16 JUL 18

ALCGENL 104/18

SUBJ: PUBLIC AFFAIRS CLASS A SCHOOL LIST CLOSURE

A. https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/psc/psc-epm/SitePages/Non-Rates.aspx

B. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A

1. On 16 July 2018, the Public Affairs (PA) A school list will be temporarily

closed to new prospective students to manage ever exceeding waitlist times

due to recent revisions in workforce projections.

2. PSC-EPM-2, in coordination with CG-126, FORCECOM, and the PA Rating Force

Master Chief (RFMC) will re-evaluate the list closure utilizing updated

workforce projections on 6 month intervals.

3. Members currently on the PA 'A' school list (especially those in the

bottom quintile) and members considering waiting for the list re-opening

are encouraged to discuss with their Chain of Command potential impacts to

careers, including meeting professional growth points and High Year Tenure.

4. Unit COs and OICs along with the Gold and Silver Badge network and

Chief's Mess are encouraged to distribute this message throughout the

non-rate community for maximum visibility.

5. PSC-EPM-2 will communicate updates thru future ALCGENL and/or A school

list notes posted at reference (a).

6. Points of Contact:

A. PSC-EPM-2: LT William Stewart, (202) 795-6584 or william.a.stewart@

uscg.mil

B. RFMC: PACM Michael Hvozda, (202) 372-4639 or michael.e.hvozda@uscg.mil.

7. CDR S. K. Felger, Branch Chief, PSC-EPM-2, sends.

8. Internet release authorized.