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.

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.

Feb. 4, 2022

ETQC Training Advisory 005-22, Guidance for A and C School Travelers and Command Representatives

Direct Access (DA) Training Administration System (TAS) has been reactivated following the successful conversion of Financial Systems Modernization Solution (FSMS) accounting data for FY22 "A" & "C" School orders. Although the system is online, the interface between DA, FSMS, and ETS is experiencing unforeseen complications in the processing of "A" & "C" School orders.

Oct. 22, 2021

Changes to Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Requirements for "A" School Attendance

CHANGES TO ARMED SERVICES VOCATIONAL APTITUDE BATTERY (ASVAB) REQUIREMENTS FOR "A" SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

Oct. 20, 2021

Coast Guard ASVAB Policy Changes (Flag Voice 563)

The Commandant recently approved several Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) policy changes aimed at addressing the challenge of recruiting and retaining a mission ready total workforce. These are the first major changes to the Coast Guard’s ASVAB policy since 2004.

Sept. 9, 2021

E-Gov Travel System (ETS) Training Schedule Updated.

The new travel system, E-Gov Travel System (ETS), implementation will begin on October 1, 2021. With such a significant transition, we are introducing a series of multiple two to four hour training sessions via virtual webinar sessions. These webinars will be available each week (including two Sunday sessions in October for Reservists) leading up to go-live, and will continue on a bi-weekly basis after go-live until the new calendar year.

Aug. 26, 2021

Video: E-Gov Travel System (ETS) Training Begins on August 31

Master Chief Petty Officer Patricia Pilkington talks about the new travel system E-Gov Travel System, or ETS, coming on board Oct 1, 2021. Pilkington talks about training that users can expect to undergo prior to the new system going live at the beginning of the new fiscal year.

March 24, 2020

Coast Guard Training (Including Class "A" and "C" School) Policy Updated

Select DoD Training Facilities and all CG Training Centers (TRACENs), with the exception of the Maritime Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA), remain open to conduct time-sensitive, mission-essential training. FORCECOM teams remain available to conduct other time-sensitive mission-essential readiness activities, including remote training options as requested by unit commanders.

Feb. 19, 2020

Procedures and Development’s – On Demand

Got questions?  Don’t quite understand?  Is a topic a little fuzzy?  Would you like to see 20/20 in 2020?

Nov. 7, 2019

Fiscal Year 2020 Class "C" School Orders and Travel Guidance

​ALCOAST message 344/19 provides information clarifies “C” School TDY travel guidance and highlights critical policy

Nov. 19, 2018

Obligated Service Requirement to Attend Class "A" School

In order for a member to execute orders to Class A School they must have at least 24 months of service remaining on their enlistment upon graduation from Class A School. It is the responsibility of the member’s Personnel and Admin Office to ensure the member meets the 24 month obligated service requirement prior to executing orders to Class A School.