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Patrol Forces Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA)
In November 2002,
PATFORSWA stood up as a contingency operation, following a US NAVY request
for patrol boats in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. PATFORSWA was later
commissioned as a permanent duty station in June 2004. Standard tour length
is one year, dependent restricted, non-isolated PCS assignment.
*New* All solicitations for AY11 PATFORSWA assignments are being released via rated and non-rate specific ALCGENL solicitations in AUG and SEP 2011. EM and ET positions have been solicited via the EM and ET Early Slate messages. As PATFORSWA vacancies may occur throughout the assignment year, members are encouraged to monitor message board in the event that we need to re-solicit.
Cutter Positions
Cutter underway OPTEMPO is very high, often in excess of 4000 hours
annually. While underway, cutters conduct maritime interception operations,
maritime security operations, river patrols, off-shore oil infrastructure
security, and training engagements with regional partners. In-port routines
are similar to that of a stateside 110' patrol boat with a combination of
crew rest, training, maintenance and mission preparations. Cutter personnel
are responsible for cutter maintenance and normal in-port watch stations.
Racks are available for both male and female applicants.
Priority one assignments are available in the following afloat crews:
CGC ADAK
CGC AQUIDNECK
CGC BARANOF
CGC MAUI
CGC MONOMOY
CGC WRANGELL
RELIEF WPB EPO and RELIEF
WPB FS.
Shoreside Positions
Shoreside personnel
augment and share responsibility for all cutter maintenance, much like a MAT
and a Sector. Additionally, all shore-side personnel provide anti-terrorism
force protection (ATFP) support, which is why all personnel are required to
obtain a PDW, M-16/M-4 qualifications, and pass Task 1-01 Physical Fitness
Standards of the Boarding Team/Boarding Officer PQS. All shoreside
positions are available to men and women.
Middle East Training Team Positions
The Middle East
Training Team (METT) is responsible for providing specialized LE training to
all the cutters in theater and certifying their Level II Non-Compliant
Boarding Teams. In addition, they regularly augment other teams and assets
in theater and perform boardings in the Gulf, train foreign military units
throughout the region and conduct special demonstrations for visiting VIP's.
The following are the METT
positions, which are all assignment priority one:
MEC - DDE METT LEADER
BM1 - DDE METT INSTRUCTOR
BM2 - DDE METT INSTRUCTOR
BM2 - DDE METT INSTRUCTOR
ME3 - DDE METT INSTRUCTOR
METT instructors go through a highly demanding train the trainer program in
addition to the pre-deployment training attended by all other PATFORSWA
personnel. They learn how to teach Close Quarters Battle, Container
Climbing and Breaching along with other specialized skills. Personnel
assigned must be highly motivated, able to work on their own and extremely
professional.
These METT positions are also designated as Instructor, and require further
Instructor assignment criteria as per Chapter 1.E of
MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS AND AUTHORIZED ABSENCES. We are
looking for applicants who will be confident when training Coasties and
other international law enforcement and military units. Also, applicants
with extensive law enforcement experience, especially at an MSRT, TACLET or
MSST DSF, are most desired. This is a great assignment opportunity for
those who are interested in the law enforcement community, or who are
looking to boost their LE experience prior to applying for the ME rating.
Redeployment Assistance and Inspection Detachment Positions
(*NEW*)
The current
Redeployment Assistance and Inspection Detachment (RAID) Team consists of
Coast Guard members deployed with the U.S Army in support of the shipment of
materials in and out of the war zones. Their mission is to assist DOD with
the safe re-deployment of containerized cargo as well as the storage and
segregation of hazardous materials. The Coast Guard's goal is to ensure
hazardous material is properly prepared for shipment and for re-entry to
U.S. ports. The team moves from one Forward Operating Base to another,
making them among the few Coasties that have been that far forward with the
US Army in a combat zone.
2010 was the first time that the RAID Team became PCS assignments under the PATFORSWA Command structure. Members with PCS orders to RAID positions will be entitled to the same compensations as listed below for PATFORSWA. All PATFORSWA information and checklists will apply to RAID positions, unless otherwise notified by Trateam East.
In addition to meeting the general PATFORSWA assignment criteria below, it is desired that applicants have container inspection experience. However, all interested members of the appropriate paygrades, regardless of their assignment history and rotation date, are encouraged to apply.
The following are the RAID positions, which are all an assignment priority one:
YN2 - RAID
ADMIN
SK1 - RAID ADMIN
BMC - RAID MBR
BM1 - RAID MBR
BM1 - RAID MBR
BM2 - RAID MBR
BM2 - RAID MBR
MKC - RAID MBR
MK1 - RAID MBR
MK2 - RAID MBR
DC1 - RAID MBR
DC2 - RAID MBR
ET1 - RAID MBR
EM1 - RAID MBR
MST2 - RAID MBR
Assignment Criteria
The assignment criteria for all enlisted PATFORSWA positions
*HAVE BEEN UPDATED* as follows.
Applicants must be:
(a) At least 18 years of age at deployment date.
(b)
Members who
are tour complete in the current assignment year will be
given
preference. Members with tour completion dates for the following two
assignment
years will be considered.
(c)
Must be suitable for overseas assignment in accordance with Chapter
1.H of
MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS AND AUTHORIZED ABSENCES.
(d)
Must be a
U.S. Citizen.
(e)
Must be eligible for a secret clearance or higher.
(f)
Must meet OBLISERV requirements (15 months from report date).
(g)
*Must have completed Task 1-01, Physical Fitness Standards*,
of
reference the CG Boarding Officer/Boarding Team Member PQS,
COMDTINST M16247.3B *within six months of Feb 2011*, or as the
solicitation
otherwise prescribes.
(h) *Must meet
Coast Guard Weight Standards *in accordance with CG
Weight and
Body Fat Standards Program Manual, COMDTINST
M1020.8G.
(i)
E-resume
*must include a Command Endorsement.*
In addition to the above criteria, the assignment criteria for Middle East
Training Team *(METT) positions also
include: (*NEW*)*
(a)
Command endorsement for special assignment instructor
position in
accordance with Chapter 1.E.6 of
MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS AND AUTHORIZED ABSENCES.
(b) OPSHL qualification code is desired, but not required.
(c)
TACLET, MSST DSF or MSRT experience is a highly desired, but not
required.
In addition to (a) through (i) above, it is desired, but not required, that RAID applicants have container inspection experience.
Assignment Procedures
Enlisted members should follow the assignment procedures as listed in their
rate-specific solicitation and/or website. Due to the dynamics and pipeline
training required for each rating, e-resume deadlines may differ. The
majority of rated PATFORSWA application deadlines will be NLT 15 OCT 2011.
All members interested in being placed in the pool for any advertised
position are required to submit a command endorsed e-resume.
To be most competitive for this assignment, members should seek every
opportunity to meet all the above assignment criteria before applying to
these positions. However, we completely understand that patrols,
deployments, local support facilities, and other operational and logistical
constraints may make it unfeasible to complete all of this before your
e-resume deadline. Your comments and your commanding officer’s endorsement
should discuss whether you are or will be able to meet the assignment
criteria prior to arrival to Pre-Deployment Training.
Enlisted applicants should be aware that documented rated experience and
qualifications, as well as weapons qualifications may take precedence over
assignment priority when ordering members into these critical fill
positions.
Weapons Requirements
Members are encouraged to spend as much time on the range as possible, prior
to Pre-Deployment Training. All members reporting to PATFORSWA Training
should have a 'Basic' qualification with either the SIG .40 cal or the
Berretta 9mm. A 3029 showing proof of a Basic qual (or PPC in lieu of basic
in accordance with MLEM) with either of these weapons will allow us to move
forward with the PPC course of fire on the Berretta 9mm. This method of
qualification is identical with the M-16/M-4; the member must provide at
least a 3029 showing proof of a 'Basic' qualification (or showing proof of
the PRC).
Command
Endorsements
Commanding Officer’s endorsements for all PATFORSWA positions should
address:
(a) Verify that the member meets all assignment criteria above.
(b)
*List of member’s CG Small Arms qualifications*,
including most recent
certification date. Prior to arrival, all members are expected to qualify
on
9MM or
SIG .40 CAL. Basic course and the M-16 or M-4 Basic courses. If
member
does not have a current qual for either a PDW or rifle, the
endorsement should address member’s potential to
qualify prior to arrival to PDT.
(c) Summarize previous law enforcement or Anti-terrorism/Force
Protection
experience.
(d) Summarize shipboard experience/shipboard support experience
within the
last five years *(afloat applicants only)*.
(e) List any previous Army, container inspection, HAZMAT response or
Prevention experience; verify that member has a valid driver’s license.
*(RAID applicants only)*
(f)
Any backfill
requirements. When addressing backfills for members not tour
complete in AY11, Commands should keep in mind that receiving an
immediate backfill is not always possible. The Command’s backfill
request
will factor into the candidate selection process.
Compensations:
Members assigned to these
support positions will be entitled to the FOL compensation PKG:
- Imminent Danger Pay, currently $225 per mo.
- Family Separation Allowance, currently $250 per mo for all
eligible
members.
- Combat Zone Tax Relief - currently all Federal Pay is
Tax-Exempt (Most
states are also Tax Exempt).
- Any Selective Rating Bonuses earned while assigned to PATFORSWA will
also be tax free.
- Rest and Recuperation (R & R) Leave Period with travel at
Government
expense per 12 month tour.
- Increased Thrift Savings Plan Opportunities.
- Savings Deposit Program eligibility - Special Savings Program
allowing
deposits up to $10K earning 10% interest.
- Transfer as an assignment Priority 1 or 2
- Level 3 Sea Pay for Afloat Positions, commensurate with
pay grade and
cumulative sea time.
PCS Entitlement Guide - PCS Entitlements and SPO Instructions for Personnel Reporting To PATFORSWA and Cutters Supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Also refer to Chapter 2.F of the Personnel and Pay Procedures Manual.
Pre-Deployment Information:
Pre-Deployment Training (PDT) is MANDATORY for ALL members assigned to
PATFORSWA and its cutters. PDT is 7 to 8 weeks in length and is held in
Portsmouth, VA. Some additional training requirements may apply to specific
assignments.
PDT Dates for 2010 are as follows:
31 JAN 11 PATFORSWA Class 1 PDT (mostly afloat positions)
MAR 2011 RAID PDT (exact date TBD)
02 MAY 11 PATFORSWA Class 2 PDT (most shoreside positions)
12 SEP 10 PATFORSWA Class 3 PDT (shoreside and afloat positions)
Detailed information regarding pre-deployment training with pre-arrival
requirements and forms are available for download at the following Training
Team East PATFORSWA website: https://collab.uscg.mil/lotus/myquickr/uscg-training-team-east/library
For more information concerning Pre-Deployment Training or the operational nature of this assignment, you may also call CWO McCormack at USCG Training Team East PATFORSWA at (757)295-2234.
EPM-2 PATFORSWA Contact
Information:
Central Assignment Coordinator
LCDR Stephen Matadobra
Phone: (202) 493 - 1250
E-mail:
Stephen.Matadobral(at)uscg.mil
For Rating specific
information concerning assignment to PATFORSWA, please visit the individual
rating websites:
MK: CWO Al Garofalo
EM: CWO Trevor Dalee
BM: CWO Neal Feustel
FS: CWO David Darling
OS: CWO Luis Amador
ET: CWO Mark Piontek
IT & ETC: CWO Steven Chapman
YN: CWO Leah Pepper
DC: CWO Dan Johnson
SK: CWO Chris Whitlock
GM: CWO Doug Winstein
HS: CWO Martin Antuna
ME: CWO Mitch Workman
NONRATE: Primary:
YNC Kellie Dean Secondary:
YNCS Rhonda Killmon
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