R 131936Z APR 12

ALCOAST 175/12
COMDTNOTE 7220
SUBJ: ACTIVE DUTY ENLISTED WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT FY12 CRITICAL RATE
SITREP 2
A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 272007 DEC 11/ALCOAST 581/11
B. COAST GUARD RECRUITING MANUAL, COMDTINST M1100.2 (SERIES)
C. MILITARY BONUS PROGRAM, COMDTINST M7220.2 (SERIES)
1. This ALCOAST supersedes reference (A) and announces the results of
the Critical Rate Management Workgroup (CRMW).  Program offerings in
this Sitrep will remain in effect until modified or terminated in a
future ALCOAST.
2. Enlistment with guaranteed Class A school:
      a. Enlistment with guaranteed Class A school is offered for the
FS rating.
      b. Policy for guaranteed Class A school accessions can be found
in Chapter 2 of reference (B).
3. Enlistment Bonus (EB):
      a. A 7,500 dollar EB is authorized for applicants to enlist in
the Coast Guard and attend guaranteed FS school after recruit
training.
      b. Members must graduate FS A school to receive the EB.
      c. EB policy can be found in Chapter 1 of reference (C).
4. Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB):
      a. No SRB is offered at this time.
      b. SRB policy can be found in Chapter 1 of reference (C).
5. Critical Skills Training Bonus (CSTB):
      a. A 5,000 dollar CSTB is authorized for OS A school
candidates.
      b. In order for non-rated members to qualify for the CSTB
payment, member must graduate from OS A school and agree to obligate
a minimum of four years active service upon graduation.
      c. CSTB policy can be found in Chapter 1 of reference (C).
6. Critical Skills Retention Bonus (CSRB):
      a. No CSRB is offered at this time.
      b. CSRB policy can be found in Chapter 3 of reference (C).
7. Open Rate List (ORL):
      a. Effective immediately, the ORL includes the following rates:
FS3, FS2, and HS3.
      b. Applicants for FS3, FS2, and HS3 must have prior CG
experience in rate.
      c. The ORL is a workforce planning tool designed to enlist
skilled and qualified prior-service members to fill vacancies in
specific rates.  Rates listed on the ORL are the only rates in the
active duty enlisted workforce that have current opportunities for
direct accession or integration as rated petty officers  The
advancement implications of listing rates on the open rate list are
closely monitored.  Bringing petty officers directly into ratings
with ORL opportunities will not impact advancement opportunities for
members currently in the rating.
      d. The ORL recruiting focus is exclusively limited to the rates
listed above.  Eligibility requirements and procedures for enlistment
under the ORL are contained in reference (B).  Applicant
qualifications for enlistment will be reviewed by the appropriate
assignment officer in consultation with the Rating Force Master
Chief.  Final approval or disapproval of an applicants enlistment via
the ORL will be made by CG Personnel Service Center (epm).
      e. In accordance with Chapter 2 of reference (B).  In process
accessions based on reference (A) shall be specially considered by CG
Recruiting Command (CGRC).  Commandant (CG-12A), and CG PSC (epm).
      f. For rating-specific concerns, contact the appropriate
assignment officer or Rating Force Master Chief.  For ORL policy
questions contact LCDR R. Kistner, Commandant (CG-12A), at (202)
475-5236.
8. The Critical Rate Management Workgroup was established to identify
and manage intervention strategies for ratings deemed to have
personnel shortages that could negatively impact mission execution.
Factors considered by this panel include organizational needs across
all ratings, workforce trends and future personnel forecasts.  The
CRMW has consolidated the responsibilities of the former SRB panel in
determining the need to offer SRBs, Enlistment Bonuses (EB), and
Critical Skills Training Bonuses (CSTB).  Questions regarding the
Critical Rate Management Workgroup or bonus policies can be directed
to LT J. Dion Couch at (202) 475-5382 or email
James.D.Couch(at)uscg.mil. You can also email personnel policy
questions to HQSPolicyandStandards(at)uscg.mil.
9. Commanding Officers and Officers in Charge will bring the contents
of this ALCOAST to the attention of all personnel.
10. RDML David R. Callahan, Director of Reserve and Military
Personnel Policy sends.
11. Internet release is authorized.