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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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Pay & Personnel Center
444 S. E. Quincy St.
Topeka, KS 66683-3591

Telephone

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0730-1600 (Central time) M-F

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PPC-DG-CustomerCare@uscg.mil

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ALCOAST 383/24 - UPDATED CRITICAL HOUSING AREA (CHA) POLICY

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Sept. 30, 2024 —

R 301650Z SEP 24 MID120001424013U
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 383/24
SSIC 11101
SUBJ: UPDATED CRITICAL HOUSING AREA (CHA) POLICY
A. Critical Housing Areas (CHA), COMDTINST 11101.15B
B. Critical Housing Areas (CHA), COMDTINST 11101.15A
1. This ALCOAST announces the promulgation of REF (A) and
the cancellation of REF (B). REF (A) authorizes significant
quality of life enhancements for accompanied and unaccompanied
members, summarized below.
2. Critical Housing Areas (CHA) policy has been updated to allow
members in receipt of PCS orders to a CHA location, or assigned to
an area that is subsequently designated a CHA, to request Basic
Allowance for Housing, and if applicable Cost of Living Allowance
in the Continental Unites States, for a location other than members'
Permanent Duty Station, or in the case of unaccompanied members,
for the location of members' residence.
3. In all cases the criteria set forth in REF (A) must support
non-availability of housing.
4. For policy questions contact COMDT (CG-1M2) at
HQS-SMB-CG-Housing@uscg.mil.
5. RADM M. W. Raymond, Assistant Commandant for Military Personnel
(CG-1M), sends.
6. Internet release is authorized.

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