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Duplicate Relocations Found in mLINQS from Unauthorized Manual Entries

There have been several duplicate PCS relocations found in mLINQS causing a plethora of issues.

AO’s and/or proxies should NOT be entering relocations manually in mLINQS without contacting PPC first (customer care ticket) as relocations should be processed from DA to mLINQS. Below are the steps to take if a relocation has not processed from DA to mLINQS.

If the PCS relocation has been put in a “ready” status in DA and is not found in mLINQS :

  1. Contact PPC customer care via trouble ticket subject “re-submit to mLINQS” and PPC will manually re-submit this relocation over to mLINQS.
  2. If PPC cannot process this relocation over to mLINQS due to a systems error, we will work with the AO on manual entry.
  3. Relocations input using the legacy process should still submit a ticket to finish those claims using the legacy process calculator method. Only if they have already started using the legacy process.
  4. Any manual input relocations into mLINQS outside of this process will require an AO/proxy re-training and possible revocation of elevated permissions.

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).

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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ALCOAST 186/25 SUBJ: UPDATE TO 2025 ANNUAL REVIEW OF CRITICAL HOUSING AREAS (CHA)

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R 151650Z APR 25 MID120001867459U
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 186/25
SSIC 11101
SUBJ: UPDATE TO 2025 ANNUAL REVIEW OF CRITICAL HOUSING AREAS (CHA) 
A. ALCGPSC 048/25
B. Critical Housing Areas (CHA), COMDTINST 11101.15C
1. This ALCOAST announces a change to REF (A). This change is
intended to leverage Coast Guard housing authorities to improve
housing options for members assigned to locations with limited
availability of private sector rental housing. Effective
immediately, in addition to the locations designated as CHAs by
REF (A) the following locations are also designated CHAs
for accompanied and unaccompanied personnel:
a. Baton Rouge, LA (MHA LA114)
b. Dulac, LA (MHA LA326)
c. Lafayette, LA (MHA LA118)
d. Sabine Pass/Port Arthur, TX (MHA TX273)
2. IAW paragraph 16 of REF (B), members with dependents issued
permanent change of station (PCS) orders to a CHA designated unit,
or a unit located in a CHA designated MHA, and who are not
relocating their dependents to that unit, may submit a
Housing Allowance Protection Worksheet (CG-2025A) to CG
PSC-PSD-fs requesting housing allowances based on a location
other than their new Permanent Duty Station (PDS). Members
authorized a housing allowance based on the payment of child
support are not eligible to submit a CG-2025A under the CHA
policy. Unaccompanied members may submit the CG-2025A to
CG PSC-PSD-fs requesting housing allowances based on a
location other than their new PDS.
3. Members requesting Housing Allowance Protection should complete
the CG-2025A, submit it to their command for endorsement, and
ensure it is e-mailed to HQS-SMB-CGPSC-PSDFS-BAH@uscg.mil. If the
member's CG-2025A is approved, CG PSC-PSD-fs will issue an approval
e-mail to the member and copy the applicable SPO for Direct Access
processing on the applicable effective date.
4. We remain committed to seeking innovative ways to leverage our
housing authorities to best serve our members. This update enhances
housing flexibility for members assigned to CHAs.
5. For policy questions contact COMDT (CG-1M2) at
HQS-SMB-CG-Housing@uscg.mil.
6. CAPT M. M. Roebuck, Acting Assistant Commandant for Military
Personnel (CG-1M), sends.
7. Internet release is authorized.



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