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mLINQS SYSTEM MAINTENANCE COMPLETED

mLINQS maintenance has been completed and all functions related to PCS relocation processing have been restored. Please ensure all orders are processed from DA as no manual creation of relocations are authorized.

Duplicate Relocations Found in mLINQS from Unauthorized Manual Entries

There have been several duplicate PCS relocations found in mLINQS causing a plethora of issues.

AO’s and/or proxies should NOT be entering relocations manually in mLINQS without contacting PPC first (customer care ticket) as relocations should be processed from DA to mLINQS. Below are the steps to take if a relocation has not processed from DA to mLINQS.

If the PCS relocation has been put in a “ready” status in DA and is not found in mLINQS :

Contact PPC customer care via trouble ticket subject “re-submit to mLINQS” and PPC will manually re-submit this relocation over to mLINQS.
If PPC cannot process this relocation over to mLINQS due to a systems error, we will work with the AO on manual entry.
Relocations input using the legacy process should still submit a ticket to finish those claims using the legacy process calculator method. Only if they have already started using the legacy process.
Any manual input relocations into mLINQS outside of this process will require an AO/proxy re-training and possible revocation of elevated permissions.

DIRECT ACCESS

Direct Access (DA) is currently operational. Given the recent upgrades, the C5I Service Center is actively addressing residual access issues following the implementation of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) as announced in ALCOAST 105/25. Additionally, the C5I Service Center has assumed PPC’s previous role for DA password reset and other technical maintenance.

DA’s status will be updated accordingly on the logon screen once services are fully restored.

Common Access Card (CAC) users must login using their CAC. Username/password login is no longer available.
Non-CAC holders (Retirees, Annuitants and those without a CGOne account) should have received a password reset email from the C5I Service Center. If members have not received their password reset email or continue to experience issues logging in, they should contact the C5I Service Center Product Support Service Desk for assistance.

Product Support Service Desk can be reached by phone at 800-821-7081 (Mon-Fri, 6:30AM-6:30PM, EDT) or via email at SMB-USCG-KerWV-ProductSupportSD@uscg.mil for assistance with password resets, logon assistance or other DA technical issues. 

The Pay and Personnel Center (PPC) Customer Care Help Desk will continue to address personnel/administrative issues (not related to DA technical issues) and can be reached via email at PPC-DG-CustomerCare@uscg.mil or by phone at 866-772-8724 (Mon-Fri, 7:30AM-4:00PM, CDT).

RETIRED PAY

PPC is addressing a processing delay due to systematic issues and a shortage of personnel. This is causing a delay in response efforts for VA offsets, AEWs, CRDP, and CRSC disability. 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 care and accuracy.

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PPC Mailing Address:

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

Customer Support Telephone:

PPC Customer Service

Personnel/Administrative Issues (not related to DA technical issues).

(866) 772-8724
7:30AM - 4:00PM (Central time) M-F

C5I Service Center Product Support Service Desk

Assistance with Password Resets, Logon Assistance, or Other DA Technical Issues.

(800) 821-7081
6:30AM - 6:30PM (Eastern time) M-F

E-Mail:

PPC Customer Service: PPC-DG-CustomerCare@uscg.mil

C5I Service Center: SMB-USCG-KerWV-ProductSupportSD@uscg.mil

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ALCGPSC 048/25 SUBJ: 2025 ANNUAL REVIEW OF CRITICAL HOUSING AREAS (CHA)

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March 26, 2025 —

R 261345Z MAR 25 MID120001819775U
FM COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DC TO ALCGPSC
BT UNCLAS
ALCGPSC 048/25
SUBJ: 2025 ANNUAL REVIEW OF CRITICAL HOUSING AREAS (CHA)
A. Critical Housing Areas (CHA), COMDTINST 11101.15C
B. Joint Travel Regulations
1. This ALCGPSC announces the Military Housing Areas (MHA) and zip codes meeting the eligibility
criteria for designation as a CHA. This ALCGPSC applies to all areas in the continental United
States where dependents are authorized to accompany service members.
2. The following is a list of MHAs and zip codes designated as CHAs for accompanied and
unaccompanied personnel (* denotes accompanied only):
A. Abbeville, LA (Zip Code 70510)
B. Atlantic City, NJ (MHA NJ196)
C. Bayou La Batre, AL (MHA AL004)
D. Bellingham, WA (Zip Code 98225)
E. Brownsville/South Padre Island, TX (MHA TX281)
F. Camp Lejeune, NC (MHA NC178)
G. Cape Charles/Wachapreague, VA (MHA MD432)
H. Charlevoix, MI (Zip Code 49720)
I. Coastal Maine/Southwest Harbor, ME (MHA ME141)
J. Demopolis, AL (Zip Code 36732)
K. Fort Bragg/Noyo River, CA (Zip Code 95437)
L. Freeport, TX (Zip Code 77541)
M. Garibaldi, OR* (Zip Code 97118)
N. Greenville, MS (Zip Code 38701)
O. Hickman, KY (Zip Code 42050)
P. Houma/Lockport/St. Mary and Terrebonne, LA (MHA LA326)
Q. Kearneysville, WV (MHA WV454)
R. Keokuk, IA (Zip Code 52632)
S. Kiln, Gulfport, Pascagoula, MS (MHA MS168)
T. Lake Charles, LA (MHA LA370)
U. Marblehead, OH (Zip Code 43440)
V. Menemsha, MA (Station)(MHA MA151)
W. Morgan City, LA (MHA LA118)
X. Natchez, MS (Zip Code 39122)
Y. Neah Bay/Port Angeles/Port Townsend/Quillayute River, WA (MHA WA308)
Z. Outer Banks, NC (MHA NC176)
AA. Pine Bluff, AR (Zip Code 71601)
BB. Point Judith, RI (MHA RI257)
CC. Port O'Connor, TX (Zip Code 77982)

DD. Provincetown, MA (Station) (Zip Code 02657)
EE. Saugerties, NY (Zip Code 12477)
FF. Two Rivers, WI (Zip Code 54241)
GG. Venice, LA (Zip Code 70091)
HH. Victoria, TX (Zip Code 77905)
II. Yankeetown, FL (Station) (Zip Code 34498)
3. IAW paragraph 16 of reference (a), members with dependents issued PCS orders to a CHA designated
unit, or a unit located in a CHA designated MHA, and who have no intention of relocating their
dependents to that
unit, may submit a Housing Allowance Protection Worksheet (CG-2025A) to CG PSC-PSD-fs requesting
housing allowances based on a location other than their new Permanent Duty Station (PDS). Members
authorized a housing allowance based on the payment of child support are not eligible to submit
a CG-2025A under the CHA policy. Unaccompanied members may submit the CG-2025A to CG PSC-PSD-fs
requesting housing allowances based on a location other than their new PDS.
4. IAW paragraphs 051301 and 051306 of Ref B, travel and shipment of Household Goods (HHG) costs
exceeding the maximum allowed for travel of dependents and shipment of HHG from the last PDS to the
new PDS will be at the member's expense. IAW paragraph 050408 of Ref B, dependent travel and HHG
transportation costs associated with future PCS orders will be based upon the member's PDS, vice
the authorized CHA Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) location of dependents.
5. Members requesting Housing Allowance Protection should complete the CG-2025A, submit it to their
command for endorsement, and ensure it is
e-mailed to HQS-SMB-CGPSC-PSDFS-BAH@uscg.mil. If the member's CG-2025A
is approved, CG PSC-PSD-fs will issue an approval e-mail to the member and copy the applicable SPO
for Direct Access processing on the applicable effective date.
6. PSC-PSD-FS POCs: YNCS O. Karim (202) 795-6638 and Mr. Mark Fernando (510)
220-8565.
7. RDML Z. Merchant, Commander, Personnel Service Center (CG-PSC), sends.
8. Internet release is authorized.
BT

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