COMDTINST M1000.8A
ii
CH-8
1.C.10. Assignment to National Strike Force Duty ........................................................................ 1-81
1.C.11. Assignment to Polar Icebreaker Duty ................................................................................ 1-83
1.C.12. Assignment to Select Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF) Positions ............................. 1-85
1.C.13. Food Service Assistance and Training (FSAT) Team Positions ........................................ 1-88
1.C.14. Assignment to Maritime Force Protection Unit Duty ........................................................ 1-89
1.C.15. Assignment to International Ice Patrol (IIP) Duty ............................................................. 1-90
1.C.16. Assignment to Independent Duty Positions ....................................................................... 1-91
1.C.17. Assignment to Food Service Officer Positions .................................................................. 1-92
1.D. Assignment Policies for Non-rated Members .................................................................. 1-94
1.D.1. General ............................................................................................................................... 1-94
1.D.2. Recruit Assignment Policy ................................................................................................. 1-94
1.D.3 Non-rated Tours of Duty .................................................................................................... 1-96
1.D.4. Communications Between Non-Rated Members and Assignment Officers ...................... 1-96
1.E. Assignment Policies for Special Duty Positions............................................................... 1-97
1.E.1. General Policy .................................................................................................................... 1-97
1.E.2. Qualifications ..................................................................................................................... 1-98
1.E.3. Rating Assignment Officer Application Review for Members Desiring Out of Rate
Assignments ....................................................................................................................... 1-99
1.E.4. Reassigning Members Unsuited for Special Duty ........................................................... 1-101
1.E.5. Vacant ............................................................................................................................... 1-101
1.E.6. Instructor Duty ................................................................................................................. 1-102
1.E.7. Recruiting Duty ................................................................................................................ 1-103
1.E.8. Recruit Regimental Duty (Including Company Commander) ......................................... 1-104
1.E.9. Special Agent ................................................................................................................... 1-106
1.E.10. Intelligence Duties ............................................................................................................ 1-107
1.E.11. Ceremonial Honor Guard ................................................................................................. 1-108
1.E.12. Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) Program ....................................................... 1-112
1.E.13. Drug and Alcohol Abuse Representative ......................................................................... 1-112
1.E.14. Alcoholism Treatment Specialist and Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselor Duty ........... 1-114
1.E.15. Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) ................................................................. 1-115
1.E.16. Equal Opportunity Advisor (EOA) Duty ......................................................................... 1-116
1.E.17. Standard Boat Standardization Team (STANTEAM) Duty ............................................. 1-118
1.E.18. Aviation Standardization Team (STANTEAM) Duty ..................................................... 1-119
1.E.19. Surfman Instructor Duty, National Motor Lifeboat School ............................................. 1-121
1.E.20. USCGC Barque EAGLE Non-Rate Assignments ............................................................ 1-122
Exhibit 1.E.1. Evaluation of Applicant for Special Details ........................................................ 1-128
1.F. Relief for Cause/Removal From Primary Duties .......................................................... 1-129
1.F.1. Relief for Cause ................................................................................................................ 1-129
1.F.2. Removal from Primary Duties for Commissioned and Warrant Officers ........................ 1-133
1.F.3. Reassignment Not Constituting Removal from Primary Duties (RPD) ........................... 1-134
1.F.4. Reassignment from Positions Requiring Special Screening ............................................ 1-135
Exhibit 1.F.1. Acknowledgement Letter ..................................................................................... 1-139
1.G. Travel Orders; Proceed and Travel Time ..................................................................... 1-141
1.G.1. General Information ......................................................................................................... 1-141
1.G.2. Types of Travel ................................................................................................................ 1-142
1.G.3. Officers Authorized to Issue and Approve Travel Orders ............................................... 1-144