ALCOAST 001/19 - JAN 2019 EXTENSION OF LIMITED AVAILABILITY TO DIRECT ACCESS

R 021308 JAN 19
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-1//
TO ALCOAST
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ALCOAST 001/19
COMDTNOTE 1000
SUBJ: EXTENSION OF LIMITED AVAILABILITY TO DIRECT ACCESS
A. ALCOAST 381/18 ADVANCE PREPARATIONS FOR UPCOMING LIMITED AVAILABILITY TO DIRECT ACCESS
1. This ALCOAST announces an extension of the scheduled period of limited availability to
Direct Access outlined in REF (A). This extension is required to support 2019 pay rate and 
other regulatory changes for the Coast Guard’s Human Capital Management system, Direct Access.
2. At 0001 EST, Thursday, December 20, 2018, availability to Direct Access was limited
to only those users who will be performing tasks associated with 2019 payroll and
regulatory changes. Direct Access was originally scheduled to be reactivated at 2359 EST
Monday, December 31, 2018. With this extension, Direct Access will now be reactivated 
at 2359 EST, Monday, January 7, 2019.
3. This limited availability to Direct Access will continue to impact all Active Duty,
Reservists, Retirees, Annuitants and civilian supervisors of military members. During
this timeframe, access to self-service in Direct Access for all users will be unavailable.
This means no login access, including no ability to submit absence requests, no processing
of pay or separation transactions and no processing of orders to include Reserve IDT, ADT, etc.
4. We regret this additional inconvenience during an already challenging time. We are working 
through current workforce challenges to complete the Direct Access tech refresh as quickly as 
possible. If access to the system is essential during this extended period, please contact the 
Direct Access Project Management Office at HQS-DG-lst-DA-PMO. A member of the team can assist in
providing access in emergent situations. All other questions and concerns should be forward to
LT Chase Mercer at, chase.a.mercer@uscg.mil.
5. RADM W. G. Kelly, Assistant Commandant for Human Resources, sends.
6. Internet release is authorized.