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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 :

  1. Contact PPC customer care via trouble ticket subject “re-submit to mLINQS” and PPC will manually re-submit this relocation over to mLINQS.
  2. If PPC cannot process this relocation over to mLINQS due to a systems error, we will work with the AO on manual entry.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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ALCGENL 039/25 SUBJ: AY26 EPM-4 ENLISTED CAREER COUNSELING ADVISORY GUIDANCE

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ALCGENL 039/25
SUBJ: AY26 EPM-4 ENLISTED CAREER COUNSELING ADVISORY GUIDANCE
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences Manual, COMDTINST 
M1000.8A
B. EPM-4 Enlisted Career Advisory Branch (sharepoint-mil.us)
C. Assignments Branch (EPM-2) (sharepoint-mil.us)
D. ALCGENL 037/25, ENLISTED PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (EPM) ASSIGNMENT 
YEAR 2026 KICK OFF
1. EPM-4 is comprised of Enlisted Career Advisors (ECAs) who support enlisted 
professional development by providing career counseling services tailored to 
broaden members’ awareness of opportunities based on their desires and 
career goals.
2. ECAs are subject matter experts on numerous topics including the Enlisted 
Career Guides, special assignments, the Master Chief Advancement Panel, CWO
selection, and Boards and Panels preparation. ECAs strive to bring clarity to the 
processes and policies governing advancements, evaluations, separations, and 
career retention. ECAs leverage strong connections with EPM-2 Assignment 
Officers (AOs), Rating Force Master Chiefs, Rating Knowledge Managers, and 
Command Senior Enlisted Leaders to inform the workforce about opportunities 
for career enhancement and educate members on ways to overcome personal 
challenges that may hinder their professional aspirations.
3. EPM-4 offers comprehensive career counseling services throughout the 
calendar year. This year-round career counselling compliments the assignment
counseling offered by AOs during the Assignment Year (AY) IAW reference (D). 
AO assignment counseling focuses on realistic eResume building, assignment
processes, career planning and AY specific guidance for members.
4. To access the EPM-4 Scheduling Tool and schedule a career advisory session, 
visit the EPM-4 SharePoint Site at EPM-4 Enlisted Career Advisory Branch 
(sharepoint-mil.us). Members are also encouraged to join the EPM-4 TEAMs 
page to access resource material at EPM-4: Enlisted Career Advisory Branch | 
General | Microsoft Teams.
5. EPM-4 ECAs: 
a. EMCM Jason Sardinas, EPM-4 Branch Chief, (Jason.J.Sardinas@uscg.mil)
b. MKCS Phillip (Sal) LaMantia (Phillip.S.Lamantia@uscg.mil)
c. ITCM Nia Stemley (Nia.M.Stemley@uscg.mil) (Through 16MAY25)
d. BMCS Brad Bishop (Bradley.T.Bishop@uscg.mil) (Through 29MAY25)
e. SKCS Kimberly Borroni (Kimberly.K.Borroni@uscg.mil) (After 21JUL25)
f. AMTCS Peter Gardikis (Peter.N.Gardikis@uscg.mil) (After 21JUL25)
6. Released by: LT J. Loewenstein.
7. Internet release authorized.



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