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TRICARE ALLOTMENT VERIFICATION

Following the DEERS incident and cancellation of TRICARE allotments in the past, you are strongly encouraged to verify an active allotment and status. You are not in danger of being dropped due to a 90-day grace for coverage. Any discrepancies can be resolved by submitting a PPC Help Ticket to re-establish the allotment: PPC-DG-CustomerCare@uscg.mil

We are aware of the problem with the TRICARE allotment(s) disappearing from pay slips.  We are working with programmers to correct it.  In the meantime, we encourage you to call TRICARE to ensure that your payment is current, and your coverage is not suspended.  TRICARE: 1-800-538-9552.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and we are doing our best to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

ADVANCE PREPARATIONS FOR UPCOMING LIMITED AVAILABILITY TO DIRECT ACCESS (DA)

At 0600 EST, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, availability to DA will be limited to only those users performing tasks associated with 2025 payroll and regulatory changes. DA will be reactivated at 0600 EST, Friday, January 3, 2025. This limited availability is necessary to prevent the submission of self-service, unit P&A and SPO transactions that could potentially conflict with legislative and regulatory changes. Limited availability to DA impacts all active duty, reservists, retirees, annuitants, and civilian supervisors of military members. During this timeframe, access to self-service in DA for all users will be unavailable. This means no login access, including no ability to submit absence requests, no processing of pay or separation transactions and no processing of orders to include Reserve IDT, ADT, etc.

PASSWORD RESET

If your email address is NOT present or is incorrect, you will not be able to use the self-service password reset feature. Your business email address in DIRECT ACCESS must be added to the system or corrected.  Active duty and Reserve members must contact your P&A office or Servicing Pay Office (SPO) for assistance to update. 

Please note: Customer Care will no longer send password resets for active/reserve military members or civilian employees to personal email addresses. All password resets will be sent to USCG.MIL email addresses only. Do not submit multiple requests.  Please allow 5 days upon submission for response. 

Guide: Passwords and Set up/Update Security Questions

RETIRED PAY

At present, for temporary, permanent, VA offset, AEW’s, CRDP, and CRSC disability, we are encountering a processing delay due to systematic issues and a shortage of personnel. You remain our primary concern. We want to assure you that we are fully committed to resolving these issues promptly and handling your cases with utmost proficiency.

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Dec. 20, 2024

Competency Dictionary Updates Version December 2024

The Competency Dictionary has been updated effective December 2024: Competency Dictionary (a spreadsheet that shows all authorized competency codes and descriptions) has been updated by Commandant (CG-1B-1). There have been 15 competency changes since the latest dictionary was published, and changes since the latest update are in blue font on the

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Dec. 18, 2024

ALCGRSV 076/24 - ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) NO. 01-25

The following personnel may be advanced to the rating/paygrade indicated effective 1 January 2025 provided the requirements of Refs A-C are met (please see attached message):ALCGRSV 076/24Information can also be found by visiting the PPC Advancements SharePoint page (CAC): PPC Advancements (sharepoint-mil.us)

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Dec. 18, 2024

October 2024 RSWE Eligibility List Available

October 2024 RSWE were held for paygrades E-5 through E-8 in all Coast Guard Reserve ratings with authorized Selected Reserve billets. There were no Servicewide exams held for advancement to paygrades E-4 or E-9. Any grade or rating that does not appear on the Reserve Advancement Eligibility Lists had the RSWE waived, or there were no eligible

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Dec. 17, 2024

ALCOAST 467/24 SSIC 11101 SUBJ: PROMULGATION OF HOUSING PROGRAM INSTRUCTION

R 171529Z DEC 24 MID120001647286UFM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DCTO ALCOASTBTUNCLASALCOAST 467/24SSIC 11101SUBJ: PROMULGATION OF HOUSING PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONA. Housing Program, COMDTINST 11101.13HB. Coast Guard Housing Manual, COMDTINST M11101.13G1. This ALCOAST announces the promulgation of REF (A) and thecancellation of REF (B). REF (A) contains

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Dec. 17, 2024

ALCGENL 414/24 - ENLISTED PERSONNEL ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (EPAA) NO. 01-25

All Coast Guard Enlisted (ALCGENL 414/24) announces enlisted advancements effective 01 January 2025.  There is a spreadsheet available on PPC's Advancement CG SharePoint Online site that you can sort by unit or SPO for your convenience. 

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Dec. 16, 2024

ALCOAST 462/24 - BLENDED RETIREMENT SYSTEM (BRS) - UPDATE TO CONTINUATION PAYMULTIPLIERS

ALCOAST 462/24As part of the Commandant's ongoing Talent Management Transformation efforts to improve workforce retention and attract new talent, the Coast Guard is increasing BRS Continuation Pay (CP)and providing CP earlier in a member's career. This ALCOAST announces the BRS changes that will take effect 1 January 2025.Please see message for

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Dec. 12, 2024

DoD to Reimburse Transportation Costs of Child Care Providers

PCS Child Care Pilot Program - NEW!!!DoD to Reimburse Transportation Costs of Child Care Providers > Defense Travel Management Office > ArticleOn October 1, 2024, the Defense Department will launch a new pilot program aimed at reducing out-of-pocket expenses for Service members and their families on permanent change of station (PCS) orders. Service

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Dec. 2, 2024

Active-Duty Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for December 2024

The Active-Duty Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for December 2024 (reflects requests processed prior to December 1) have been posted. The list is available on PPC ADV's CG SharePoint Online page.Refer to ALCGENL message 035/18 for supplemental advancement list placement information.

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Dec. 2, 2024

Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for December 2024

The Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for December 2024 (reflects requests processed prior to December 1) have been posted. The list is available on PPC ADV's CG SharePoint Online page.Refer to ALCGENL message 035/18 for reserve supplemental advancement list placement information.

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Dec. 2, 2024

ALCGPSC 160/24 SUBJ: REVISED CUTOFFS FOR APPOINTMENT TO WARRANT GRADE

R 271850Z NOV 24 MID120001588157UALCGPSC 160/24SUBJ: REVISED CUTOFFS FOR APPOINTMENT TO WARRANT GRADEA. ALCGPSC 082/24B. Officer Accessions, Evaluations, and Promotions, COMDTINST M1000.3AC. Enlistments, Evaluations, and Advancements, COMDTINST M1000.2C1. Service need necessitated review of the cutoffs established for the 2024 Warrant Officer

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Dec. 2, 2024

ALCOAST 449/24 SSIC 1000 SUBJ: CONTINUATION OF PREVIOUS UPDATES TO MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS AND AUTHORIZED ABSENCES

R 271620Z NOV 24 MID120001587608UFM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DCTO ALCOAST BTUNCLAS ALCOAST 449/24SSIC 1000SUBJ: CONTINUATION OF PREVIOUS UPDATES TO MILITARY ASSIGNMENTSAND AUTHORIZED ABSENCESA. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 171316Z FEB 23/ALCOAST 067/23 -"Non-chargeable Convalescent Leave to Support Service Members intheir Recovery from Sexual

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Nov. 25, 2024

ALCGENL 412/24 - ENLISTED PERSONNEL ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (EPAA) NO. 12-24

All Coast Guard Enlisted (ALCGENL 412/24) announces enlisted advancements effective 01 November 2024.  There is a spreadsheet available on PPC's Advancement CG SharePoint Online site that you can sort by unit or SPO for your convenience. 

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Nov. 25, 2024

ALCGPSC 154/24 SUBJ: DIRECT ACCESS (DA) – YEAR END LIMITED AVAILABILITY

R 221233Z NOV 24 MID120001572780UFM COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DCTO ALCGPSCBTUNCLASALCGPSC 154/24SUBJ: DIRECT ACCESS (DA) – YEAR END LIMITED AVAILABILITYA. ALCOAST 426/241. As announced in reference (a), there will be no field access to DA from 0600 18 Dec 2024 until 0600 03 Jan 2025. Commands/SPOs will not have access to view data nor enter any pay

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Nov. 25, 2024

ALCGRSV 071/24 - ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) NO. 12-24

The following personnel may be advanced to the rating/paygrade indicated effective 1 December 2024 provided the requirements of Refs A-C are met (please see attached message):ALCGRSV 071/24Information can also be found by visiting the PPC Advancements SharePoint page (CAC): PPC Advancements (sharepoint-mil.us)

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Nov. 19, 2024

ALCGPSC 150/24 SUBJ: PY25 ACTIVE DUTY CWO APPOINTMENT BOARD TIMELINES

ALCGPSC 150/24This message announces the schedule and requirements for the PY25 CWO Appointment Board. Per REF (A), the CWO Appointment Board will convene on 7 APR 2025. Members will only be allowed to compete for one specialty. It is expected that candidates read this entire message thoroughly, use the above references to assist with application

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Nov. 18, 2024

ALCOAST 430/24 SSIC 1000 SUBJ: UPDATE TO OFFICER ACCESSIONS, EVALUATIONS, AND PROMOTIONS, COMDTINST M1000.3

ALCOAST 430/24 SUBJ: UPDATE TO OFFICER ACCESSIONS, EVALUATIONS, AND PROMOTIONS, COMDTINST M1000.3 A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 281442Z NOV 23/ALCOAST 470/23 B. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 171523Z OCT 23/ALCOAST 394/23 C. Officer Accessions, Evaluations, and Promotions, COMDTINST M1000.3A 1. This ALCOAST extends the policy of "opting-out" of

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Nov. 18, 2024

ALCGENL 407/24 SUBJ: PUBLICATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT YEAR (AY) 2025 OFFICIAL SHOPPING LIST AND VACANCY DASHBOARD KICK-OFF

R 152047Z NOV 24 MID120001549531UFM COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DCTO ALCGENLBTUNCLASALCGENL 407/24SUBJ: PUBLICATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT YEAR (AY) 2025 OFFICIAL SHOPPING LIST AND VACANCY DASHBOARD KICK-OFF1. The AY25 official shopping list is now available in Direct Access. Commands areencouraged to review the shopping list and contact the respective

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Nov. 18, 2024

ALCGENL 408/24 SUBJ: AY25 FEMALE AFLOAT ERESUME GUIDANCE

R 152114Z NOV 24 MID120001549624UFM COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DCTO ALCGENLBTUNCLASALCGENL 408/24SUBJ: AY25 FEMALE AFLOAT ERESUME GUIDANCEA. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences Manual, COMDTINST M1000.8AB. Women Afloat (sharepoint-mil.us)C. Assignments Branch (EPM-2) (sharepoint-mil.us)1. The purpose of this message is to increase awareness

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Nov. 13, 2024

ALCGPSC 145/24 SUBJ: 2024 RESERVE MASTER CHIEF ADVANCEMENT PANEL RESULTS

R 122159Z NOV 24 MID120001535831UFM COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DCTO ALCGPSCBTUNCLASALCGPSC 145/24SUBJ: 2024 RESERVE MASTER CHIEF ADVANCEMENT PANEL RESULTSA. Enlistments, Evaluations, and Advancements, COMDTINST M1000.2 (series)B. Guidance and Eligibility Criteria for Enlisted Personnel Boards andPanels, PSCINST 1401.21. Commander, CG Personnel

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Nov. 13, 2024

IMPORTANT: Planned Changes for Mailing of Long Blue Line

DEAR LONG BLUE LINE RECIPIENTA letter from Assistant Commandant for Military Personnel (CG-1M) to all CG Retirees and Annuitants requesting action to continue to enjoy the former Retiree Newsletter, now known as the Long Blue Line in the coming year. Changes are coming and readers must OPT IN, please read full letter for instruction and pertinent

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Nov. 12, 2024

ALCOAST 426/24 SUBJ: ADVANCE PREPARATIONS FOR UPCOMING LIMITED AVAILABILITY TO DIRECT ACCESS

R 121605Z NOV 24 MID120001534745U FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC TO ALCOAST BT UNCLAS ALCOAST 426/24 SSIC 1000 SUBJ: ADVANCE PREPARATIONS FOR UPCOMING LIMITED AVAILABILITY TO DIRECT ACCESS 1. This ALCOAST announces necessary preparations in advance of the scheduled period of limited availability to Direct Access. This is required to ensure members'

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Nov. 5, 2024

Active-Duty Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for November 2024

The Active-Duty Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for November 2024 (reflects requests processed prior to November 1) have been posted. The list is available on PPC ADV's CG SharePoint Online page.Refer to ALCGENL message 035/18 for supplemental advancement list placement information.

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Nov. 5, 2024

Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for November 2024

The Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for November 2024 (reflects requests processed prior to November 1) have been posted. The list is available on PPC ADV's CG SharePoint Online page.Refer to ALCGENL message 035/18 for reserve supplemental advancement list placement information.

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Nov. 5, 2024

ALCGENL 391/24 SUBJ: 2024 SERVICEWIDE EXAM CUTOFFS

ALCGENL 391/24Advancement cuts are based on forecasted losses and position reductions during a specific period of eligibility and are designed primarily for assignment officer planning purposes. CG Personnel Service Center‐Enlisted Personnel Management will revise these cut numbers as new loss data impacting the enlisted workforce becomes

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Nov. 5, 2024

ALCGENL 390/24 SUBJ: 2024 MASTER CHIEF ADVANCEMENT PANEL (MCAP) REVISED CUTOFFS

ALCGENL 390/24Advancement cuts are based on forecasted losses and position reductions during a specific period of eligibility and are designed primarily for assignment officer planning purposes. CG Personnel Service Center‐Enlisted Personnel Management will revise these cut numbers as new loss data impacting the enlisted workforce becomes