ALCOAST 172/15; Coast Guard Food Service Meal Rate Changes, announced changes in the meal rates effective 1 May 2015. These changes were implemented in Direct Access and are reflected in the May mid-month payday.
Prior to 1 May 2015, members whose duty assignment requires automatic pay account meal charge deductions (Daily DMR Deductions) - enlisted personnel on sea duty and CG Class A School trainees - were charged $10.45/day in Calendar 2105. Starting 1 May 2105, the automatic pay account deduction became the CG Standard Meal Rate (CGSMR) and the daily charge is now $11.85 - an increase of $1.40/day. This increased meal rate deduction will reduce net pay for affected personnel by $42.00 each 30-day month, $43.40 each 31-day month, and $39.20 in February ($40.60 in Leap Years).