ACN 064/18 - JUL 2018 ALIGNMENT OF COLLOCATION TOUR COMPLETION DATES

united states coast guard

ALCOAST COMMANDANT NOTICE                        CANCEL DATE 04 JUL 2019


R 050847 JUL 18
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-13//
TO ALCOAST
UNCLAS //N01000//
ACN 064/18
SUBJ: ALIGNMENT OF COLLOCATION TOUR COMPLETION DATES
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
1. This ACN announces immediate changes to REF (A) to streamline process and
emphasize the Commandant's priorities to strengthen our mission-ready workforce.
2. REF (A), Reassignment and Tour Length: will be amended to reflect that PSC will
align tour lengths of AD members married to other AD members in paygrades E1-E6
and O1-O4 who wish to be collocated. Duty assignment type (DUINS, pay-back, afloat,
OCONUS, isolated, special assignment or Command Cadre) and service needs will
determine which member's tour length can be lengthened or shortened.
3. Policies and standards in REF (A) not specifically addressed in this ACN
remain unchanged. REF (A) will be updated to reflect the mentioned changes and
will be released within the next year.
4. For general policy questions contact COMDT (CG-1331) at:
HQS-PolicyandStandards@uscg.mil.
5. Released by RDML M.W. Sibley, Acting Director of Reserve and Military Personnel.
6. Internet release authorized.