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Personnel Service Center

Health Services Technician, Public Affairs

& Musician Assignments

CWO Michael Ford, Assignment Officer
Phone: (202)493-1287
FAX: (202)493-1249
E-Mail: michael.l.ford(at)uscg.mil

Introduction:
 Updated 14 DEC 09

 

Hello - I’m CWO2 Michael L. Ford, the Health Services, Public Affairs, and Musicians Mate Assignment Officer

Direct Access:
During the assignment season it is often difficult to reach each of you during normal business hours. I encourage you to update your personal information in Direct Access with your current home & cell phone number’s and e-mail address. I will often make phone calls after hours to reach you.

Early Slate:
The Early Slate is used to fill PATFORSWA and Afloat units early in the assignment season to allow for training prior to reporting to Independent Duty Units.  If you are interested please send me an email directly. If you have been selected for Independent Duty and have not completed one of the following schools: Navy Surface Independent Duty Corpsman (SFIDC), Air Force Independent Medical Technician (IDMT), or the Coast Guard Independent Duty Health Services Technician (IDHS), you must submit a STTR to HS1 A. Carson at CG-1221, requesting IDHS School.

Assignment Extensions :
Extensions are assignment decisions. I must work through the assignment process to determine if an extension can be granted. For members requesting a second extension, the extension will be granted only if no other member desires your position. Of course, these are general guidelines and are subject to the detailer’s discretion. Approved extensions, just like any other orders, will be made available in your PeopleSoft airport terminal.

Special Needs Program:
I recommend prior to submitting your e-resume you contact your FAS/FRS to ensure your needs can be met in the geographic area(s) you are requesting.
The Special Needs program ensures that members having dependents with a verified special need are assigned to a geographic area in which the need can be addressed. The specifics of the Special Needs Program are outlined in COMDTINST M1754.7A. I will communicate with the Work-Life Staff to ensure that members enrolled in the Special Needs Program are assigned in an area that their special needs can be addressed. I must reemphasize, this program does not guarantee a specific unit or assignment; it only ensures the assignment is in an acceptable area. Furthermore, I do not discuss specific assignments with the Work-Life staff. If you are enrolled in the special needs program, list only positions/units that are located in areas that can address your needs. Your active collaboration with the local Work-Life staff is encouraged to ensure that only acceptable areas are listed on the E-Resume.

Obligated Service Associated with Orders:
Members are required to obligate service (OBLISERV) to execute orders. If a member is not willing to obligate service as noted on the orders, usually the orders are cancelled and the member will remain at the current unit until RELAD or the member will be reassigned based on service need. The OBLISERV policy is as follows:

Retirement (RILO) or Separation in Lieu of Orders:
Retirement eligible members (> 20 years active duty) in receipt of orders may request retirement in lieu of orders. The member must request the RILO within 15 days of receiving PCS orders. If the retirement request is approved, the member will be retired by 01Aug of the current year. Approval is based on service need.

Members on indefinite reenlistments (> 10 years of active service) and in receipt of orders may request separation in lieu of orders. A separation request must be submitted to EPM within 10 days of receiving PCS orders. If the separation request is approved, the member will be separated from the service of receiving PCS orders within three months of receiving PCS orders. Approval is based on service need.

In closing, I encourage the use of your supervisors for career and assignment counseling. In most cases, your supervisors have been were you are now, have asked the same questions or had the same concerns as you now have. Additional detailed information is provided in PERSMAN Chapter 4.

RFMC:
I work closely with all three Rating Force Master Chief’s:
HS: HSCM Kirk Watson
PA: PACM Tyler Johnson
MU: MUCM Carroll Potts

“C” Schools:
Advanced training opportunities exist and are managed by the HS/PA/MU Assignment Officer.  These are long "C" schools that require a PCS move.  

Advanced Laboratory Technician – Prerequisites for this course include college algebra and chemistry with lab. Additionally, applicants must be an HS2 or on the advancement list, above the cut for HS2. Upon successful completion the member can expect assignment to a large medical facility that has the need for an individual with laboratory capabilities.

Preventive Medicine Technician - Prerequisites for this course include that applicants must be an HS2 or on the advancement list, above the cut for HS2. Upon successful completion the member can expect assignment to a medical facility, KSE position, or a position that is in need of an individual with PMT capabilities. There are times when members are assigned to service needs.

Advanced Radiographer - Prerequisites for this course include that applicants must be an HS2 or on the advancement list, above the cut for HS2. Upon successful completion the member can expect assignment to a large medical facility that has the need for an individual with X-ray capabilities.

Medical Deep Sea Diving - Prerequisites for this course include current National Registry of EMT status, Dive Physical, and an interview to be conducted by a certified CG Diver. Additionally, the applicants must be an HS2 or on the advancement list, above the cut for HS2. Upon successful completion the member can expect assignment to a CGC that utilizes diver services.

Surface Force Independent Duty Corpsman - Prerequisites for this course include current National Registry of EMT status and the applicants must be an HS2 or on the advancement list, above the cut for HS2. Upon successful completion the member can expect assignment to a CGC overseas. Applicants that fail this course will still be sent afloat and receive a negative CG-3307.

The Application process for the above "C" schools can be accomplished by submitting a completed and properly endorsed Short Term Training Request (CG 5223) to the HS/PA/MU Assignment Officer via fax at (202)493-1249. Applications are accepted after 1 July of each assignment year and close on the 15 August. Members are reminded to leave the class convening date “blank” as the AO will assign the class date that meets unit, service, and member’s needs appropriately.

* For all other “C” School request contact HS1 Andre Carson at 202-475-5167.


Enlistment Procedure For The Musician Rate:

1. Applicant wins audition at the CG Academy; MUCS Martin, G. (860) 701-6810.

2. CG Academy Band sends memo endorsement stating the individual is musically qualified to the local recruiter.

3. Local recruiter schedules physical (PE) with MEPS and ensures that the ASVAB exam has been taken.

4. If applicant meets all CG qualifications, then the local recruiter sends MEPS PE, ASVAB results, CG Academy Band endorsement, and applicant vital information to CG Recruiting Command (202)-493-6682.

5. CGRC gives approval and sends endorsement to EPM-2.

6. EPM-2, HS/PA/MU Assignment Officer issues orders to CG Academy Band.

7. Applicant is sworn-in and reports to CG Academy IAW orders issued.



How to Contact the Detailer:

You may contact me via phone @ 202-493-1287, fax @ 202-493-1249, or email @ Michael.L.Ford@uscg.mil. Also, if you have Internet capabilities at home, you have access to Direct Access. From your home computer type: https://hr.direct-access.us into your address box to get the Direct Access sign on screen. From there you navigate through Direct Access the same way you would from work.

 

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