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BMCS T. D. Ellis
06-23-2008, 07:52 PM
I had heard rumblings...

Shall we discuss what this means and what the changes we will mean need to implement?

tde

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UNCLAS //N03501//
ALCOAST 303/08
COMDTNOTE 3501
SUBJ: IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW ENLISTED LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY
RATING
1. I AM PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT ON 06JUN08, I APPROVED THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A COAST GUARD ENLISTED RATING INVOLVING LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY (LE/S) DUTIES. ESTABLISHMENT WILL INCLUDE
AN APPROPRIATE CAREER PATH TO CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER. ALONG WITH
OTHER INITIATIVES SUCH AS ENHANCEMENTS TO THE MARINE SAFETY PROGRAM
AND THE STAND UP OF THE INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST RATING, A NEW LE/S
RATING WILL SUPPORT THE COAST GUARD MODERNIZATION GOAL OF MAKING
OUR FORCE STRUCTURE MORE RESPONSIVE TO MISSION EXECUTION ACROSS ALL
ASPECTS OF SAFETY, SECURITY, AND STEWARDSHIP. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT
STEP FORWARD IN MEETING OUR NATIONAL REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH UNDER
THE MARITIME TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ACT, FURTHER REAFFIRMING OUR
COMMITMENT AND SUPPORT TO THE MARITIME INDUSTRY.
2. THIS DECISION FOLLOWS A COMPREHENSIVE, 14-MONTH COAST GUARD-WIDE
ANALYSIS OF MISSION EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS, HUMAN RESOURCE ISSUES,
AND SAFETY MATTERS FACING OUR MEMBERS WHO PERFORM LE/S DUTIES. THE
ANALYSIS CLEARLY SUPPORTS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THIS NEW RATING TO:
A. IMPROVE OUR SERVICE TO THE AMERICAN PUBLIC, THE MARITIME
INDUSTRY, AND OUR INTERAGENCY PARTNERS
B. INCREASE TRAINING AND ADVANCED LE/S COMPETENCY PROFICIENCY
C. ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR FRONT LINE PERSONNEL, AND
D. IMPROVE CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR
PERSONNEL INTERESTED IN LE/S FOCUSED ASSIGNMENTS.
3. I AM ALSO PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE PORT SECURITY SPECIALIST
(PS) RATING WILL BE INTEGRATED WITH THE NEW LE/S RATING. THIS
INTEGRATION WILL PROVIDE AN ACTIVE DUTY COUNTERPART FOR THE LEGACY
RESERVE-ONLY RATING.
4. LE/S OPERATIONS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A CORE MISSION OF THE COAST
GUARD. BUT THE TERRORIST ATTACKS OF SEPT 11, 2001, AND THE EMERGING
THREATS IN THE MARITIME DOMAIN REQUIRED US TO REALIGN RESOURCES TO
MEET INCREASED LE/S DEMANDS. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ATTACKS, WE
ESTABLISHED THE PORTS, WATERWAYS, AND COASTAL SECURITY (PWCS)
MISSION. THIS SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDED LE/S DUTIES AND COMPETENCY
REQUIREMENTS FOR OUR BOARDING TEAMS, COXSWAINS, AND BOAT CREWS.
ADDITIONALLY, WE RESTRUCTURED THE SERVICE BY CREATING MARITIME
SAFETY AND SECURITY TEAMS (MSST), THE MARITIME SECURITY RESPONSE
TEAM (MSRT), COAST GUARD SECTORS, AND THE DEPLOYABLE OPERATIONS
GROUP (DOG). THE RESTRUCTURING NECESSARY TO MEET THE INCREASED LE/S
DEMANDS HAS ITSELF REVEALED ADDITIONAL CHALLENGES. THESE CHALLENGES
INCLUDE RECRUITING, TRAINING, DEVELOPING, AND MANAGING PERSONNEL IN
LE/S FOCUSED ASSIGNMENTS.
5. BEGINNING IN APRIL 2007, THE LAW ENFORCEMENT, TACTICAL, AND
SECURITY GROUP OCCUPATION (LETSGO) TEAM WAS CHARTERED TO IDENTIFY
AND RECOMMEND SOLUTIONS TO THESE CHALLENGES. ONE PARTICULAR CHARGE
WAS TO STUDY AND VALIDATE THE FEASIBILITY AND SCALABILITY OF A NEW
LE/S RATING. OUR PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGY EXPERTS AT YORKTOWN
CONSTRUCTED AND LAUNCHED A TAILORED OCCUPATIONAL ANALYSIS (TOA) AND
DIRECTED IT TO OVER 12,000 COAST GUARD PERSONNEL. THE TOA
DISCOVERED THAT OVER 1,500 COAST GUARD MEN AND WOMEN ACROSS 32 UNIT
TYPES SPEND MORE THAN 50 PERCENT OF THEIR TIME PERFORMING LE/S
DUTIES. THIS MEANS A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF OUR PERSONNEL MUST
MAINTAIN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY IN COLLATERAL DUTY LE/S COMPETENCIES
WHILE TRYING TO MAINTAIN THE RATING COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THEIR
CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCEMENT.
6. THE RATING WILL BENEFIT THE PUBLIC AND OUR INDUSTRY PARTNERS
THROUGH STANDARDIZED PERFORMANCE AND ENHANCED PROFESSIONALISM.
ALSO, A NEW LE/S RATING WILL BENEFIT OUR PERSONNEL BY ALLOWING
THOSE WHO DESIRE TO FOCUS THEIR CAREER ON THE LE/S FIELD TO DO SO.
A RATING WILL BOOST OUR SERVICES RETURN ON TRAINING INVESTMENT AS
WE EFFECTIVELY SUSTAIN THE CRITICAL, PERISHABLE SKILLS DEMANDED BY
LE/S DUTIES.
7. MEMBERS OF THE LE/S RATING WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE IN
A BROAD RANGE OF OPERATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS. THESE WILL INCLUDE
STATIONS, SECTORS, CUTTERS, COAST GUARD POLICE DEPARTMENTS, AND
DEPLOYABLE SPECIALIZED FORCES. WE ALSO ANTICIPATE ENGAGEMENT
POSSIBILITIES WITH OTHER MILITARY SERVICES AND AGENCIES.
8. AS WE PROCEED TO ESTABLISH THIS NEW LE/S RATING, IT IS IMPORTANT
TO NOTE THAT THE MAJORITY OF OUR BOARDING OFFICERS AND BOARDING
TEAM MEMBERS WILL CONTINUE TO COME FROM EXISTING ENLISTED RATINGS.
THE LE/S RATING WILL ENHANCE OUR CURRENT LE/S FORCE STRUCTURE BY
CREATING A CORE CADRE OF SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS IN SUPPORT OF UNIT
PERFORMANCE ACROSS SIX OF OUR ELEVEN STATUTORY MISSIONS.
9. THE TIME REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH THE NEW RATING IS APPROXIMATELY
24 MONTHS. TO FACILITATE THIS TIMELINE, I INTEND TO ANNOUNCE THE
FIRST RATING FORCE MASTER CHIEF BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR. THE
NEXT MAJOR STEP IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE RATING WILL BE THE
COMPLETION OF THE MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS DETERMINATION (MRD), AN
8-12 MONTH PROCESS IDENTIFYING UNIT NEEDS AND BILLET IMPACTS. THE
MRD WILL HELP SCOPE THE SIZE AND LOCATION OF LE/S BILLETS.
10. I SUSPECT MANY OF YOU HAVE A LIST OF QUESTIONS. PLEASE BE
PATIENT. ANSWERS WILL BE FORTHCOMING. ROUTINE UPDATES WITH
TIMELINES AND STATUS REPORTS WILL BE PUBLISHED VIA FUTURE ALLHANDS
AND ALCOAST MESSAGES.
11. MY PERSONAL THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE STUDY.
YOUR FRANK AND TIMELY INPUT PROVED VITAL TO THIS CRITICAL EFFORT,
AND IT WILL CONTINUE TO INFORM THE LETSGO TEAM AS IT MOVES FORWARD
WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. LET THE WORK BEGIN. SEMPER PARATUS.
12. ADMIRAL THAD ALLEN, COMMANDANT, SENDS.
13. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
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BMC Seth Tomas
06-23-2008, 08:30 PM
I can hear all the law-dawgs chomping at the bit now! :D

I wonder how this will effect the PALS at stations/cutters. Will we increase the PAL, or will we loose a few of the BM/MK billets to be replaced the the new law dawg guru's?

BMCS Terrill Malvesti
06-23-2008, 09:48 PM
I wonder how this will effect the new Station Staffing model where it looks like most units engaging in PWCS/LE are being plused up. Additionally, with the proposal to put GMs at level 1 stations I wonder if that position should be a LE/S rated person with core GM skills. Should be an interesting few years.

MECM Steven Lowry
06-23-2008, 09:57 PM
I may not be a law-dawg, but I wouldn't mind getting in at the ground level to help steer the new Rating. I think this could be an opportunity that would have lasting effects.

Hopefully there will be level headed individuals to analyze staffing, mission and personnel requirements to stand it up.

I'm optimistic:)

ETC John D Zidek
06-24-2008, 08:20 AM
I am curious to see what ratings or competencies will be allowed to cross over. If you are a BTM or BO will that be enough or will it be only open to a select few.

"Z"

MECM Steven Lowry
06-24-2008, 09:28 AM
I am curious to see what ratings or competencies will be allowed to cross over. If you are a BTM or BO will that be enough or will it be only open to a select few.

"Z"


I believe that initially it would only be a select few. BTM or BO may play a part in the selection, but I doubt they (alone) would provide enough expertise for the stand up.

BMC Seth Tomas
06-24-2008, 09:56 AM
My guess would be BMs, MKs, and GMs. Now as to who of those ratings, I don't know how they would "qualify" them for the lateral in transfer....maybe qual levels and previous experience? Don't know.

I think I'll stick to driving boats.....:D

MSTC Shad Hudgins
06-24-2008, 10:18 AM
I hope they do include MSTs in the mix. There are alot out there that have truly found their "calling" doing the various L/E missions instead of the traditional regulatory enforcement or pollution response.

BMCM Stuart S. Slesh
06-24-2008, 04:22 PM
I think that anyone with LE experience and the desire... would be offered the opportunity........ kinda like when they made OSs and ITs........

I just don't want to see the day when a Command sends a request saying they need three BMs....... an inside BM, and outside BM, and a BM with a pistol......

BMC Seth Tomas
06-24-2008, 08:08 PM
I just don't want to see the day when a Command sends a request saying they need three BMs....... an inside BM, and outside BM, and a BM with a pistol......


Thanks for the laugh! :D But the sad thing is, you are probably right on that one!

BMCS J Lucas
06-25-2008, 12:15 AM
3. I AM ALSO PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE PORT SECURITY SPECIALIST (PS) RATING WILL BE INTEGRATED WITH THE NEW LE/S RATING. THIS INTEGRATION WILL PROVIDE AN ACTIVE DUTY COUNTERPART FOR THE LEGACY RESERVE-ONLY RATING.

So does this means that the PS rate will go away, and all PS's will become LE/S's? Being a federal LE officer in my civilian life, this might not be a bad gig, if I'm still around. I should be at E-8 by then. Maybe I could be one of the first E-8 LE/S's. That might be a nice way to go out.

I also wonder what kind of rating badge will come of this? Two crossed M240's connected together with a pair of cuffs through the trigger guards? Or maybe a baton crossed with a can of OC spray behind a set of jail cell bars. ;)

ETC John D Zidek
06-25-2008, 08:49 AM
I just don't want to see the day when a Command sends a request saying they need three BMs....... an inside BM, and outside BM, and a BM with a pistol......

I keep saying there will only be 3 ratings BM, ET, and MK. Drive it, fix it, and make it go. :D Issue us all side arms and we got everything covered. Scary thought isnt it?:eek:

BMCS J Lucas
11-18-2008, 10:07 AM
I see that three BM's are the new MC's for the ME rate. I wonder if anyone is going to read anything in to that. :confused:

BMCM Kevin Leask
11-18-2008, 12:08 PM
It means there are three more advancement opportunities in the BM rating.

BMCM Stuart S. Slesh
11-18-2008, 01:42 PM
...and I read in...., Congratulations Steve.

MECM Steven Lowry
11-18-2008, 07:25 PM
...and I read in...., Congratulations Steve.


Thanks! I think I'll have my work cut out for me:cool:

BMCS J Lucas
11-18-2008, 08:03 PM
Yea, Steve. Congrats, and good luck. You'll do fine, I'm sure. Where are you going to be placed?

MECM Steven Lowry
11-18-2008, 09:59 PM
Yea, Steve. Congrats, and good luck. You'll do fine, I'm sure. Where are you going to be placed?

Thanks! And I have no idea. I could guess, but I would probably be wrong.

ETC Pat Kaschube
11-19-2008, 02:48 AM
Thanks! And I have no idea. I could guess, but I would probably be wrong.

Maybe in Somalia???

BMC Edward Briganti
11-28-2008, 10:55 AM
So is any other Chiefs going to switch over to ME? i'm planning to.

Ed

BMC Seth Tomas
11-28-2008, 03:26 PM
So is any other Chiefs going to switch over to ME? i'm planning to.

Ed


The only reason I'd do it is to harass Steve for another tour! :D

MECM Steven Lowry
11-28-2008, 05:58 PM
The only reason I'd do it is to harass Steve for another tour! :D

I wonder if they'll let me sit on that lateral panel:D

BMCS Ross Fowle
11-28-2008, 07:02 PM
Steve,
When do you guys actually become ME's?

Thanks,
Ross

DCCS Todd Holcomb
11-29-2008, 01:52 AM
Big Ed,

Good luck and there was no doubt in my mind about you switching over.

Todd

MECM Steven Lowry
11-29-2008, 11:52 AM
Steve,
When do you guys actually become ME's?

Thanks,
Ross

Dec 1st, although there should be a ceremony sometime in Mid-December.

CWO Chris Sparkman (BMC)
12-15-2008, 08:40 PM
Just read quickly through the ME EPQ's. Looks like it is moving right along...

CS

BMCS Eric Guerette
12-16-2008, 09:20 AM
Are they available online anywhere yet? It would be good for anyone thinking of making a switch to read through them first. I know a few people that are seriously considering it.

CWO Chris Sparkman (BMC)
12-16-2008, 01:35 PM
Eric, yes. The learning portal.

cs

BMCM Stuart S. Slesh
12-16-2008, 02:15 PM
MECM Steven Lowry..... very nice. How does that second star feel?

BMCM Deane Smith
12-16-2008, 07:09 PM
Congrats to all!! Now it's time to get to work...not too much pressure.

Here's a link to some pictures of this memorable day...once again...Congrats!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/uscgpress/3113637504/

BMCM Stuart S. Slesh
12-16-2008, 08:45 PM
Steve with the full sleeves..... While you had their attention you should have told them it was time to revisit that tatoo policy.........

Can someone scan in a picture of the rating badge?

CMC Isherwood
12-16-2008, 10:25 PM
Tattoo policy revisit was/is already in progress!

MECM Steven Lowry
12-17-2008, 08:27 AM
MECM Steven Lowry..... very nice. How does that second star feel?

It feels very good, but I still have to learn to answer the phone correctly and turn around when someone says Master Chief.

I wanted to bring up the tattoo policy, but didn't think it was the appropriate time:D I'm still in DC learning the HQ way.

BMCM Stuart S. Slesh
12-17-2008, 08:30 AM
Steve, its easy.... just look them in the eye and say, ... "hey, I'm an ME, that means it's all about me, and that's how we roll....."

MECM Steven Lowry
12-19-2008, 03:37 PM
Steve, its easy.... just look them in the eye and say, ... "hey, I'm an ME, that means it's all about me, and that's how we roll....."

You do know that I was just selected for this position...right?:D

BMCM Stuart S. Slesh
12-19-2008, 03:45 PM
Yes, but you were choosen....... just tell them that it's too late for buyers remorse...... they made their decision and now the have to live with the reprecussions......