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(4) Panel will additionally consider enlisted members above the cut on the 2007 CWO (BOSN)
eligibility list who request screening and have served as a cutter OINC or XPO since 1 June
2000.
e. The screening panels will select a number consistent with Service needs and sufficient to provide
assignment flexibility.
f. Care of Newborn Children (CNC) or Temporary Separation program participants are not eligible
to compete in a command afloat screening until they return to a commissioned status.
g. Members who have been selected for flight school are not eligible to compete in a command
afloat screening panel.
h. Members who are serving in DUINS TABS (advanced education) will be expected to fulfill
obligated service in a follow-on assignment within their specialty/program, and are thus not
eligible to compete in a command afloat screening panel. Officers serving at Navy/Joint
Forces/Marine Corps War College positions are eligible to compete in a command afloat
screening panel.
i. Questions about procedures or eligibility for afloat command screening can be directed to the
Afloat Assignment Officer at 202-493-1635.
11. IDPL O-5 AND O-6 ASSIGNMENT PANEL AND COMMAND SCREENING PANEL
INFORMATION. This Instruction will be amplified by future messages that will announce
implementing procedures and updates for the IDPL assignment and command screening panel
process.
12. IDPL PROMOTION BOARD PROCEDURES. Chapter 21, Subchapter B of reference (d) contains
procedures applicable to the promotion of Reserve officers on the inactive duty promotion list.
These laws provide for the selection of Reserve officers on a best-qualified basis to the grade of
lieutenant and above, and on a fully qualified basis to the grade of lieutenant (junior grade). They
further provide for the convening of retention boards to ensure a steady promotion flow. Reserve
warrant officers on inactive duty are promoted pursuant to regulations promulgated under the
authority stated in Section 12242 of reference (e). Enclosure (2) is the PY07 schedule for inactive
duty Reserve officer boards and panels.
a. Reserve officers under consideration by an IDPL selection board are strongly encouraged to
submit communications to the board president, in care of the Coast Guard Personnel Command
(CGPC-rpm). A Reserve Officer Personal Resume, CG-5481, is one of the best forms of
communication.
b. The names of Reserve officers recalled to active duty under Title 10 and ADSW remain on the
IDPL and will be considered by Reserve boards and panels, if otherwise eligible.
c. Ready Reserve officers serving on extended active duty (EAD) will be placed on the ADPL.
Ready Reserve officers serving on EAD may request placement on the IDPL vice the ADPL and
compete against Ready Reserve officers in an active status. To transfer to the IDPL, Reserve
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