ACN 007/19 - FEB 2019 CY 2019 MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT OF ENLISTED PERSONNEL

ALCOAST COMMANDANT NOTICE                            CANCEL DATE  03 FEB 2020

R 040959 FEB 19
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-13//
TO ALCOAST
UNCLAS //N01400//
ACN 007/19
SUBJ:  CY 2019 MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT OF ENLISTED PERSONNEL
A. Meritorious Advancement Program, COMDTINST 1430.2 (series)
1. The Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP), MAP is designed to allow senior
leaders the opportunity to recognize and advance active duty and reserve enlisted
members who show exceptional adherence to the core values of “Honor, Respect, and
Devotion to Duty.” Only those who demonstrate sustained exceptional proficiency
and conduct, and possess the potential to advance into a position of greater
responsibility, should be considered for meritorious advancement IAW REF (A).
2. COMDT (CG-1) delegates limited authority to effect meritorious advancements to
the VCG and the Vice Admirals serving as DCMS, DCO, CAA, and CPA. Advancement
recommendations for VCG will be initiated by MCPOCG. These Advancement Authorities
may consider and meritoriously advance members in pay grades E-4 and E-5 to the
next higher pay grade.
3. For calendar year 2019, the maximum number of meritorious advancements allocated
to each Advancement Authority is three (3) total.
4. For general policy questions or concerns regarding this policy, contact
COMDT (CG-1331) at HQS-PolicyandStandards@uscg.mil.
5. Released by RDML M. W. Sibley, Director of Reserve and Military Personnel.
6. Internet release is authorized.