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R 051608Z JAN 23 MID600052571017U FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC TO ALCOAST BT UNCLAS ALCOAST 005/23 SSIC 1000 SUBJ: UPDATE TO MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS AND AUTHORIZED ABSENCES A. DoD Directive-type Memorandum 23-001, "Expansion of the Military Parental Leave Program" B. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDINST M1000.8A 1. This ALCOAST announces an update to the Coast Guard's Primary and Secondary Caregiver Leave Policy. Effective immediately, Chapter 6 of REF (B) that discusses primary and secondary caregiver leave, are replaced with REF (A), and all references to such Chapter within REF (B) will be read to refer to REF (A). 2. Major changes include replacement of primary/secondary caregiver leave with parental leave, and an increase of up to 12 weeks for parental leave. These changes ensure parity with the Department of Defense. Please review REF (A) at below URL: (Copy and Paste URL Below into Browser)
https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/DTM/
3. The Coast Guard will use the standards specified in REF (A) when processing parental leave requests and questions. 4. Parental leave will be captured in Direct Access (DA) as non-chargeable primary caregiver parent option until DA is updated with the correct dropdown option. Ensure parental leave, adoption, or long-term foster care is listed in the comments section of the absence request. 5. These changes will be incorporated into the next revision of REF (B), which will be released within the year. All other policies outlined in REF (B) not addressed remain unchanged. 6. This message will be cancelled on 05 JAN 2024. 7. Questions regarding this ALCOAST may be directed to Office of Military Personnel Policy (CG-133) at: HQS-PolicyandStandards@uscg.mil. 8. Dr. D. M. Navarro, Director of Military Personnel (CG-13), sends. 9. Internet release is authorized.
