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Health Services Technician, Public Affairs

& Musician Assignments

CWO Martin Antuna, Assignment Officer
Phone: (202)493-1287
FAX: (202)493-1249
E-Mail: Martin.Antuna(at)uscg.mil

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Introduction:
 Updated 17 JAN 12

Hello - I'm CWO3 Martin Antuna, the Health Services, Public Affairs, and Musicians Mate Assignment Officer.

Assignment Year :

 I'm fully engaged in the slating process for AY 2012.  Please seek and review the following messages: ALCGENL 067/11 and ALCGENL 193/11.  We are at the slating/orders issuing stage of AY 2012.  At this stage if there is a need to contact me, it should be through your command designated representative.  Every unsolicited telephone call, "instant office communicator" prompt or email message slows down the process.  I understand the angst some of you may feel.  Please be patient.  If you are transferring in AY 2012 and haven't received orders (or heard from me) by March 15th, contact me through your command designated representative.  I am confident you will receive orders on or before March 31, 2012.  Again, your patience is greatly appreciated.  Thank you.

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.

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 see ALCGENL 082/11. 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 an e- STTR to HS1 Gleyce Sciullo 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 service needs. Approved extensions, just like any other orders, will be made available in your Direct Access 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) within 05 days. The OBLISERV policy is as follows:

Retirement  or Separation in Lieu of Orders:
 Retirement eligible members (> 20 years active duty) in receipt of orders may request retirement in lieu of orders (RILO). The member must request the RILO within 05 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 05 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 Chapter 1 of MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS AND AUTHORIZED ABSENCES.

RFMC:
I work closely with all three Rating Force Master Chief's:
HS: HSCM Glenn Royes
PA: PACM Keith Alholm
MU: MUCM Ginny Storm

"C" Schools:
Advanced training opportunities exist and are managed by the HS/PA/MU Assignment Officer. please see ALCGENL 122/11for AY12 solicitation. These are long "C" schools that require a PCS move.  

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, environmental health position, or a position that is in need of an individual with PMT capabilities. However, 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.

Surface Force Independent Duty Corpsman - Prerequisites for this course include current National Registry of EMT status and the applicants must be an HS2 or  above the cut for HS2. Upon successful completion the member can expect afloat assignment, most likely overseas.

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. 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.  See ALCGENL 122/11 for AY12 information.

* For all other "C" School request contact HS1 Gleyce Sciullo 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 @ martin.antuna@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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