Oct. 22, 2021

ASVAB score requirements changing for “A” schools

MyCG article about the new ASVAB score requirements for Class "A" Schools. The changes are effective November 1, 2021.

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.

Feb. 10, 2021

Reserve Policy Distribution

This message promulgates a new manual (Reserve Duty Status and Participation Manual, COMDTINST M1001.2), a new instruction (Electronic Based Distributed Learning Instruction, COMDTINST 1500.7) and a new edition of the Reserve Policy Manual, COMDTINST M001.28D.

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.