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May 27, 2021
One-Servicewide Exam (1-SWE), Flag Voice 548
Please see RADM Nunan's attached Flag Voice regarding One-Servicewide Exam (1-SWE)
Feb. 2, 2021
Changes to Rated Sea Time for Advancement to DC, EM, ET, and MK Ratings
ALCOAST ACN 012/21 announces updates to Enlistments, Evaluations, and Advancements, COMDTINST M1000.2 (series) regarding rated sea time for advancement in DC, EM, ET, and MK ratings. The new requirements are: a. E-6 – DC, EM, ET, MK – 12 months in designated rating in any paygrade. b. E-7 – DC, EM, ET, MK – 36 months in designated rating in any paygrade. The new sea duty requirements will go into effect for the May 2023 SWE.
Aug. 28, 2020
Sea Duty for Advancement - Not the Same as Sea Time for Points
The sea/surf duty time for advancement and points are both calculated based on Direct-Access data entry (e.g., PCS report / depart dates, Surfman competencies, and Career Sea Pay start / stop dates). However, different rules apply as to when the "clock stops" with regard to periods of TDY away from the CSP eligible vessel.
July 7, 2020
Enlisted Rating Advancement Training System Update
This message promulgates updated advancement policy and procedures related to the Enlisted Ratings Advancement Training System (ERATS) and provides updates to the Occupational Analysis (OA) schedule.
May 21, 2020
Meritorious Advancement of Enlisted Personnel
The Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) is a talent management program designed to recognize superior performance and exceptional adherence to our core values that, in an Advancement Authority’s judgment, clearly warrant advancement. MAP provides the process to advance Petty Officers without participation in the servicewide examination (SWE) competition. Meritorious advancement is limited to pay grades E-4 and E-5 to the next higher paygrade
Dec. 13, 2019
November 2019 SWE Advancement Eligibility List Posted
The advancement eligibility list from the November 2019 servicewide exam is posted on CG Portal
Dec. 5, 2019
October 2 019 Reserve Servicewide Exam (SWE) Advancement Eligibility List
October 2019 Reserve Servicewide Exam (SWE) Advancement Eligibility List is posted on the CG Portal
Nov. 27, 2019
Coast Guard Implements Master Chief Advancement Panel for Advancement to E-9
ALCGENL 220/19 announces the implementation of the Master Chief Advancement Panel (MCAP) for advancement to E-9. The MCAP will convene annually, beginning in 2020, to select eligible active duty Senior Chief Petty Officers for advancement to Master Chief Petty Officer.
Nov. 1, 2019
Additional SWE Points for Electronics Technicians (ET)
ETs serving in GWS billets, as identified by EPM-2 and the ET RFMC, in support of MK92, MK48, MK38, and CIWS may receive two (2) SWE points for their assignment beginning with the May 2020 SWE.
June 28, 2019
May 2019 Servicewide Exam (SWE) Advancement Eligibility List
The May 2019 Servicewide Exam (SWE) Advancement Eligibility List is now available via the CGPortal.
June 16, 2017
Additional SWE Point for Company Commanders and OIC Qualified BM1s
Extra Point on the Servicewide Exam (SWE) final multiple for Recruit Company Commanders and OIC qualified BM1s.