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Known Issue with CG Workstation and Links to "PDF" Files on Non-CG Sites
There is a configuration issue with Internet Explorer on Coast Guard Standard Workstations. When you click on a link to a form or other file that is Adobe Acrobat (PDF) file format which is not hosted...
View Article2015 W-2 and 1095 Forms Update
For Coast Guard and NOAA Active Duty Members and Coast Guard Reserve Component Members The Coast Guard Pay and Personnel Center (PPC) is in the process of printing and mailing calendar year 2015 W-2s....
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New SPO DA User Guide - Viewing a Member's Leave Balance
This guide provides the procedures for SPOs for viewing a member's leave balance in Direct Access.
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New SPO DA User Guide - Amending a PCS Order
The Amending a PCS Order provides the procedures for the CG Servicing Personnel Office (SPO) to Amend a PCS Order that is in a Finished status. If a PCS Order is NOT in a Finished status, changes can...
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Direct Access Competency Dictionary Update
The Direct Access Competency Dictionary (a spreadsheet which shows all authorized competency codes and descriptions) has been updated by Comdt (CG-1B-1). Changes made since last update (11 December...
View ArticleFebruary Enlisted Advancements
ALCGENL message 008/16 lists enlisted advancements authorized on 1 February. In addition to the message, a spreadsheet is available which also shows the member's unit: EPAA0216.xls (CGPortal Link)...
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PPC Customer Newsletter December 2015
Issue 12/15 (December) of the PPC Customer Newsletter is now available. In this issue: Defense Travel Management Office Allowances and Regulations Update Known Issue: SATO-GETTHERE On-Line Booking Tool...
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Required Order Notes (Remarks) for Overseas Transfers
These order notes (links below) are required to be added to every member who has PCS orders to an overseas location. PCS Overseas Order Notes PCS Overseas Order Notes Background: One issue the Overseas...
View ArticleJanuary Manic Monday Information
Happy Wednesday to Everyone! I want to share my sincere thanks and appreciation to all of you who joined our first ever Manic Monday Mayhem session this week! The entire Procedures and Development...
View ArticleNew Policy and Procedure for Updating Educational Accomplishments
Policy: When a member completes a course of study (college degree, GED, etc.), the member shall forward the official education transcript showing degree completion to the CG Institute for validation...
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New User Guide - Deleting Incorrect Career Sea Pay Neutral Time Rows
Overlapping Career Sea Pay Neutral Time Rows: Prior to restarting Career Sea Pay (CSP)/Career Sea Pay Premium (CSPP) after a neutral time period, the SPO must review the CSP rows to ensure there are no...
View ArticleJanuary End-Month Payroll Processing Complete
"Payslips" for 01 February pay day will be available in Direct Access on 30 January 2016. Report any discrepancies through the P&A Office (Admin) to the SPO. If SPOs cannot address or need...
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PPC Customer/SPO Newsletter January 2016
Issue 01/16 (January) of the PPC Customer Newsletter is now available. In this issue: January End-Month Payroll Processing Complete New User Guide - Deleting Incorrect Career Sea Pay Neutral Time Rows...
View ArticleThe Retiree Newsletter Issue 01/16
The January 2016 issue of The Retiree Newsletter is now available on the PPC Retiree and Annuitant Services web page (www.uscg.mil/ppc/ras). Here is a direct link to the newsletter:...
View ArticleDefense Travel Management Office Allowances and Regulations Update
The Defense Travel Management Office has updated the following information for 01 February 2016: OCONUS Non-Foreign and Foreign Per Diem Rates Overseas Housing Allowances (OHA) Overseas Cost of Living...
View ArticleSeparation Processing Reminder - Terminal Leave
All terminal leave must be accounted for on the separation order. Direct Access automatically sells all leave not accounted for. If terminal leave is not entered on the separation order, the member...
View ArticleState Tax Withholding for Residents of Puerto Rico
Units outside of PR: Members with PR as the home of record, please ensure Federal taxes are changed to "none" under the "Special Tax Withholding." Change state tax to "Do Not Maintain Taxable Gross and...
View ArticleTraining Opportunity: SGLI Program Overview
An Overview of the SGLI Program is being offered to all branches of service on Thursday, February 18th at 2 p.m./1400hrs. Eastern. The training will be done by phone, so no travel is involved. Who...
View ArticleTraining for Passport Acceptance Agents Offered
Official Passport Acceptance Agent (OPPA) Certification Course Commandant (CG-DCO-I-1), Department of State (DoS) and the Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG) will be hosting a three day Official Passport...
View ArticleJanuary End-Month Payslips Reposted
Updated payslips for the end-month January 2016 pay period (01 February payday) are now available in Direct Access. The payslips were reposted after it was reported that some were missing information...
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