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Dec. 13, 2023

Competency Dictionary for the Months of November/December 2023

The Competency Dictionary for the months of November/December 2023: Competency Dictionary.xls (live.com) (a spreadsheet that shows all authorized competency codes and descriptions) has been updated by Commandant (CG-1B-1). There have been 67 competency changes since the latest dictionary was published, and changes since the latest update are in

Dec. 1, 2023

Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists Updated

The advancement eligibility lists for reserve supplemental advancements have been updated to reflect requests processed prior December 1, 2023.The lists and other helpful information are available on the Advancements branch CG SharePoint Online page. 

Nov. 16, 2023

Reminder for Soon-to-be-Retirees and DD-2656 Submission

Reminder for Soon-to-be-Retirees: Beginning January 1, 2024, PPC/RAS will no longer accept versions of the Form DD-2656 older than March 2022 as your application for retirement pay. There have been updates made to the form that allow for more efficiencies in processing new retiree accessions. Please submit your DD-2656 to

Oct. 20, 2023

ALCGRSV 062/23 ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) NO. 11-23

UNCLASALCGRSV 062/23SUBJ: ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) NO. 11-23A. Enlistments, Evaluations, and Advancements, COMDTINST M1000.2 (series)B. Reserve Policy Manual, COMDTINST M1001.28 (series)C. Body Composition Standards Program, COMDTINST 1020.8 (series)1. The following personnel may be advanced to the rating/paygrade

Oct. 13, 2023

ALCOAST 270/23 - 2023 RESERVE MASTER CHIEF ADVANCEMENT PANEL FINAL ELIGIBILITY LIST

This message serves as the final eligibility list for the 2023 Reserve Master Chief Advancement Panel (RMCAP) which was announced in Ref A. All Senior Chief Petty Officers (SCPOs) identified below are candidates for the 2023 RMCAP and should review this message and Refs A thru E in their entirety. Commanding Officers (COs), Officers-In-Charge (OICs) and Senior Reserve Officers (SROs) must ensure all members within their command are aware of their candidacy.

Oct. 4, 2023

EXTENDED ACTIVE DUTY (EAD) AND INTEGRATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESERVE MEMBERS APPROACHING OR BEYOND 16 YEARS OF ACCUMULATED ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE

To help mitigate current enlisted workforce shortages in critical ratings, RPM will exercise leniency in approving waivers to allow reserve enlisted members to enter EAD contracts or integrate into the Regular Component of the Coast Guard and later attain regular retirement.

Oct. 3, 2023

Eligibility Lists for Reserve Supplemental Advancements Posted

The advancement eligibility lists for Reserve supplemental advancements have been updated to reflect requests processed prior October 1, 2023.The lists and other helpful information are available on the Advancements branch CG SharePoint Online page. 

Sept. 28, 2023

FY24 SPECIAL DUTY PAY (SDP) AND ASSIGNMENT PAY (AP)

This ALCOAST announces results of the FY23 Special Duty Pay (SDP) and Assignment Pay (AP) Panel that convened on 17-18 Apr 2023. The SDP and AP levels recommended for FY24 were carefully balanced against compelling needs, base resources and organizational priorities.

Sept. 25, 2023

ALCOAST 344/23 EASING ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS - SUSPENSION OF REGULAR ENLISTED EVALUATION REPORTS (EER) FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL IN PAYGRADES E1 THRU E3

In alignment with continuous efforts to reduce administrative requirements across the Service, Regular EERs for Active-duty and reserve enlisted personnel in paygrades E1-E3 are no longer required.

Sept. 19, 2023

ALCGFINANCE SUBJ: FY24 RESERVE ORDER GUIDANCE

This guidance applies to reserve orders starting in early FY24.

Sept. 18, 2023

ALCGRSV 055/23 ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) NO. 10-23

SUBJ: ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) NO. 10-23

Sept. 15, 2023

ALCOAST 334/23 FY2023 SPECIAL LEAVE ACCRUAL (SLA) DESIGNATED OPERATIONAL MISSIONS

R 151200Z SEP 23 MID120000442507UFM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DCTO ALCOASTBTUNCLASALCOAST 334/23SSIC 1000SUBJ: FY2023 SPECIAL LEAVE ACCRUAL (SLA) DESIGNATED OPERATIONALMISSIONSA. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 151144Z SEP 23/ALCOAST 333/23B. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8AC. Nation Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal

Sept. 14, 2023

Reserve Supplemental Advancement Lists Posted

The advancement eligibility lists for reserve supplemental advancements have been updated to reflect requests processed prior September 1, 2023.The lists and other helpful information are available on the Advancements branch CG SharePoint Online page. 

Sept. 12, 2023

E-GOV TRAVEL SYSTEM (ETS) UPDATED GUIDANCE

This ALCGPSC provides guidance for ETS use in preparation for FY24 and required actions for users and approvers.