July 20, 2021

PCS and TRICARE

Are you moving away this summer? If so, you aren't alone. Summer is a time of transition for military families with permanent change of station (PCS) orders, which means adjusting to new surroundings and new people. Whether you're moving to another state or relocating overseas, there are important steps you need to take to ensure a smooth PCS move.

July 13, 2021

How you can prepare for the new travel system

Earlier this year the Coast Guard announced new changes coming next fiscal year. The new Financial Management System Modernization Solution (FSMS) is scheduled to take the place of FPD, Oct. 1, 2021, along with integrating a new E-Gov Travel Services (ETS) travel system. However, with the launch of this new system the service expects some possible interruptions during the launch, including delays in the capability to process travel reimbursements and cash advances for a short time during the transition period.

July 6, 2021

COVID-19: Cancellation of Calendar Year 2021 Travel and Leave SITREP 2

ALCOAST 245/21 cancels ALCOAST 096/21. Due to current trends of the pandemic, combined with the national vaccination effort, policies for foreign and domestic leave and travel are returned to pre-COVID procedures as outlined in Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8 (series). However, leave and travel approving officials should weigh individual member vaccination status (vaccinated versus unvaccinated) and site-specific COVID-19 conditions when conducting readiness risk assessment and approving leave and travel requests.

June 21, 2021

Government Travel Charge Card Financial System Transition

ALCGPSC 054/21 provides important information for Government Travel Charge Cards during the transition to the new Financial System Modernization Solution​.

June 11, 2021

New Edition of the BAH/Housing Worksheet, CG-2025

The BAH/Housing Worksheet, CG-2025, has been revised. The issue with digital signatures and locking fields is resolved.

June 3, 2021

Defense Travel Management Office Allowances and Regulations Update

The Defense Travel Management Office has updated the following information for 01 June 2021:

May 26, 2021

PCS expenses have you stressed? Know your options

Moving is expensive, here are some resources to help

May 24, 2021

Warning Order- Financial System Modernization Solution (FSMS) Implementation

This ALCOAST provides an update and status for the transition to the new DHS financial management and procurement system called the Financial System Modernization Solution (FSMS). It is scheduled to go-live CG-wide on 01 October 21 (Q1 of FY22).

May 7, 2021

New travel system coming soon.

Travel during the new fiscal year will look a little bit different as the service moves away from TPAX and ADTRAV and implement a new E-Gov Travel System 2 or ETS2.

April 26, 2021

Known Issue: PCS Leave Overlapping With Denied Absence Request

If PCS leave was erroneously requested through Absence Requests and then denied, it may cause an error when attempting to enter the leave in the Delay En route section of the PCS Orders. A Trouble Ticket with screenshots must be submitted to have the ‘Denied’ Absence Request deleted from DA before the PCS Orders may be completed.

April 8, 2021

PCS Entitlements / Advances, TLE and Separation Leave Calculator

The 2021 PCS Entitlements / Advances, TLE & Separation Leave Calculator is now online

April 8, 2021

Servicing Personnel Office Contact List Update

Mailing address change for Base National Capital Region

March 26, 2021

Up to 15 days of resiliency absence for members assigned to major cutters

Update March 25,2021 - Per ACN 034/21, COVID-19 Major Cutter Resiliency Absence Update​, members who will be executing a PCS transfer in AY21, and are not able to use some or all of their Resiliency Absence days prior to executing their PCS orders, are now authorized to combine Resiliency Absence with their PCS travel, proceed time and leave.

March 16, 2021

Explore Your Provider Options with TRICARE Overseas Program

Are you looking for a doctor overseas? If so, the TRICARE Overseas Program can help you find one. Depending on your sponsor's status and where you live overseas, you may only be able to get care at a military hospital or clinic if space is available. But the good news is that you do have a wide range of civilian providers you can see for care.

March 12, 2021

What you need to know about transfer season 2021

Getting ready to PCS? Be sure to read this first.