U.S. COAST GUARD
Pay & Personnel Center

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. 15, 2023

ALCOAST 333/23 CHANGES TO SPECIAL LEAVE ACCRUAL (SLA)

R 151144Z SEP 23 MID120000442451UFM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DCTO ALCOASTBTUNCLASALCOAST 333/23SSIC 1000SUBJ: CHANGES TO SPECIAL LEAVE ACCRUAL (SLA)A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8AB. 10 U.S.C. Section 701C. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, PublicLaw 117-263D. Personnel & Pay Procedures

Aug. 10, 2023

ALCOAST 281/23 Enlistment Bonuses (EB) and Critical Skills Training Bonuses (CSTB)

This ALCOAST announces an update to the results of the FY2023 Military Workforce Planning Team (MWPT). Specifically, this ALCOAST authorizes additional Enlistment Bonuses (EB) and Critical Skills Training Bonuses (CSTB) and increases authorized bonus amounts for specified rates.

Aug. 10, 2023

 UPDATE TO BASIC NEEDS ALLOWANCE (BNA)

This ALCOAST announces implementation of a change to the Federal Poverty Guideline (FPG) eligibility threshold for Basic Needs Allowance (BNA) effective on 1 July 2023.

July 20, 2023

Enlisted Advancement Authorization (EPAA)

All Coast Guard Enlisted (ALCGENL) message 156/23 announces enlisted advancements effective 01 August 2023. 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 19, 2023

Updated Procedures for Documenting Parental Leave in Direct Access

ALCOAST 154/23 announces Updated Procedures for Documenting Parental Leave in Direct Access.

April 19, 2023

Compensation and Credit for Maternity Leave Taken by Reserve Component Members

ALCOAST 153/23 announces Compensation and Credit for Maternity Leave taken by Reserve Component members.

March 31, 2023

Updated to Military Assignments and Authorized Absences

ALCOAST 126/23 Announces update to military assignments and authorized absences COMDTINST M1000.8A.

March 7, 2023

DHS Non-Chargeable Administrative Absence

ALCOAST 092/23 provides clarification on the DHS Non-Chargeable Administrative Absence.

March 1, 2023

Update 4 - FY 23 Workforce Planning Team Results - Enlisted Monetary Interventions

ALCOAST 085/23 announces update 4 FY23 Workforce Planning Team Results - Enlisted Monetary Interventions.

March 1, 2023

FY23 Workforce Planning Team Results - Aviator Officer Non-Monetary Interventions

ALCOAST 084/23 announces FY23 Workforce Planning Team Results - Aviator Officer Non-Monetary Interventions.

Feb. 23, 2023

UPDATE 3 - FY23 Workforce Planning Team Results - Enlisted Monetary Interventions

ALCOAST 073/23 Announce update to FY23 Workforce Planning Team Results - Enlisted Monetary Interventions.

Feb. 18, 2023

Update to Military Assignments and Authorized Absences

ALCOAST 067/23 announces updates to the use of non-chargeable leave for Sexual Assault Recovery.

Feb. 14, 2023

BNA is now payable to eligible Coast Guard members

BNA is now payable to eligible Coast Guard members

Feb. 13, 2023

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI)

Jan. 26, 2023

Increase To Maximum Servicemembers Group Life Insurance

ALCOAST 036/23 This message announces implementation of an increase to the maximum Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) coverage.

Jan. 26, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions for Basic Needs Allowance

This article provides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Basic Needs Allowance.

Jan. 21, 2023

Update to Active Duty Enlisted Retirement Beyond 30 Years

ALCOAST 014/23. This ALCOAST updates REF (A) by extending the retirement age for active duty enlisted members from 30 years to 34 years of military service.

Jan. 17, 2023

Enlisted Advancement Authorization (EPAA)

All Coast Guard Enlisted (ALCGENL) 007/23 announces enlisted advancements authorized effective 1 February 2023. There is a spreadsheet on PPC's Advancement CG SharePoint Online site that you can sort by unit or SPO for your convenience.

Jan. 7, 2023

Workforce Planning Team Results - Judge Advocate Interventions

This ALCOAST announces the approved FY23 judge advocate interventions.

Jan. 7, 2023

Update to Military Assignments and Authorized Absences

This ALCOAST announces an update to the Coast Guard's Primary and Secondary Caregiver Leave Policy.

Dec. 30, 2022

Basic Needs Allowance (BNA) Implementation

This message establishes the implementation of the Basic Needs Allowance (BNA).

Dec. 23, 2022

2023 Continental U.S. (CONUS) Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) Rates

CONUS COLA Calculator UPDATED: 12/22/2022 with the rates for 2023. CALIFORNIA - San Francisco 1%. MASSACHUSETTS - Essex County 1%, Hampden County 1%, and Martha's Vineyard 3%. Michigan - Detroit 1%. NEW YORK - New York City 8% and Staten Island 1%.

Dec. 20, 2022

2023 Coast Guard Meal Rates

This message establishes Food Service Meal Rates for CY23.

Dec. 19, 2022

Flag Voice 593 - Basic Allowance for Housing & Basic Allowance for Subsistence—2023 Rates Released

Last week, 2023 Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) and Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates were announced. In most areas, BAH will increase for our members; BAS will also increase for both officers and enlisted members. CONUS Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) rates will be published soon. I want to provide some context to help you ensure your members’ understanding of BAH, BAS, and COLA.