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Dec. 19, 2022

Basic Allowance for Housing Rates for 2023 Released

The Department of Defense has released the 2023 Basic Allowance for Housing rates. Basic Allowance for Housing rates will increase an average of 12.1 percent when the new rates take effect on January 1, 2023. An estimated $26.8 billion will be paid to approximately one million Service members. The significant increase in average BAH rates is reflective of the unique market conditions experienced across many locations nationwide over the past year. While average BAH rates increased substantially, different rental markets experience different market trends, and the 2023 BAH rates reflect those geographic market condition differences.

Dec. 16, 2022

Enlisted Advancement Authorization (EPAA)

All Coast Guard Enlisted (ALCGENL) message 231/22 announces enlisted advancements authorized effective 1 January 2023. There is a spreadsheet available on PPC's Advancement CG SharePoint site that you can sort by unit or SPO for your convenience.

Dec. 13, 2022

Promulgation OF Coast Guard Military Human Resource Record (CGMHRR) System

ALCOAST 497/22 announces the promulgation of Coast Guard Military Human Resource Record (CGMHRR) System, COMDTINST 1080.10J , and the cancellation of Military Personnel Data Records (PDR) System, COMDTINST M1080.10I. The EI-PDR, SPO PDR, and Unit PDR have evolved into the CGMHRR, and includes the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).

Dec. 6, 2022

ALCOAST 478/22 - Update 1 - FY23 Special Duty Pay (SPP) And Assignment Pay (AP)

Provides numerous changes to FY23 SDP and AP originally authorized in ALCOAST 359/22. Effects SDP for AST Instructors, PSU Tactical Coxswains, Independent Duty Food Service Officers, Food Service Officers, and Precision Marksman-Aviation.

Dec. 1, 2022

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Contribution Limits for 2023 Announced

The Internal Revenue Code places specific limits on the amount that you can contribute to employer-sponsored plans like the TSP each year. The limits for 2023 have been announced. To learn more, visit “Contribution limits.”

Nov. 18, 2022

Payroll Processing Schedule for CY-2023 (PDF)

E-Mail ALSPO message A/22 provides the Payroll Processing Schedule for Calendar Year (CY) 2023. The link will open a PDF document.

Nov. 17, 2022

Keeping Your DEERS Info Current

Is your information still current in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)? If you’re unsure, now is a good time to check. Whether you plan to enroll in a new health plan during TRICARE Open Season or stay in your same plan, showing up as TRICARE-eligible in DEERS is necessary.

Nov. 16, 2022

2022 IRS Forms W-2 and 1095-C Information

2022 IRS tax forms W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) and 1095-C (Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage) will be mailed no later than 31 Jan 2023 to the member's mailing address listed in Direct Access. Members will also be able to download their tax forms from Direct Access. Those who have opted out of receiving paper copies will not receive a paper copy in the mail.

Nov. 2, 2022

Coast Guard Announces FY-23 Monetary Enlisted Interventions - Bonuses

Note: Paragraph 4.f (BM RAP) is revised per ALCOAST 435/22, Update 1, FY23 Workforce Planning Team Results - Enlisted Monetary Interventions. ALCOAST 403/22 announces the results of the Military Workforce Planning Team (MWPT) monetary enlisted interventions. The MWPT convened in May 2022 to develop and recommend workforce policy interventions. Specifically, this ALCOAST authorizes Enlistment Bonuses (EB), Critical Skills Training Bonuses (CSTB), Critical Skills Retention Bonuses (CSRB), and Selective Reenlistment Bonuses (SRB),

Nov. 1, 2022

Update 1, FY23 Workforce Planning Team Results - Enlisted Monetary Intervention

This message updates ALCOAST 403/22, paragraph 4.f (BM RAP) to read as follows: A $20,000 CSTB is authorized for BM RAP. To be eligible, a member must hold a current boat crew certification on any platform (except punts, skiffs, and ice rescue boats). Commands of new prospective applicants who meet the requirements must submit an A-school request form selecting BM RAP.

Oct. 26, 2022

Fiscal Year 2023 Clothing and Uniform Allowance Rates

Fiscal Year 2022 Clothing and Uniform Allowance Rates are effective on 1 October 2022

Oct. 25, 2022

Fiscal Year Selected Reserve (SELRES) Bonuses and Designated Unit Pay (DUP)

This ALCOAST announces FY23 bonus offers for affiliation, enlistment, and assignment in the Coast Guard SELRES. DUP: $15 per (IDT) or (ATP) for reservists assigned to a (PSU), (MESG), or (MSRON).

Oct. 25, 2022

Fiscal Year 2023 Military Workforce Planning Team Results - Naval Engineering Officer Interventions 

This ALCOAST authorizes two Critical Skills Retention Bonus (CSRB) offers. 1) Naval Engineering 2-4-2 Program. A $100,000 CSRB is authorized for active duty officers. 2) LCDR/O4 Engineer Officer Afloat. An $80,000 CSRB is authorized for active duty officers.

Oct. 25, 2022

Fiscal Year 2023 Military Workforce Planning Team Results - Afloat Officer Interventions 

This ALCOAST announces the approved FY23 Afloat officer interventions. A $40,000 CSRB is authorized as a special incentive pay to retain active duty officers filling essential underway assignments, and who agree to obligate a four (4) year ADSC.

Oct. 24, 2022

Fiscal Year 2023 Workforce Planning Team - Aviation Officer Interventions

This ALCOAST announces the approved FY23 Aviator officer interventions.

Oct. 21, 2022

Fiscal Year 2023 Military Workforce Planning Team Results - Investigating Officer Intervention

This ALCOAST announces the approved FY23 Investigating Officer (IO) intervention.

Oct. 21, 2022

Fiscal Year 2023 Military Workforce Planning Team Results - Cyber Enlisted Interventions 

This ALCOAST announces the approved FY23 CYBER enlisted interventions.

Oct. 21, 2022

Fiscal Year 2023 Workforce Planning Team - Cyber Officer Interventions

This ALCOAST announces the approved FY23 CYBER officer interventions.

Oct. 21, 2022

Coast Guard Announces FY 2023 Non-Monetary Enlisted Interventions

This ALCOAST details the results of the Military Workforce Planning Team (MWPT) non-monetary enlisted interventions. The MWPT convened in May 2022 to develop and recommend workforce policy interventions. The MWPT identified strategies for rates/ratings deemed to have personnel shortages that could negatively influence mission execution. MWPT deliberations considered factors from a broad spectrum of organizational needs.

Oct. 21, 2022

Coast Guard Provides and Overview of Fiscal Year 23 Workforce Planning Team Results

This ALCOAST announces the efforts and results of the FY23 Workforce Planning Team (WPT). Military and Civilian Workforce Planning Teams (WPTs) are chartered governing bodies established to analyze recruiting, retention, and specialty management personnel trends. Each WPT uses data-driven recommendations to create balanced intervention strategies in order to obtain and retain a mission-ready workforce. As WPT sponsor and manager of military and civilian pay accounts, COMDT (CG-1) reviews and approves WPT recommendations on a Fiscal Year (FY) basis; no interventions are guaranteed beyond a given FY. Approved interventions within an FY may be started or stopped at any point in the year when the need is no longer required to manage a particular element of the workforce in the year.

Oct. 21, 2022

New Pay Entitlement - Assignment Incentive Pay for Cutters Undergoing Maintenance Periods (AIP-CMP)

Assignment Incentive Pay for Cutters Undergoing Maintenance Periods (AIP-CMP), a special pay. AIP-CMP may be paid to active duty officers and enlisted members entitled to Basic Pay under REF (B), including Reservists on active duty who are permanently assigned to a career sea pay (CSP) eligible cutter, and whose CSP has been stopped in conjunction with a lengthy cutter maintenance period, such as SLEP, MMA, etc. AIP-CMP is authorized effective 01 OCT 2022 in the amount of $200 per month.

Oct. 7, 2022

Fiscal Year 2023 Reserve Active Duty for Training Scheduling Requirements

This ALCOAST announces key deadlines for Selected Reserve (SELRES) members and commands scheduling Active Duty for Training (ADT) in FY23.

Oct. 7, 2022

Fiscal Year 2023 Reserve Inactive Duty Requirements and Allocations

This message announces key dates, responsibilities, and policies for commands and SELRES members when scheduling all reserve drill types in FY23

Oct. 5, 2022

New Pay Entitlement: Assignment Incentive Pay - Pre-commissioning Cutter Crews

This ALCOAST announces the establishment of Assignment Incentive Pay for Pre-commissioning Cutter Crews (AIP-PCC), a special pay. AIP-PCC may be paid to active duty officers and enlisted members entitled to Basic Pay, including Reservists on active duty who are permanently assigned as part of a designated pre-commissioning cutter crew, and is authorized effective 01 SEP 2022 in the amount of $200 per month.

Oct. 5, 2022

Financial Systems Modernization Solution (FSMS) Incident Management Team Update

On 14 MAR 2022, the Commandant stood up the FSMS Transition Incident Command (IC) to lead and integrate efforts to develop and implement solutions to the challenges related to FSMS transition. This is the team's latest status update.