USCG Mobilization Readiness Tracking Tool

1. USCG Mobilization Readiness Tracking Tool Module: Volunteer Bulletin Board Welcome to the Mobilization Readiness Tracking Tool (MRTT) Volunteer Bulletin Board Tutorial UNITED STATES COAST GUARD Volunteer Instructions Welcome to the Mobilization Readiness Tracking Tool Volunteer Bulletin board. This application will allow you to view current USCG requirements, and apply for those that meet your needs. Only valid USCG members can submit an application. Please click the button below to begin. Click “Search Opportunities” to begin MOBILIZATION READINESS TRACKING TOOL

2. USCG Mobilization Readiness Tracking Tool Module: Volunteer Bulletin Board To search for as many opportunities as you are eligible for; simply do the following: Select the date you can start Requirement Criteria Select your pay grade This will automatically fill in Click “Submit “ to continue Click “Search” to continue 2009.08.31 E-5 E-5 E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 W-2 W-3 W-4 O-1 O-2 O-3 O-4 O-5 O-6 O-7 O-8 O-9 O-10 Now we will look at what each of the below categories mean. Search Clear Fields Submit App. This is the position title Your results will appear here. If section remains blank then there are no current openings based on your search criteria. This is the reporting location This is the desired component and rate This is the range of pay grades accepted These are the start and end dates This is the Unit’s Point of Contact This is the job description These are needed competencies Available Opportunities Drag a column header and drop it here to group by that column Now you can choose which positions you would like to apply for.  Simply check the boxes for the positions that you want to qualify for and want to submit your application to.  

3. USCG Mobilization Readiness Tracking Tool Click on “Command POC Information” to continue Module: Volunteer Bulletin Board After clicking “Submit App.” on the last page you are brought to the application. 1234567 Joe Coastie Joseph.T.Coastie@uscg.mil Joseph.T.Coastie@uscg.mil All of the blocks that have a red asterisk (*) next to them are required fields. (123) 876-3409 (123) 876-3409 YN2 Active But it is preferred that you fill in all the fields. Secret Male Red CG ISC Portsmouth District 5 4000 Coast Guard Blvd Boarding Officer, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun 2009.08.21 2010.09.30 >180 Days 0800 2100 EST Submit Close

4. USCG Mobilization Readiness Tracking Tool Click on “Resume/Comments” to continue Module: Volunteer Bulletin Board This section requires you to enter the Point of Contact for your command. LT Jill Lifesaver Jill.D.Lifesaver@uscg.mil Jill.D.Lifesaver@uscg.mil (123) 876-3409 The person you enter here, needs to be someone who can approve you to be gone from your current duties. • This is most likely your : • Executive Petty Officer (XPO) • Officer in Charge (OINC) • Division Chief • Executive Officer • Commanding Officer Submit Close

5. USCG Mobilization Readiness Tracking Tool Module: Volunteer Bulletin Board Finally create a resume in a Word Document or other text format. Make sure to address any required/desired skills that you possess regarding training, education, or experience. • This is my resume. With all the wonderful things I have done. • Boarding Officer • Boarding Team Member • Admin Duty • Worked at a SPO • Coast Guard Person of the Year • Coast Guard Reserve Person of the Year • Independent Duty Yeoman on a WMEC 270’ Check to make sure that it is less than 8000 characters. Finally cut and paste it in the box. Congratulations! You have successfully submitted your application. Click “Submit” to continue Click “Close” to continue Submit Close

6. USCG Mobilization Readiness Tracking Tool Module: Volunteer Bulletin Board Next you will receive an email in your inbox updating you on the status of your application. Joe Coastie, Thank you for volunteering for requirements in the Mobilization Readiness Tracking Tool (MRTT). To access the status of your application, please click on the below hyperlink https://www.uscg-mrttcpms.net/TESTING/MOD.VM/VolunteerStatus.aspx?b=nLL5KNEMG2U=Q Or If the above link is not active, please copy and paste the above URL into the address bar of an Internet Explorer window and either press the enter key or click the Go button. You will receive an email update when the Command POC has approved/denied your request(s). If you have any questions, please send a message to HQS-DG-LST-MRTTHelpdesk@uscg.mil or contact us at the numbers listed below: Regards, The MRTT Support Staff. USCG HelpDesk: (202) 372-2243 IDEAMATICS HelpDesk: (703) 903-4972 Every time the status of your applications changes you will be notified by e-mail. Click the link to continue

7. USCG Mobilization Readiness Tracking Tool Module: Volunteer Bulletin Board This page will explain the status of each of your applications Pending means your application is awaiting command approval Approved means your application has received command endorsement and has been forwarded for consideration Declined means you did not receive command approval. Sourced means that you have been selected to fill the position. If you see “inactive” then this position has either been filled by someone else or is no longer needed. Understanding you Status A key is provided to explain each of the symbols Click “Close” to continue Close

8. USCG Mobilization Readiness Tracking Tool Congratulations! You now can go out and volunteer! Module: Volunteer Bulletin Board UNITED STATES COAST GUARD Volunteer Instructions Welcome to the Mobilization Readiness Tracking Tool Volunteer Bulletin board. This application will allow you to view current USCG requirements, and apply for those that meet your needs. Only valid USCG members can submit an application. Please click the button below to begin. Click Here to Get Started MOBILIZATION READINESS TRACKING TOOL