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Direct Access User Guides Retiree Self-Service E-Gov Travel System (ETS)

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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U.S. Coast Guard
Pay & Personnel Center
444 S. E. Quincy St.
Topeka, KS 66683-3591

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(866) 772-8724
0730-1600 (Central time) M-F

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PPC-DG-CustomerCare@uscg.mil

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Pay & Personnel News Updates from our Branches

Sept. 3, 2024

RESERVE ASSIGNMENT YEAR 2025 (AY25) KICKOFF ANNOUNCEMENTS

This message announces the AY25 Reserve assignment season kickoff and provides important guidelines and information:ALCGRSV 052/24 SUBJ: RESERVE CAPTAIN AND COMMANDER ASSIGNMENT YEAR 2025 (AY25) KICKOFF ANNOUNCEMENTALCGRSV 053/24 SUBJ: RESERVE LIEUTENANT COMMANDER TO ENSIGN ASSIGNMENT YEAR 2025 (AY25) KICKOFF ANNOUNCEMENTALCGRSV 054/24 SUBJ:

Sept. 3, 2024

Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for September 2024

The Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for September 2024 (reflects requests processed prior to September 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. 3, 2024

Active-Duty Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for September 2024

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

Aug. 29, 2024

ALCOAST 334/24 - SOLICITATION FOR 2025 COAST GUARD RESERVE POLICY BOARD MEMBERSHIP AND AGENDA TOPICS

R 291329Z AUG 24 MID600117584666UFM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DCTO ALCOAST BTUNCLASALCOAST 334/24SSIC 5725SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR 2025 COAST GUARD RESERVE POLICY BOARDMEMBERSHIP AND AGENDA TOPICSA. 14 U.S.C. Section 3703B. Reserve Policy Board, COMDTINST 5725.1E1. This ALCOAST solicits volunteers to serve on the 2025 Coast GuardReserve Policy Board

Aug. 28, 2024

ALCOAST 332/24 - FY2024 SPECIAL LEAVE ACCRUAL (SLA) DESIGNATED OPERATIONAL MISSIONS

This ALCOAST announces designated operational missions as qualifying duty for FY24 SLA, for members deployed or mobilized for60 or more continuous days. Service members who are on active duty for a continuous period of at least 120 days in a hostile fire/imminent danger area or assigned to a designated deployable ship, mobile unit, or other similar

Aug. 26, 2024

ALCGFINANCE 029/24 - GUIDANCE FOR TEMPORARY DUTY TRAVEL ORDERS CROSSING FY YEARS

This guidance shall be used for temporary duty travel crossing fiscal years (FY). Specifically, this applies to cases where advanced preparation in FY24 is required to effectively facilitate travel in FY25. FY24 travel is any that occurs on or before 30 September 2024. FY25 travel is any that occur on 1 October 2024 through 30 September

Aug. 26, 2024

PPC Travel News - Fiscal Year End Key Dates & Details on Processing Travel During This Time

Fiscal Year End Key Dates & Details on Processing Travel During This Time Sept 25 at 11:59p.m. EST - Last day to approve vouchers/advances in ETS and receive payment in FY24 Sept. 27 at 11:59 p.m. EST - Last day to Approve/Amend FY24 Authorizations and obligate Sept. 27 at 11:59 p.m. EST- Last day DA orders will populate/adjust Open Authorizations

Aug. 26, 2024

ALCGFINANCE 023/24 SUBJ: FY24 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING CLOSEOUT GUIDANCE

This financial management and reporting closeout guidance pertains to Resource Management Offices (RMOs), Resource Advisors, Allotment Code Holders, and HQ Program Project Activity Managers (as defined by REF (A)), along with all activities and field units. It is mandatory for all activities, field units and fund managers to adhere to the specified

Aug. 23, 2024

ALCOAST 325/24 - SUBJ: FY2025 WORKFORCE PLANNING TEAM RESULTS - MONETARY AND NON-MONETARY INTERVENTIONS

This ALCOAST announces the results of the FY2025 Military Workforce Planning Team (MWPT) deliberations regarding monetary and non-monetary interventions for active duty and reserve personnel. Specifically, this ALCOAST authorizes Enlistment Bonuses (EB), Designated Career Field Bonuses (DCFB), Critical Skills Retention Bonuses (CSRB), Selective

Aug. 22, 2024

ALCGPSC 112/24 - 2024 SERVICE WIDE EXAMINATION (SWE) COMPETITION REMINDER

221716Z AUG 24 ZEL MID120001362821UALCGPSC 112/24SUBJ: 2024 SERVICE WIDE EXAMINATION (SWE) COMPETITION REMINDERA. Service Wide Examination (SWE) GuideB. Enlistments, Evaluations, and Advancements, COMDTINST M1000.2 (series)C. Performance, Training and Education Manual, COMDTINST M1500.10CD. ALCOAST 363/23, ENLISTED RATING ADVANCEMENT TRAINING

Aug. 22, 2024

ALCGENL 334/24 - ENLISTED PERSONNEL ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (EPAA) NO. 09-24

All Coast Guard Enlisted (ALCGENL 334/24) announces enlisted advancements effective 01 September 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.

Aug. 22, 2024

ALCGRSV 051/24 - ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) NO. 9-24

The following personnel may be advanced to the rating/paygrade indicated effective 1 September 2024 provided the requirements of Refs A-C are met (please see attached message):ALCGRSV 051/24Information can also be found by visiting the PPC Advancements SharePoint page (CAC): PPC Advancements (sharepoint-mil.us)

Aug. 22, 2024

ALCGPSC 110/24 - PY25 SEPTEMBER REGULAR-TO-RESERVE COMMISSION APPOINTMENT PANEL

A Regular-to-Reserve (R2R) Commission Appointment Panel is scheduled to convene on 24 September 2024 to consider current and former regular Coast Guard officers for a commission in the Coast Guard Reserve.ALCGPSC 110/24

Aug. 19, 2024

ALCGRSV 050/24 - RESERVE PERSONNEL CAREER COUNSELING SYSTEM

BTUNCLASALCGRSV 050/24SUBJ: RESERVE PERSONNEL CAREER COUNSELING SYSTEMA. ALCGRSV 046/24, AY25 RESERVE PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ROADSHOWSOLICITATION1. The Reserve Personnel Management (RPM) Division provides counseling sessions through the Reserve Personnel Career Counseling (RPCC) system.2. The RPCC provides career management counseling to all Reserve

Aug. 8, 2024

ALCOAST 303/24 - 2024 RESERVE MASTER CHIEF ADVANCEMENT PANEL ANNOUNCEMENT

This ALCOAST announces eligibility requirements for the Reserve Master Chief Advancement Panel (R-MCAP) for advancement to E-9 in the Reserve Component. The R-MCAP convenes annually to select eligible Senior Chief Petty Officers (SCPOs) in the Reserve Component, including members of the Selected Reserve (SELRES) and Individual Ready Reserve (IRR),

Aug. 7, 2024

ALCGRSV 046/24 - RESERVE PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ROADSHOW ASSIGNMENT YEAR 2025 (AY25) SOLICITATION

ROUTINER 051646Z AUG 24 MID120001323149UFM COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DCTO ALCGRSVBTUNCLASALCGRSV 046/24SUBJ: RESERVE PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ROADSHOW ASSIGNMENTYEAR 2025 (AY25) SOLICITATION1. The Reserve Personnel Management (RPM) Division is solicitingunits interested in receiving RPM's Assignments and CareerDevelopment Presentation for Assignment

Aug. 1, 2024

Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for August 2024

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

Aug. 1, 2024

Active-Duty Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for August 2024

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

Aug. 1, 2024

Duplicate Documents Error on ETS Voucher

Duplicate Documents Error on ETS VoucherPPC is aware of a sporadic glitch happening in FSMS that may cause an erroneous rejection error to be received by ETS. After the AO approves a voucher in ETS and a “rejected by agency” error is received for Duplicate Document number, please do the following before submitting a PPC ticket. (instructions

Aug. 1, 2024

ALCOAST 284/24 - FY24/25 CHIEFS ACADEMY AND LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SCHOOL (LAMS) ATTENDANCE PRIORITIZATION UPDATE

A. Enlistments, Evaluations, and Advancements, COMDTINST M1000.2CB. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 021610Z NOV 23/ALCOAST 429/23C. COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DC 121659Z JAN 24/ALCGENL 011/24 D. COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DC 171613Z MAY 24/ALCGENL 212/24This ALCOAST notifies and updates the fleet on the changes to the timing and prioritization for both

Aug. 1, 2024

ALCGENL 315/24 - RATING FORCE MASTER CHIEF (RFMC) SCREENING PANEL RESULTS FOR ASSIGNMENT YEAR 2025

A. COMCOGARD PSC Washington DC 081451Z MAY 24/ALCGENL 206/24B. COMCOGARD PSC Washington DC 121936Z JUN 24/ALCGENL 254/24C. Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) Rating Force Master Chief (RFMC) and Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL) Program, COMIDTINST 1306.1I D. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8 (series)IAW Refs A and B,

Aug. 1, 2024

ALCGRSV 044/24 - SELECTION PROCESS FOR MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER - COAST GUARD RESERVE (MCPO-CGR)

The Coast Guard Reserve is a vital part of our Total Workforce. We depend on the Coast Guard Reserve daily to ensure the readiness of the force for major crisis or contingency, from response to natural disaster or major incidents to national defense. Leadership of the Coast Guard Reserve is an essential part of the Coast Guard senior leadership

July 25, 2024

Travel News - SATO Customer Service

PPC is aware of the extended wait times with SATO customer service and other SATO customer service concerns. PPC is working with GSA to find solutions to address these issues, as we understand these problems affect members performing Coast Guard missions. PPC will continue to share these concerns and work with GSA and SATO until we have a solution

July 24, 2024

PCS System mLINQS Update

In anticipation of the full “go-live” version of mLINQS, the current PCS workaround process for authorizations in mLINQS serves two purposes 1. To fulfill the process/procedure of an “official calculation source” for PCS travel. 2. To provide “source documentation” for PCS travel, fulfilling the needs of the mandated authorization and audit

July 22, 2024

ALCGRSV 039/24 ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) 08-24

The following personnel may be advanced to the rating/paygrade indicated effective 1 August 2024 provided the requirements of Refs A-C are met (please see attached message):ALCGRSV 039/24Information can also be found by visiting the PPC Advancements SharePoint page (CAC): PPC Advancements (sharepoint-mil.us)