Travel Preparation and Examination (TPAX) System Access Restored U.S. Coast Guard no topic Update

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The Web-Based Travel Preparation and Examination (TPAX) System is now available for use following an extended outage for a software upgrade.

The following changes were included in the software update:

  • Civilian PCS Taxation module updated.
  • Evacuation claims will be imported into their own EVAC blocks for easier processing.
  • TPAX will not require recertification of an expenditure unless that specific expenditure changes.
  • TPAX/IATS now has the ability to provide occasional meals NTE PMR for EUM claims (JTR change).
  • FY Crossover computations will now display the yearly total for easier input into the financial tab.
  • DLA for Boot camp for individuals who are in LT school of more than 20 weeks is now available.
  • The mode of travel now will default to COMMERCIAL AIR vice Directed Travel by air.
  • The Full Signature Proxy will now be able to change their view to the traveler inbox to work claims that are already there (specifically to fix or forward). They will not be able to CREATE new claims from there.
  • POV shipping has been updated to allow for CONUS to CONUS. The system will automatically choose the proper screen based on the depart and arrive locations within the order information. It will pay the lesser of: MALT vs. shipping charge. Member must have the shipment authorized on orders and provide shipping receipt in the claim.

PPC Customer Satisfaction Survey:

We continually monitor our processes in an ongoing attempt to Improve service. Anytime you receive service from us, you are invited to fill out our customer service survey at: https://surveys.uscg.mil/Community/se.ashx?s=6F20F77475DF73B4 Note: In order to ensure the safety and security of your information our Customer Satisfaction Survey is only accessible from within the Coast Guard Data Network. If you would like to provide feedback on the service you received, but do not have access to the Coast Guard Data Network (via a Coast Guard Standard Workstation), please contact us by email to PPC-DG-M-Feedback@uscg.mil.


Did you know our web site a new address?

The links below provide quick access to the new versions of pages and files that were the most visited on our old site. Use the Menu, located at the top of the left column of each page, to navigate to our branches and products. Use the Feedback Button, located at the bottom of the left column, to let us know how we are doing or to ask for assistance in locating content.

PPC Internet Home Page
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Pay & Allowance Rates
CG-3307 Templates
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Personnel & Pay Procedures Manual
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This is an update from the U. S. Coast Guard Pay & Personnel Center  in Topeka, KS. We use this distribution list to keep our customers informed about USCG Travel policy and the TPAX travel claim system. If you are no longer interested in receiving updates from PPC, please follow the link (at the end of this message) in the SUBSCRIBER SERVICES section to unsubscribe. Address any comments, concerns, or questions to richard.a.etheridge@uscg.mil. Also, please contact me by email if you have an announcement you would like to share with our customers