Direct Access System Limited Availability Extended Until 5 January
U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 12/31/2020 12:06 PM ESTR 311130 DEC 20 FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-1// TO ALCOAST UNCLAS//N01000// ALCOAST 472/20 COMDTNOTE 1000 SUBJ: EXTENSION OF LIMITED AVAILABILITY TO DIRECT ACCESS A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 011228 DEC 20/ALCOAST 436/20 1. This ALCOAST announces extension of the scheduled limited availability to Direct Access outlined in REF (A). This extension is required to support 2021 pay rate and other regulatory changes for the Coast Guard's Human Capital Management system, Direct Access. 2. As Per REF (A), Direct Access was originally scheduled to be reactivated at 2359 EST Thursday, 31 December 2020. With this extension, Direct Access will now be reactivated at 2359 EST, Tuesday, 05 January 2021. 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. This extension may impact pay increases as a result of advancements and promotions scheduled for January. Any delay in the processing of these transactions will result in members receiving their authorized pay and allowances during the January end of month pay day. 5. We regret this additional inconvenience during an already challenging time. We are working diligently to address current workforce challenges and complete the Direct Access updates 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. 6. All other questions and concerns should be forward to LT Chase Mercer, Chase.A.Mercer@uscg.mil. 7. Dr. D. M. Navarro, Acting Assistant Commandant for Human Resources, sends. 8. Internet release is authorized.
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