P 122020Z FEB 08
FM COGARD INTSUPRTCOM NEW ORLEANS LA//PF//
SUBJ: VOLUNTEER TITLE 10 SOLICITATION FOR MSU PORT ARTHUR: BOAT
FORCES OFFICER
1. SOLICITATION FOR TWO RESERVE OFFICERS: W-2 TO O-4
PREFERRED TO BE ISSUED VOLUNTARY/INVOLUNTARY TITLE 10 ORDERS FOR A
MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS, UNLESS RELEASED SOONER OR EXTENDED LONGER.
THE POSITION IS IN SUPPORT OF COAST GUARD MISSIONS AT MSU PORT
ARTHUR, TX.
2. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: BOAT FORCES MANAGEMENT. SUPERVISE
LARGE CONTINGENT OF ACTIVE DUTY AND TITLE 10 RESERVE PERSONNEL IN
SUPPORT OF MILITARY OUTLOAD OPERATIONS. DIRECT ARMED BOAT
OPERATIONS FOR NAVAL VESSEL PROTECTION ZONES, ESCORTS OF MILITARY
SHIPS, ENFORCEMENT OF SAFETY AND SECURITY ZONES AND RANDOM INSHORE
BOARDINGS. SUPERVISE THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF MULTIPLE
DEFENDER CLASS BOATS AT DETACHED SMALL BOAT FACILITY, MANAGE
PERSONNEL TRAINING AND ADMINISTRATION AND OVERSEE LARGE BUDGET.
ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH DIVERSE LOCAL
MILITARY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ENTITIES.
3. JOB REQUIREMENTS: MUST POSSESS A STRONG BOAT FORCE, MLE
BACKGROUND AND BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SECRET CLEARANCE. MUST ALSO HAVE
EXEMPLARY POISE AND PRESENCE, AND STRONG FAMILIARITY WITH USCG
OPERATIONS; ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE COMFORTABLY WITH SENIOR AND
JUNIOR PERSONNEL IN PROFESSIONAL SITUATIONS. MUST BE ABLE TO
COMPLETE THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BTM UPON ARRIVAL AND MEET
THE WEIGHT STANDARDS BEFORE REPORTING TO MSU PORT ARTHUR.  MUST
RECEIVE APPROVAL FROM HOME UNIT BEFORE ORDERS WILL BE ISSUED.
4. ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS: FAMILIARITY WITH ICS AND EXPERIENCE
WITH INTERAGENCY OPERATIONS. IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD BE A PRIOR BOAT
FORCE OIC/XPO OR SENIOR COXSWAIN AND CURRENT BOARDING OFFICER WITH
FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ONS AND CHAPTER 10 OF THE MLEM.
5. APPLICATION: MEMBER MUST HAVE COMMAND APPROVAL TO BE SELECTED.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF ACTIVE DUTY ORDERS THE SNM'S COMMAND MUST
VERIFY THE MBR'S TOTAL ACTIVE SERVICE FROM ALL SOURCES (ADSW-AC,
ADSW-RC, ADT-OTD). IF THE ACTIVE DUTY PERIOD BEING CONSIDERED UNDER
THESE ORDERS WILL RESULT IN THE RESERVIST ACCUMULATING MORE THAN 16
YEARS TOTAL ACTIVE SERVICE THEN THE PARENT COMMAND MUST OBTAIN
PRIOR APPROVAL FROM COMDT(CG-1) FORWARD NAMES OF APPROVED
VOLUNTEERS TO ENS ERIN BENNETT (ERIN.M.BENNETT(AT)USCG.MIL), POC AT
MSU PORT ARTHUR. FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT HIM AT (409)719-1597.
6. THE FOLLOWING MEDICAL AND DENTAL ISSUES SHALL BE ADDRESSED PRIOR
TO ACTIVATION OF MEMBER TO MSU PORT ARTHUR:
A. MEDICAL/DENTAL CLEARANCE SHALL BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF
ORDERS. THIS WILL HELP ENSURE THAT PERSONNEL UNFIT TO SERVE ARE NOT
ACTIVATED AND SENT TO A HIGH OP TEMPO AREA.
7. COMMANDS ARE TO ENSURE ALL MEMBERS ARE WITHIN THEIR MAXIMUM
ALLOWABLE WEIGHT STANDARDS IAW PARA 2.I OF COMDTINST
M1020.8(SERIES).
8. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZATION
9. FOR MLC LANT (PF) REQUEST NATION WIDE SOLICIATION
10. REQUEST THIS SOLICIATION BE POSTED ON THE RESERVE WEB
PAGE FOR THE NEXT THREE MONTHS.
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