June 16, 2022

ETS Traveler/Arranger Basic Training Recording

Traveler/Arranger Basic - This training covers E2/ETS Overview, Getting Started – logging in for the first time, updating profile and basic navigation, Creating Travel Documents – Authorizations including reservations, and comparative trips, Vouchers and Local Travel Claims.

June 10, 2022

Standard Mileage Rates for Official Travel (Flag Voice 579)

The IRS just announced increases to the standard mileage rates that will go into effect on 01 July 2022.  These increases will directly affect the mileage reimbursement rate for PCS and TDY travel for military members and civilian employees alike.  The mileage rate for PCS travel will increase from $0.18 to $0.22 per mile, and the mileage rate for TDY travel will increase from $0.585 to $0.625 per mile.

June 6, 2022

Government Travel Charge Card (GTTC) Program: Financial and Travel System Transition Guidance - Update

ALCGPSC message 081/22 cancels ALCGPSC 056/22, further restricts the use of the Centrally Billed Account (CBA), and extends the expanded use of the Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) Individually Billed Accounts (IBA) to support travel until the Financial Systems Modernization Solution (FSMS) Incident Management Team (IMT) objectives are met. These policy waivers offer a reliable means of financial support, particularly for Permanent Change of Station, Long-Term TDY, and Disaster Evacuation Orders. Members who currently do not possess a GTCC are strongly encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible to prevent unnecessary charges to the CBA.

May 31, 2022

Orders for Courses of Instruction of Less Than 20 Weeks

This ALCOAST announces changes to Coast Guard Supplement to the Joint Travel Regulations (CGS-JTR), COMDTINST M4600.17B to further the Coast Guard's commitment to providing stability for Coast Guard members and their families in support of a mission-ready total workforce. All members with dependents will be issued TDY orders for courses of instruction of less than 20 weeks, including to OCS and applicable class "A" and "C" schools.

May 31, 2022

ETS Group Travel Authorization Process Guide

Groups over 10 members that are going to the same location can use the group authorization in ETS. When completing the authorization the major and minor must be the same for all members otherwise ETS will not allow for selecting the members in the group authorization.

May 24, 2022

E-Gov Travel System (ETS) Frequently Asked Updates

An updated (May 24, 2022) list of ETS frequently asked questions is available via PPC's ETS web page (https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/ppc/tvl/ets). This list covers post-go-live issues. Here is a direct link to the file (the file is in PDF format): https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Portals/10/CG-1/PPC/GUIDES/TRAVEL/ETS/ETSPostGoLiveFAQs.pdf?ver=0kCxIB6WEzINXNUzlJPmCA%3d%3d Please submit any new questions to the TMO at HQS-SMB-CG-1332-TravelManagementOffice@uscg.mil.

May 24, 2022

2022 Hurricane Season - Ensuring Personnel Readiness

Hurricane season begins 01 June and continues through 30 November. Given the past years' hurricanes and evacuations, it is critical we remain vigilant and be prepared this hurricane season.

May 23, 2022

Action Required: Preparing ETS Profiles Prior to Hurricane and Wildfire Season

ALCOAST 199/22 requires all personnel (active duty, reservists, and civilians) to ensure their ETS accounts are active, and their profiles are up to date with all dependent information added, by 01 June. This is critical to enabling processing of dependent claims in ETS and reimbursement payments via FSMS.

April 15, 2022

FSMS: Progress Report From the Incident Command

The Coast Guard is extending the due dates for some government travel credit card (GTCC) payments as we continue our transition to a modern financial system. The extensions are intended to help minimize financial impacts on members and units as the service works through the challenges of transitioning to a modern financial system.

April 15, 2022

Update on Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) Payment Due Dates

The Coast Guard is extending the due dates for some government travel credit card (GTCC) payments as we continue our transition to a modern financial system. The extensions are intended to help minimize financial impacts on members and units as the service works through the challenges of transitioning to a modern financial system. The GTCC program will evaluate each member’s payment requirements and extend the due date on a month-to-month basis. No late fees or payments will be due until you receive your reimbursement. Please talk with your travel manager if you have any questions or need a higher balance waiver.

April 6, 2022

FSMS: Progress Report from the Incident Command

The Coast Guard is making headway toward paying our people and our bills. The Financial Systems Modernization Solution (FSMS) Transition Incident Command (IC) – working with CGHQ Directorates and the Coast Guard’s Finance Center (FINCEN) – now have 134 personnel surged to address transition challenges. Here's an update on progress to date.

March 29, 2022

Coast Guard Works to Pay Backlogged Claims

The Coast Guard has paid more than 25 percent of temporary duty (TDY) backlogged claims in the last week. Additionally, the Travel Assist Team (TAT) will now be available through the remainder of fiscal year 2022 (FY22) to assist with travel claims.

March 18, 2022

Personnel & Pay Procedures Manual, PPCINST M1000.2 (series), Chapter 4, Movement of Personnel

Personnel & Pay Procedures Manual, chapter 4, provides checklists, guides, and information required for the movement of personnel. Although not yet fully updated to reflect changes brought on by the implementation FSMS and ETS, it remains an important resource for the proper preparation of PCS and TDY orders.

Feb. 25, 2022

FSMS Update: Where to get help with travel vouchers or reimbursement claims

If you are having issues booking or getting reimbursed for TDY travel since the Coast Guard shifted to the Financial System Modernization Solution (FSMS), check out the latest guidance on the PPC ETS website for help.

Feb. 17, 2022

Financial Systems Modernization Solution (FSMS) Status

This ALCOAST provides a Financial Systems Modernization Solution (FSMS) update following go-live.