R 092224Z JAN 13

ALCOAST 004/13
COMDTNOTE 5400
SUBJ: STEADYING PACIFIC AREA COMMAND AND STAFF
A. COMDT (G-VCG) MEMO 5400 DTD 14 MAY 2012 (NOTAL)
B. COMDT (G-VCG) MEMO 5400 DTD 01 OCT 2012 (NOTAL)
1. The reconstitution of the Pacific Area command and staff was
announced in OCT 2011.  Ref A authorized further modifications to the
area numbered staff organization structure in order to achieve full
alignment, at the branch level, between the PACAREA and LANTAREA
Operations Divisions. This ALCOAST, in conjunction with a companion
LANTAREA ALCOAST, establishes branch level alignment between LANTAREA
and PACAREA Operations Divisions. Section titles delineate specific
operational activities within each respective branch.
2. The PACAREA numbered staff organization for the Operations
Division (PAC-3) is as follows, all phones are (510) 437-xxxx. Note
PAC-37df will report to PAC-35 thru the summer of 2013 as we continue
to work DOG stem-to-stern issues.
NEW CONSTRUCT      STAFF NAME                OLD STAFF     PHONE EXT
PAC-3         Operations Division              PAC-3        3908
PAC-33        Current Operations Branch        PAC-331      3074
PAC-33cc      PACAREA Command Center           PAC-rcc      3701
PAC-35        Future Operations Branch         PAC-33       2942
PAC-35im      Incident Mgmt Section            PAC-332      3074
PAC-35le      Maritime Sec/Law Enf Section     PAC-331      3543
PAC-37        Operational Forces Branch        PAC-35       3851
PAC-37af      Aviation Forces Section          PAC-353      3208
PAC-37cf      Cutter Forces Section            PAC-353      6617
PAC-37df      Deployable Forces Section        PAC-331      5327
PAC-37fa      Force Allocation Section         PAC-355      5365
3. Ref B authorized the modification of existing staff to establish
the Personnel Division (PAC-1).
     A. The Personnel Division advises the Area Commander of
personnel
resource management and personnel administration issues and
represents the area staff and subordinate units regarding total
workforce management issues. As the Area Commanders principle force
advisor and subject matter expert, Chief, Personnel Division
interprets policy, validates unit level training and mitigates gaps
that inhibit force readiness. In addition, PAC-1 serves as the
primary point of contact for contingency force management directing
mobilization and demobilization of necessary personnel consistent
with current policy and procedures to ensure optimal employment of
forces to align with operational requirements while balancing risk
across standing missions.
     B. The PACAREA Personnel Division numbered staff organization is
as follows, all phones are (510) 437-xxxx. Note DSF support functions
are retained by DG-13 at (202) 493-6647. Further guidance will be
sent sepcor.
NEW CONSTRUCT      STAFF NAME                 OLD STAFF   PHONE EXT
PAC-1        Personnel Division               PAC-51      3012
PAC-1        Admin Assistant	              PAC-51      3562
PAC-11       Personnel Programs Branch        PAC-81      5680
PAC-13       Reserve DSF Support Branch       DOG-13
PAC-15       Reserve Readiness Branch         PAC-517     3242
PAC-17       Reserve Capabilities Branch      PAC-515     3564
     C. Policy and guidance from PAC-1 can be viewed in the new
division sharepoint at,
https://cgportal2.uscg.mil/units/pacarea/pac-1.
4. To view the new organizational structure and functional statements
please visit the PACAREA CGPortal,
https://cgportal2.uscg.mil/units/pacarea/pac3/sitepages/home.aspx.
5. VADM P. F. Zukunft, Commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area, sends.
6. Internet release is authorized.