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Force Notes for MKs – NOV 2009

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MKCM G. L. Della Rocco “Roc”MK Rating Force Master ChiefCOMDT (CG-481)Ph: 202-475-5756, Fax: 202-475-5952

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From your MK Rating Force MCPO

Ciao Shipmates and thank you for keeping the Coast Guard Full Steam Ahead. Asalways, I am extremely honored to be your Master Chief. Have a wonderfulThanksgiving and Holidays. Please be safe, enjoy your family and friends. For myUnderway/Deployed buddies, Fair Winds and Thank you for doing the king’sbusiness!As your principal promoter for MK’s, my goal is to keep you informed on issuesthat are affecting the Machinery Technician rating. I have always been impressedby the commitment of those of you doing the job. I hope to get out and meet as manyof you as I can. In the meantime, if there is anything I can do for you, please feel freeto e-mail me or give me a call.Our new EPQ’s have been completed, reviewed and approved for the MK of theFuture!USCG Learning Portal We are currently updating the PQG’s, EOCT’s and the SWE. Get working on the NEW EPQ’s, They must be completed for NEXTSWE.We have re-established the CMPlus Maintenance Course for FY 2010, check theMaster training List, we have 300 quotas!MASTER TRAINING LIST LINK, CUTTER FORCES We have created new competencies for Fairbanks Morse technicians, Diesel EngineSignature analysis and Diesel Engine Inspectors, review the Competency Dictionaryfor full Details. Contact me for specific instructions if needed. CompetencyDictionary is located @ CG PortalCOMPETENCY DICTIONARY LINK I would like to thank all of you who took the time out of your busy schedules tosubmit articles of interest for the Force Notes. I appreciate the time and effort madeto inform us of what is going on in your world of work. There is always an openinvitation to all those interested in submitting articles. If you have any informationyou would like to pass along, please send it to me and I will make sure it is includedin the next Force Notes or Hot Word Book.

Points of ContactRating Training Master Chief: MK “A” School Chief MKCM John Rector (757) 856-2207 MKCS Jennifer Lowden (757) 856-2196SFLC ASSIST: SFLC ASSIST:MKCM Joseph Dobbins (757) 628-4545 MKCM Brad McMinn (510) 637-5887

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Advancements

Personnel Service Center, Advancement and EvaluationIndividual advancements will not be published in the MK FORCE NOTES. Thebelow link provides a one stop shop for all Advancement Announcements, List ,SWE Statistics and associated quick links to Advancement related issues or you canfind them on CG Central.Advancements: http://cgweb.psc.uscg.mil/adv.htmFor the latest in pay & benefits go to:http://www.uscg.mil/hr/psc/rates.asp