERIA FOR SELECTION, CANNOT BE DISCLOSED TO
ANY PERSON WHO WAS NOT A MEMBER OF THE BOARD, BOARD MEMBERS DO HAVE
VALUABLE INFORMATION THAT CAN BE SHARED REGARDING THE GENERAL
SELECTION PROCESS AND ITS FAIRNESS AND EQUITY. IF THERE ARE ANY
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE RESULTS OF THE ADPL BOARD, CONTACT CDR JIM
ANDREWS AT 202-493-1611.
4. THE PRECEPT WHICH CONVENED THE ADPL RDML BOARD AND CHARGED THE
MEMBERS WITH THEIR DUTIES, AND THE COMDTS GUIDANCE FOR PROMOTION
YEAR 2008 SELECTION BOARDS, ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE CGPC (OPM-1) CG
INTERNET SITE HTTP://WWW.USCG.MIL/HQ/CGPC/OPM/BOARDS/BOARDS.HTM OR
BY CALLING YN2 AIMEE BOCKSNICK AT 202-493-1615.
5. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
6. ADM THAD ALLEN, COMMANDANT, SENDS.
COMDTNOTE 1401
SUBJ: ACTIVE DUTY REAR ADMIRAL (LOWER HALF) SELECTION BOARD
1. THE SECRETARY HAS APPROVED THE REPORT OF THE SELECTION BOARD
CONVENED ON 11 JUL 2007 RECOMMENDING OFFICERS ON THE ACTIVE DUTY
PROMOTION LIST (ADPL) FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF REAR ADMIRAL
(LOWER HALF). OFFICERS SELECTED ARE LISTED BELOW IN PRECEDENCE
ORDER.
NAME UNIT
(1) CAPT JAMES A. WATSON, USCG CGD SEVEN
(2) CAPT STEVEN H. RATTI, USCG CG LANTAREA
(3) CAPT DANIEL A. NEPTUN, USCG CG PACAREA
(4) CAPT KEVIN S. COOK, USCG CGD THIRTEEN
(5) CAPT THOMAS P. OSTEBO, USCG COMDT
(6) CAPT KEITH A. TAYLOR, USCG COMDT
2. THE BOARD MEMBERSHIP AND UNITS ARE LISTED BELOW:
NAME UNIT
VADM ROBERT J. PAPP, JR., USCG COMDT (CG-01)
RADM DALE G. GABEL, USCG COMDT (CG-4)
RADM JOEL R. WHITEHEAD, USCG CGD EIGHT
RADM JOHN P. CURRIER, USCG COMDT (CG-9)
RDML MANSON K. BROWN, USCG CG MLCPAC
RDML CYNTHIA A. COOGAN, USCG COMDT (CG-13)
3. ALTHOUGH THE PROCEEDINGS OF A SELECTION BOARD, INCLUDING ITS
DELIBERATIONS AND CRITERIA FOR SELECTION, CANNOT BE DISCLOSED TO
ANY PERSON WHO WAS NOT A MEMBER OF THE BOARD, BOARD MEMBERS DO HAVE
VALUABLE INFORMATION THAT CAN BE SHARED REGARDING THE GENERAL
SELECTION PROCESS AND ITS FAIRNESS AND EQUITY. IF THERE ARE ANY
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE RESULTS OF THE ADPL BOARD, CONTACT CDR JIM
ANDREWS AT 202-493-1611.
4. THE PRECEPT WHICH CONVENED THE ADPL RDML BOARD AND CHARGED THE
MEMBERS WITH THEIR DUTIES, AND THE COMDTS GUIDANCE FOR PROMOTION
YEAR 2008 SELECTION BOARDS, ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE CGPC (OPM-1) CG
INTERNET SITE HTTP://WWW.USCG.MIL/HQ/CGPC/OPM/BOARDS/BOARDS.HTM OR
BY CALLING YN2 AIMEE BOCKSNICK AT 202-493-1615.
5. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
6. ADM THAD ALLEN, COMMANDANT, SENDS.
RESERVE REAR ADMIRAL (LOWER HALF) SELECTION BOARD
ALCOAST 347/07
COMDTNOTE 1401
SUBJ: RESERVE REAR ADMIRAL (LOWER HALF) SELECTION BOARD
1. THE SECRETARY HAS APPROVED THE REPORT OF THE SELECTION BOARD
CONVENED ON 11 JUL 2007 RECOMMENDING OFFICERS ON THE INACTIVE DUTY
PROMOTION LIST (IDPL) FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF REAR ADMIRAL
(LOWER HALF). OFFICERS SELECTED ARE LISTED BELOW IN PRECEDENCE
ORDER.
NAME UNIT
(1) CAPT STEVEN E. DAY, USCGR CG PACAREA
2. THE BOARD MEMBERSHIP AND UNITS ARE LISTED BELOW:
NAME UNIT
VADM D. BRIAN PETERMAN, USCG CG LANTAREA
RADM MARY P. ODONNELL, USCGR RETIRED
RADM DUNCAN C. SMITH, III, USCGR RETIRED
RADM DAVID W. KUNKEL, USCG CGD SEVEN
RDML MICHAEL R. SEWARD, USCGR CG PACAREA
3. ALTHOUGH THE PROCEEDINGS OF A SELECTION BOARD, INCLUDING ITS
DELIBERATIONS AND CRITERIA FOR SELECTION, CANNOT BE DISCLOSED TO
ANY PERSON WHO WAS NOT A MEMBER OF THE BOARD, BOARD MEMBERS DO HAVE
VALUABLE INFORMATION THAT CAN BE SHARED REGARDING THE GENERAL
SELECTION PROCESS AND ITS FAIRNESS AND EQUITY. IF THERE ARE ANY
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE RESULTS OF THE IDPL BOARD, CONTACT CDR KENT
BAUER AT 202-493-1702.
4. THE PRECEPT WHICH CONVENED THE IDPL RDML BOARD AND CHARGED THE
MEMBERS WITH THEIR DUTIES IS AVAILABLE VIA THE CGPC (RPM) CG
INTERNET SITE HTTP://WWW.USCG.MIL/HQ/CGPC/RPM/RPMHOME.HTM OR BY
CONTACTING LT LOUIS DERING AT 202-493-1237.
5. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
6. ADM THAD ALLEN, COMMANDANT, SENDS.
COMDTNOTE 1401
SUBJ: RESERVE REAR ADMIRAL (LOWER HALF) SELECTION BOARD
1. THE SECRETARY HAS APPROVED THE REPORT OF THE SELECTION BOARD
CONVENED ON 11 JUL 2007 RECOMMENDING OFFICERS ON THE INACTIVE DUTY
PROMOTION LIST (IDPL) FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF REAR ADMIRAL
(LOWER HALF). OFFICERS SELECTED ARE LISTED BELOW IN PRECEDENCE
ORDER.
NAME UNIT
(1) CAPT STEVEN E. DAY, USCGR CG PACAREA
2. THE BOARD MEMBERSHIP AND UNITS ARE LISTED BELOW:
NAME UNIT
VADM D. BRIAN PETERMAN, USCG CG LANTAREA
RADM MARY P. ODONNELL, USCGR RETIRED
RADM DUNCAN C. SMITH, III, USCGR RETIRED
RADM DAVID W. KUNKEL, USCG CGD SEVEN
RDML MICHAEL R. SEWARD, USCGR CG PACAREA
3. ALTHOUGH THE PROCEEDINGS OF A SELECTION BOARD, INCLUDING ITS
DELIBERATIONS AND CRITERIA FOR SELECTION, CANNOT BE DISCLOSED TO
ANY PERSON WHO WAS NOT A MEMBER OF THE BOARD, BOARD MEMBERS DO HAVE
VALUABLE INFORMATION THAT CAN BE SHARED REGARDING THE GENERAL
SELECTION PROCESS AND ITS FAIRNESS AND EQUITY. IF THERE ARE ANY
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE RESULTS OF THE IDPL BOARD, CONTACT CDR KENT
BAUER AT 202-493-1702.
4. THE PRECEPT WHICH CONVENED THE IDPL RDML BOARD AND CHARGED THE
MEMBERS WITH THEIR DUTIES IS AVAILABLE VIA THE CGPC (RPM) CG
INTERNET SITE HTTP://WWW.USCG.MIL/HQ/CGPC/RPM/RPMHOME.HTM OR BY
CONTACTING LT LOUIS DERING AT 202-493-1237.
5. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
6. ADM THAD ALLEN, COMMANDANT, SENDS.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Zucchini Crabmeat Casserole
I found this recipe in the last issue of Virginia Wildlife Magazine. It's very good and the leftovers heat up well.
12 oz blue crabmeat (I used 1 lb)
4 cups zucchini sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 1/2 cups biscuit baking mix (Bisquick)
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons instant minced onion
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon oregano
salt & pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Mix all ingredients together and spread in a 12 x 7 1/4 x 2 inch greased baking dish.
Bake uncovered until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
Serves 6
Enjoy! Let me know if you try it.
Posted at the Carnival of the Recipes.
12 oz blue crabmeat (I used 1 lb)
4 cups zucchini sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 1/2 cups biscuit baking mix (Bisquick)
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons instant minced onion
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon oregano
salt & pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Mix all ingredients together and spread in a 12 x 7 1/4 x 2 inch greased baking dish.
Bake uncovered until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
Serves 6
Enjoy! Let me know if you try it.
Posted at the Carnival of the Recipes.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Happy Birthday Army!
R 111317Z JUN 07
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-00//
TO DA WASHINGTON DC ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS //N01000//
ALCOAST 292/07
COMDTNOTE 1000
SUBJ: 232ND BIRTHDAY OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY
1. THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE COAST GUARD WISH THE UNITED STATES ARMY A HAPPY 232ND BIRTHDAY.
2. SINCE JUNE 14, 1775, THE ARMY HAS ANSWERED THE CALL OF DUTY TO DEFEND THE SECURITY OF OUR NATION AND FIGHT TYRANNY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. DESPITE GREAT RISK AND SACRIFICE, YOU PROUDLY SERVE IN HARMS WAY, UPHOLDING YOUR CORE VALUES, AND STEELING YOUR RESOLVE IN THE FACE OF TREMENDOUS TESTS OF HONOR AND COURAGE. IT IS YOUR ADHERENCE TO THESE TIMELESS VIRTUES THAT HAS MADE OUR MILITARY SO SUCCESSFUL AGAINST OUR ENEMIES AND SO RESPECTED BY OUR FRIENDS.
3. IT IS OFTEN SAID THAT CHALLENGING TIMES DEMAND EXTRAORDINARY VISION AND LEADERSHIP. YOU HAVE DEMONSTRATED MORE THAN YOUR SHARE THIS YEAR, BOLDLY FIGHTING THE GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR DESPITE STRETCHED DEPLOYMENTS AND A RELENTLESS OPERATIONAL TEMPO. THE AMERICAN PEOPLE KNOW THEY CAN RELY ON OUR SOLDIERS. YOU ARE ARMY STRONG.
4. THE COAST GUARD IS PROUD TO SERVE WITH YOU. SEMPER PARATUS.
5. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
6. ADM T.W. ALLEN, COMMANDANT, UNITED STATES COAST GUARD, SENDS.
BT
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FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-00//
TO DA WASHINGTON DC ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS //N01000//
ALCOAST 292/07
COMDTNOTE 1000
SUBJ: 232ND BIRTHDAY OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY
1. THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE COAST GUARD WISH THE UNITED STATES ARMY A HAPPY 232ND BIRTHDAY.
2. SINCE JUNE 14, 1775, THE ARMY HAS ANSWERED THE CALL OF DUTY TO DEFEND THE SECURITY OF OUR NATION AND FIGHT TYRANNY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. DESPITE GREAT RISK AND SACRIFICE, YOU PROUDLY SERVE IN HARMS WAY, UPHOLDING YOUR CORE VALUES, AND STEELING YOUR RESOLVE IN THE FACE OF TREMENDOUS TESTS OF HONOR AND COURAGE. IT IS YOUR ADHERENCE TO THESE TIMELESS VIRTUES THAT HAS MADE OUR MILITARY SO SUCCESSFUL AGAINST OUR ENEMIES AND SO RESPECTED BY OUR FRIENDS.
3. IT IS OFTEN SAID THAT CHALLENGING TIMES DEMAND EXTRAORDINARY VISION AND LEADERSHIP. YOU HAVE DEMONSTRATED MORE THAN YOUR SHARE THIS YEAR, BOLDLY FIGHTING THE GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR DESPITE STRETCHED DEPLOYMENTS AND A RELENTLESS OPERATIONAL TEMPO. THE AMERICAN PEOPLE KNOW THEY CAN RELY ON OUR SOLDIERS. YOU ARE ARMY STRONG.
4. THE COAST GUARD IS PROUD TO SERVE WITH YOU. SEMPER PARATUS.
5. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
6. ADM T.W. ALLEN, COMMANDANT, UNITED STATES COAST GUARD, SENDS.
BT
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