Oct. 26, 2020

2021 Reserve High Year Tenure Suspension

ALCGRSV message 065/20 announced ​the suspension of 2021 High Year Tenure for the Reserve Enlisted Workforce.

Oct. 22, 2020

Enlisted Reserve Advancement Announcement

All Coast Guard Reserve (ALCGRSV) message 064/20 announces reserve enlisted advancements authorized effective 1 November 2020.​

Oct. 5, 2020

Reserve Supplemental Advancement Lists Updated

The advancement eligibility lists for reserve supplemental advancements have been updated

Oct. 2, 2020

Geographic stability for reservists is here

Good news for reservists! One of the first items to be implemented by the Reserve End Strength Regeneration Action Team (RESAT) is kicking off in October with the Flexible Personnel Allowance List (FlexPAL). RESAT was established to restore the Selected Reserve (SELRES) to its authorized strength of 7,000 members.

Sept. 28, 2020

Reserve Bonus and Special Pay Programs for Fiscal Year 2021

Per ALCOAST Commandant Change Notice 109/20, effective 1 October 2020, the following SELRES bonuses and special pays are authorized. ALCOAST Commandant Change Notice 110/20 announces a bonus offer for eligible physician assistants who commission and affiliate with the Coast Guard SELRES as a designated DCPA to serve in a Port Security Unit (PSU) reserve physician assistant billet (Officer Specialty Code PHA10). 

Sept. 28, 2020

Temporary modifications to eligibility requirements for Reserve Good Conduct Medal (RGCM)

Opportunities for reserve members to schedule drills have been impacted due to the disruptions of the global COVID-19 pandemic. This may result in reserve members being unable to obtain the required 70 retirement points for the Reserve Good Conduct Medal (RGCM) as required in Coast Guard Medals and Awards Manual, COMDTINST M1650.2E. A qualifying year will consist of 50 points rather than the normal 70 points. This modification will be in place from March 1, 2020, until a determined date in the future.

Sept. 16, 2020

FY21 Reserve Active Duty for Training (ADT) Scheduling Requirements

This ALCOAST announces key deadlines Selected Reserves (SELRES) members and commands must adhere to when scheduling Active Duty for Training (ADT) in FY21.

Sept. 16, 2020

FY21 Reserve Additional Training Period (ATP) Allocations

This ALCOAST announces FY21 Reserve Additional Training Period (ATP) allocations to amplify guidance from ALCOAST 343/20

Sept. 16, 2020

FY21 Reserve Inactive Duty Training (IDT), Readiness Management Period (RMP) Scheduling Requirements and Waiver Process

This message announces key dates, responsibilities and policies for commands and SELRES members when scheduling Inactive Duty Training (IDT) drills, Readiness Management Periods (RMP), and Additional Training Periods (ATP) in FY21.

Sept. 15, 2020

Direct Access updating process to improve reserve pay

The Coast Guard’s Human Capital System, otherwise known as Direct Access, underwent a change Sept. 4, 2020, to be more effective when paying reserve members as they transition between reserve status and active duty status.

Sept. 15, 2020

Direct-Access and Reserve Pay (Flag Voice 528)

A significant change was made to the Coast Guard Human Capital Management System (Direct-Access) in order to address concerns with the delay in payment to the Reserve Workforce when transitioning to Active Duty orders This change also reduces the need for PPC interventions and increases the efficiency of Reserve Pay.

July 7, 2020

Available Now: TRICARE Retiring from the National Guard or Reserve Brochure

Are you a National Guard or Reserve member who has retired or is about to retire? When you retire from the National Guard or Reserve, your TRICARE coverage changes. Learn how TRICARE options may change for you and your family and what you must do.

June 2, 2020

Temporary Separation Guides Published

ALCGPSC message 064/20 announces the publication of the Temporary Separation Guide for Officers and the Temporary Separation Guide for Enlisted, which provide guidance and procedural information to support Coast Guard personnel and commands in navigating the processes and procedures for Temporary Separation (TEMPSEP) from the Coast Guard and return to active duty. 

May 11, 2020

New Email Address for Reserve Officer Evaluation Reports

Effective immediately, RPM has established a new OER inbox for all IDPL OER submissions, questions, and waiver requests at HQS-SMB-CGPSC-RPM-OER@uscg.mil

April 29, 2020

TRICARE Benefits for Activated National Guard and Reserve Members

Currently, thousands of National Guard and Reserve service members have been mobilized across the country to support the fight against COVID-19. Were you called to active duty? If you have questions about your eligibility for TRICARE, contact your unit personnel office. You can also check milConnect to see if you've gained TRICARE eligibility and benefits as an active duty service member.