Telework Guidance and Software

Manta Virtual Desktop (MVD)

MVD is a virtual desktop environment offering access to CG Desktop.

For more information visit the MVD site: MVD SharePoint Site

VPN

Active Duty Members with access to GFE Laptop may use VPN on their SWIII.
For information on how to enable CGVPN connection, visit the following tech tip: How to enable CGVPN Connection (sharepoint-mil.us)

Maximize VPN with Portable GFE

Access portal.apps.mil

Access all of your Dod365 apps from your browser with CAC

https://portal.apps.mil/

Teleworking Basics 101

Do not automatically forward emails to your personal email. We are still required to adhere to our security controls and processes. We are not allowed to send un-cleared information into the public domain (to include your privately managed and maintained IT). This behavior constitutes an Insider Attack.
If you are having trouble with your IT equipment or services and cannot access the network for assistance, the CGFIXIT phone number is 1-855-CGFIXIT (855-243-4948), select MVD/VPN options 1 - 3 - 1.

Supported by an Operational Partner

eOPF
FEDTedDS
FPDS-NG
DHS Website Directory
DHS Invest
TMAPS
DoD APAN
Defense Acquisition University (DAU)
DoD Conference Service (DCS)
DEPS
DISDI
DoD 411
DTIC
dvids
FAITAS
eLearning Management System (LMS)
Let’s get started with the basics, Mandated Training
1.       Unfortunately, CGBI is not available offline but here’s a list of all Mandated Training https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/training/Documents/Mandated%20Training%20List%20(Slide)_01FEB20.pdf
2.       Open a new Internet Explorer page and go to this address https://elearning.uscg.mil/. It will ask for your CAC pin.
3.       Simply find the courses you need and complete them. You may be prompted to re-enter your pin to keep your session current.

MilSuite

Accessible with a Common Access Card from any Internet or NIPR connected computer, milSuite connects all Military, Civilian, and Contractor personnel from across the DoD enterprise.

milBook (chat)
milTube (video)
milWiki (file share)
Create a milSuite account

Microsoft Office

Free Microsoft office help can be found at https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/training

The U.S. Department of Defense is committed to making its electronic and information technologies accessible to individuals with disabilities in accordance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended in 1998. DoD websites use the WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility standard.

For persons with disabilities experiencing difficulties accessing content on a particular website, please use the form DoD Section 508 Form. In this form, please indicate the nature of your accessibility issue/problem and your contact information so we can address your issue or question. If your issue involves log in access, password recovery, or other technical issues, contact the administrator for the website in question, or your local helpdesk.