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DEERS / ID CARD CHALLENGES

To our Coast Guard, PHS and NOAA retirees and their families,

Referencing the DEERS eligibility outage, the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) has restored 99% of our retired community’s TRICARE eligibility.  There are a small group of accounts requiring additional attention and the Coast Guard continues to actively work with DMDC to address those cases this week.  Thank you for your patience and support during this difficult time.  We regret the inconvenience and uncertainty this outage has caused and appreciate you checking PPC’s website for the latest information and sharing it with our Coast Guard family.

Additionally, PPC sent notifications to all retired members using their Direct Access email on file.  If you did not receive this notification, please take a moment to update your Direct Access contact information.  In addition to helping us pass information for emergencies such as this, it will greatly assist everybody for future messaging . . . especially with tax season right around the corner.

Given this weekend’s events, please take a moment to verify your DEERS status/eligibility by visiting the milConnect website:  milConnect (osd.mil).  If you continue to experience eligibility issues, contact DMDC’s Beneficiary Line at 1-800-538-9552.  If your situation requires a deeper dive, DMDC will refer you to PPC’s DEERS specialist.

Should you require emergent medical assistance or an Emergency Room visit before your eligibility is restored:

1. Obtain medical assistance as needed!

2. Keep all receipts/ records of medical assistance.

3. Contact TRICARE for reimbursement.

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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Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for June 2024

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

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Active-Duty Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for June 2024

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

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June 3, 2024

Unliquidated Travel Advances

In accordance with the DEC 2023 CG8-C memorandum (Interim Financial Policy – Unliquidated travel advances) each unit should run the “Unliquidated advance report” on a weekly basis and follow up with members who appear on the report.For Unit- Unliquidated Advance Report Job Aid

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May 24, 2024

ALCGRSV 018/24 ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) 06-24

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May 23, 2024

ALCGPSC 077/24 - 2024 MASTER CHIEF ADVANCEMENT PANEL RESULTS

Commander, CG Personnel Service Center (PSC) approved the final report for the 2024 Master Chief Advancement Panel (MCAP) convened on 13 May 2024. The following Senior Chiefs, listed by rate and in order of merit, are recommended and eligible for advancement to Master Chief: ALCGPSC 077/24

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May 22, 2024

ALCGENL 221/24 - ENLISTED PERSONNEL ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (EPAA) NO. 06‐24

All Coast Guard Enlisted (ALCGENL) 221/24 announces enlisted advancements effective 01 May 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.

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May 20, 2024

ALCGOFF 036/24 - CWO SERVICE BEYOND 30 YEARS

IAW Ref A, Article 1.c.6.b.1., the Coast Guard has the authority to extend the service of a Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) on active duty beyond their mandatory 30-year retirement date.ALCGOFF 036/24

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May 17, 2024

ALCGENL 212/24 - 2024 SERVICE WIDE EXAMINATION (SWE) COMPETITION

The 2024 SWE Competition will be reconvened at the end of August 2024. Commanding Officers must ensure dissemination of this ALCGENL to all active duty enlisted members in their respective areas of responsibility. Commanding Officers, SWE Officers, Education Services Officers, and members planning to compete in the SWE shall familiarize themselves

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May 14, 2024

Competency Dictionary Updates May 2024

The Competency Dictionary has been updated effective May 2024: Competency Dictionary (a spreadsheet that shows all authorized competency codes and descriptions) has been updated by Commandant (CG-1B-1). There have been 42 competency changes since the latest dictionary was published, and changes since the latest update are in blue font on the

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May 8, 2024

ALCGENL 206/24 - AY25 SOLICITATION FOR MULTIPLE RATING FORCE MASTER CHIEF (RFMC) POSITIONS

PSC-EPM is soliciting interested members for selection as the next Rating Force Master Chiefs of the following ratings: AST, CMS, DV, ET, GM, HS, IS, ME, OS, SK, YN. RFMCs are the senior subject matter expert in their respective rating and serve as an advocate and advisor for all matters that could impact the health and professional development of

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May 8, 2024

ALCOAST 211/24 - MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENT REQUEST SHAREPOINT PROCESS

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May 6, 2024

ALCOAST 189/24 - SOLICITATION FOR LOGCOM COLLATERAL DUTY RESERVE MOBILIZATION TEAM (RMT)

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May 6, 2024

ALCOAST 206/24 - RELEASE OF THE COAST GUARD RESERVE COMPONENT FY23 ANNUAL REPORT

This ALCOAST announces the release of the Reserve Component's (RC) Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report fulfilling the statutory requirement to report to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Defense on the state of the Coast Guard Reserve and its ability to meet its missions. https://www.reserve.uscg.mil/ALCOAST 206/24

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May 3, 2024

ALCOAST 204/24 - CHANGES TO MEDICAL SCREENING REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMOBILIZING RESERVISTS, REQUIREMENTS FOR SEPARATION OR RETIREMENT PHYSICALS, AND VETERANS AFFAIRS SEPARATION HEALTH ASSESSMENT ENHANCEMENTS

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May 3, 2024

ALCGENL 196/24 - EPM-4 AY25 ENLISTED CAREER COUNSELING ADVISORY

The purpose of this message is to increase awareness of career counseling opportunities for enlisted members in Assignment Year 2025 (AY25). EPM-4 is comprised of Enlisted Career Advisors (ECAs) qualified to provide personalized career guidance, assistance navigating the advancement and assignment processes, and counsel members on important

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May 1, 2024

Active-Duty Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for May 2024

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

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May 1, 2024

Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for May 2024

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

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April 30, 2024

ALCOAST 200/24 - CEREMONIAL ADVANCEMENT

OVERVIEW. This ALCOAST announces the continuation of the Ceremonial Advancement policy announced in REF (B). This policy allows Coast Guard enlisted members the best opportunity to plan, prepare, and execute meaningful advancement ceremonies to recognize career milestones, while also considering unit operations and Service needs. This policy allows

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April 30, 2024

ALCOAST 199/24 - PRIORITIZATION OF THE COAST GUARD'S PARENTAL LEAVE AUGMENTATION PROGRAM

This ALCOAST updates the Surge Staffing Augmentation to Support Parental Leave Program (SSAS-PLP), REF (A). Changes noted herein are effective immediately.ALCOAST 199/24

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April 26, 2024

ALCGENL 187/24 - AY25 ENLISTED PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (EPM) ROADSHOW SOLICITATION

In accordance with Reference (A), EPM-2 is soliciting for units interested in receiving assignment and career development presentations in preparation for Assignment Year 2025 (AY25).ALGGENL 187/24

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April 26, 2024

ALCGENL 186/24 - ENLISTED PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (EPM) ASSIGNMENT YEAR 2025 KICK OFF

This message kicks off Assignment Year 2025 (AY25) for the enlisted workforce, describes the AY25 timeline, and presents informational resources available to all members. This message is primarily for enlisted members who are tour complete or otherwise anticipating transfer in AY25, but it also includes important information for commands and

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April 23, 2024

ALCGPSC 064/24 - REVISED CUTOFFS FOR APPOINTMENT TO WARRANT GRADE

Service need necessitated review of the 2023 Warrant Officer Accession Plan. As a result, the cutoffs established in Ref A are revised as follows: ALCGPSC 064/24

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April 23, 2024

ALCGENL 182/24 - ENLISTED PERSONNEL ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (EPAA) NO. 05‐24

All Coast Guard Enlisted (ALCGENL) 182/24 announces enlisted advancements effective 01 May 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.

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April 22, 2024

ALCGRSV 014/24 - RESERVE WORKFORCE - MEMBERS WITH MORE THAN 30 YEARS OF SERVICE

In accordance with articles 10.A.4.c and 10.B.6 of ref. A, reserve Chief Warrant Officers (CWOs) and reserve enlisted members shall be removed from an active status after completion of 30 years total time in service (TIS). Total TIS is computed using a member's pay entry base date.ALCGRSV 014/24

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April 22, 2024

ALCGENL 173/24 2024 MASTER CHIEF ADVANCEMENT PANEL FINAL ELIGIBILITY LIST

This message serves as the final eligibility list for the 2024 Master Chief Advancement Panel (MCAP) which was announced in Reference A. All Senior Chief Petty Officers (SCPOs) identified below are candidates for the 2024 MCAP and should review this message and References A thru E in their entirety. Commanding Officers (COs) and Officers‐In‐Charge