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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

Dec. 15, 2020

Hardship Duty Pay-Restriction of Movement and other COVID-19 Pay and Allowances

ALCOAST 278/20 formally authorizes, as of 03 April 2020, HARDSHIP DUTY PAY-RESTRICTION OF MOVEMENT (HDP-ROM) and other temporary policy changes for several travel allowance, Food Service policy, and certain Special & Incentive (S&I) pays as part of the overall military effort to support our members and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pay and Personnel Center is now processing these claims in accordance with the following guidelines and procedures.

Dec. 14, 2020

New Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) rates go into effect 01 JAN 2021.

Monthly ENL-BAS rates increases $13.79 to $386.50; monthly OFF-BAS increases $9.50 to $266.50.

Nov. 4, 2020

Yeoman in the Spotlight: Chief Petty Officer Richard DePascale

Our Deckplate Leader of the week Chief Petty Officer Richard DePascale, the Admin Chief of U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May!

Nov. 3, 2020

PPC Customer/SPO Newsletter October 2020

The latest issue of the PPC Customer / SPO Newsletter is now available.

Oct. 30, 2020

Military members: Here’s why your paycheck looks different

Your pay this week may be different than what you expected. Don’t panic.

Oct. 21, 2020

Thrift Savings Plan Catch-up contributions will soon get easier

Starting in January 2021, we will make the catch-up process easier: if you’re turning 50 or older, you’ll no longer need to make two separate elections each year in order to take advantage of catch-up contributions.

Oct. 15, 2020

Distribution of Finalized DD-214

The implementation of electronic transmission of DD Form 214 data to the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) is complete. The Veterans Administration, State Directors of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Labor have access to DD Form 214 data. SPOs are not required to produce and distribute paper copies 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8. DMDC is the official distribution source of the Military Services authoritative and certified information for all periods of active duty that are completed on or after January 1, 2015.

Sept. 28, 2020

Credentialing your Coast Guard experience

Members planning to transition into a civilian job after serving, or simply looking to broaden professional opportunities, are in luck. Your experience in the Coast Guard has given you training and skills that you can put to work for you outside of the service.

Sept. 9, 2020

Open Season is Coming: Take the Time to Prepare Now

The annual period when TRICARE beneficiaries can enroll in or change health plans for the next year, is right around the corner. Take the time now to learn about your eligibility, fees, as well as health, dental, and vision plan options. Here are a few frequently asked questions and answers about open season so you'll be ready.

Sept. 8, 2020

Servicing Personnel Office Consolidation Update: SFO Galveston SPO Closed

The SPO located at SFO Galveston (008282) has been disestablished in DA. All records previously serviced by the SPO at SFO Galveston have been moved to Base NOLA SPO (042311).