U.S. COAST GUARD
Pay & Personnel Center

Oct. 31, 2022

National Defense Service Medal Award Termination Date

The ALCOAST (433/22) announces the termination date for award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). The NDSM is awarded based on the United States' conducting large-scale combat operations in designated geographic locations as a result of the terrorist attacks on the United States that occurred on 11 September 2001. The award period is from 12 September 2001 to 31 December 2022.

Oct. 31, 2022

Continued Suspension of CPOA Requirement for Advancement

CPOA sessions have returned to full capacity after COVID-19 closures, but a significant backlog of students will exist in the short-term future. Until the backlog is resolved, members already advanced to E-7 will receive the highest priority to allow them to compete for E-8. Members above the cutoff for E-7 must follow existing procedures to request CPOA and be ready to attend upon a space available basis.

Oct. 27, 2022

2022 Reserve Master Chief Advancement Panel Results

Commander, CG Personnel Service Center (CG PSC) approved the final report for the 2022 Reserve Master Chief Advancement Panel (RMCAP) convened on 17 October 2022. The list of eligible Senior Chiefs in ALCGPSC 136/22 is effective 01 January 2023 through 16 December 2023.

Oct. 26, 2022

Fiscal Year 2023 Clothing and Uniform Allowance Rates

Fiscal Year 2022 Clothing and Uniform Allowance Rates are effective on 1 October 2022

Oct. 21, 2022

New Pay Entitlement - Assignment Incentive Pay for Cutters Undergoing Maintenance Periods (AIP-CMP)

Assignment Incentive Pay for Cutters Undergoing Maintenance Periods (AIP-CMP), a special pay. AIP-CMP may be paid to active duty officers and enlisted members entitled to Basic Pay under REF (B), including Reservists on active duty who are permanently assigned to a career sea pay (CSP) eligible cutter, and whose CSP has been stopped in conjunction with a lengthy cutter maintenance period, such as SLEP, MMA, etc. AIP-CMP is authorized effective 01 OCT 2022 in the amount of $200 per month.

Oct. 12, 2022

Auto De-Obligation Of Aged TDY Travel Balances (UDO) And Residuals

ALCGFINANCE 044/22 announces that starting in December 2022, CG-833 will begin de-obligating UDO balances on travel where a traveler has not submitted their travel claim within 60 days of completing travel.

Oct. 7, 2022

Policy and Procedures for Officers to Opt-Out of Promotion Selection Board Consideration

This ALCOAST adds a formal process to Officer Accessions, Evaluations, and Promotions, COMDTINST M1000.3A for in-zone officers to "opt-out" of promotion selection board consideration.

Oct. 5, 2022

New Pay Entitlement: Assignment Incentive Pay - Pre-commissioning Cutter Crews

This ALCOAST announces the establishment of Assignment Incentive Pay for Pre-commissioning Cutter Crews (AIP-PCC), a special pay. AIP-PCC may be paid to active duty officers and enlisted members entitled to Basic Pay, including Reservists on active duty who are permanently assigned as part of a designated pre-commissioning cutter crew, and is authorized effective 01 SEP 2022 in the amount of $200 per month.

Oct. 5, 2022

Financial Systems Modernization Solution (FSMS) Incident Management Team Update

On 14 MAR 2022, the Commandant stood up the FSMS Transition Incident Command (IC) to lead and integrate efforts to develop and implement solutions to the challenges related to FSMS transition. This is the team's latest status update.

Oct. 3, 2022

Suspension of High Year Tenure (HYT)

ALCOAST 368/22 announces the suspension of enlisted HYT for active duty members until January 1, 2025.

Oct. 3, 2022

New Procedure for Opt Out of Advancement

This ALCOAST provides updates to policy for enhanced enlisted career flexibility by allowing members to opt-out of advancement without penalty or Personal Data Record documentation.

Oct. 3, 2022

Change to Policy and Procedures for Servicewide Exam Points

ALCOAST 367/22 announces changes to Enlistments, Evaluations, and Advancements, COMDTINST M1000.2C and ACN 103/21 , and updates cancelation date of ACN 016/22. Specifically, this ALCOAST updates the policy and procedures for Service Wide Exam (SWE) Award Points, Sea/Surf Duty Points, and Incentive Points.

Sept. 27, 2022

Seeking Mental Health Services? Learn What TRICARE Covers

If left untreated, mental health challenges could affect your physical health. TRICARE covers a variety of mental health services to help you get care so you can stay balanced, in both mind and body.

Sept. 23, 2022

DoD Announces Immediate and Long-Term Actions to Help Strengthen the Economic Security and Stability of Service Members and Their Families

DOD to increase BAH rates for 28 military housing areas, TLE duration from 10 to 14 days and up to 60 in some areas, and DLA rates effective 1 Oct 2022.

Sept. 2, 2022

Best Places to Work: Pay and Personnel Center (PPC) Topeka

The Coast Guard Pay and Personnel Center (PPC) celebrated its 40th anniversary this summer. Founded in 1982 and located in Topeka, Kansas, PPC oversees payroll administration for Coast Guard members across the country and around the world. With such a critical support role in the service, it’s no wonder people love working at PPC.

Sept. 2, 2022

Critical Housing Areas (CHA) Update

ALCGPSC message 109/22 adds Atlantic City, NJ (Military Housing Area NJ196) as a designated Critical Housing Area (CHA).

Aug. 24, 2022

Servicewide Examination (SWE) Guide

The Servicewide Examination (SWE) Guide provides detailed descriptions on how a SWE works along with what processes and procedures are required to be followed by members and their commands to ensure a successful SWE cycle.

Aug. 10, 2022

E-Gov Travel System (ETS) Frequently Asked Updates

An updated (August 10, 2022) list of ETS frequently asked questions is available via PPC's ETS web page (https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/ppc/tvl/ets). This list covers post-go-live issues. Here is a direct link to the file (the file is in PDF format): https://wwsw.dcms.uscg.mil/Portals/10/CG-1/PPC/GUIDES/TRAVEL/ETS/ETSPostGoLiveFAQs.pdf

Aug. 5, 2022

COVID-19 Special Leave Accrual (Flag Voice 585)

Colleagues, as we near the end of the fiscal year I want to remind you of the phased reduction to the COVID-19 Special Leave Accrual outlined in ACN 055/21. On 01 October 2022, all active duty and qualified reserve military members will be authorized to carryover up to 75 days of leave into FY23.  This will mark the completion of this Special Leave

Aug. 5, 2022

COVID-19: Special Leave Accrual (SLA) Update FY22

​ALCOAST 289/22 is a reminder of the Special Leave Accrual (SLA) policy announced in ACN 055/21.R 041730Z AUG 22 MID200080079446UFM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DCTO ALCOAST BTUNCLASALCOAST 289/22SSIC 7220SUBJ: COVID-19: SPECIAL LEAVE ACCRUAL (SLA) UPDATE FY22A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 011348Z JUN 21/ACN 055/21B. 10 U.S.C. Section 701C. Military

July 13, 2022

Yeoman - Update Your Job Title in the Global Address Book to Receive All-YN Emails!

** YN Distribution Lists – SPREAD THE WORD **  Are you a YN or PERS and you aren’t receiving these emails until a friend forwards it to you?  More than likely, that means you need to update your Job Title in Milconnect.  The distribution list is not managed by a person, but you are automatically added based on that title.  If your current Job Title

July 12, 2022

2022 Critical Housing Areas Update

This message adds Astoria/Warrenton, OR and Cape Disappointment/Illwaco, WA (MHA OR241) as designated Critical Housing Areas.

July 12, 2022

TRICARE - 7 Questions to Help You With Your Next PCS Move

Will you be embarking on a permanent change of station (PCS) this summer? Whether you’re moving stateside or overseas, your TRICARE coverage will move with you. Here are seven questions to think about, so you can stay a step ahead of your move.

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).

Jan. 14, 2022

Your PCS move just got easier—Coast Guard Mutual Assistance rolls out two new programs in support

Your Coast Guard family’s permanent change of duty station (PCS) move is now supported by two new programs offered by Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA). As of Jan. 1, 2022, both programs operate year-round and provide compensation toward specific family relocation fees. The first is a grant, called the Education Advocate Grant, and the second is a no-interest loan, called the Spouse Professional Requirements Loan Program.