MST Hub http://www.msthub.com/forum/ A discussion forum for CG Marine Science Technicians en Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:04:32 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.msthub.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg MST Hub http://www.msthub.com/forum/ The Best Marking period support bullets! http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3243&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:03:40 GMT One of the most fun jobs being a division supervisor is reading the bullets submitted for marks. I thought I would share one I had recently for "Safety"..:grin:

*I remind my co-workers on the importance of sanitizing/washing your hands and not putting your fingers in your mouth.:nod:

Anyone else have some good ones? ]]> ^^^ The Hub ^^^ buckeyefan http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3243 International Shore Connection http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3240&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:59:11 GMT Unfortunately I do not have the ASTM F-1121 available pour over the requirements for an international shore connection. Would someone be so kind as to give me the verbiage, so that I may copy it down? Unfortunately I do not have the ASTM F-1121 available pour over the requirements for an international shore connection. Would someone be so kind as to give me the verbiage, so that I may copy it down? ]]> Facility Operations kkyles http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3240 Suspension Orders http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3238&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:15:19 GMT :huh:Just curious of what other units are doing. When you put prior to conducting cargo operations on an inspection report, you are suspending operations and this requires written notice. What does your written notice consist of? I interpert this to mean we can not just do an inspection report we... :huh:Just curious of what other units are doing. When you put prior to conducting cargo operations on an inspection report, you are suspending operations and this requires written notice. What does your written notice consist of? I interpert this to mean we can not just do an inspection report we should do a COTP?:huh: ]]> Facility Operations stinkygurl86 http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3238 Re: Haters gonna HATE! http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3239&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:05:56 GMT ---Quote (Originally by Zander)--- IV ---End Quote--- When did we let the F word go on a professional forum? _______________________ *Edit-*
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Originally Posted by Zander (Post 26140)
IV
When did we let the F word go on a professional forum?

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Answer: It depends on the location and context in which it is used. Although that may be news to you, it is not new to MSTHub.
See this, this, and this.
Also note Soup forums, which includes Milliways, are only visible to logged in members. They don't exist for anyone else. Ever. ]]> Shredder Pirate http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3239 Patrol Forces Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA) http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3232&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:04 GMT Master Chief, I am a new SNMST reservist that makes 3rd on the 28th of this month, I saw a message put out looking for MSTs for the PATFORSWA I was wondering if there was anyway for reservists to sign up for one of the MST billets that they are soliciting for? I have no obligations state side... Master Chief,

I am a new SNMST reservist that makes 3rd on the 28th of this month, I saw a message put out looking for MSTs for the PATFORSWA I was wondering if there was anyway for reservists to sign up for one of the MST billets that they are soliciting for? I have no obligations state side and would love the chance to do this. what with no job after my title 14 expires at the end of this month. Thanks in advance for any help.


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IMD SECNOLA ]]> Ask The AO! tasteless http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3232 FY11- A-school quota/seats http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3227&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:23:08 GMT Mr. Brown, I know you touched on this topic in another thread under the A-school section, but thought it could use its own thread. After reding that and discussing it here locally I have a few pretty down/disheartened non-rated personnel who had high hopes of getting to MST-A within a year and... Mr. Brown, I know you touched on this topic in another thread under the A-school section, but thought it could use its own thread.

After reding that and discussing it here locally I have a few pretty down/disheartened non-rated personnel who had high hopes of getting to MST-A within a year and are now looking at FY12.

My question is: Were the 35 seats based upon the original FY11 budget? Or more importantly is there a chance that there could ultimately be many more seats added on?

I totally understand that nothing is a lock or certain and things can always change. That is the word I have passed already.

This may be a better question to ask after the force notes from the RFMC comes out also.

Thanks for your time. ]]> Ask The AO! SNatale http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3227 Tow Vessel Rotations http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3226&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:09:34 GMT Good afternoon Just doing a little inquiry as to what other units are doing as far as length of time spent in the UTV Examiner position(s) at their unit. How long is the rotation each MST is doing, 6 months…a year…collateral duty? How are you handling the qualification prerequisites (indoc,... Good afternoon

Just doing a little inquiry as to what other units are doing as far as length of time spent in the UTV Examiner position(s) at their unit. How long is the rotation each MST is doing, 6 months…a year…collateral duty? How are you handling the qualification prerequisites (indoc, survey)?

Thanks for your help, I look forward to the responces. ]]> Job Quest MCorder http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3226 MST AY11 PATFORSWA (RAID) SOLICITATION http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3225&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:30:25 GMT R 311522Z AUG 10 FM COMCOGARD PSC ARLINGTON VA//EPM-2// TO ALCGPSC BT UNCLAS //N01306// ALCGENL 145/10 SUBJ: MARINE SCIENCE TECHNICIAN (MST) AY11 PATROL FORCES SOUTHWEST ASIA (PATFORSWA) SOLICITATION A. PERSMAN, COMDTINST M1000.6A B. U.S. COAST GUARD LAW ENFORCEMENT COMPETENCY QUALIFICATION... R 311522Z AUG 10
FM COMCOGARD PSC ARLINGTON VA//EPM-2//
TO ALCGPSC
BT
UNCLAS //N01306//
ALCGENL 145/10
SUBJ: MARINE SCIENCE TECHNICIAN (MST) AY11 PATROL FORCES SOUTHWEST ASIA (PATFORSWA) SOLICITATION
A. PERSMAN, COMDTINST M1000.6A
B. U.S. COAST GUARD LAW ENFORCEMENT COMPETENCY QUALIFICATION INSTRUCTION, COMDTINST 16247.3C
C. CG WEIGHT AND BODY FAT STANDARDS PROGRAM MANUAL, COMDTINST M1020.8G
1. AS WE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE COAST GUARDS LONG TERM MISSION IN OP IRAQI FREEDOM, WE ARE SOLICITING APPLICANTS FOR ASSIGNMENTS AT PATROL FORCES SOUTHWEST ASIA (PATFORSWA). THIS MESSAGE TARGETS MSTS FOR ONE YEAR PCS DEPLOYMENTS TO BEGIN IN THE SUMMER OF AY11.
2. THIS IS A DEPENDENT RESTRICTED, NON-ISOLATED PCS ASSIGNMENT AVAILABLE FOR MEN AND WOMEN. FOR ADDED BENEFITS, SEE OUR WEBSITE BELOW.
3. PATFORSWA POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING UNITS:
A. ASSIGNMENT PRIORITY ONE: REDEPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE AND INSPECTION DETACHMENT (RAID).
4. ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA: APPLICANTS MUST BE
A. 18 YEARS OF AGE AT DEPLOYMENT DATE.
B. TOUR COMPLETE IN AY11 (NOT UNDER ORDERS), AY12, AY13.
C. SUITABLE FOR OVERSEAS ASSIGNMENT IAW REF A, CH 4.H.3.
D. A U.S. CITIZEN
E. ELIGIBLE FOR A SECRET CLEARANCE OR HIGHER.
F. MUST MEET OBLISERV REQUIREMENTS (15 MOS FROM RPT DATE).
G. MUST HAVE COMPLETED TASK 1-01, PHYSICAL FITNESS STANDARDS, OF REF B, WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF 01 FEB 11.
H. MUST MEET COAST GUARD WEIGHT STANDARDS IAW REF C.
I. ERESUME MUST INCLUDE A COMMAND ENDORSEMENT.
J. IN ADDITION TO A THRU I ABOVE, IT IS DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED, THAT RAID APPLICANTS HAVE CONTAINER INSPECTION EXPERIENCE.
(NOTE 1): PRIOR TO ARRIVAL TO PRE-DEPLOYMENT TRAINING (PDT), MBRS ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF A CURRENT BASIC QUALIFICATION WITH A PERSONAL DEFENSE WEAPON (PDW), AND M-16 OR M-4. THIS IS REQUIRED FOR ALL SHORESIDE AND CUTTER ASSIGNMENTS. ALL E-7 AND BELOW SHORESIDE ASSIGNMENTS ARE DESIGNATED AS AT/FP WATCHSTANDERS.
5. POSITION INFORMATION:
A. MBRS INTERESTED IN RAID POSITIONS SHOULD APPLY FOR THE FOLLOWING, WHICH ARE LISTED UNDER PATFORSWA DEPT ID 007006:
RATE/RANK POSN NUMBER
MST2 00103339
6. ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURES:
A. INTERESTED MBRS SHOULD SUBMIT A COMMAND ENDORSED E-RESUME BY COB 15 OCT 10. THOSE WHO ARE TOUR COMPLETE IN AY11 SHOULD LIST PATFORSWA POSITIONS FIRST, FOLLOWED BY ENLISTED MST POSITIONS PUBLISHED ON THE AY11 SHOPPING LIST.
B. MBRS SHALL REQUEST A COMMAND ENDORSEMENT THAT MEETS THE CRITERIA BELOW.
C. MBRS SHALL COMPLETE THE OVERSEAS SCREENING CHECKLISTS IAW REF A, CH 4.H.2.
D. MBRS ARE REQUIRED TO PRODUCE UPON ARRIVAL A CG-3029 SHOWING PROOF OF CURRENT BASIC OR PRACTICAL QUALIFICATIONS ON A PDW, AND M-16 OR M-4. PRACTICAL QUALIFICATIONS ON THESE WEAPONS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL ARE ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED. MBRS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY AND BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN PRACTICAL QUALIFICATIONS DURING PDT.
7. APPLICANTS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT DOCUMENTED RATED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS MAY TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ASSIGNMENT PRIORITY WHEN MAKING THESE ASSIGNMENTS. THOSE WHO MEET PATFORSWA ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA AND ARE NOT SELECTED ARE ENCOURAGED TO KEEP APPRISED OF LATEST MESSAGE TRAFFIC. ORIG WILL NOTIFY SELECTED MBRS OR THEIR COMMANDS ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS.
8. COMMAND ENDORSEMENT CRITERIA: ALL PATFORSWA ENDORSEMENTS SHOULD ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING:
A. VERIFY THAT MBR MEETS ALL ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA ABOVE.
B. LIST MBR’S SMALL ARMS QUALIFICATIONS AND MOST RECENT CERTIFICATION DATE. IF MBR HAS NOT QUALIFIED ON A PDW, AND M-16 OR M-4, ENDORSEMENT SHOULD ADDRESS MBR’S POTENTIAL TO QUALIFY PRIOR TO ARRIVAL TO PDT.
C. SUMMARIZE PREVIOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT OR ANTI-TERRORISM/FORCE PROTECTION EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS.
D. LIST ANY PREVIOUS ARMY, CONTAINER INSPECTION, HAZMAT RESPONSE OR PREVENTION EXPERIENCE; VERIFY THAT MBR HAS A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE. (RAID APPLICANTS ONLY)
E. BACKFILL CONCERNS: WHEN ADDRESSING BACKFILLS FOR MBRS NOT TOUR COMPLETE IN AY11, COMMANDS SHOULD KEEP IN MIND THAT RECEIVING AN IMMEDIATE BACKFILL IS NOT ALWAYS POSSIBLE. THE COMMAND'S BACKFILL REQUEST WILL FACTOR INTO THE CANDIDATE SELECTION PROCESS. ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR COMMAND ENDORSEMENTS CAN BE FOUND AT OUR WEBSITE.
9. TRAINING AND PCS: ALL PERSONNEL SELECTED FOR THIS DUTY WILL BE
REQUIRED TO COMPLETE PDT. DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE.
10. EPM PATFORSWA WEBSITE: HTTP://WWW.USCG*****/PSC/EPM/PATFORSWA.ASP
11. FOR ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE MST ASSIGNMENT
OFFICER – CWO JEFF BROWN, JEFF.S.BROWN(AT)USCG*****.
12. COMMAND REPS MAY CONTACT LCDR STEPHEN MATADOBRA AT STEPHEN.MATADOBRA(AT)USCG*****, OR (202)493-1250.
13. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE OPERATIONAL NATURE OF THIS ASSIGNMENT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO TRATEAM EAST - YNCM LINDA KENTCH AT LINDA.S.KENTCH(AT)USCG*****, OR (757)295-2234.
14. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
15. RELEASED BY: CDR N.S. NANCARROW ]]> Job Quest MST AO http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3225 Changes Coming to EOCT, SWE, and EPQs http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3224&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:51:31 GMT I attended the ESO Symposium last week and wanted to pass along some items that were discussed.

The EPQs will now be called RPQs. This is a little different set-up but the sign-offs are essentially the same. They are using MSTs at their proto-type to see how well it's going to work so ours will come online first. Basically, the RPQs are more detailed as far as what the sign-off is asking for and will take more paper to print out. For instance, where an EPQ has one sign-off but has 5 items listed to demonstrate, the RPQ will have each of those 5 items listed separately with their own sign-off. No big changes really in my opinion, just a different format.

EOCT will be called a RAT (Rating Advancement Test). This is a big change. RPQs will have to be completed prior to being able to take the RAT. Member will study references over course material. The idea is for the test to be performance based. The speaker said that the RAT will be aligned with the SWE. Now, there was some talk that this might be limited open book with time limits. Also, they are talking about raising the minimum passing scores.

There was some talk, but just talk, which they want to extend the time between re-tests. This could mean 45 days between tests. One person even mentioned if a member fails the tests 3 times they cannot take it again for 1 year. Now, there is something coming online called e-learning. I did not attend that session so I don't know too much about it or when it will be ready. However, the way it will be set up for tests is that each test you take will be completely different. It won't be like now where you have 3 versions, but all 3 versions have some similar questions. They are trying to eliminate people taking a test the first time without studying just to see what's on it.

The MST RAT should be completed and ready for review November 2010. The final RPQs and RAT will impact the Nov 2011 SWE.

The last item is the SWE. This will now be worth 80% (not 80 points) of your final multiple. They didn't talk about when this would happen, or if they did I missed it. I am guessing it will be when all the other items come online. Although the RAT might be open book, the SWE will not. The way it was explained is the RAT is used to determine how well you know your job and the SWE is used to "rack and stack" you. Due to the raised %, the other items they use for points will obviously decrease but they did not discuss this.

There were questions regarding if members would be grandfathered in, but no one knew. My guess is that someone who has passed their respective EOCT would be, but who knows? I took the MRN all the way through E-7 when I was a SN and never had to take the EPME. So I would think they will do the same here.

There was quite a bit of an argument about requiring degrees to advance to E-7 and above. This was just a discussion, so no one worry. Apparently the Air Force has their own college and has this requirement for advancement. Anyway, just food for thought.

I apologize that this was so long, but I wanted to get as much information out there for you.

On a side note: If you know any ME laterals, please pass along that for the May 2011 SWE all EPQs up to the grade they are sitting for must be completed by Feb. 1. For example, someone sitting for the ME1 test will have to complete the sign-offs for E-4 and E-5 as well as for E-6. Thanks a lot! ]]> MST Studies Hullabaloo http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3224 Standards of Evidence http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3223&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:57:55 GMT Can anyone direct me as to where to find information on standards of evidence, with specific regard to digital cameras and megapixel ratings? :huh: Can anyone direct me as to where to find information on standards of evidence, with specific regard to digital cameras and megapixel ratings? :huh: ]]> Pollution Investigations blahblahblah http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3223 FSO and AFSO availability http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3221&goto=newpost Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:27:02 GMT We had one of our facilties contact us asking if both the FSO and AFSO can be off island at the same time. After looking into the regs, we have found nothing talking about such circumstances. I just wanted to get a feel for what the MST world thought about this. Comments and idea...??? (they... We had one of our facilties contact us asking if both the FSO and AFSO can be off island at the same time. After looking into the regs, we have found nothing talking about such circumstances. I just wanted to get a feel for what the MST world thought about this. Comments and idea...???

(they will not be in the air at the same time so one of the other will be available via phone 24/7, and both will be located 3,000 miles away and will take over 8 hours to return if needed) ]]> Facility Operations slickrick http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3221 WaterWays Management http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3220&goto=newpost Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:03:26 GMT ok, so i am going to open a new thread dedicated to WATERWAYS!!!! i would like to share how various units are handling certain marine events, patrol commander designation, use of auxilliary, etc..... so first question: do you permit fireworks under 33cfr100 or 33cfr165? LET TO FUN... ok, so i am going to open a new thread dedicated to WATERWAYS!!!!

i would like to share how various units are handling certain marine events, patrol commander designation, use of auxilliary, etc.....

so first question: do you permit fireworks under 33cfr100 or 33cfr165?

LET TO FUN BEGIN!!!! ]]> ^^^ The Hub ^^^ Lilith http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3220 DWH recall http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3219&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:00:19 GMT Anyone heard any news/gossip associated with another T14 recall for DWH? I just got back two weeks ago, did 60 days. didn't know if anyone has heard if this was going to be an ongoing recall? :huh: ]]> MST Reserve cfvsinsp78 http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3219 September Advancements http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3218&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:00:40 GMT Come on Advancements!!!! lets make a bunch this month... PLEASE!!!:grin: Come on Advancements!!!! lets make a bunch this month... PLEASE!!!:grin: ]]> MST Advancements Lonebrow http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3218 <![CDATA[MST "A" School Class 01-11/ MST2 Applegate]]> http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3217&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:19:51 GMT Welcome Aboard MST "A" School class 01-11
Graduation date: 07OCT10


BARTOLO, CONOR
BOEHM, ERIC
CONGER, BENJAMIN
GELLER, MARTIN
GONCALVES, TIAGO
JULIAN, MARK
KNEECE, SHANNON
LIN, SUSANNAH
MILLS, NATHON
PRUTER, DARIS
RUST, ASHLEY
SHAHKARAMI, LALA
STACY, JEFFREY
THOMAS, SCOTT
THOMPSON, ELLIOT ]]> 3rdshoe http://www.msthub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3217