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May 14, 2024

Competency Dictionary Updates May 2024

The Competency Dictionary has been updated effective May 2024: Competency Dictionary (a spreadsheet that shows all authorized competency codes and descriptions) has been updated by Commandant (CG-1B-1). There have been 42 competency changes since the latest dictionary was published, and changes since the latest update are in blue font on the

May 9, 2024

Moving headaches? Call the PCS Assist Team - MyCG Article

MyCG Article Moving headaches? Call the PCS Assist TeamBy MyCG StaffThe Permanent Change of Station Assist Team (PCS) is back in action and ready to support Coast Guard members and families facing uniquely difficult relocations. It will operate weekdays, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. central time, from April 15 to September 15.  Members can call (844)

May 8, 2024

ALCGENL 206/24 - AY25 SOLICITATION FOR MULTIPLE RATING FORCE MASTER CHIEF (RFMC) POSITIONS

PSC-EPM is soliciting interested members for selection as the next Rating Force Master Chiefs of the following ratings: AST, CMS, DV, ET, GM, HS, IS, ME, OS, SK, YN. RFMCs are the senior subject matter expert in their respective rating and serve as an advocate and advisor for all matters that could impact the health and professional development of

May 8, 2024

ALCOAST 211/24 - MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENT REQUEST SHAREPOINT PROCESS

This ALCOAST announces the release of a new Miscellaneous (Misc) Payment M360 Application (app) to facilitate submission of member payment requests to FINCEN. The app builds on the successful transition of personally procured move (PPM)payments to a M360 app solution last year, which enabled significantly improved speed of PPM payments. The M360

May 6, 2024

ALCOAST 189/24 - SOLICITATION FOR LOGCOM COLLATERAL DUTY RESERVE MOBILIZATION TEAM (RMT)

Operational Logistics Command (LOGCOM) is soliciting reserve volunteers to be a part of the Reserve Mobilization Team (RMT) as collateral duty for the period of May 2024 to May 2027. Background: The RMT will be a DCMS Deployable Support Element (DSE) that will consist of highly motivated and proficient reserve yeomen. The establishment of the RMT

May 6, 2024

ALCOAST 206/24 - RELEASE OF THE COAST GUARD RESERVE COMPONENT FY23 ANNUAL REPORT

This ALCOAST announces the release of the Reserve Component's (RC) Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report fulfilling the statutory requirement to report to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Defense on the state of the Coast Guard Reserve and its ability to meet its missions. https://www.reserve.uscg.mil/ALCOAST 206/24

May 3, 2024

ALCOAST 204/24 - CHANGES TO MEDICAL SCREENING REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMOBILIZING RESERVISTS, REQUIREMENTS FOR SEPARATION OR RETIREMENT PHYSICALS, AND VETERANS AFFAIRS SEPARATION HEALTH ASSESSMENT ENHANCEMENTS

IAW REF (A) Section 717, this ALCOAST announces policy which supersedes REFs (B), (C), (D), (E), (F) and (G). This ALCOAST also provides new guidance surrounding Department of Veterans' Affairs disability claims which applies to some service members (SMs).ALCOAST 204/24

May 3, 2024

ALCGENL 196/24 - EPM-4 AY25 ENLISTED CAREER COUNSELING ADVISORY

The purpose of this message is to increase awareness of career counseling opportunities for enlisted members in Assignment Year 2025 (AY25). EPM-4 is comprised of Enlisted Career Advisors (ECAs) qualified to provide personalized career guidance, assistance navigating the advancement and assignment processes, and counsel members on important

May 1, 2024

Active-Duty Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for May 2024

The Active-Duty Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for May 2024 (reflects requests processed prior to May 1) have been posted. The list is available on PPC ADV's CG SharePoint Online page.Refer to ALCGENL message 035/18 for supplemental advancement list placement information.

May 1, 2024

Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for May 2024

The Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for May 2024 (reflects requests processed prior to May 1) have been posted. The list is available on PPC ADV's CG SharePoint Online page.Refer to ALCGENL message 035/18 for reserve supplemental advancement list placement information.

April 30, 2024

ALCOAST 200/24 - CEREMONIAL ADVANCEMENT

OVERVIEW. This ALCOAST announces the continuation of the Ceremonial Advancement policy announced in REF (B). This policy allows Coast Guard enlisted members the best opportunity to plan, prepare, and execute meaningful advancement ceremonies to recognize career milestones, while also considering unit operations and Service needs. This policy allows

April 30, 2024

ALCOAST 199/24 - PRIORITIZATION OF THE COAST GUARD'S PARENTAL LEAVE AUGMENTATION PROGRAM

This ALCOAST updates the Surge Staffing Augmentation to Support Parental Leave Program (SSAS-PLP), REF (A). Changes noted herein are effective immediately.ALCOAST 199/24

April 26, 2024

ALCGENL 187/24 - AY25 ENLISTED PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (EPM) ROADSHOW SOLICITATION

In accordance with Reference (A), EPM-2 is soliciting for units interested in receiving assignment and career development presentations in preparation for Assignment Year 2025 (AY25).ALGGENL 187/24

April 26, 2024

ALCGENL 186/24 - ENLISTED PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (EPM) ASSIGNMENT YEAR 2025 KICK OFF

This message kicks off Assignment Year 2025 (AY25) for the enlisted workforce, describes the AY25 timeline, and presents informational resources available to all members. This message is primarily for enlisted members who are tour complete or otherwise anticipating transfer in AY25, but it also includes important information for commands and

April 23, 2024

ALCGPSC 064/24 - REVISED CUTOFFS FOR APPOINTMENT TO WARRANT GRADE

Service need necessitated review of the 2023 Warrant Officer Accession Plan. As a result, the cutoffs established in Ref A are revised as follows: ALCGPSC 064/24

April 23, 2024

ALCGENL 182/24 - ENLISTED PERSONNEL ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (EPAA) NO. 05‐24

All Coast Guard Enlisted (ALCGENL) 182/24 announces enlisted advancements effective 01 May 2024.  There is a spreadsheet available on PPC's Advancement CG SharePoint Online site that you can sort by unit or SPO for your convenience.

April 22, 2024

ALCGRSV 014/24 - RESERVE WORKFORCE - MEMBERS WITH MORE THAN 30 YEARS OF SERVICE

In accordance with articles 10.A.4.c and 10.B.6 of ref. A, reserve Chief Warrant Officers (CWOs) and reserve enlisted members shall be removed from an active status after completion of 30 years total time in service (TIS). Total TIS is computed using a member's pay entry base date.ALCGRSV 014/24

April 22, 2024

ALCGENL 173/24 2024 MASTER CHIEF ADVANCEMENT PANEL FINAL ELIGIBILITY LIST

This message serves as the final eligibility list for the 2024 Master Chief Advancement Panel (MCAP) which was announced in Reference A. All Senior Chief Petty Officers (SCPOs) identified below are candidates for the 2024 MCAP and should review this message and References A thru E in their entirety. Commanding Officers (COs) and Officers‐In‐Charge

April 22, 2024

ALCGRSV 013/24 ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) 05-24

The following personnel may be advanced to the rating/paygrade indicated effective 1 May 2024 provided the requirements of Refs A-C are met (please see attached message):ALCGRSV 013/24Information can also be found by visiting the PPC Advancements SharePoint page (CAC): PPC Advancements (sharepoint-mil.us)

April 3, 2024

ALCOAST 153/24 DIRECT ACCESS CLOUD MIGRATION - ADVANCE PREPARATIONS FOR UPCOMING OUTAGE TO DIRECT ACCESS

SUBJ: DIRECT ACCESS CLOUD MIGRATION - ADVANCE PREPARATIONS FOR UPCOMING OUTAGE TO DIRECT ACCESS1. This ALCOAST announces the upcoming migration of Direct Access to the Coast Guard AWS GovCloud environment. This is a complex project due to substantial data transfer and critical interface connections with multiple government partners, including the

April 3, 2024

ALCOAST 152/24 SPECIAL LEAVE ACCRUAL (SLA) FISCAL YEAR 2023 (FY23) FINAL REPORT

FY23 SLA activities are complete. This report provides an overview of the SLA process after legislative and policy changes were implemented in FY23 per REFs (A) and (B).ALCOAST 152/24

April 1, 2024

Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for April 2024

The Reserve Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for April 2024 (reflects requests processed prior to April 1) have been posted. The list is available on PPC ADV's CG SharePoint Online page.Refer to ALCGENL message 035/18 for reserve supplemental advancement list placement information.

April 1, 2024

Active-Duty Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for April 2024

The Active-Duty Supplemental Advancement Eligibility Lists for April 2024 (reflects requests processed prior to April 1) have been posted. The list is available on PPC ADV's CG SharePoint Online page.Refer to ALCGENL message 035/18 for supplemental advancement list placement information.

March 26, 2024

ALCOAST 137/24 - UPDATE 1 - FY2024 WORKFORCE PLANNING TEAM RESULTS – MONETARY INTERVENTIONS

Effective immediately, REF (A) is updated to rename the Critical Skill Training Bonus (CSTB) to Designated Career Field Bonus (DCFB). This change is necessary to align with language in 37 U.S.C. 331, which authorizes a larger payment for this type of bonus. The CSTB is authorized under 14 U.S.C. 2319 and has a limit of $20,000. All reference to

March 18, 2024

ALCGRSV 011/24 ENLISTED RESERVE ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (ERAA) 04-24

The following personnel may be advanced to the rating/paygrade indicated effective 1 April 2024 provided the requirements of Refs A-C are met:ALCGRSV 011/24