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PAY & PERSONNEL CENTER (PPC)

Due to the heavy call volume and our phone systems limited capacity many customers are experiencing long wait times or being dropped from the call hold queue. We apologize for the inconvenience and frustration this is causing. We encourage any customer with urgent support requests to submit a customer care ticket at PPC-DG-CustomerCare@uscg.mil. In the Subject of the email please include the phrase URGENT TAX SEASON in all caps and the topic you need assistance with (example: 1099, W4, W2, etc.). In the body of your email please include your CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS. The mailing address must be able to receive FedEx packages.

DIRECT ACCESS

Direct Access (DA) is currently operational. Given the recent upgrades, the C5I Service Center is actively addressing residual access issues following the implementation of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) as announced in ALCOAST 105/25. Additionally, the C5I Service Center has assumed PPC’s previous role for DA password reset and other technical maintenance.

DA’s status will be updated accordingly on the logon screen once services are fully restored.

Common Access Card (CAC) users must login using their CAC. Username/password login is no longer available.
Non-CAC holders (Retirees, Annuitants and those without a CGOne account) should have received a password reset email from the C5I Service Center. If members have not received their password reset email or continue to experience issues logging in, they should contact the C5I Service Center Product Support Service Desk for assistance.

Product Support Service Desk can be reached by phone at 800-821-7081 (Mon-Fri, 6:30AM-6:30PM, EDT) or via email at SMB-USCG-KerWV-ProductSupportSD@uscg.mil for assistance with password resets, logon assistance or other DA technical issues. 

The Pay and Personnel Center (PPC) Customer Care Help Desk will continue to address personnel/administrative issues (not related to DA technical issues) and can be reached via email at PPC-DG-CustomerCare@uscg.mil or by phone at 866-772-8724 (Mon-Fri, 7:30AM-4:00PM, CDT).

NOTE: At 0600 EDT, Monday, March 31, 2025, availability to Direct Access will be limited to only those users performing tasks associated with implementing the 2025 basic pay increases. Direct Access will be reactivated at 0600 EDT, Thursday, April 3, 2025.

RETIRED PAY

PPC is addressing a processing delay due to systematic issues and a shortage of personnel. This is causing a delay in response efforts for VA offsets, AEWs, CRDP, and CRSC disability. 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 care and accuracy.

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Mailing Address:
Commanding Officer (Staff Symbol)
U.S. Coast Guard
Pay & Personnel Center
444 S. E. Quincy St.
Topeka, KS 66683-3591

Telephone:
(866) 772-8724
0730-1600 (Central time) M-F

E-Mail:
PPC-DG-CustomerCare@uscg.mil

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July 25, 2024

Travel News - SATO Customer Service

PPC is aware of the extended wait times with SATO customer service and other SATO customer service concerns. PPC is working with GSA to find solutions to address these issues, as we understand these problems affect members performing Coast Guard missions. PPC will continue to share these concerns and work with GSA and SATO until we have a solution

July 24, 2024

PCS System mLINQS Update

In anticipation of the full “go-live” version of mLINQS, the current PCS workaround process for authorizations in mLINQS serves two purposes 1. To fulfill the process/procedure of an “official calculation source” for PCS travel. 2. To provide “source documentation” for PCS travel, fulfilling the needs of the mandated authorization and audit

July 22, 2024

ALCGRSV 039/24 ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) 08-24

The following personnel may be advanced to the rating/paygrade indicated effective 1 August 2024 provided the requirements of Refs A-C are met (please see attached message):ALCGRSV 039/24Information can also be found by visiting the PPC Advancements SharePoint page (CAC): PPC Advancements (sharepoint-mil.us)

July 22, 2024

ALCGENL 303/24 - ENLISTED PERSONNEL ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (EPAA) NO. 08‐24

All Coast Guard Enlisted (ALCGENL 303/24) announces enlisted advancements effective 01 August 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.

July 16, 2024

ALCOAST 268/24 - UPDATE OF THE RESERVE FORCE READINESS SYSTEM INSTRUCTION

R 101333Z JUL 24 MID600117507359UFM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DCTO ALCOASTBTUNCLASALCOAST 268/24SSIC 5320SUBJ: UPDATE OF THE RESERVE FORCE READINESS SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONA. Reserve Force Readiness System (RFRS), COMDTINST 5320.4BB. Reserve Force Readiness System (RFRS) Staff ElementResponsibilities, COMDTINST 5320.4AC. Full-Time Support (FTS) To The

July 16, 2024

ALCGRSV 036/24 - ASSIGNMENT YEAR 2024 (AY24) OFF-SEASON RESERVE ASSIGNMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR JUNIOR OFFICERS, CHIEF WARRANT OFFICERS, AND SENIOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL

Off-season assignment opportunities exist for qualified Reserve personnel. Shopping lists and supplemental assignment information are available on the PSC-RPM website at: https://www.dcms.uscg.mil /Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Human-Resources-CG-1/ Personnel-Service-Center-PSC/Reserve-Personnel-Management-PSC-RPM /RPM-2/Assignments/.

July 9, 2024

ALCOAST 266/24 SSIC 7220 SUBJ: UPDATES TO RESPONSIBILITY PAY FOR COMMANDING OFFICERS AFLOAT

R 081456Z JUL 24 MID120001272396UFM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DCTO ALCOASTBTUNCLASALCOAST 266/24SSIC 7220SUBJ: UPDATES TO RESPONSIBILITY PAY FOR COMMANDING OFFICERS AFLOAT A. 37 U.S.C. Section 352 - Assignment pay or special duty payB. Coast Guard Pay Manual, COMDTINST M7220.29DC. 37 U.S.C. Section 306 - Special pay: officers holding positionsof

July 9, 2024

ALCOAST 265/24 SSIC 7220 SUBJ: TRANSITION OF FLIGHT PAY FOR AIR CREW MEMBERS

R 081418Z JUL 24 MID120001272219UFM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DCTO ALCOASTBTUNCLASALCOAST 265/24SSIC 7220SUBJ: TRANSITION OF FLIGHT PAY FOR AIR CREW MEMBERSA. 37 U.S.C. Section 351 - Hazardous duty payB. 37 U.S.C. Section 352 - Assignment pay or special duty payC. 37 U.S.C. Section 204 - EntitlementD. Aviation Incentive Pay (AvIP) and Bonus (AvB)

July 9, 2024

Active-Duty Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for July 2024

The Active-Duty Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for July 2024 (reflects requests processed prior to July 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.

July 9, 2024

Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for July 2024

The Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for July 2024 (reflects requests processed prior to July 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.

July 2, 2024

ALCOAST 262/24 - FY25 LONG-TERM ACTIVE DUTY FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPORT OF THEACTIVE COMPONENT (ADOS-AC) CEILINGS

This ALCOAST announces the FY25 ADOS-AC ceilings as well as designated Cap Managers. ALCOAST 262/24

July 1, 2024

ALCGENL 278/24 - 2024 MASTER CHIEF ADVANCEMENT PANEL (MCAP) CUTOFFS

Advancement 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 available.ALCGENL

June 28, 2024

ALCGRSV 033/24 ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) 07-24

The following personnel may be advanced to the rating/paygrade indicated effective 1 July 2024 provided the requirements of Refs A-C are met (please see attached message):ALCGRSV 033/24Information can also be found by visiting the PPC Advancements SharePoint page (CAC): PPC Advancements (sharepoint-mil.us)

June 28, 2024

ALCOAST 256/24 - MANDATED TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP)

This ALCOAST is a reiteration of the mandatory requirements of REF (A), to include conducting the TAP Initial counseling and Pre-separation counseling with a service member 365 days prior to separation/retirement and the service member attending a TAP seminar in person whenever possible.ALCOAST 256/24

June 24, 2024

ALCGOFF 051/24 - UPDATE TO PROMOTION AND ASSIGNMENT YEAR BOARD AND PANEL MITIGATION STEPS FOR KNOWN DIRECT ACCESS AND CGBI DATA CONNECTION.

ALCGOFF 051/24SUBJ: UPDATE TO PROMOTION AND ASSIGNMENT YEAR BOARD AND PANEL MITIGATION STEPS FOR KNOWN DIRECT ACCESS AND CGBI DATA CONNECTION.A. ALCGOFF 039/241. The data connection between Direct Access and CGBI has been restored. The Employee Summary Sheet (ESS) is accurately updating information viewable to Boards and Panels.2. Reference (a) is

June 24, 2024

ALCGPSC 083/24 - ACTIVE DUTY AND RESERVE COMMAND SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER (CSEL) SCREENING PANEL RESULTS FOR ASSIGNMENT YEAR 2025

IAW Ref A, Commander, CG Personnel Service Center approved the report of the Active Duty and Reserve Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) Screening Panel convened on 10 June 2024. The following members listed alphabetically were found to be best qualified and recommended for assignment to Active Duty Gold Badge CSEL positions for AY25:ALCGPSC

June 24, 2024

ALCGRSV 031/24 - OCT 2024 RESERVE SERVICEWIDE EXAM (RSWE) ANNOUNCEMENT

This message announces the OCT 2024 RSWE competition for pay grades E-5 through E-8. Commanding Officers shall ensure dissemination of this message to all Reserve enlisted members in their AOR. A member’s failure to receive, review, and follow the guidelines of this message will not justify a waiver of these requirements. Units, SWE Officers,

June 14, 2024

ALCGPSC 082/24 - PY24 ACTIVE DUTY CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER (CWO) APPOINTMENT BOARD RESULTS

The Commandant has approved the report of the Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Appointment Board which convened on 1 April 2024. The appointment eligibility list and respective cuts are effective 1 June 2025 through 31 May 2026, pending Secretary’s approval. It should be noted that if the previous year's list for a specific specialty has been exhausted,

June 14, 2024

ALCGENL 255/24 - ENLISTED PERSONNEL ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (EPAA) NO. 07‐24

All Coast Guard Enlisted (ALCGENL 255/24) announces enlisted advancements effective 01 July 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.

June 3, 2024

ALCOAST 233/24 - FY24 INACTIVE DUTY TRAINING TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM - PHASE 3

This ALCOAST announces the expansion of FY24 Inactive Duty Training Travel Reimbursement Program (IDT-TRP) to Phase 3. The policy in this message supersedes REFs (A) and (B). IDT-TRP implements goals outlined in REF (C) to restore the Selected Reserve (SELRES) to authorized strength and advance benefits parity for the total workforce by reimbursing

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