COMDTINST 5300.13C governs Special Command Aide duties, assignments, training, work hours, travel, and authorized uses.
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The publication addresses SCA program management, responsibilities, selection, training, work schedules, travel reimbursement, and official events. It requires newly assigned SCAs to attend required courses before their first SCA tour, subject to a stated waiver authority.
Applies to: Personnel serving in the above assignments can use this Instruction.
Special Command Aides (SCAs) are authorized for the purpose of relieving the Flag Officers of those minor tasks and details which, if performed by the Flag Officers, would be at the expense of the Flag Officers’ primary military and other official duties and responsibilities.
There are several SCA assignments outside of REPFACs.
SCA positions are reserved for only the most outstanding Culinary Specialists.
Have a current secret security clearance.
The Education and Training Quota Management Command (ETQC) provides two required courses to newly assigned SCAs, who must attend both courses before reporting for their first SCA tour.