Encl. (2) to COMDTINST 5357.1A
Enlisted IDP E-3 to E-4 Advancement Checklist
Complete the following requirements prior to advancement to Petty Officer Third Class (E-4).
Date
Requirement/Task
References
Completed
Enlisted Employee Review (completed via Direct
COMDTINST M1000.6 (series) (Art 5.c)
Access) - Due in Feb (all) & Aug (AD only)
6 months in pay grade E-3
COMDTINST M1000.6 (series) (Art 5.c)
Successful completion of E-3/E-4 EPME AQE (45
ESO
questions, 80% minimum needed to pass)
Comply with Weight Standards
COMDTINST M1020.8 (series)
CO recommendation for advancement
COMDTINST M1000.6 (series) (Art 5.c)
Striker: Rating correspondence course completions
ESO
Striker: Demonstrate Rating Performance Based
SUPERVISOR
Qualifications (PBQ)
Striker: Message requesting placement on advancement
UNIT ADMIN
list
Demonstrate proficiency in E-4 EPME Performance
COMDTINST M1510.2 (series)
Requirements. Know and comprehend E-4 EPME
Knowledge Requirements
Striker Program:
COMDTINST M1000.6 (series) (Art 5.e)
SN to BM, DC, FS, YN, SK, PS (Reserve Only),
FN to MK, EM, or DC
"A" School Selection
COMDTINST M1500.10 (series)
Current Critical Ratings (see applicable ALCGENL)
For critical ratings-- 4 month requirement for an E-2/ E-3 at
first unit is waived (see applicable ALCGENL)
Track for placement on A School list:
www.uscg.mil/hq/cgpc/epm/default.html
Understanding of "A" School Eligibility Requirements
COMDTINST M1500.10 (series)
Qualifying ASVAB/AFQT score
Security Clearance (SF-86)
Submit Training Request Form CG-5286
U.S. Citizenship (also needed for enlistment)
Airman Program
http://cgweb.arsc.uscg.mil/attc/Prospective_
Students/Airman.htm
Personnel on the AMT, AST, AET "A" School Wait Lists
will receive Air Station orders 4 months prior to "A"
School convening date.
Flight physical.
Future CG Professional Development Opportunit y to
http://gocoastguard.com
consider : OCS
Notes:
Dept. of Homeland Security, USCG, CG-5357 (10 -05)
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