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FSMS WILL BE UNAVAILABLE 01 OCT 24 to 15 OCT 24

For further instructions please use: ALCGFINANCE 033/24 SUBJ: ENTERING AND RECORDING COMMITMENTS AND OBLIGATIONS DURING EARLY FY25 FSMS DOWNTIME > United States Coast Guard > Coast Guard Pay and Personnel News (uscg.mil)

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.

RETIRED PAY

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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April 26, 2024

ALCGENL 186/24 - ENLISTED PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (EPM) ASSIGNMENT YEAR 2025 KICK OFF

This message kicks off Assignment Year 2025 (AY25) for the enlisted workforce, describes the AY25 timeline, and presents informational resources available to all members. This message is primarily for enlisted members who are tour complete or otherwise anticipating transfer in AY25, but it also includes important information for commands and

April 23, 2024

ALCGPSC 064/24 - REVISED CUTOFFS FOR APPOINTMENT TO WARRANT GRADE

Service need necessitated review of the 2023 Warrant Officer Accession Plan. As a result, the cutoffs established in Ref A are revised as follows: ALCGPSC 064/24

April 23, 2024

ALCGENL 182/24 - ENLISTED PERSONNEL ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (EPAA) NO. 05‐24

All Coast Guard Enlisted (ALCGENL) 182/24 announces enlisted advancements effective 01 May 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.

April 22, 2024

ALCGRSV 014/24 - RESERVE WORKFORCE - MEMBERS WITH MORE THAN 30 YEARS OF SERVICE

In accordance with articles 10.A.4.c and 10.B.6 of ref. A, reserve Chief Warrant Officers (CWOs) and reserve enlisted members shall be removed from an active status after completion of 30 years total time in service (TIS). Total TIS is computed using a member's pay entry base date.ALCGRSV 014/24

April 22, 2024

ALCGENL 173/24 2024 MASTER CHIEF ADVANCEMENT PANEL FINAL ELIGIBILITY LIST

This message serves as the final eligibility list for the 2024 Master Chief Advancement Panel (MCAP) which was announced in Reference A. All Senior Chief Petty Officers (SCPOs) identified below are candidates for the 2024 MCAP and should review this message and References A thru E in their entirety. Commanding Officers (COs) and Officers‐In‐Charge

April 22, 2024

ALCGRSV 013/24 ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) 05-24

The following personnel may be advanced to the rating/paygrade indicated effective 1 May 2024 provided the requirements of Refs A-C are met (please see attached message):ALCGRSV 013/24Information can also be found by visiting the PPC Advancements SharePoint page (CAC): PPC Advancements (sharepoint-mil.us)

April 3, 2024

ALCOAST 152/24 SPECIAL LEAVE ACCRUAL (SLA) FISCAL YEAR 2023 (FY23) FINAL REPORT

FY23 SLA activities are complete. This report provides an overview of the SLA process after legislative and policy changes were implemented in FY23 per REFs (A) and (B).ALCOAST 152/24

April 1, 2024

Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for April 2024

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

April 1, 2024

Active-Duty Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for April 2024

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

March 26, 2024

ALCOAST 137/24 - UPDATE 1 - FY2024 WORKFORCE PLANNING TEAM RESULTS – MONETARY INTERVENTIONS

Effective immediately, REF (A) is updated to rename the Critical Skill Training Bonus (CSTB) to Designated Career Field Bonus (DCFB). This change is necessary to align with language in 37 U.S.C. 331, which authorizes a larger payment for this type of bonus. The CSTB is authorized under 14 U.S.C. 2319 and has a limit of $20,000. All reference to

March 18, 2024

ALCGRSV 011/24 ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) 04-24

The following personnel may be advanced to the rating/paygrade indicated effective 1 April 2024 provided the requirements of Refs A-C are met:ALCGRSV 011/24

March 18, 2024

ALCGENL 124/24 ENLISTED ADVANCEMENTS EPAA 04-24 APRIL

All Coast Guard Enlisted (ALCGENL) 124/24 announces enlisted advancements effective 01 April 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.

March 11, 2024

ALCOAST 117/24 PROMULGATION OF MILITARY SEPARATIONS INSTRUCTION

This ALCOAST announces the promulgation of REF (A) and the cancellation of REFs (B) and (C). The changes listed below highlight Commandant directed action items per the Accountability and Transparency Review results, updates policy to better reflect statutory requirements, and addresses changes in administrative procedures. A summary of major

March 11, 2024

ALCOAST 115/24 AY2024 HOUSEHOLD GOODS (HHG) AND MANDATORY CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY (CSS) INFORMATION

The assignment year (AY) 2024 Household Good (HHG) transportation season will soon be upon us. To ensure all members have the most success with their movement of HHGs, commands are highly encouraged to provide each transferring or separating member with a copy of this ALCOAST and include HHG counseling on PCS check-out sheets. The transportation

March 4, 2024

Competency Dictionary Updates February 2024

The Competency Dictionary has been updated effective February 2024: Competency Dictionary (a spreadsheet that shows all authorized competency codes and descriptions) has been updated by Commandant (CG-1B-1). There have been 76 competency changes since the latest dictionary was published, and changes since the latest update are in blue font on the

March 1, 2024

Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for March 2024

The Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for March 2024 (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.

March 1, 2024

Active-Duty Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for March 2024

The Active-Duty Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for March 2024 (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 supplemental advancement list placement information.

Feb. 26, 2024

ALCGPSC 028/24 PY24 ADPL CWO APPOINTMENT BOARD PRE-BOARD ELIGIBILITY LIST AND PACKAGE SUBMISSION GUIDANCE

The following list, sorted alphabetically by specialty, constitutes the primary and alternate candidates for the Chief Warrant Officer Appointment Board convening 1 APR 2024:ALCGPSC 028/24

Feb. 26, 2024

ALCGRSV 008/24 ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) NO. 3-24

The following personnel may be advanced to the rating/paygrade indicated effective 1 March 2024 provided the requirements of Refs A-C are met:ALCGRSV 008/24

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

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

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

Jan. 19, 2024

ALCGRSV 002/24 SUBJ: ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) NO. 2-24

The following personnel may be advanced to the rating/paygrade indicated effective 1 February 2024 provided the requirements of Refs A-C are met:

Nov. 16, 2023

Reminder for Soon-to-be-Retirees and DD-2656 Submission

Reminder for Soon-to-be-Retirees: Beginning January 1, 2024, PPC/RAS will no longer accept versions of the Form DD-2656 older than March 2022 as your application for retirement pay. There have been updates made to the form that allow for more efficiencies in processing new retiree accessions. Please submit your DD-2656 to

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),