ACN 009/18 - JAN 2018 UPDATE TO FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY PAY (FLPP)

ALCOAST COMMANDANT NOTICE                  CANCEL DATE 22 JAN 19

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ACN 009/18
SUBJ:  UPDATE TO FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY PAY (FLPP)
A. Performance, Training and Education Manual, COMDTINST M1500.10 (series)
B. Coast Guard Pay Manual, COMDTINST M7220.29 (series)
1. This ACN updates the definitions for linguist-designated positions and interpreter
allocations in REF (A) and reinstates previous pay levels to the Coast Guard’s Foreign
Language Proficiency Pay (FLPP) effective 01 JAN 2018. Any personnel who received the reduced
FLPP payment after 01 JAN 2018 will have their pay retroactively adjusted based on the scale
listed in Paragraph 6. of this ACN; no action is required by the member or the member’s
Servicing Personnel Office (SPO).
2. Foreign Language Speakers (FLS) fall into two categories, Linguists and Interpreters.
Linguists are designated by billet (or unit type), require greater proficiency in their
target language and use their language skill on a daily basis to meet mission. Interpreters
are collateral duty assignments at designated units. Units with a validated need for
interpreters are provided a set number of allocations that can be applied to a member who
meets the requirements outlined in Paragraph 5. of this ACN.
3. Additional information on FLPP can be found on CGPortal at the following shortlink:
http://cglink.uscg.mil/cd873734. Here is a brief overview of the information available: 
   A. Approved linguist positions and unit interpreter allocations list.
   B. FLPP Allocation Management Process guide outlining:
     (1) How the current positions and allocations were determined;
     (2) How to request consideration for additional allocations;
     (3) The conduct of monthly reviews and yearly audits;
     (4) Recoupment process for FLPP overpayments;
4. The following requirements must be met to qualify for linguist pay:  
   A. Member assigned to linguist-designated billet (or unit with linguist allocations), and;
   B. Minimum Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) scores of 1-plus in Listening and
1-plus in Reading in the designated language.
5. The following requirements must be met to qualify for interpreter pay:  
   A. Assigned to unit with available foreign language pay allocation(s);
   B. Minimum DLPT score of 1-plus in Listening and 1-plus in Reading, and;
   C. Interpreter designation memo signed by unit CO/OIC sent to the SPO.
6. FLPP rates are as follows:
   A. Interpreter level, DLPT score and FLPP monthly rate:
     (1) Interpreter 1: 1 plus/1 plus - $100
     (2) Interpreter 2: 1 plus/2 or 2/1 plus - $125
     (3) Interpreter 3: 2/2 or 2 plus/2 or 2/2 plus - $150
     (4) Interpreter 4: 3/2 or 2/3 or 2 plus/2 plus - $200
   B. Linguist level, DLPT score and FLPP monthly rate:
     (1) Linguist 1: 3/2 plus or 2 plus/3 - $250
     (2) Linguist 2: 3/3 or higher - $300
7. These changes will be reflected in the next edition of REF (A), which will be released
within the next year.
8. Questions should be directed to FORCECOM Training Division’s FLPP Administrator
LT Morgan Way at (202) 475-5476.
9. Released by RDML K. M. Smith, Commander, Force Readiness Command.
10. Internet release authorized.