Enlisted IDP E-3 to E-4 Advancement Checklist

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

Advancement /Commissioning Paths Available

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

Normal Color Perception/Normal Hearing

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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