R 221722Z JAN 13 ALCGENL 013/13 SUBJ: AY13 EXECUTIVE PETTY OFFICER (XPO) VACANCY USCGC CHINOOK 1. PSC-EPM-2 is soliciting a BMC candidates to fill a BMC (XPO) vacancy onboard CGC CHINOOK, New London, CT. 2. This solicitation is for a report date OOA 01 May 2013. 3. Interested candidates shall submit requests through their Chain of Command via e-mail to Stephen.J.Burke (at) uscg.mil NLT COB 03 Feb 13, SUBJ LINE (NAME, EMPLID) XPO CANDIDATE CGC CHINOOK. This Command e-mail shall include the very specific elements required in the Military Assignments and Authorized Absences Manual, COMDTINST M1000.8 ART 1.C.8.C. (XPO Endorsement) and a statement that the member meets the qualifications required by ART 1.C.8.B. 4. All members are reminded to verify their Employee Summary Sheet (ESS) prior to submitting for this position. 5. Commands shall address any backfill requirements and report date. 6. Internet release authorized.