Reserve Officer Active Status Panel (ROASP)

Officers in the grades Commander and below with a Reserve commission who are non-selected for promotion on an ADPL or RCM selection list one or more times may apply for affiliation with the Ready Reserves via this designation panel. 

Submit all application packages and queries to: ARL-SMB-CGPSC-R2R-ROASP@uscg.mil

Application Package Requirements

Incomplete/incorrect packages will be returned without action

  • Written request for a Reserve Commission in CG standard memo (templated linked below)
  • Approved OPM Separation Authorization
  • Approved Report of Medical Assessment (DD - 2697)

NOTE: If you already hold a Reserve Commission (via DCO, OCS or are on EAD, etc) this is the panel to apply to even if you are on Active Duty and have never been a drilling Reservist. Any questions regarding the type of Commission held by an Officer may be directed to: HQS-SMB-CGPSC-RPM-BoardsPanels@USCG.mil

Application Timing

Members who desire to apply for ROASP must apply while on EAD prior to being separated or released from active duty and entering the IDPL.  Applications submitted after the member is RELAD or separated will be returned without action. The current ROASP schedule may be found here: CG PSCNOTE 1401

ROASP applicants desiring SELRES positions may apply during the appropriate Assignment Year (AY). Please visit RPM-2 website for specific information regarding assignments. 

Military Service Obligation (MSO)

MSO does not guarantee Reserve affiliation, however, if a member with MSO is offered a Reserve commission the member is obligated to accept. Involuntary separation negates a member's MSO. 

General ROASP Timeline

  • November: ROASP announcement message published via ALCGPSC
  • January: Application packages due to RPM-1
  • February: ROASP convenes
  • Approximately 4 - 6 weeks after board convenes: ROASP results announced

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