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DIRECT ACCESS CHALLENGES

Our Pay and Personnel Center team members are users of Direct Access –just like you– and are similarly impacted by challenges with the system.  Though the Pay and Personnel Center does not own or control repairs to Direct Access, we continue to advocate with the Program Office to prioritize repairs and the C5I Service Center to conduct those repairs.  We appreciate your patience and grace during this time period.

In essence, Direct Access is our ship . . . and our ship is damaged and undergoing depot-level repairs.  The crew at the Pay and Personnel Center are just as eager for Direct Access to come back to fully mission capable, so we can better serve our Coast Guard families.

Note: The issue which was preventing the issuance of PCS orders and entitlements has been resolved.  If you continue to experience issues with your PCS orders or entitlements, the Pay and Personnel Center PCS Assist Team is standing by to assist (844-727-2022, PCSAssist@uscg.mil).

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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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Feb. 23, 2024

ALCGPSC 027/24 - 2024 ANNUAL REVIEW OF CRITICAL HOUSING AREAS (CHA)

This ALCGPSC announces the Military Housing Areas (MHA) and zip codes meeting the eligibility criteria for designation as a CHA. This ALCGPSC applies to all areas in the continental United States where dependents are authorized to accompany service members.ALCGPSC 027/24

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Feb. 22, 2024

Government Wide Changes to Travel Policy That Emphasize Sustainable Travel

“We have been asked to issue an S (or statutory) item to immediately implement Government wide changes to travel policy that emphasize sustainable travel.  OMB issued a memorandum on Dec 14, 2023, that prioritizes sustainable transportation by encouraging use of electric vehicles, rail, and public transit during official travel.  These changes

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Feb. 20, 2024

ALCOAST 087/24 EIGHTY-THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF THE COAST GUARD RESERVE

A ready and capable Reserve force is as critically important to Coast Guard mission execution today as it has been for 83 years since its founding February 19, 1941.ALCOAST 087/24

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Feb. 20, 2024

ALCGENL 068/24 and ALCGENL 009/24 MCAP Eligibility List and Announcement

This message serves as the initial eligibility list for the 2024 Master Chief Advancement Panel (MCAP) announced in Ref A. All Senior Chief Petty Officers (SCPOs) identified below are candidates for the 2024 MCAP and should review this message and Refs A thru D in their entirety. Commanding Officers (COs) and Officers-In-Charge (OICs) must ensure

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Jan. 16, 2024

ALCGENL 011/24 SUBJ: MAY 2024 SERVICE WIDE EXAMINATION (SWE) COMPETITION

Summary. This message announces the May 2024 SWE competition for all Ratings, except Cyber Mission Specialist (CMS), Musician (MU), and Public Affairs Specialist (PA). Commanding officers must ensure dissemination of this ALCGENL to all active duty enlisted members in their respective areas of responsibility. Members planning to compete in the SWE shall be aware of the requirements and guidelines contained in this ALCGENL. Failure to do so is not justification for a waiver to compete in the SWE. Furthermore, units, SWE Officers, Education Services Officers, and members planning to compete in the SWE shall familiarize themselves with the contents of references A thru E.

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Dec. 22, 2023

ALCGENL 273/23 Enlisted Personnel Advancement Announcement (EPAA)

All Coast Guard Enlisted (ALCGENL) 273/23 announces enlisted advancements effective 01 December 2023.  There is a spreadsheet available on PPC's Advancement CG SharePoint Online site that you can sort by unit or SPO for your convenience.

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Dec. 19, 2023

ALCGRSV 070/23 SUBJ: ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) NO. 1-24

ALCGRSV 070/23SUBJ: ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) NO. 1-24A. Enlistments, Evaluations, and Advancements, COMDTINST M1000.2 (series)B. Reserve Policy Manual, COMDTINST M1001.28 (series)C. Body Composition Standards Program, COMDTINST 1020.8 (series)1. The following personnel may be advanced to the rating/paygrade

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Dec. 13, 2023

Competency Dictionary for the Months of November/December 2023

The Competency Dictionary for the months of November/December 2023: Competency Dictionary.xls (live.com) (a spreadsheet that shows all authorized competency codes and descriptions) has been updated by Commandant (CG-1B-1). There have been 67 competency changes since the latest dictionary was published, and changes since the latest update are in

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Nov. 29, 2023

ALCOAST 474/23 SUBJ: FY2024 WORKFORCE PLANNING TEAM RESULTS - MONETARY AND NON-MONETARY INTERVENTIONS

This ALCOAST announces the results of the Military Workforce Planning Team (MWPT) FY 2024 deliberations regarding monetary and non-monetary interventions for enlisted and officer personnel. Specifically, this ALCOAST authorizes Enlistment Bonuses (EB), Critical Skills Training Bonuses (CSTB), Critical Skills Retention Bonuses (CSRB), Selective Reenlistment Bonuses (SRB), and Aviation Bonuses (AvB), as authorized in accordance with REF (A).

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Nov. 8, 2023

2024 Tax Season Preparations for Retired & Annuitant 1099R Delivery - ACT NOW

For the 2024 tax season, the Pay and Personnel Center will mail 1099Rs to all retirees and annuitants in January 2024.  Therefore, it is imperative that your mailing address is current in DA.  Now is the time to update your records at  https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/ppc/ras/ (under “Update Contact Information”), and this will need to be done by 19

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Nov. 8, 2023

2023 MCAP & MAY SWE REVISED CUTS

The REVISED cuts for 2023 MCAP and May 2023 SWE have been approved and are available Advancements (sharepoint-mil.us).ALCGENL 253/23 2023 MASTER CHIEF ADVANCEMENT PANEL (MCAP) REVISED CUTOFFSALCGENL 254/23 MAY 2023 SERVICEWIDE EXAM REVISED CUTOFFS

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Nov. 3, 2023

PROMULGATION OF THE ACTIVATION OF THE RESERVE COMPONENT INSTRUCTION

R 031332Z NOV 23 MID120000594603UFM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DCTO ALCOASTBTUNCLASALCOAST 432/23SSIC 1001SUBJ: PROMULGATION OF THE ACTIVATION OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTINSTRUCTIONA. Activation of the Reserve Component, COMDTINST 3061.2AB. Accessing and Activation of the Reserve Component, COMDTINSTM3061.2C. Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS),

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Oct. 30, 2023

ALCGPSC 137/23 RESERVE MASTER CHIEF ADVANCEMENT PANEL RESULTS

ALCGPSC 137/23SUBJ: 2023 RESERVE MASTER CHIEF ADVANCEMENT PANEL RESULTSA. Enlistments, Evaluations, and Advancements, COMDTINST M1000.2 (series)B. Guidance and Eligibility Criteria for Enlisted Personnel Boards and Panels,PSCINST 1401.21. Commander, CG Personnel Service Center (CG PSC) approved the final report forthe 2023 Reserve Master Chief

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Oct. 20, 2023

ALCGRSV 062/23 ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) NO. 11-23

UNCLASALCGRSV 062/23SUBJ: ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) NO. 11-23A. Enlistments, Evaluations, and Advancements, COMDTINST M1000.2 (series)B. Reserve Policy Manual, COMDTINST M1001.28 (series)C. Body Composition Standards Program, COMDTINST 1020.8 (series)1. The following personnel may be advanced to the rating/paygrade

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Oct. 4, 2023

EXTENDED ACTIVE DUTY (EAD) AND INTEGRATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESERVE MEMBERS APPROACHING OR BEYOND 16 YEARS OF ACCUMULATED ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE

To help mitigate current enlisted workforce shortages in critical ratings, RPM will exercise leniency in approving waivers to allow reserve enlisted members to enter EAD contracts or integrate into the Regular Component of the Coast Guard and later attain regular retirement.

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Sept. 27, 2023

SUBJ: ENTERING AND RECORDING COMMITMENTS AND OBLIGATIONS DURING EARLY FY24 FSMS DOWNTIME

FSMS will be unavailable from 01OCT22 to OOA 14OCT23 to facilitate FY23 year‐end closing and FY24 start processes.   Additionally, it is estimated that funds will not be loaded to the project and task level in FSMS prior to 18OCT23.   

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Sept. 25, 2023

ALCOAST 344/23 EASING ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS - SUSPENSION OF REGULAR ENLISTED EVALUATION REPORTS (EER) FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL IN PAYGRADES E1 THRU E3

In alignment with continuous efforts to reduce administrative requirements across the Service, Regular EERs for Active-duty and reserve enlisted personnel in paygrades E1-E3 are no longer required.

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Sept. 19, 2023

ALCGFINANCE SUBJ: FY24 RESERVE ORDER GUIDANCE

This guidance applies to reserve orders starting in early FY24.

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Sept. 18, 2023

ALCGENL ENLISTED PERSONNEL ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (EPAA) NO. 10-23

The following personnel may be advanced to the rating/paygrade indicated effective 01 October 2023 provided the requirements of Refs A through C are met:

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Sept. 18, 2023

ALCGRSV 055/23 ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) NO. 10-23

SUBJ: ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) NO. 10-23

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Sept. 15, 2023

ALCGENL 184/23 MAY 2023 SERVICEWIDE EXAM CUTOFFS

R 301231Z AUG 23 MID600053299536UFM COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DCTO ALCGENLALCGENL 184/23SUBJ: MAY 2023 SERVICEWIDE EXAM CUTOFFSA. CG PSC-EPM Memo 1430 of 23 JUN 2023 (MAY 2023 SWE Adv Eligibility List)B. CG PSC-EPM Memo 1430 of 29 AUG 2023 (CMS Adv Eligibility List)C. Enlistments, Evaluations, and Advancements, COMDTINST M1000.2 (series)D. COMDT

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Aug. 23, 2023

ALCGENL 178/23 ENLISTED PERSONNEL ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (EPAA) NO. 09-23

SUBJ: ENLISTED PERSONNEL ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (EPAA) NO. 09-23 The following personnel may be advanced to the rating/paygrade indicated effective 01 September 2023.