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KNOWN ISSUE in mLINQS

There is currently a known issue in mLINQS FSC is working on. The error is being caused when an amendment is done in mLINQ that removes the expense lines that had a payment processed against it for an advance and another amendment is processed to add the expenses back in. This action creates duplicate lines in FSMS and produces a “fetch error” as FSMS does not know how to process against the multiple lines due to a payment being tied to one. There is currently a SNOW ticket open at FSC Tier 3/FSMS.

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.

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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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ALCOAST 150/25 SUBJ: INCENTIVIZING THE OFFICER IN CHARGE (OIC) BOARD CANDIDATE PARTICIPATION FOR THE ACTIVE DUTY BOATSWAIN MATE (BM) RATING - BM1 AND BMC

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March 31, 2025 —

R 281945Z MAR 25 MID120001823633U
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC TO ALCOAST
BT UNCLAS
ALCOAST 150/25 SSIC 1220
SUBJ: INCENTIVIZING THE OFFICER IN CHARGE (OIC) BOARD CANDIDATE PARTICIPATION FOR THE ACTIVE DUTY
BOATSWAIN MATE (BM)
RATING - BM1 AND BMC
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST 1000.8A
B. Officer In Charge Review Board, COMDTINST 1410.3
C. Enlistments, Evaluations, and Advancements, COMDTINST 1000.2C
1. This ALCOAST announces a temporary incentive for Active Duty Boatswain's Mates (BM) to earn
Officer in Charge (OIC) certification. Those with OIC certificates will receive twenty
(20) Servicewide points for the 2026 and 2027 BM Servicewide Exam (SWE). This is considered a beta
test impacting the 2026 and 2027 OIC Boards. This beta test impacts REFs (A) through (C) and is
intended to reinforce the importance of OIC Board Candidate participation and expectations for BM1s
and BMCs.
2. The BM rating is unique. A BM has the opportunity to serve as an OIC at one of 251 Coast Guard
stations, aids to navigation teams, and cutters throughout all nine districts. Unfortunately, a
steady decline in OIC Review Board candidates has led to a significant increase in difficulty
filling OIC and other senior enlisted
assignment vacancies. In Assignment Year (AY) 2025 there were 28 OIC and senior BM assignments
unfilled after the slate was completed.
It is the Service expectation for BMs to aspire to hold OIC command positions and to participate in
the OIC Review Board process as a necessary step.
3. Effective only for the 2026 and 2027 Active Duty SWEs and AYs 2027 and 2028, all BM1s
participating in the BMC SWE who hold at least one OIC certification described in REF (B) will
receive 20 additional SWE incentive points. These points shall be entered into Direct Access via
the incentive points module by unit administrative personnel. All entries must be dated on or after
1MAY2025 and entered prior to the PDE correction deadline.
4. This beta test will not prevent BM1s without OIC certifications
from advancing to BMC, however, their placement on the advancement list may be below those BM1s who
hold an OIC certification.
5. This policy does not apply to Reserve members and does not impact Reserve SWEs or Reserve
assignments.
6. Upon conclusion of AY2028, COMDT (CG-1M) will evaluate the efficacy of this beta test and
determine whether a permanent policy change is warranted.
7. All eligible BMs that have earned a recommendation to participate in the OIC Review Boards are
highly encouraged to pursue
this career-defining certification.
8. The BM Rating Force Master Chief (RFMC) is the POC for all questions pertaining to OIC
certification and this beta test at: Grant.D.Heffner@uscg.mil
9. Policy questions or changes may be directed to Office of Military Personnel Policy COMDT (CG-1M1) at:
HQS-PolicyandStandards@uscg.mil.
10. This message will be cancelled on 27 MAR 2026.
11. CAPT R.P. Matson, Acting Assistant Commandant for Military Personnel (CG-1M), sends.
12. Internet release is authorized.