Bulletins

Men's Trousers Recall

The Coast Guard is recalling defective men's dress blue trousers made by Choctaw Mfg. Active duty, Reserve and Auxiliary members owning these trousers are entitled to no-cost, one-for-one replacement for defective garments. The government issue label inside the trousers is Contract Number DLA100-94-C-1034 or SPO100-94-C-1034; Choctaw Mfg. Co. Inc is also on a white cloth label sewn onto the right seat pocket. Defects include: insufficient material in seat and hip leading to premature seam failure or excessive material creating a baggy fit and poor appearance; waistbands incorrectly sewn, uneven in width or deformed due to improper internal construction, zipper incorrectly sewn or distorted; front and rear pockets improperly aligned or sewn or incorrect size. To receive replacements, submit a DD1149 with name and SSN in Block 1 and shipping address in Block 3. Write "Men's Dress Trousers" and size in description block (4B) and quantity to be replaced in Block 4D. Complete and sign the DD1149 and mail to UDC, USCG Training Center, 1 Munro Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204-5002. FAX: (609) 898-6807. Hurry! Deadline to request replacement trousers is May 31, 1996. Coast Guard Exchange System is not authorized to replace defective trousers. Please see ALDIST 079/96 for more specific information.

Recruit to PS Rating? ... YES!!

Managing the Coast Guard Reserve force is a constant challenge. Downsizing to 8,000, new requirements generated by integration under Team Coast Guard, and our rapidly changing world make it tough to plan a career in the Coast Guard Reserve, particularly within the Port Security (PS) rating. In recent years, the PS rating has undergone major changes in its content, size and distribution. Currently, the PS rating is overstrength with 1,623 on board and only 1,318 billets identified. The 8th District is the only one that has PS shortfalls. Natural attrition and laterals to other ratings are being used to reduce the overage of PSs elsewhere. Until the number is reduced, promotions in the PS rating will be slow. If the speed of promotion is your primary career goal, consider becoming an MK or a BM, as both of these ratings are severely understrength. You might also consider a lateral if you are a PS in a location that is overstrength in PSs.

However, this doesn't mean that we should stop recruiting people into the PS rate! One of the Coast Guard Reserve's core goals is to have the right people in the right places. If the unit down the road from your home is short of PSs, and there are no PSs living within a reasonable commuting distance, a valid shortage would exist to which we need to recruit (or acquire via laterals). It is important that each member of the Coast Guard Reserve take an active role in the effort to find the right people for these vacancies.

Need uniform items? Call Uniform Distribution Center

Coast Guard uniform items can be ordered from the Uniform Distribution Center by calling 1-800-874-6841 or (609) 898-6933 (credit cards accepted). If sending for uniforms via mail, please make checks to:
"U.S. Coast Guard" (otherwise items may not be sent).
UDC's address is:
Uniform Distribution Center
USCG Training Center
1 Munro Avenue
Cape May, NJ 08204

Attention Officers

The Coast Guard Officer: Career Development Guide Book has been mailed to active duty commands. Enough copies were mailed so that Selected Reserve officers may obtain a copy at their respective unit.

Inactive Duty OER submission changes

ALDIST 088/96 announces a change to the inactive duty Officer Evaluation Report (OER) submission schedule, effective for OER periods ending April 30, 1996 and later. For 1996 only, an exception will be made for IDPL commanders. To accommodate the change in schedule, the date for commanders has been extended to April 30, 1996. This change adopts the active duty submission due dates for OERs of all IDPL officers with the exception of Warrant Officers. It differs only in prescribing an annual OER for all inactive duty commissioned officers versus a semi-annual OER for junior officers on active duty. Point of contact for questions regarding this change is LT R.C. Brown, CGPC(rpm), (202) 267-0851.

* Reserve Warrant Officer dates vary from active duty Warrant date (February).

Coast Guard Reserve Hotline: 1-800-283-8724 (USCG)

Upcoming Events

• American Legion (Coast Guard Post 1529) - This "all Coast Guard" Post will celebrate 50 years this June since its founding in 1946. LCDR Jack Dempsey, USCGR, Heavyweight Boxing Champion, was a member during the 1950's. The Post currently has 60 members, all USCG veterans. Contact: CWO4 Theodore S. Golda, USCGR(Ret.), P.O. Box 1255, Tonawanda, NY 14151. (716) 773-2874.
• Chief Petty Officers Association Convention 96 - Aug. 18-23, 1996 at Monte Carlo Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev. Contact: CPOA, 5520-G Hempstead Way, Springfield, VA 22151. (703) 941-0395. FAX (703) 941-0397.
• Mount Tom B-17 Memorial Service - On July 9, 1946, a B-17 Bomber with 25 servicemen returning from WWII crashed into Mt. Tom in Holyoke, Mass. All aboard perished, including 16 Coast Guardsmen. A permanent memorial is being established at the crash site to mark this tragic event. Donations are still needed to ensure completion of the memorial by the 50th anniversary, July 9, 1996. For more information, see the Mount Tom Monument entry to the CG Monuments section of this issue, Page 11.
• National Naval Officers Association - July 16-21, 1996, at Omni Richardson Hotel, Richardson, Texas. Registration deadline is June 30. For information, call 1-800-772-NNOA or (216) 261-2941.
• Naval Enlisted Reserve Association - Oct. 15-19, 1996, at Thunderbird Hotel, Bloomington, Minn. Contact: NERA, 6703 Farragut Ave., Falls Church, VA 22042-2189. (703) 534-1329. FAX (703) 534-3617.
• Reserve Officers Association Annual Conference - July 3-6, 1996 at Hyatt Regency, Chicago. Contact: ROA, 1 Constitution Ave., N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002. 1-800-809-9448 or (202) 479-2200.

Reunions

• CGC Burton Island (WAGB-283)
  Operation Deep Freeze support ship, tentative May 1997 reunion. Contact: Greg Reel, 4900 N.E. Park Lane, Kansas City, MO 64118-5928. (816) 454-7991.
• CGC Campbell (W-32)
  May 19-22, 1996 in New London, Conn. at Radisson New London Hotel. Contact: David A. Blum, CGC Campbell Assoc., 8341 Sands Point Blvd., Tamarac, FL 33321. (954) 722-8161.
• CGC Casco (WAVP-370)
  For those who served from 1949-1969, Sept. 20-22, 1996, All Hands Club, USCG Base Boston, 427 Commercial, Boston, Mass. Contact: Gordon C. Kelley, P.O. Box 141, Lyons, WI 53148. (414) 425-1989.
• CGC Courier (W-410)
  Courier Association reunion, Sept. 17-22, 1996 at Plymouth, Mass. Contact: Dave Newell, President, USCGC Courier Assoc., P.O. Box 1319, Pepperell, MA 01463-3319. (508) 433-2856.
• CGC Duane Association
  Oct. 18-20, 1996 at The Heritage House Hotel, 259 Main St., Hyannis, MA 02601. Contact: Ronald Golec, Tory Hill Road, Alstead, NH 03602. (603) 835-6009.
• Coast Guard Festival
  The 1996 Festival's theme is "Welcome Home" and will include a special reunion and salute to former Group Commanders from 1946-1996. Festival dates are July 26-Aug. 4, 1996. All Coast Guard active, Reserve, retired and reunion groups welcome. Contact: Coast Guard Festival, P.O. Box 694, Grand Haven, MI 49417. (616) 846-5940.
• Coast Guard Sailors Meeting
  Sept. 4-7, 1996 in Portland, Ore. USCG's tugs and salvage ships classified as WMECs and all WYT Class ships. Contact: George Kingston, 1611 Woodbridge Circle East, Foley, AL 36535-2267. (334) 943-7823.
• Escort Division 27
  Bering Sea 1944-45, USCG patrol frigates, Sept. 5-8, 1996, Boston, Mass. Contact: Roberta Shotwell, Ch PFRA, 622 Southgate Ave., Daly City, CA 94015. (415) 756-7931.
• Greenland Patrol
  Reunion of 47 USCG, six USN ships, shore stations, aircraft and U.S. Army 500th AAA Battalion of WWII Greenland Patrol. Contact: Richard J. Bissette, 8241 Lombra Ave., North Port, FL 34287. (813) 426-4806.
• USS Brunswick (PF 68)
  Oct. 3-6, 1996, at Springfield, Mo. at Comfort Inn North. Contact: Richard Thomas, 1856 Ridgeway Drive, Clearwater, FL 34615. (813) 461-3278.
• USS Callaway (APA-35)
  30th reunion, Aug. 5-9, 1996 at Radisson Hotel Columbus North in Columbus, Ohio. Contact: Wallace E. Shipp, 5319 Manning Place NW, Washington, D.C. 20016-5311. (202) 363-3663.
• USS Champlin (DD-601)
  Oct. 2-5, 1996 in Mystic, Conn.. Contact: George Styles, 45 Oak Ave., Smithtown, NY 11787. (516) 265-2155.
• USS LeJeune (AP-74) WW2
  Summer of '96 reunion planned for Salt Lake City, Utah. Contact: Thomas J. Foster, 230 Andover Road, Billerica, MA 01821. (508) 663-6896.

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  ALCOASTs / ALDISTs / COMDTINSTs

  Title	Number
  Operation Sea Signal	ALCOAST 029/96
  Women's Service Dress Blue (SDB) Uniform/Uniform Improvement and Acquisition Pilot Project	ALCOAST 026/96
  Payment of Commuted Rations For Enlisted Reservists	ALCOAST 023/96
  Revision to the Servicewide Examination (SWE) Final Multiple	ALCOAST 010/96
  Coast Guard Enlisted Person of the Year (EPOY) Program	ALCOAST 009/96
  SELRES Reemployment After Performance of TEMAC or SADT by Coast Guard Reservists (see article bottom of page 18)	ALDIST 096/96
  Change Four to Reserve Admin & Training Manual (Inactive Duty OER Submission Schedule) (see article, page 16)	ALDIST 088/96
  Armed Forces Service Medal	ALDIST 080/96
  Men's Service Dress Blue Trousers Recall (article on page 16)	ALDIST 079/96
  Procedures for Recording Spousal Concurrence of Survivor Benefit Plan Election	ALDIST 078/96
  National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) Award for the Coast Guard	ALDIST 077/96
  1996 Thomas E. Morris Coast Guard Reserve Trophy Award	ALDIST 076/96
  Solicitation for the RADM Bennett S. "Bud" Sparks Award	ALDIST 075/96
  Solicitation for the ADM Russell R. Waesche Award	ALDIST 074/96
  Reconvening of Contingency Preparedness School Courses	ALDIST 071/96
  ID and Commissary Privilege Card Issuance Under the Reserve Transition Benefits Program	ALDIST 064/96
  CPO Academy and DOD Senior Enlisted Academy Application Requirements	ALDIST 062/96
  Personnel Support Cost For Reservists (PSCR)	ALDIST 057/96
  Reserve Officer Promotion Authorization Listing (ROPAL) No. 3-96	ALDIST 042/96
  Interim Records Backup Procedures/Other Records Issues	ALDIST 037/96
  1996 Academy Introduction Mission (AIM) Program	ALDIST 035/96
  Enlisted Reserve Advancement Announcement (ERAA) 02-96	ALCGPERSCOM 017/96
  Reserve Officer Promotion Authorization Listing (ROPAL)	ACGPERSCOM 011/96
  Reserve Program Administrator (RPA) Designation Board	ACGPERSCOM 008/96
  Reserve Personnel Management	ACGPERSCOM 007/96

  National Safe Boating Week is May 18-24, 1996
  For more information, call (606) 244-8242

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