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Military Accounts Support (MAS) Branch

Branch News & Announcements:

ALCOAST 255/21: COVID-19 Temporary Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Rate Increase

Temporary BAH Rate Increase Resources (from Military Pay & Compensation Division (CG-1332)):

ACN 088/21: Update to Readiness Management Period (RMP) Policy
ALCOAST 320/21: Fiscal Year 2022 Reserve Additional Training Period (ATP) and Additional Flying/Flight ATP Allocations
ALCOAST 319/21: Fiscal Year 2022 Reserve Inactive Duty Training (IDT), Readiness Management Period (RMP) Scheduling Requirements and Waiver Process
ALCOAST 317/21: Fiscal Year 2022 Reserve Active Duty for Training Scheduling Requirements
ALCGPSC 082/21: Guidance for Requesting Advance Dislocation Allowance (DLA) During Financial System Modernization Solution (FSMS) Cutover
FY21 Critical Skills Retention Bonus (CSRB) Update: ALCOAST Commandant Notice (ACN) 074/21 authorizes two interventions recommended by the FY21 Enlisted Workforce Planning Team (EWPT). This is necessary to support Coast Guard missions to fill critical assignments and optimize Coast Guard Cyber Command (CGCYBER) workforce readiness.
Judge Advocate General Retention Bonus: ALCOAST 198/21 announces the announces a retention bonus for eligible active duty Direct Commissioned Lawyers (DCL) who are LT/03 officers designated as Judge Advocates within the Coast Guard legal program (CGJAG)
New Edition of the Family Separation Allowance Worksheet, CG-2035, Issued
PCS Entitlements / Advances, TLE and Separation Leave Calculator (updated 4/8/21).
Reservists: new Selected Reserve bonus of up to $10k
Electronics Technician (ET) Fiscal Year 21 Critical Skills and Enlistment Bonuses
2021 Annual review of critical housing areas
Family Separation Allowance-Ship Policy Update
Hardship Duty Pay-Restriction of Movement procedures updated to include a template for the Statement from member that they are required to pay out-of-pocket for the cost of their lodging without full or partial reimbursement.
Payroll Processing Schedule for Calendar Year 2021
Selective Reenlistment Bonuses (SRB)
Reserve Bonus and Special Pay Programs for Fiscal Year 2021 (For more information processes, go to the Reserve portal page (CAC enabled).)
Inactive Duty Training (IDT) Subsistence Allowance While Drilling Remotely
E-Mail Templates for PPC Trouble Tickets
Worksheets/Calculators

More Military Accounts Support news & announcements.

2021 Military Payroll Processing Schedule

2021 Military Payroll Processing Schedule (E-Mail ALSPO B/2020) (PDF)

MEMBERS SHOULD NOT SET UP AUTOMATED PAYMENTS OR ASSUME FUNDS WILL BE AVAILABLE PRIOR TO PUBLISHED PAYDAYS. MEMBERS SHOULD VERIFY WITH THEIR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AS TO THE ACTUAL TIME FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO THEIR ACCOUNT.

Worksheets & Calculators

SPOs (and others) may find these worksheets helpful when auditing a member's pay:

Military Accounts Support News Updates

Sept. 1, 2021

Defense Travel Management Office Allowances and Regulations Update

The Defense Travel Management Office has updated the following information for 01 September 2021:

Aug. 30, 2021

Reminder of Upcoming Body Composition Screening and Health Promotion Resources

ALCOAST 307/21 is a reminder of the resumption of Body Composition Screenings (BCS), beginning 01 OCT 2021, as announced in ACN 068/21. While the requirement to meet body composition standards remained unchanged during the pandemic, the administrative consequences were placed on hold. For the October 2021 BCS and beyond, all administrative consequences are in place per ACN 068/21.

Aug. 30, 2021

Body Composition Program Update-Flag Voice 555

Colleagues, as previously announced via ALCOAST Notice last month (ACN 068/21), the full administrative consequences of the Body Composition Program resume on 01 October 2021. I know this resumption brings stress and uncertainty across the workforce and I ask you to encourage your subordinate commanders to take time to hold frank and thoughtful conversations with crews in the coming weeks.

Aug. 17, 2021

TRICARE Dental Program Newsletter - Issue 3, 2021

This newsletter is for TRICARE beneficiaries who have dental coverage through the TRICARE Dental Program. In this issue, you can learn about dental safety procedures in place to protect you from COVID-19, changes to your TDP annual maximum, tips to keep your gums and teeth healthy, and more.

Aug. 5, 2021

Explore TRICARE Coverage Options for Your College Student

Is your son or daughter heading off to college this fall? If so, congratulations. As your child prepares for college, you may have questions about how it affects their TRICARE coverage. Here are some answers that may help.

July 29, 2021

Got TRICARE Dental Program Coverage Questions? Here’s a Brochure for You

Are you looking for dental coverage for you and your family? If so, the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) may be able to help. The TDP is for active duty family members, as well as National Guard and Reserve members and their families.

July 28, 2021

Critical Skills Retention Bonus (CSRB) Update

A $100,000 CSRB is authorized for enlisted members who possess the DCO Cyber Operator Competency (CYB-DCO) and enter into a bonus agreement for an additional four (4) years of active service obligation. A $50,000 CSRB is authorized for enlisted members who possess the DODIN OPS Cyber Operator Competency (CYB-DOD), and enter into a bonus agreement for four years of active service obligation. The bonus offerings in the ACN are for FY21 (01 Oct 2020 and not before) and are anticipated to remain in effect until the end of FY21 (30 Sep 2021 and not after).

July 14, 2021

Resumption of the Body Composition Program

This message announces the resumption of Body Composition Screenings (BCS) beginning 01 OCT 2021 and updates Coast Guard Weight and Body Fat Standards Program Manual, COMDTINST M1020.8H with Abdominal Circumference (AC) as an additional body composition measure.

June 11, 2021

New Edition of the BAH/Housing Worksheet, CG-2025

The BAH/Housing Worksheet, CG-2025, has been revised. The issue with digital signatures and locking fields is resolved.

June 8, 2021

COVID-19: Reserve Demobilization Guidance Issued

ALCOAST 210/21 provides guidance for units and Servicing Personnel Offices (SPOs) on common issues and questions identified during the Release from Active Duty (RELAD) process for reservists recalled to active duty under USC Sec. 12302 or USC Sec. 12301(d) (contingency Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS)). For purposes of entitlements and benefits, COVID-19 response is considered a contingency operation.