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DIRECT ACCESS CHALLENGES

Our Pay and Personnel Center team members are users of Direct Access –just like you– and are similarly impacted by challenges with the system.  Though the Pay and Personnel Center does not own or control repairs to Direct Access, we continue to advocate with the Program Office to prioritize repairs and the C5I Service Center to conduct those repairs.  We appreciate your patience and grace during this time period.

In essence, Direct Access is our ship . . . and our ship is damaged and undergoing depot-level repairs.  The crew at the Pay and Personnel Center are just as eager for Direct Access to come back to fully mission capable, so we can better serve our Coast Guard families.

Note: The issue which was preventing the issuance of PCS orders and entitlements has been resolved.  If you continue to experience issues with your PCS orders or entitlements, the Pay and Personnel Center PCS Assist Team is standing by to assist (844-727-2022, PCSAssist@uscg.mil).

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At present, for temporary, permanent, VA offset, AEW’s, CRDP, and CRSC disability, we are encountering a processing delay due to systematic issues and a shortage of personnel. 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 proficiency.

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Sept. 9, 2024

ALCGFINANCE 033/24 SUBJ: ENTERING AND RECORDING COMMITMENTS AND OBLIGATIONS DURING EARLY FY25 FSMS DOWNTIME

ALCGFINANCE 033/24FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DCTO ALCGFINANCEBTUNCLASALCGFINANCE 033/24SUBJ: ENTERING AND RECORDING COMMITMENTS AND OBLIGATIONS DURING EARLYFY25 FSMS DOWNTIMEA. ALCGFINANCE 023/24 FY24 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND REPORTINGCLOSEOUT GUIDANCEB. Financial Resource Management Manual (FRMM), COMDTINST M7100.3(series)C. ALCGFINANCE 029/24

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Sept. 6, 2024

PPC Assumes Technical Authority for YN

Good Day,Effective 1 October 2024, the Pay & Personnel Center (PPC) will assume all responsibilities associated with exercising Technical Authority for all Yeoman and military pay and personnel administration. As Technical Authority for military pay and personnel administration, PPC now has the responsibility, accountability, and authority to

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Sept. 6, 2024

ALCGPSC 118/24 SUBJ: DELEGATION OF TECHNICAL AUTHORITY TO PAY AND PERSONNEL CENTER (PPC) FOR LOCAL AND REGIONAL PERSONNEL SUPPORT SERVICES

051953Z SEP 24 MID600117609012UFM COMCOGARD PSC WASHINGTON DCTO ALCGPSCBTUNCLASALCGPSC 118/24SUBJ: DELEGATION OF TECHNICAL AUTHORITY TO PAY AND PERSONNEL CENTER (PPC) FORLOCAL AND REGIONAL PERSONNEL SUPPORT SERVICES1. Effective 01OCT2024, the Pay and Personnel Center (PPC) will assume the responsibilities associated with exercising technical

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Sept. 5, 2024

ALCGFINANCE 032/24 - DE-OBLIGATION OF AGED TDY TRAVEL BALANCES (UDO) AND RESIDUALS

FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DCTO ALCGFINANCEBTUNCLASALCGFINANCE 032/24SUBJ: DE-OBLIGATION OF AGED TDY TRAVEL BALANCES (UDO) AND RESIDUALSA. Coast Guard Supplement to the Joint Travel Regulations Manual,COMDTINST M4600.17B1. This ALCGFINANCE updates and supersedes ALCGFINANCE 045-23.2. Significant UDO balances on travel documents continue

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Sept. 5, 2024

ALCOAST 344/24 - UPDATED MILITARY SEPARATIONS INSTRUCTION

R 041730Z SEP 24 MID600117602872UFM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DCTO ALCOASTBTUNCLASALCOAST 344/24SSIC 1000SUBJ: UPDATED MILITARY SEPARATIONS INSTRUCTIONA. Military Separations, COMDTINST 1000.4CB. Military Separations, COMDTINST 1000.4B1. This ALCOAST announces the promulgation of REF (A) and thecancellation of REF (B). A summary of major changes is

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Sept. 4, 2024

ALCOAST 343/24 - FY25 RESERVE INACTIVE DUTY TRAINING - TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENTPROGRAM ENROLLMENT DEADLINE, ELIGIBILITY, ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE, AND PROCESS

Based upon the highly successful phased implementation of the Reserve Inactive Duty Training - Travel Reimbursement Program (IDT-TRP) in FY24, the program is being expanded in FY25 to include all eligible Selected Reserve (SELRES) members in the paygrades ofE-6 and below. Commands, senior leaders, and reservists should communicate and follow the

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Aug. 29, 2024

ALCOAST 334/24 - SOLICITATION FOR 2025 COAST GUARD RESERVE POLICY BOARD MEMBERSHIP AND AGENDA TOPICS

R 291329Z AUG 24 MID600117584666UFM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DCTO ALCOAST BTUNCLASALCOAST 334/24SSIC 5725SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR 2025 COAST GUARD RESERVE POLICY BOARDMEMBERSHIP AND AGENDA TOPICSA. 14 U.S.C. Section 3703B. Reserve Policy Board, COMDTINST 5725.1E1. This ALCOAST solicits volunteers to serve on the 2025 Coast GuardReserve Policy Board

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Aug. 28, 2024

ALCOAST 332/24 - FY2024 SPECIAL LEAVE ACCRUAL (SLA) DESIGNATED OPERATIONAL MISSIONS

This ALCOAST announces designated operational missions as qualifying duty for FY24 SLA, for members deployed or mobilized for60 or more continuous days. Service members who are on active duty for a continuous period of at least 120 days in a hostile fire/imminent danger area or assigned to a designated deployable ship, mobile unit, or other similar

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Aug. 26, 2024

PPC Travel News - Fiscal Year End Key Dates & Details on Processing Travel During This Time

Fiscal Year End Key Dates & Details on Processing Travel During This Time Sept 25 at 11:59p.m. EST - Last day to approve vouchers/advances in ETS and receive payment in FY24 Sept. 27 at 11:59 p.m. EST - Last day to Approve/Amend FY24 Authorizations and obligate Sept. 27 at 11:59 p.m. EST- Last day DA orders will populate/adjust Open Authorizations

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Aug. 26, 2024

ALCGFINANCE 023/24 SUBJ: FY24 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING CLOSEOUT GUIDANCE

This financial management and reporting closeout guidance pertains to Resource Management Offices (RMOs), Resource Advisors, Allotment Code Holders, and HQ Program Project Activity Managers (as defined by REF (A)), along with all activities and field units. It is mandatory for all activities, field units and fund managers to adhere to the specified

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Aug. 23, 2024

ALCOAST 325/24 - SUBJ: FY2025 WORKFORCE PLANNING TEAM RESULTS - MONETARY AND NON-MONETARY INTERVENTIONS

This ALCOAST announces the results of the FY2025 Military Workforce Planning Team (MWPT) deliberations regarding monetary and non-monetary interventions for active duty and reserve personnel. Specifically, this ALCOAST authorizes Enlistment Bonuses (EB), Designated Career Field Bonuses (DCFB), Critical Skills Retention Bonuses (CSRB), Selective

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July 9, 2024

ALCOAST 266/24 SSIC 7220 SUBJ: UPDATES TO RESPONSIBILITY PAY FOR COMMANDING OFFICERS AFLOAT 

R 081456Z JUL 24 MID120001272396UFM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DCTO ALCOASTBTUNCLASALCOAST 266/24SSIC 7220SUBJ: UPDATES TO RESPONSIBILITY PAY FOR COMMANDING OFFICERS AFLOAT A. 37 U.S.C. Section 352 - Assignment pay or special duty payB. Coast Guard Pay Manual, COMDTINST M7220.29DC. 37 U.S.C. Section 306 - Special pay: officers holding positionsof

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July 9, 2024

ALCOAST 265/24 SSIC 7220 SUBJ: TRANSITION OF FLIGHT PAY FOR AIR CREW MEMBERS

R 081418Z JUL 24 MID120001272219UFM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DCTO ALCOASTBTUNCLASALCOAST 265/24SSIC 7220SUBJ: TRANSITION OF FLIGHT PAY FOR AIR CREW MEMBERSA. 37 U.S.C. Section 351 - Hazardous duty payB. 37 U.S.C. Section 352 - Assignment pay or special duty payC. 37 U.S.C. Section 204 - EntitlementD. Aviation Incentive Pay (AvIP) and Bonus (AvB)

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July 2, 2024

ALCOAST 262/24 - FY25 LONG-TERM ACTIVE DUTY FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPORT OF THEACTIVE COMPONENT (ADOS-AC) CEILINGS

This ALCOAST announces the FY25 ADOS-AC ceilings as well as designated Cap Managers. ALCOAST 262/24

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June 27, 2024

FY24 SRB and Bonus 3307's Updated on PPC Website

The FY24 SRB and Bonus CG-3307's templates have been updated and posted to the PPC Website!Please note the two categories remain separated by index listing.CG-3307 TEMPLATES 

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June 3, 2024

Unliquidated Travel Advances

In accordance with the DEC 2023 CG8-C memorandum (Interim Financial Policy – Unliquidated travel advances) each unit should run the “Unliquidated advance report” on a weekly basis and follow up with members who appear on the report.For Unit- Unliquidated Advance Report Job Aid

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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

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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

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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

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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

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March 27, 2024

AY2024 PERSONALLY PROCURED MOVES (PPM) OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS (HHG)

The household goods (HHG) transportation peak season, which runs from 15 May through 31 August, is fast approaching. During peak season it may be difficult to secure a Government-contracted transportation service provider (TSP) that meets the member's desired packing, pick-up, and delivery dates. If a TSP cannot be contracted, members must work

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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

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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

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March 18, 2024

ALCGENL 124/24 ENLISTED ADVANCEMENTS EPAA 04-24 APRIL

All Coast Guard Enlisted (ALCGENL) 124/24 announces enlisted advancements effective 01 April 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.

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Feb. 23, 2024

ALCGPSC 027/24 - 2024 ANNUAL REVIEW OF CRITICAL HOUSING AREAS (CHA)

This ALCGPSC announces the Military Housing Areas (MHA) and zip codes meeting the eligibility criteria for designation as a CHA. This ALCGPSC applies to all areas in the continental United States where dependents are authorized to accompany service members.ALCGPSC 027/24