U. S. Coast Guard Pay & Personnel Center
Direct-Access Planned Maintenance Outage
Direct Access will not be available from Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 9:00 PM (CDT) until Friday, July 1, 2022, at 1:00 AM (CDT). This outage is necessary for system and server maintenance.
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June 30, 2022
New to TRICARE? Handbook Helps You Learn Your Health Plan Options
Whether you're on active duty, separating from service, retiring, or a family member, the TRICARE Choices in the United States Handbook can help you learn about your stateside health plan options. It also describes your pharmacy, dental, and vision coverage options.
June 28, 2022
CG Form 1300, Report of Suitability for Overseas Assignment
CG-1300, Report of Suitability for Overseas Assignment has been updated. The current revision is "06/22". The form has been updated to reflect the use of form DD-1746, Application for Assignment to Housing, in block 18. Here is the link for the new version of the form.
Make Sure Your Child Takes the Right TRICARE Plan to College
For many parents, summer is a time of preparation, as they help their children get ready to move away to college. For your child, it might be their first time away from home. Will they have health care if they get sick or injured? Fortunately, your child’s TRICARE coverage will stay with them in college if enrolled full-time and meeting eligibility requirements.
May 2022 Servicewide Exam Advancement Eligibility List
The May 2022 Servicewide Exam (SWE) Advancement Eligibility List is now available on PPC's (ADV) CGPortal page or via this link:cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/ppc/Enlisted%20Advancement%20Lists/2022/May22SWEList.pdfThe May 2022 SWE Advancement Eligibility List does not include EMPLIDs, but please remind members not to publish the list on the internet or
June 27, 2022
Update to Enlisted Evaluation Report Timing
This ALCOAST provides clarifying language on when scheduled/unscheduled Enlisted Evaluation Reports (EERs) are required.
Uniformed Members Transitions to New Electronic Military Record System
The Coast Guard is transitioning to a new human resource database for military members this fall, and the service is reminding all military members to start preparing. The new system will combine both your Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and your Coast Guard Military Human Resource Record (CGMHRR) into one electronic document.
Ease the Stress of Making a Permanent Change of Station with Financial Knowledge
The Coast Guard’s mandatory Financial Readiness training can help you plan for this important career step.
June 23, 2022
Updated - How to Submit PCS Advance Request and File PCS Travel Claims
Example of including paid PCS advances to a voucher added.
Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) Program And Personally Procured Moves (PPM)
ALCGPSC message 085/22 waives the GTCC restriction on PPMs contained for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) to help overcome challenges stemming from the lack of household good (HHG) mover availability. This policy waiver supports increased reliance on PPM for members with Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders having difficulty scheduling government furnished movers.
Financial Resources for Your PCS
June officially marks the start of permanent change of station (PCS) season for many Coast Guard families. At least 3,500 members will make a PCS transfer over the next few months, so during this time of transition, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) is reminding our members of their key programs offering financial support to ease the strain of relocation.
June 17, 2022
Enlisted Advancement Authorization (EPAA)
All Coast Guard Enlisted (ALCGENL) message 093/22 announces enlisted advancements authorized effective 1 July 2022. There is a spreadsheet available on PPC's Advancement CG Portal site that you can sort by unit or SPO for your convenience.
Enlisted Reserve Advancement Announcement
This All Coast Guard Reserve (ALCGRSV) message announces reserve enlisted advancements authorized effective the first day of July.
June 16, 2022
ETS Traveler/Arranger Basic Training Recording
Traveler/Arranger Basic - This training covers E2/ETS Overview, Getting Started – logging in for the first time, updating profile and basic navigation, Creating Travel Documents – Authorizations including reservations, and comparative trips, Vouchers and Local Travel Claims.
June 14, 2022
Retiree and Annuitant Services Decedent Affairs
You can report the passing of your loved one via e-mail to ppc-dg-customercare@uscg.mil or by phone at 1 866 772-8724 (business hours are: M-F 0730 to 1600).
June 13, 2022
Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) Advances and Claims CG Portal Site
Coast Guard Finance Center, Chesapeake, VA — The link to access the new Sharepoint platform is https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/fincen/SitePages/TLAClaims.aspx. Within the platform, users will have access to view the user guide to assist with processing claims as well as the ability to view the FINCEN Review workbench to see where claims are in the process.
