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June 2, 2022
Reserve Supplemental Advancement Lists Updated
The advancement eligibility lists for reserve supplemental advancements have been updated
BM2 Active Duty Supplemental Advancement Eligibility List Posted
The advancement eligibility list for active duty BM2 supplemental advancements has been updated
April 26, 2022
Update to the Master Chief Advancement Panel (MCAP)
ALCOAST 147/22 updates the Enlistments, Evaluations, and Advancements, COMDTINST M1000.2C, with changes to the Master Chief Advancement Panel (MCAP) composition.
March 31, 2022
Body Composition Standards Program, COMDTINST 1020.8I
This Instruction establishes the Coast Guard’s Body Composition Standards Program for all Coast Guard military personnel, officer and enlisted, active and reserve, and Public Health Service (PHS) officers detailed to the Coast Guard.
November 2021 Servicewide Exam Revised Cutoffs
ALCGENL 030/22 revises the cutoffs for participants of the November 2021 SWE.
March 28, 2022
May 2021 Servicewide Exam Revised Cutoffs
ALCGENL 027/22 announces revised advancement cutoffs for participants of the May 2021 servicewide exam.
March 24, 2022
2021 Master Chief Advancement Panel (MCAP) Revised Cutoffs
This message revises the advancement cutoffs for the 2021 MCAP
March 7, 2022
Servicewide Exam Points for Sea Duty - Unit Action Required for May 2022 SWE
ALCOAST Commandant Note 016/22 announced a requirement for units to manually enter a servicewide exam incentive point in the Direct Access Honors and Awards module for eligible members.
Feb. 25, 2022
Revised Cutoffs for Appointment To Warrant Grade
Service need necessitated a review of the cutoffs established for 2021 Warrant Officer Appointment Cycle (1 June 2022 through 31 May 2023). As a result, the cutoffs are revised as follows:
Jan. 13, 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.
Jan. 5, 2022
November 2021 Servicewide Exam Advancement Eligibility List Posted
The November 2021 Servicewide Exam (SWE) Advancement Eligibility List is now available via the CGPortal.
Dec. 28, 2021
Enlisted Rating Advancement Training System (ERATS) Winter 2022 Update
ACN 142/21 Enlisted Rating Advancement Training System (ERATS) Winter 2022 Updateannounces updates to the advancement policy and procedures related to the Enlisted Ratings Advancement Training System (ERATS).
Dec. 8, 2021
Servicewide Exam Point Increase Instituted for Cutter Crews
Enlisted personnel serving on cutters will receive the most significant boost in Service Wide Exam (SWE) credits in almost 30 years under a new incentive program designed to help compensate for the hardships involved in sea duty.
October 2021 Reserve Servicewide Exam Advancement Eligibility List
The October 2021 Reserve Servicewide Exam (SWE) Advancement Eligibility List is now available via the CGPortal.
Oct. 22, 2021
One Service-Wide Examination (1-SWE) FAQs Updated
The active duty enlisted workforce will soon see a change in how often junior petty officers compete for advancement. Beginning with the May 2022 servicewide exam (SWE), the Coast Guard will move to an annual examination, eliminating the November SWE, for all active duty enlisted members competing for advancement to E5 through E8, an effort known as the 1-SWE.