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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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Dec. 2, 2024

Active-Duty Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for December 2024

The Active-Duty 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 supplemental advancement list placement information.

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.

Dec. 2, 2024

ALCGPSC 160/24 SUBJ: REVISED CUTOFFS FOR APPOINTMENT TO WARRANT GRADE

R 271850Z NOV 24 MID120001588157UALCGPSC 160/24SUBJ: REVISED CUTOFFS FOR APPOINTMENT TO WARRANT GRADEA. ALCGPSC 082/24B. Officer Accessions, Evaluations, and Promotions, COMDTINST M1000.3AC. Enlistments, Evaluations, and Advancements, COMDTINST M1000.2C1. Service need necessitated review of the cutoffs established for the 2024 Warrant Officer

Nov. 25, 2024

ALCGENL 412/24 - ENLISTED PERSONNEL ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (EPAA) NO. 12-24

All Coast Guard Enlisted (ALCGENL 412/24) announces enlisted advancements effective 01 November 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.

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)

Nov. 19, 2024

ALCGPSC 150/24 SUBJ: PY25 ACTIVE DUTY CWO APPOINTMENT BOARD TIMELINES

ALCGPSC 150/24This message announces the schedule and requirements for the PY25 CWO Appointment Board. Per REF (A), the CWO Appointment Board will convene on 7 APR 2025. Members will only be allowed to compete for one specialty. It is expected that candidates read this entire message thoroughly, use the above references to assist with application

Nov. 18, 2024

ALCOAST 430/24 SSIC 1000 SUBJ: UPDATE TO OFFICER ACCESSIONS, EVALUATIONS, AND PROMOTIONS, COMDTINST M1000.3

ALCOAST 430/24 SUBJ: UPDATE TO OFFICER ACCESSIONS, EVALUATIONS, AND PROMOTIONS, COMDTINST M1000.3 A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 281442Z NOV 23/ALCOAST 470/23 B. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 171523Z OCT 23/ALCOAST 394/23 C. Officer Accessions, Evaluations, and Promotions, COMDTINST M1000.3A 1. This ALCOAST extends the policy of "opting-out" of

Nov. 13, 2024

ALCGPSC 145/24 SUBJ: 2024 RESERVE MASTER CHIEF ADVANCEMENT PANEL RESULTS

R 122159Z NOV 24 MID120001535831UFM COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DCTO ALCGPSCBTUNCLASALCGPSC 145/24SUBJ: 2024 RESERVE MASTER CHIEF ADVANCEMENT PANEL RESULTSA. Enlistments, Evaluations, and Advancements, COMDTINST M1000.2 (series)B. Guidance and Eligibility Criteria for Enlisted Personnel Boards andPanels, PSCINST 1401.21. Commander, CG Personnel

Nov. 5, 2024

Active-Duty Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for November 2024

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

Nov. 5, 2024

Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for November 2024

The Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for November 2024 (reflects requests processed prior to November 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. 5, 2024

ALCGENL 391/24 SUBJ: 2024 SERVICEWIDE EXAM CUTOFFS

ALCGENL 391/24Advancement cuts are based on forecasted losses and position reductions during a specific period of eligibility and are designed primarily for assignment officer planning purposes. CG Personnel Service Center‐Enlisted Personnel Management will revise these cut numbers as new loss data impacting the enlisted workforce becomes

Nov. 5, 2024

ALCGENL 390/24 SUBJ: 2024 MASTER CHIEF ADVANCEMENT PANEL (MCAP) REVISED CUTOFFS

ALCGENL 390/24Advancement cuts are based on forecasted losses and position reductions during a specific period of eligibility and are designed primarily for assignment officer planning purposes. CG Personnel Service Center‐Enlisted Personnel Management will revise these cut numbers as new loss data impacting the enlisted workforce becomes

Oct. 25, 2024

ALCGRSV 067/24 - ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) NO. 11-24

The following personnel may be advanced to the rating/paygrade indicated effective 1 November 2024 provided the requirements of Refs A-C are met (please see attached message):ALCGRSV 067/24Information can also be found by visiting the PPC Advancements SharePoint page (CAC): PPC Advancements (sharepoint-mil.us)

Oct. 25, 2024

ALCGENL 382/24 - ENLISTED PERSONNEL ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (EPAA) NO. 11-24

All Coast Guard Enlisted (ALCGENL 382/24) announces enlisted advancements effective 01 November 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.

Oct. 21, 2024

May 2024 SWE Eligibility List Available

The May 2024 SWE eligibility list for distribution will be available shortly on the EPM-1 and PPC’s ADV SharePoint pages, and profile letters will be available in Direct Access. SWE competitions for advancements to pay grades E-5 through E-8 were held in August 2024 for all ratings except BM2, CS2, DC2, EM2, ET2, GM2, IS2, IT2, and the Cyber

Sept. 30, 2024

Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for October 2024

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

Sept. 30, 2024

Active-Duty Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for October 2024

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

Sept. 24, 2024

ALCOAST 364/24 - ENLISTED RATING ADVANCEMENT TRAINING SYSTEM (ERATS) FALL 2024 UPDATE

ALCOAST 364/24This ALCOAST announces updates to the advancement policy and procedures related to the Enlisted Ratings Advancement Training System (ERATS) per REF (A).

Sept. 23, 2024

ALCGENL 364/24 - ENLISTED PERSONNEL ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (EPAA) NO. 10-24

All Coast Guard Enlisted (ALCGENL 364/24) announces enlisted advancements effective 01 October 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.

Sept. 23, 2024

ALCGRSV 061/24 - 2024 RESERVE MASTER CHIEF ADVANCEMENT PANEL FINAL ELIGIBILITY LIST

ALCGRSV 061/24This message serves as the final eligibility list for the 2024 Reserve Master Chief Advancement Panel (RMCAP) which was announced in Ref A. All Senior Chief Petty Officers (SCPOs) identified below are candidates for the 2024 RMCAP and should review this message and Refs A thru E in their entirety. Commanding Officers (COs),

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