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CWO Chris Whitlock, Assignment Officer
Phone: (202)493-1288
FAX: (202)493-1249
E-Mail: Chris.E.Whitlock@uscg.mil

Assignment Officer's "Hot Word"

Updated: 11 OCT 11

FROM THE SK ASSIGNMENT OFFICER for AY12: CWO4 Chris Whitlock:

We are ramping up for a busy AY12 assignment cycle. Please note that IAW ALCGENL 193/11, EPM AY12 SITREP THREE, the period for career counseling and mentoring concluded on 01 SEPT 2011. Because of the volume of phone calls, email traffic and the demands of the slating process, only unit POC’S (CO, XO, CMD REP) are authorized to contact AO’s directly. I will only respond to emails and phone calls that are from command CADRE or the designated command point of contact unless I have requested that you contact me. Not adhering to timelines significantly slows down the assignment process resulting in a delay in cutting orders.

The AY12 Shopping List has been validated, however, modernization efforts and billet reprogramming will continue through AY12. It is highly advisable to keep checking the shopping list up to the 07 NOV 11 deadline to see if positions have been added/deleted as the shopping list is fluid and will continue to be updated as positions are reprogrammed. Remember, it is NOT a race to complete your e-resume, you will not receive a preference on assignment if you rush to submit your e-resume. We don’t begin reviewing e-resumes until 07 NOV, so please take your time, submit a realistic e-resume, and continue to monitor the shopping list for updates.

Please pay close attention to the following deadlines:

15 OCT 11: SK PATFORSWA Solicitation deadline
07 NOV 11: All E-Resume's due!
31 MAR 12: SK slate complete

You need to immediately submit an updated e-resume regardless of the E-resume deadlines if any of the following exist: if you are currently above the cut for advancement, if you are slated to become above the cut for advancement, or if you have recently advanced and are currently a pay grade mismatch. If you participated in the May 2011 SWE, the initial cuts have been released. It is highly recommended that you submit a realistic e-resume unless it has been indicated that you will fleet up at your current unit. Please DO NOT contact the AO directly, but have your CMD contact the appropriate AO to see if you will rotate or fleet up in AY12. I recommend members who are within 20 of the advancement cut to update their e-resume. If you are unsure of what billets to submit, you can submit both pay grades, but specify in your comments what billets you are applying for as we have no visibility of paygrade data when we pull your e-resume. (Comment example: Billets 1-10 are SK1 positions, 11-22 are SKC positions. I am currently number #?? on the May 11 SWE list.)

A well crafted e-resume is the primary communication with epm-2 during the assignment process. You should only select “OPEN” positions on the shopping list and take into account the following: Assignment priority, Career Aspirations, and Family concerns (including COLO or Special Needs). These elements should be reflected in your job choices and member comments. A reasonable and realistic e-resume allows you to apply for a variety of assignment possibilities. An unrealistic e-resume my restrict members from consideration for some jobs, and potentially reduce the options for assignment. Please note that it is not necessary to submit an actual resume in the Member Comments as we can see all career/eval/award/training and PDR data.

If you are requesting an Overseas or Independent Duty assignment you must have a command endorsement. If you are applying for an Overseas Assignment, make sure you review the PERSMAN, Ch.4.h to ensure you and your family members meet the criteria for this type of assignment. Further, be sure to include a statement in the comments block of your e-resume indicating that you have reviewed the requirements and are pre-qualified for an overseas assignment. If you do not pre-screen, you run the risk of being denied entry approval and could be left with limited assignment choices at the end of the assignment season.

If you are a COLO, ensure that the location of you and your spouse's E-Resumes are aligned. Please ensure that you both list as many jobs in as many different areas as possible. It is always easier to COLO in larger metropolitan AOR’s, so take that into consideration when filling out eresumes. Please also keep in mind that it becomes more difficult to assign senior members as well as enlisted members with officer spouses. However, it is our intention, and we do our best to keep families together. I would encourage all COLO’s to familiarize themselves with the Coast Guard Co-location policy outlined in COMDTINST M1000.8, Ch , 1.A.7.

If you are enrolled in the Special Needs program, make sure your needs have been validated within the last 2 years. Enrollment in the program is mandatory and failure to pre-screen e-resume choices with your HSWL staff in advance could result in cancelled orders if assignments can't be cleared for a specific area. In the comments section of the e-resume, please include a comment that you are enrolled in the program so we can ensure your needs can be met. You do not need to specify what your special need is; however, MAKE SURE YOU ENROLL PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR E-RESUME if you have a family member that has a diagnosed & professionally documented long-term medical, physical, psychological, mental and/or educational disability. Note that enrollment does not guarantee a specific unit, nor does it preclude members from being assigned afloat.

I wish all of you the best of luck in your career.

CWO4 Chris Whitlock

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