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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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March 21, 2025

ALCGRSV 011/25 SUBJ: UPDATE-1 TO PY25 RESERVE CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER (CWO) APPOINTMENT BOARD TIMELINES

R 202357Z MAR 25 MID120001806673UFM COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DCTO ALCGRSVBTUNCLASALCGRSV 011/25SUBJ: UPDATE-1 TO PY25 RESERVE CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER (CWO) APPOINTMENTBOARD TIMELINESA. ALCGRSV 006/25B. ALCGRSV 008/251. This message announces an update to the deadline for applicants tocomplete all eligibility requirements for the CWO Appointment

March 12, 2025

ALCOAST 112/25 SUBJ: ADVANCE PREPARATIONS FOR UPCOMING LIMITED AVAILABILITY TODIRECT ACCESS

R 121555Z MAR 25 MID120001785238UFM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC TO ALCOASTBT UNCLASALCOAST 112/25 SSIC 1000SUBJ: ADVANCE PREPARATIONS FOR UPCOMING LIMITED AVAILABILITY TO DIRECT ACCESS1. This ALCOAST announces necessary preparations in advance of a scheduled period of limited availability to Direct Access. This is required to implement the 2025

March 5, 2025

ALCOAST 105/25 SSIC 5510 SUBJ: DIRECT ACCESS DATA BREACH AND OPERATING STATUS - SITREP 1

R 052359Z MAR 25 MID120001767785UFM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC TO ALCOAST BT UNCLAS ALCOAST 105/25 SSIC 5510 SUBJ: DIRECT ACCESS DATA BREACH AND OPERATING STATUS - SITREP 1A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 182347Z FEB 25/ALCOAST 074/251. Following the security breach announced in REF (A), Direct Access(DA) was fully restored on Wednesday, 19 February.

March 5, 2025

ALCOAST 102/25 SSIC 1000 SUBJ: UPDATES TO POLICY TO INCREASE OFFICER MANAGEMENT FLEXIBILITY

R 051550Z MAR 25 MID120001766211UFM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DCTO ALCOASTBTUNCLASALCOAST 102/25SSIC 1000SUBJ: UPDATES TO POLICY TO INCREASE OFFICER MANAGEMENT FLEXIBILITYA. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 251641Z MAR 24/ALCOAST 136/24B. Officer Accessions, Evaluations, and Promotions,COMDTINST 1000.3A1. This ALCOAST extends REF (A). REF (A) contains

March 5, 2025

ALCOAST 103/25 SSIC 5402 SUBJ: DATA, ANALYTICS, AND AI TECHNICAL AUTHORITY, COMPETENCIES, AND USE CASE INVENTORYING REQUIREMENTS

ALCOAST 103/25The Office of Data & Analytics (CG-ODA) is pleased to announce the establishment and implementation of REF (B), the Data and Analytics Technical Authority, COMDTINST 5402.5. Per REF (A), data and analytics is established as a technical domain. The scope of the data and analytics technical domain includes data governance, data

March 4, 2025

Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for March 2025

The Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for March 2025 (reflects requests processed prior to March 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.

Feb. 27, 2025

ALCGRSV 008/25 SUBJ: PY25 RESERVE CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER (CWO) APPOINTMENT BOARD SPECIALTY ANNOUNCEMENT

R 271717Z FEB 25FM COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DCTO ALCGRSVBTUNCLASALCGRSV 008/25SUBJ: PY25 RESERVE CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER (CWO) APPOINTMENT BOARD SPECIALTYANNOUNCEMENTA. ALCGRSV 006/25B. Appointing Warrant Officers, COMDTINST M1420.1 (series)1. In accordance with reference (A), the following CWO specialties will beconsidered for Reserve CWO

Feb. 25, 2025

ALCGPSC 036/25 SUBJ: ASSIGNMENT YEAR 2025 (AY25) RESERVE COMMANDER ASSIGNMENT PANEL RESULTS

ALCGPSC 036/25The AY25 Reserve Commander Assignment Panel convened 24 February 2025 per REF A. The following assignment slate for Reserve Commanders has been approved. Assignment orders will be issued after the 2 week Retirement-In-Lieu-of-Orders (RILO) period concludes 11 March 2025 and all final changes are made to the below slate. Final Panel

Feb. 24, 2025

ALCOAST 083/25 SSIC 7220 SUBJ: HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (HCFSA) SPECIAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL

ALCOAST 083/25This ALCOAST announces the opportunity for eligible Coast Guard members to enroll in a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA) during a Special Enrollment Period from 03-31 March 2025. HCFSA is a pre-tax account used to pay for eligible health care costs not covered by your health care plan. This includes copays, deductibles,

Feb. 24, 2025

ALCOAST 082/25 SSIC 7220 SUBJ: DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (DCFSA) SPECIALENROLLMENT PERIOD FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL

ALCOAST 082/25This ALCOAST announces the opportunity for eligible Coast Guard members to enroll in a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSA). DCFSA is a pre-tax account used to pay for eligible dependent care services, such as pre-school, day camp, before or after-school programs, and child (for a dependent who is under age13) or adult

Feb. 6, 2025

ALCGPSC 025/25 SUBJ: ACTIVE DUTY AND RESERVE COMMAND SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER (CSEL) SCREENING PANEL RESULTS FOR ASSIGNMENT YEAR 2025

ALCGPSC 025/25IAW 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 31 January 2025. The following members listed alphabetically were found to be best qualified and recommended for assignment to active duty silver badge CSEL positions

Feb. 3, 2025

Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for February 2025

The Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for February 2025 (reflects requests processed prior to February 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.

Jan. 27, 2025

ALCGRSV 005/25 - ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) NO. 02-25

The following personnel may be advanced to the rating/paygrade indicated effective 1 January 2025 provided the requirements of Refs A-C are met (please see attached message):ALCGRSV 005/25Information can also be found by visiting the PPC Advancements SharePoint page (CAC): PPC Advancements (sharepoint-mil.us)

Jan. 22, 2025

ALCOAST 023/25 SSIC 4600 SUBJ: UPDATE 1 -FY25 RESERVE INACTIVE DUTY TRAINING -TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM ENROLLMENT DEADLINE, ELIGIBILITY, ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE, AND PROCESS

ALCOAST 023/25SSIC 4600SUBJ: UPDATE 1 ‐ FY25 RESERVE INACTIVE DUTY TRAINING ‐ TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM ENROLLMENT DEADLINE, ELIGIBILITY, ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE, AND PROCESSA. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 041610Z SEP 24/ALCOAST 343/24B. The Joint Travel Regulations (JTR)1. This ALCOAST updates REF (A).2. The maximum reimbursement in paragraph 5.a.

Jan. 16, 2025

ALCGRECRUITING 001/25 SUBJ: OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL RESERVE COMMISSION (OCS-R) PROGRAM 17 DEC 2024 SELECTION RESULTS

Commander, Coast Guard Personnel Service Center (CG PSC) has approved the results of OCS-R Selection Panel 06-25, which convened IAW Refs A and B on 17 December 2024. The panel recommended the following individuals as primary and alternate candidates to receive appointments to OCS class convenings on 21 April 2025 or 02 September 2025.Please see

Jan. 7, 2025

ALCGRSV 002/25 SUBJ: 2025 RESERVE SENIOR ENLISTED CONTINUATION BOARD (R-SECB) ANNOUNCEMENT

ALCGRSV 002/25 SUBJ: 2025 RESERVE SENIOR ENLISTED CONTINUATION BOARD (R-SECB) ANNOUNCEMENTThis message announces the inaugural Reserve Senior Enlisted Continuation Board (R-SECB) and provides a timeline and amplifying guidance to help members and their commands prepare for their 2025 R-SECB candidacy. The title denotes the year in which those

Jan. 3, 2025

Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for January 2025

The Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for January 2025 (reflects requests processed prior to January 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.

Dec. 18, 2024

ALCGRSV 076/24 - ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) NO. 01-25

The following personnel may be advanced to the rating/paygrade indicated effective 1 January 2025 provided the requirements of Refs A-C are met (please see attached message):ALCGRSV 076/24Information can also be found by visiting the PPC Advancements SharePoint page (CAC): PPC Advancements (sharepoint-mil.us)

Dec. 2, 2024

Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for December 2024

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

Nov. 25, 2024

ALCGRSV 071/24 - ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) NO. 12-24

The following personnel may be advanced to the rating/paygrade indicated effective 1 December 2024 provided the requirements of Refs A-C are met (please see attached message):ALCGRSV 071/24Information can also be found by visiting the PPC Advancements SharePoint page (CAC): PPC Advancements (sharepoint-mil.us)

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