Reserve Training Coordinator for the Coast Guard Investigative Service The Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) lacks an effective method of managing training opportunities across the service for the reserve force. It would be beneficial to establish a reserve training coordinator at each Resident Agent Office or field office for the purpose of ensuring uniform distribution of training opportunities with the goal of creating greater competency across the service. CGIS has a saying which states that “Every reservist is their own career manager”. This saying is not viewed positively by most reservists because without the proper knowledge, training and guidance it is a failed philosophy. Reservists are unique in that they come to CGIS
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However, the agency as a whole is ineffective at following up to ensure that this is done, especially with the reserve corps. It is readily apparent in talking to colleagues throughout the service that the training issue for reservists is a systemic problem. Currently the lack of organizational effort and equal distribution of training opportunities certainly has an impact on morale, readiness and …show more content…
This process may drive agency decisions to adjust the training curriculum and add beneficial training opportunities, for example Oily Water Separator and pollution training which are issues that CGIS frequently encounters. The training coordinator would be a senior member and identified to all so that they know who their representative is and how to contact them. This person should also receive appropriate training and familiarization in policies and associated requirements. It is important to recognize that schools are needed for completion of Active Duty for Training (ADT) as well as for professional development. Furthermore, ADT is set aside for training purposes and should be treated as such. All too often Reserve Special Agents are utilized for operational purposes on ADT when in fact they should be training. If a training coordinator were established to concentrate on the reserve force it would allow for supervisors to see an accurate picture of training across the service and by region. This would add to the efficiency of the service by ensuring that all members receive the appropriate training for effectiveness and mission
However, the agency as a whole is ineffective at following up to ensure that this is done, especially with the reserve corps. It is readily apparent in talking to colleagues throughout the service that the training issue for reservists is a systemic problem. Currently the lack of organizational effort and equal distribution of training opportunities certainly has an impact on morale, readiness and …show more content…
This process may drive agency decisions to adjust the training curriculum and add beneficial training opportunities, for example Oily Water Separator and pollution training which are issues that CGIS frequently encounters. The training coordinator would be a senior member and identified to all so that they know who their representative is and how to contact them. This person should also receive appropriate training and familiarization in policies and associated requirements. It is important to recognize that schools are needed for completion of Active Duty for Training (ADT) as well as for professional development. Furthermore, ADT is set aside for training purposes and should be treated as such. All too often Reserve Special Agents are utilized for operational purposes on ADT when in fact they should be training. If a training coordinator were established to concentrate on the reserve force it would allow for supervisors to see an accurate picture of training across the service and by region. This would add to the efficiency of the service by ensuring that all members receive the appropriate training for effectiveness and mission