Its that time again, what marks factors are considered favorable as to last years averages?

When does it come out? Oops, it is out, thanks.

I just read that your EER from the last 4yrs counts for 60% of the Preboard Score.

Is there a place where we can see last years stats?

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I am sure they have Stats just like the SWE, I just havnt seen them or know where they are available.

Well the Primary and Alternate Preboard score cutoffs are published. I bet your Profile letter, that comes out in early Feb, will have what you are looking for.

I'm sure you will be fine in this round, since you've been in since Regan. I have time working against me. They need to bring back the test.

Smirfy,

Time is really a non factor...it's all about the marks in this phase of the game...the further you distance yourself from the average marks...the bigger your share of the points get...(some people get negative scores if they're below the average) I'm in the same boat as you as far as time in yet I've made the last two primary cuts easily due to my marks so I wouldn't worry too much about lack of TIG. I have also seen a trend of the primary and secondary thresholds dropping the last few years for ELC...Good luck!

Strat sends...

Strat,

I thought it strange that the threshold for ELC is much lower than the other rates; especially comparing the usual SWE Final Multiple. It might have something to do with how fast ETs advance. I'm a little worried about how my Marks will compare with others competing. It's the cream of the crop at this point right? Do you know what the Avg was last year?

Steph

WOW, has it been that long? Regan? I dont feel or look that old.

No worries, I'll be that old one day too.
At least if your Marks are not way above avg, you'll have plenty of TIG points. And that counts for 40%. Good Luck.

Smirfy,
If you dont mind me asking how are your marks? I got 62 pts for time as an E-6 and marks multiple of 44.7841.

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Hey Paul, How's it going? Looks like your doing really well, looking at your marks. I'm no where near looking as good as you in that dept, but then again I don't write my own and I usually tick off at least one person at every unit.

TIG for E-6/5yrs E-7/7months: 72
Final Multiple: 42.7455

Good Luck.
Steph

I've been good. Just finished first semester in ACET. From what I have heard it really matters about how well your OER and Resume reads. How bout you?

Congrats on ACET, and you are making Chief soon I hear. I don't know if you remember Brian Moller, but he just made ETC as well. We're probably the 1st ones from our class.

Well, the Board doesn't even look at your PDR unless your Primary. Did you compete last year? If so, do you know what the avg on Marks were? I'm sure you have nothing to worry this round, since your Marks are stellar.

My numbers are:

E-6: 97
E-7: 11
TIS: 221117
Marks: 45.0964

Lets just wait and see.

Not sure about ETC, i'm a little bit away. Keeping fingures crossed for a revision of at least 42. I didn't compete last year. I hope only having 9 years in doesn't hurt me that much.

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Originally posted by USCGRiverRat:
My numbers are:

E-6: 97
E-7: 11
TIS: 221117
Marks: 45.0964

Lets just wait and see.

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Sorry about hijacking the MSSE thread. What does that stand for anyways?

Paul, like Strat was saying before, Marks weigh heavier than Experience. You would be surprised how many of us competing for ELC have the about the same in experience points. It's too bad they don't give points out for personality; I would definitely beat you guys out then. .

ALCOAST 481/07

THE MARINE SAFETY SPECIALIST ENGINEERING (MSSE) SPECIALTY IS
COMPOSED OF MEMBERS FROM THE FOLLOWING ENLISTED ENGINEERING
RATINGS: DC, EM, AND MK. THE TECHNICAL/MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE AND
TRAINING PLUS THE SHIPBOARD EXPERIENCE THAT ENLISTED ENGINEERS
BRING FROM OTHER PROGRAM AREAS IS HIGHLY CRITICAL TO THE SUCCESS OF
THE MARINE SAFETY PROGRAM. WITH THE EVER-INCREASING COMPLEXITY OF
MERCHANT VESSELS, MSSES ARE CALLED UPON TO BE THE SUBJECT MATTER
EXPERTS FOR ENGINEERING SYSTEMS. THEY PROVIDE THE CORE TECHNICAL
EXPERTISE FOR MARINE SAFETY AND THE ENGINEERING MENTORSHIP FOR
OTHER NON-TECHNICAL MEMBERS IN THE PROGRAM. MSSES BUILD ON THEIR
ENLISTED TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE BY RECEIVING AN ABUNDANCE OF TRAINING
(BOTH CLASS ROOM AND OJT) TO PREPARE THEM FOR THIS HIGHLY TECHNICAL
SPECIALTY. PRIOR ENLISTED EXPERIENCE IN THE MARINE SAFETY PROGRAM
IS NOT A PREREQUISITE FOR SELECTION TO MSSE. THERE IS NO COLOR
PERCEPTION REQUIREMENT FOR THIS SPECIALTY. MSSES SERVING IN THE
MARINE SAFETY FIELD ARE ENGINEERING SPECIALISTS WHOSE PRIMARY FOCUS
IS COMMERCIAL VESSEL INSPECTIONS/EXAMINATIONS (MARINE INSPECTOR)
AND CASUALTY INVESTIGATIONS (INVESTIGATING OFFICER). THIS FOCUS
RELIES HEAVILY ON ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL BACKGROUNDS FOR THE
INSPECTION AND CASUALTY INVESTIGATION OF MAIN PROPULSION EQUIPMENT
(GASOLINE, DIESEL, BOILER, AND GAS TURBINE) AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY
(SHIPS SERVICE AND EMERGENCY GENERATORS, STEERING GEAR,
EVAPORATORS, AIR COMPRESSORS AND RECEIVERS, BILGE SYSTEMS, FIRE
ALARMS AND SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEMS, FUEL OIL HANDLING SYSTEM, CARGO
TRANSFER SYSTEMS, OILY WATER SEPARATORS, ALL VESSEL ELECTRICAL
SYSTEMS, LIFE BOAT LAUNCHING EQUIPMENT, ETC.). MSSES REVIEW VESSEL
CONSTRUCTION PLANS TO ENSURE NEW VESSEL CONSTRUCTION AND EXISTING
VESSEL REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS,
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS, AND ACCEPTED INDUSTRY STANDARDS. MSSES
CONDUCT EXAMINATIONS OF VESSELS IN DRY DOCK TO INSPECT WELDING
REPAIRS, WOOD AND FIBERGLASS BOAT REPAIRS, RUDDER ASSEMBLIES,
PROPELLER AND TAIL SHAFT EXAMINATIONS, BOW/STERN THRUSTERS, SEA
CHESTS, SEA VALVES, ETC. MSSES ALSO INSPECT THE FOLLOWING:
LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT, FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT, BRIDGE AND
NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT, ANCHOR WINDLASSES AND OTHER GROUND TACKLE,
HABITABILITY, WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY, STRUCTURAL FIRE PROTECTION,
ETC. THEY PERFORM REGULATORY OVERSIGHT OF COMPLEX FEDERAL LAWS,
REGULATIONS, AND TREATIES. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE PERFORMED ON
DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN SMALL PASSENGER VESSELS, DEEP DRAFT
FREIGHT/TANK VESSELS, MOBILE OFFSHORE DRILLING UNITS, OFFSHORE
SUPPLY VESSELS, AND OIL AND CHEMICAL/GAS BARGES. IN THE PERFORMANCE
OF THESE DUTIES THEY INTERFACE WITH A BROAD ARRAY OF PRIVATE AND
PUBLIC (LOCAL/STATE/FEDERAL/INTERNATIONAL) MEMBERS AT ALL LEVELS OF
THE MARINE INDUSTRY.

Oh gosh, sorry I asked. Thanks for the info though.

It’s better to be well-informed than miss-informed. Plus its good info for those that might want to pursuit this career path.

Marks: anything over 44 is very good, 42-44 is good.

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Originally posted by USCGRiverRat:
It’s better to be well-informed than miss-informed. Plus its good info for those that might want to pursuit this career path.

Why did I know that was going to be the next thing you were going to write? I must be psychic.

BOSNPM: Thanks.