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Civilian Clothing Allowance

Authorized for enlisted members who are required to wear civilian clothing more than 50% of the time in the performance of their duty at their permanent duty station. Members who are merely permitted to wear civilian clothing, rather than required, are not entitled to this allowance. The command will complete and submit the Civilian Clothing Allowance Worksheet (CG-5150) to Commandant (CG-1332).
a. Coast Guard Activities Europe and Coast Guard Far East Section. Commanding Officers of CG Activities Europe and the CG Activities Far East are authorized to approve and monitor the civilian clothing allowance payment for enlisted members serving under their command who are required to wear civilian clothing (50% or more of the time) in the performance of their official duties.
b. All Other Enlisted Members. Submit the CG-5150 to Commandant (CG-1332) using the submission instructions on the CG-5150.
c. Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS). In accordance with the Investigations Manual, COMDTINST M5527.1 (series) this clothing allowance is authorized to enlisted members assigned to duty as Special Agents with the Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS). CGIS agents are required to wear civilian clothes during their CGIS assignment. See note B on the CG-5150 for submission instructions.

Directives & References:

Coast Guard Pay Manual, COMDTINST M7220.29 (series)

Personnel & Pay Procedures Manual (3PM)

Forms:

CG Forms & Worksheets

CG-5150

Guides:

Clothing Allowance - Civilian (CCA)

Please visit our main DA User Guide page for all instructional resources: DA User Guides 

Fiscal Year 2025 - October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

FY 2025 Notes:

1.  When a civilian clothing allowance may be authorized, the member will submit the Civilian Clothing Allowance Worksheet (CG-5150) to Commandant (CG-1M12) for processing.  The email address is: Compensation@uscg.mil.  If authorized, COMDT (CG-1M12) will email a civilian clothing allowance authorization memo to the member’s P&A Email for Direct Access processing.

2.  By law, an officer is authorized a civilian clothing allowance only if the officer’s permanent duty station (PDS) is outside the United States.

3.  The CG-5150 for Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) agents may be emailed to Commandant (CG-1M12) at email address:  Compensation@uscg.mil

4.  The ICCA is not payable to a member upon reassignment during a period of continuous active duty unless three or more years have elapsed between such assignments, or if the member has been out of a qualifying assignment for less than 12 months and is subsequently assigned to a qualifying assignment.

5.  A member is not authorized a TDYCCA when the member is already required to wear civilian clothing at their PDS for which an ICCA has been authorized. The TDYCCA is payable to members who are not required to wear civilian clothing at their PDS, are ordered TDY and required to wear civilian clothing on duty at the TDY location.

6.  A member who was not authorized the maximum TDYCCA amount due to the length of the first TDY, who later performs additional qualifying TDY, is authorized the lower amount.  Over a 36-month period, the total TDYCCA amount a member may be authorized will not exceed the amount in rule 7.

 Fiscal Year 2024 - October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024

FY 2024 Notes:

1.  When a civilian clothing allowance may be authorized, the member will submit the Civilian Clothing Allowance Worksheet (CG-5150) to Commandant (CG-1M12) for processing.  The email address is: Compensation@uscg.mil.  If authorized, COMDT (CG-1M12) will email a civilian clothing allowance authorization memo to the member’s P&A Email for Direct Access processing.

2.  By law, an officer is authorized a civilian clothing allowance only if the officer’s permanent duty station (PDS) is outside the United States.

3.  The CG-5150 for Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) agents may be emailed to Commandant (CG-1M12) at email address:  Compensation@uscg.mil

4.  The ICCA is not payable to a member upon reassignment during a period of continuous active duty unless three or more years have elapsed between such assignments, or if the member has been out of a qualifying assignment for less than 12 months and is subsequently assigned to a qualifying assignment.

5.  A member is not authorized a TDYCCA when the member is already required to wear civilian clothing at their PDS for which an ICCA has been authorized. The TDYCCA is payable to members who are not required to wear civilian clothing at their PDS, are ordered TDY and required to wear civilian clothing on duty at the TDY location.

6.  A member who was not authorized the maximum TDYCCA amount due to the length of the first TDY, who later performs additional qualifying TDY, is authorized the lower amount.  Over a 36-month period, the total TDYCCA amount a member may be authorized will not exceed the amount in rule 7.

Fiscal Year 2023 - October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023

FY 2023 Notes:

1.  When a civilian clothing allowance may be authorized, the member will submit the Civilian Clothing Allowance Worksheet (CG-5150) to Commandant (CG-1332) for processing.  The email address is: Compensation@uscg.mil.  If authorized, COMDT (CG-1332) will email a civilian clothing allowance authorization memo to the member.  A copy of the memo and the member’s CG-5150 is sent to the member’s SPO for Direct Access payment.

2.  By law, an officer is authorized a civilian clothing allowance only if the officer’s permanent duty station (PDS) is outside the United States.

3.  The CG-5150 for Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) agents may be emailed to Commandant (CG-1332) at email address:  Compensation@uscg.mil

4.  The ICCA is not payable to a member upon reassignment during a period of continuous active duty unless three or more years have elapsed between such assignments, or if the member has been out of a qualifying assignment for less than 12 months and is subsequently assigned to a qualifying assignment.

5.  A member is not authorized a TDYCCA when the member is already required to wear civilian clothing at their PDS for which an ICCA has been authorized. The TDYCCA is payable to members who are not required to wear civilian clothing at their PDS, are ordered TDY and required to wear civilian clothing on duty at the TDY location.

6.  A member who was not authorized the maximum TDYCCA amount due to the length of the first TDY, who later performs additional qualifying TDY, is authorized the lower amount. Over a 36-month period, the total TDYCCA amount a member may be authorized will not exceed the amount in Rule 7.

Fiscal Year 2022 - October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022

FY 2022 Notes:

1. When a civilian clothing allowance may be authorized, the member will submit the Civilian Clothing Allowance Worksheet (CG-5150) to Commandant (CG-1332) for processing. The email address is: Compensation@uscg.mil. If authorized, COMDT (CG-1332) will email a civilian clothing allowance authorization memo to the member. A copy of the memo and the member’s CG-5150 is sent to the member’s SPO for Direct Access payment.

2. By law, an officer is authorized a civilian clothing allowance only if the officer’s permanent duty station (PDS) is outside the United States.

3. The CG-5150 for Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) agents may be emailed to Commandant (CG-1332) at email address: Compensation@uscg.mil

4. The ICCA is not payable to a member upon reassignment during a period of continuous active duty unless three or more years have elapsed between such assignments, or if the member has been out of a qualifying assignment for less than 12 months and is subsequently assigned to a qualifying assignment.

5. A member is not authorized a TDYCCA when the member is already required to wear civilian clothing at their PDS for which an ICCA has been authorized. The TDYCCA is payable to members who are not required to wear civilian clothing at their PDS, are ordered TDY and required to wear civilian clothing on duty at the TDY location.

6. A member who was not authorized the maximum TDYCCA amount due to the length of the first TDY, who later performs additional qualifying TDY, is authorized the lower amount. Over a 36-month period, the total TDYCCA amount a member may be authorized will not exceed the amount in rule 7.

Fiscal Year 2021 - October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021

FY 2021 Notes:

1.  When a civilian clothing allowance may be authorized, the member will submit the Civilian Clothing Allowance Worksheet (CG-5150) to Commandant (CG-1332) for processing.  The email address is: Compensation@uscg.mil.  If authorized, COMDT (CG-1332) will email a civilian clothing allowance authorization memo to the member.  A copy of the memo and the member’s CG-5150 is sent to the member’s SPO for Direct Access payment.

2.  By law, an officer is authorized a civilian clothing allowance only if the officer’s permanent duty station (PDS) is outside the United States.

3.  The CG-5150 for Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) agents may be emailed to Commandant (CG-1332) at email address:  Compensation@uscg.mil

4.  The ICCA is not payable to a member upon reassignment during a period of continuous active duty unless three or more years have elapsed between such assignments, or if the member has been out of a qualifying assignment for less than 12 months and is subsequently assigned to a qualifying assignment.

5.  A member is not authorized a TDYCCA when the member is already required to wear civilian clothing at their PDS for which an ICCA has been authorized. The TDYCCA is payable to members who are not required to wear civilian clothing at their PDS, are ordered TDY and required to wear civilian clothing on duty at the TDY location.

6.  A member who was not authorized the maximum TDYCCA amount due to the length of the first TDY, who later performs additional qualifying TDY, is authorized the lower amount. Over a 36-month period, the total TDYCCA amount a member may be authorized will not exceed the amount in rule 7.

Fiscal Year 2020 - October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020

FY 2020 Notes: 

1.  When a civilian clothing allowance may be authorized, the member will submit the Civilian Clothing Allowance Worksheet (CG-5150) to Commandant (CG-1332) for processing.  The email address is: Compensation@uscg.mil.  If authorized, COMDT (CG-1332) will email a civilian clothing allowance authorization memo to the member.  A copy of the memo and the member’s CG-5150 is sent to the member’s SPO for Direct Access payment. 

2.  By law, an officer is authorized a civilian clothing allowance only if the officer’s permanent duty station (PDS) is outside the United States.  

3.  The CG-5150 for Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) agents may be emailed to Commandant (CG-1332) at email address:  Compensation@uscg.mil  

4.  The ICCA is not payable to a member upon reassignment during a period of continuous active duty unless three or more years have elapsed between such assignments, or if the member has been out of a qualifying assignment for less than 12 months and is subsequently assigned to a qualifying assignment. 

5.  A member is not authorized a TDYCCA when the member is already required to wear civilian clothing at their PDS for which an ICCA has been authorized. The TDYCCA is payable to members who are not required to wear civilian clothing at their PDS, are ordered TDY and required to wear civilian clothing on duty at the TDY location. 

6.  A member who was not authorized the maximum TDYCCA amount due to the length of the first TDY, who later performs additional qualifying TDY, is authorized the lower amount. Over a 36-month period, the total TDYCCA amount a member may be authorized will not exceed the amount in rule 7.

Fiscal Year 2019 - October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019

FY 2019 Notes:

1.  When a civilian clothing allowance may be authorized, the member will submit the Civilian Clothing Allowance Worksheet (CG-5150) to Commandant (CG-1332) for processing.  The email address is: Compensation@uscg.mil.  If authorized, COMDT (CG-1332) will email a civilian clothing allowance authorization memo to the member.  A copy of the memo and the member’s CG-5150 is sent to the member’s SPO for Direct Access payment.

2.  By law, an officer is authorized a civilian clothing allowance only if the officer’s permanent duty station (PDS) is outside the United States.

3.  The CG-5150 for Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) agents may be emailed to Commandant (CG-1332) at email address:  Compensation@uscg.mil

4.  The ICCA is not payable to a member upon reassignment during a period of continuous active duty unless three or more years have elapsed between such assignments, or if the member has been out of a qualifying assignment for less than 12 months and is subsequently assigned to a qualifying assignment.

5.  A member is not authorized a TDYCCA when the member is already required to wear civilian clothing at their PDS for which an ICCA has been authorized. The TDYCCA is payable to members who are not required to wear civilian clothing at their PDS, are ordered TDY and required to wear civilian clothing on duty at the TDY location.

6.  A member who was not authorized the maximum TDYCCA amount due to the length of the first TDY, who later performs additional qualifying TDY, is authorized the lower amount. Over a 36-month period, the total TDYCCA amount a member may be authorized will not exceed the amount in rule 7.

Fiscal Year 2018 - October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018

FY 2018 Notes:

1. When a civilian clothing allowance may be authorized, the member will submit the Civilian Clothing Allowance Worksheet (CG-5150) to Commandant (CG-1332) for processing. If authorized, COMDT (CG-1332) will email a civilian clothing allowance authorization memo to the member with a copy to their SPO for Direct Access payment action.
2. By law, an officer is authorized a civilian clothing allowance only if the officer's permanent duty station (PDS) is outside the United States.
3. Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) members will submit the CG-5150 to the CGIS Program Manager for review and signature - Address: Director, Coast Guard Investigative Service, Stop 7140, 4200 Wilson Blvd. Suite 740, Arlington, VA 20598-7140. The CGIS Program Manager will forward the CG-5150 to Commandant (CG-1332) for processing.
4. The ICCA is not payable to a member upon reassignment during a period of continuous active duty unless three or more years have elapsed between such assignments, or if the member has been out of a qualifying assignment for less than 12 months and is subsequently assigned to a qualifying assignment.
5. A member is not authorized a TDYCCA when the member is already required to wear civilian clothing at their PDS for which an ICCA has been authorized. The TDYCCA is payable to members who are not required to wear civilian clothing at their PDS, are ordered TDY, and are required to wear civilian clothing while on duty at the TDY location.
6. A member who was not authorized the maximum TDYCCA amount due to the length of the first TDY, who later performs additional qualifying TDY, is authorized the lower amount. Over a 36-month period, the total TDYCCA amount a member may be authorized will not exceed the amount in rule 7.

Fiscal Year 2017 - October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017

FY 2017 Notes:

1. When a civilian clothing allowance may be authorized, the member will submit the Civilian Clothing Allowance Worksheet (CG-5150) to Commandant (CG-1332) for processing.  If authorized, COMDT (CG-1332) will email a civilian clothing allowance authorization memo to the member with a copy to their SPO for Direct Access payment action.

2. By law, an officer is authorized a civilian clothing allowance only if the officer's permanent duty station (PDS) is outside the United States.

3. Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) members will email the CG-5150 to the CGIS Program Manager at: Jennifer.D.Votinov@uscg.mil The CGIS Program Manager will review, sign, and forward the CG-5150 to Commandant (CG-1332) for processing.

4. The ICCA is not payable to a member upon reassignment during a period of continuous active duty unless three or more years have elapsed between such assignments, or if the member has been out of a qualifying assignment for less than 12 months and is subsequently assigned to a qualifying assignment.

5. A member is not authorized a TDYCCA when the member is already required to wear civilian clothing at their PDS for which an ICCA has been authorized. The TDYCCA is payable to members who are not required to wear civilian clothing at their PDS, are ordered TDY, and are required to wear civilian clothing while on duty at the TDY location.

6. A member who was not authorized the maximum TDYCCA amount due to the length of the first TDY, who later performs additional qualifying TDY, is authorized the lower amount. Over a 36-month period, the total TDYCCA amount a member may be authorized will not exceed the amount in rule 7.

Fiscal Year 2016 - October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016

FY 2016 Notes:

1.  If a civilian clothing allowance is authorized, members will submit the Civilian Clothing Allowance Worksheet
(CG-5150) to Commandant (CG-1332) for processing. If a civilian clothing allowance is authorized, a memo will be issued to the member and a copy sent to the SPO.

2.  By law, an officer is authorized a civilian clothing allowance only if the officer’s permanent duty station (PDS) is outside the United States.

3.  Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) members will submit the CG-5150 to the CGIS Program Manager for review and signature.. The CGIS Program Manager will forward the CG-5150 to Commandant (CG-1332) for processing.

4.  The ICCA is not payable to a member upon reassignment during a period of continuous active duty unless three or more years have elapsed between such assignments, or if the member has been out of a qualifying assignment for less than 12 months and is subsequently assigned to a qualifying assignment.

5.  A member is not authorized a TDYCCA when the member is already required to wear civilian clothing at their PDS for which an ICCA has been authorized. The TDYCCA is payable to members who are not required to wear civilian clothing at their PDS, are ordered TDY, and are required to wear civilian clothing while on duty at the TDY location.

6.  A member who was not authorized the maximum TDYCCA amount due to the length of the first TDY, who later performs additional qualifying TDY, is authorized the lower amount. Over a 36-month period, the total TDYCCA amount a member may be authorized will not exceed the amount in rule 7.