U. S. Coast Guard Pay & Personnel Center
2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Subscribers to this list will receive notices and information on Coast Guard military pay and personnel policy and procedures. Subscribers will also be notified when active duty and reserve payslips are posted and of both scheduled and unscheduled outages affecting the Direct Access personnel system or the TPAX travel claim liquidation system. Additionally, subscribers will be updated when important information is posted to the Pay and Personnel Center's internet site. Click to subscribe
Commanding Officer (Staff Symbol) U.S. Coast Guard Pay & Personnel Center 444 S. E. Quincy St. Topeka, KS 66683-3591
(866) 772-8724 (785) 339-2200
PPC-DG-CustomerCare@uscg.mil
Direct-Access Web-TPAX https://webtpax.osc.uscg.mil/ (copy and paste into address bar, must be on a CG Workstation. Web-Tpax cannot be accessed via the internet)
MilConnect
Due to the Pay and Personnel Center's reduction of staff physically working in the building as a result of the coronavirus, the Call Center will temporarily cease answering live phone calls beginning 26 March 2020. Phone support will be limited to customers leaving a message. PPC staff will check messages daily, create trouble tickets, and work tickets via telework.
The phone number for PPC Customer Care is 1-866-772-8724.
All customers are encouraged to submit trouble tickets through electronic means, if possible. You can submit a trouble ticket by emailing PPC-DG-CustomerCare@uscg.mil. For those with CG Portal access, you can submit the online trouble ticket form found at https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/ppc/SitePages/Contact Us.aspx. Thank you!
March 30, 2020
May 2020 Servicewide Examination (SWE) Competition and Master Chief Advancement Panel (MCAP)
The Coronavirus global pandemic requires our service to prioritize efforts focused on mission execution, force preservation, and personnel readiness. Consistent with that focus, and to reduce stress on our workforce during this challenging time, the May 2020 SWE cycle has been cancelled. The 2020 MCAP, originally scheduled for May 2020 will be postponed until August/September 2020. The November 2020 SWE will encompass testing for E5-E8.
March 19, 2020
Revised Cutoffs for November 2019 Servicewide Exam (SWE) Announced
All Coast Guard Enlisted Message (ALCGENL) 043/20 provides the cutoff number (ADV sequence) and the name of the member at the cutoff position for the respective rate.
Revised Cutoffs for May 2019 Servicewide Exam (SWE) Announced
ALCGENL message 042/20 provides the cutoff number (ADV sequence) and the name of the member at the cutoff position for the respective rate from the May 2019 SWE Advancement Eligibility List and the 2019 MU Advancement Eligibility List with exception of BM2 which uses the supplemental List.
Feb. 28, 2020
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.
Feb. 13, 2020
Flag Voice #514 - Master Chief Advancement Panel
I am pleased to announce a significant change to the way the Coast Guard selects Master Chief Petty Officers. Starting this summer, Master Chiefs will be selected by a panel evaluated by their records of performance, a practice the DoD Services have used since the 1960’s. Previously, scores on standard tests have been the greatest contributing
Feb. 4, 2020
Enlistments, Evaluations, and Advancements Manual Revised
This is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety by Coast Guard commands and members. The link is https://media.defense.gov/2020/Feb/06/2002245088/-1/-1/0/CIM_1000_2C.PDF
Jan. 24, 2020
Enlisted Rating Advancement Training System Update
This message promulgates updated advancement policy and procedures related to the Enlisted Ratings Advancement Training System (ERATS) and provides updates to the Occupational Analysis (OA) schedule.
Jan. 9, 2020
May 2020 Servicewide Exam (SWE) Competition
ALCGENL message 003/20 announces the May 2020 SWE competition for all ratings, except MU, for advancement to pay grades E-5 through E-8.
Dec. 18, 2019
Meritorious Advancement of Enlisted Personnel
The Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) authorizes senior leaders the opportunity to recognize and advance active duty and reserve enlisted members who show exceptional adherence to the core values of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty.
Dec. 13, 2019
November 2019 SWE Advancement Eligibility List Posted
The advancement eligibility list from the November 2019 servicewide exam is posted on CG Portal
Dec. 5, 2019
October 2 019 Reserve Servicewide Exam (SWE) Advancement Eligibility List
October 2019 Reserve Servicewide Exam (SWE) Advancement Eligibility List is posted on the CG Portal
Nov. 27, 2019
Coast Guard Implements Master Chief Advancement Panel for Advancement to E-9
ALCGENL 220/19 announces the implementation of the Master Chief Advancement Panel (MCAP) for advancement to E-9. The MCAP will convene annually, beginning in 2020, to select eligible active duty Senior Chief Petty Officers for advancement to Master Chief Petty Officer.
Nov. 1, 2019
Additional SWE Points for Electronics Technicians (ET)
ETs serving in GWS billets, as identified by EPM-2 and the ET RFMC, in support of MK92, MK48, MK38, and CIWS may receive two (2) SWE points for their assignment beginning with the May 2020 SWE.
Oct. 25, 2019
Enlisted Evaluation System (EES) Review
All Coast Guard Enlisted Message 200/19 outlines information, best practices, and guidance to assist unit rating chains and enlisted personnel with EES administration.
June 28, 2019
May 2019 Servicewide Exam (SWE) Advancement Eligibility List
The May 2019 Servicewide Exam (SWE) Advancement Eligibility List is now available via the CGPortal.
