Petty Officer Interview Essay

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Petty Officer Lawler has significant technical knowledge and leadership experience gleaned from an eight year career, making her an ideal candidate for Vessel Traffic Service duty. Her career includes two Sector Command Centers (SCC) tours in which she was assigned to Vessel Traffic Service duty within a collateral duty capacity. While attached to Sector Ohio Valley, she has made significant strides towards her professional development beyond what is required of her position to include certification in the Operations, Situation, Communication Unit, and Vessel Traffic watch positions, therefore, improving flexibility of the Command Center watch schedule and promoting crew rest. Lastly, she is a dedicated and esteemed Coast Guardsman who I looked to daily for her technical expertise and is ready to take on the challenge of Vessel Traffic Service duty. …show more content…
Member meets most of requirements per 1.C.9 COMDTINST M1000.8 (series). She has been assigned Vessel Traffic Service duty within a collateral duty capacity at both Sector Ohio Valley and Sector Sault Ste. Marie amounting to a collective five years of experience, therefore, I request waiver from the rated afloat tour requirement. In addition, upon assignment, member will obligate the required two years of service

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