ALCOAST 359/22 - SEP 2022 FY23 SPECIAL DUTY PAY (SDP) AND ASSIGNMENT PAY (AP)

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FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
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ALCOAST 359/22
SSIC 7220
SUBJ: FY23 SPECIAL DUTY PAY (SDP) AND ASSIGNMENT PAY (AP)
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
B. Special Duty Pay (SDP), COMDTINST 1430.1Q
1. This ALCOAST announces results of the FY23 Special Duty Pay and
Assignment Pay Panel (SDP/AP) that convened on 25 Apr 2022. The SDP
and AP levels recommended for FY23 were carefully balanced against
compelling needs, base resources and organizational priorities.
2. The monthly SDP and AP levels are indicated below:
SD-1 - $75 AP-1 - $75
SD-2 - $150 AP-2 - $150
SD-3 - $225 AP-3 - $225
SD-4 - $300 AP-4 - $300
SD-5 - $375 AP-5 - $375
3. This ALCOAST authorizes SDP/AP levels to begin in FY23
(01 Oct 2022 and not before) and are anticipated to remain in
effect until the end of FY23 (30 Sep 2023 and not after) contingent
upon Congress extending the authority to make payments. Monetary
interventions may be adjusted or terminated with not less than 30
days of advance official notice by ALCOAST.
4. FY22 SDP levels remain in effect until 30 Sep 22, at which time
they will terminate. Effective 01 Oct 22, the following enlisted
assignments and select officers are authorized SDP for FY23 at the
levels indicated below. The corresponding SDP Code must be used when
entering SDP transactions into Direct Access:
Special Duty Pay (SDP) LEVEL SDP CODE
ATTC Aviation Survival Technician (AST) Instructors*...SD-2 ATTCAST
Canine Explosive Detection Teams (CEDT) Handler*.......SD-1 CANINE
Ceremonial Honor Guard (Enlisted and Officers)*........SD-2 HONOR
CG Cryptologic Group Cryptologic Direct Support
Element (CDSE)*:
CDSE Mission Supervisors...............................SD-2 CDSESUP
CDSE Operators.........................................SD-1 CDSED
CGCYBER Cyber Protection Team (CPT) & Cybersecurity
Operations Center (CSOC)*:
CPT/CSOC All Source Intel Analyst (Journeyman).........SD-2 CGCYB20
CPT/CSOC All Source Intel Analyst (Master).............SD-4 CGCYB21
CPT/CSOC Cyber Analyst (Journeyman)....................SD-3 CGCYB22
CPT/CSOC Cyber Analyst (Master)........................SD-4 CGCYB23
CG Cryptologic Group: Computer Network
Operations (CNO)*:
Exploitation Analyst...................................SD-2 CDCNOEA
Interactive Operator...................................SD-3 CDCNOIO
CGCYBER Cyber Mission Team (CMT)*:
CMT Exploitation (Apprentice)..........................SD-2 CGCYB24
CMT Exploitation (Journeyman)..........................SD-3 CGCYB25
CMT Exploitation (Master)..............................SD-4 CGCYB26
CMT Interactive Operator (Apprentice)..................SD-3 CGCYB27
CMT Interactive Operator (Journeyman)..................SD-4 CGCYB28
CMT Interactive Operator (Master)......................SD-5 CGCYB29
CMT All Source Intel Analyst (Journeyman)..............SD-2 CGCYB30
CGCYBER Cyber Operational Assessments Branch (COAB)*:
Red Team:
COAB Operator (Apprentice).............................SD-2 CGCYB31
COAB Operator (Journeyman).............................SD-4 CGCYB32
COAB Operator (Master).................................SD-4 CGCYB33
Blue Team:
COAB Operator (Journeyman).............................SD-2 CGCYB34
CAOB Operator (Master).................................SD-3 CGCYB35
C5ISC Electronics Repair Facility (ERF)................SD-1 ERF
CGRC Recruiting Billets*...............................SD-5 RECPRO
Close Quarters Combat Instructor (CQCI)*...............SD-2 CQCI
D8 OCS/OFFSHORE COC Marine Inspectors*.................SD-1 D8
Dive HRT (ATTC and NDSTC)*.............................SD-2 DV1HRT
Dive Deployable Team Leader (DTL)*.....................SD-2 DDTL
Heavy Weather Certified Coxswain*......................SD-2 COXHW
Helicopter Rescue Swimmers (RS)*.......................SD-5 HELORS
Independent Duty Food Service Officer (IDFSO)*
Cutters Classes: WLIC, WLI, WLR, WTGB, WPB & WPC.......SD-3 IDFSO
Food Service Officer (FSO)*:
Cutter Classes: WLB, WAGB, WSML, WHEC & WIX............SD-3 FSO
Independent Duty Health Services Technicians (IDHSs)*..SD-3 IDHS
MTB Deployable Team Leaders*...........................SD-2 ITDLDR
MTB Deployable Team Members*...........................SD-1 ITDMBR
MSRT Advanced Interdiction (AI) Coxswain*..............SD-3 ADVINT
MSRT Deployable Team Leader (DTL) (Enlisted)*..........SD-3 MSRTTL
MSRT Tactical Operators (MSRT-TO)*.....................SD-2 DOGB2
MSST Deployable Team Leader (DTL)*.....................SD-1 DOGDTL
MSST Tactical Coxswain*................................SD-1 COXMSST
National Motor Life Boat School Surfman Instructors....SD-5 NMLBSINT
NSF Response Supervisor................................SD-2 NSF-RS
NSF Response Technician................................SD-1 NSF-RT
NCV Pursuit HRT Instructors & Training Safety
Officers*..............................................SD-1 MLEAIN1
NCV Pursuit Coxswain Afloat*...........................SD-2 COXNCVAF
NCV Pursuit Coxswain Ashore*...........................SD-2 COXNCV
Precision Marksman-Aviation (PM-A) TACLET*.............SD-2 APMARK
PSU Tactical Coxswain (Active Duty)*...................SD-1 COXPSU
SMTC Tactical Operator Course (TOC) Instructors*.......SD-1 SMTCTOC
SMTC/SMDT Navy Diving & Salvage Training Center CG
HRT Instructors*.......................................SD-2 SMTCNAVY
SMTC/SMDT HRT Instructors and School Chiefs*...........SD-1 SMTCIN1
Surfman Certified (Enlisted and Officers)*.............SD-5 SURFCT
TACLET Deployable Team Leader*.........................SD-3 DOGDTL1
TACLET Tactical Operator*..............................SD-2 DOGBO
Tactical Certified Coxswain*...........................SD-1 COXTACT
5. SDP commences on the date a member reports to an eligible
position and, if applicable, meets the following eligibility
criteria:
a. ATTC Aviation Survival Technical (AST) Instructors: Member is
authorized SDP the day they are qualified as an instructor by
CG ATTC CO. Instructors must maintain currency qualifications in
order to maintain SDP eligibility. SDP stops upon lapse of
qualifications or qualification currency.
b. Canine Explosive Detection Team (CEDT) Handlers: Canine
Handlers must be certified prior to receiving SDP. If the handler or
canine is decertified, then SDP stops until the handler or canine is
recertified.
c. Ceremonial Honor Guard: Member must achieve qualifications as
an Honor Guardsman and be designated by the unit CO. SDP may be
stopped at CO's discretion.
d. CG Cryptologic Group Cryptologic Direct Support Element
(CDSE): Member must complete/achieve the required qualification/
courses prior to designation as a Mission Supervisor or Operator.
Member is authorized SDP upon certification by the unit CO.
e. CGCYBER Cyber Protection Team (CPT) & Cybersecurity Operations
Center (CSOC): All Source Intel Analyst, Cyber Analyst (Journeymen)
and Cyber Analyst (Master) Members must be assigned to CGCYBER,
USCYBERCOM, or other DoD or DHS cybersecurity positions, maintain
an active TS/SCI clearance access, pass a counterintelligence
polygraph, and be designated by the CO.
f. CG Cryptologic Group Computer Network Operations (CNO): Member
must complete/achieve the required courses/qualifications prior to
designation as an Exploitation Analyst or Interactive Operator.
Member is authorized SDP upon certification by the unit CO.
g. CGCYBER Cyber Mission Team (CMT) All Source Intel,
Exploitation & Interactive Operator: Members must be assigned to
CGCYBER, USCYBERCOM, or other DoD or DHS cybersecurity positions,
maintain an active TS/SCI clearance access, pass a
counterintelligence polygraph, and be designated by unit CO.
h. CGCYBER Cyber Operational Assessments Branch (COAB): Red and
Blue Team Operator members must be assigned to CGCYBER, USCYBERCOM,
or other DoD or DHS cybersecurity positions, maintain an active
TS/SCI clearance access, pass a counterintelligence polygraph,
and be designated by the CO.
i. CGRC Recruiting Billets: Member must be serving in a position
assigned to a recruiting office, recruiting chat center, regional
supervisor, Training Center Cape May (TCCM) Recruiting C-School
instructor, standardization team position, reserve recruiters, and
recruiting office liaison to MEPS. Member must maintain currency in
qualifications/certifications, complete the CG RC recruiter PQS,
pass a qualification board and maintain good standing during their
assignment. Member must be certified by the CGRC CO in order to
maintain eligibility for SDP.
j. Close Quarters Combat Instructor (CQCI): Member must be
assigned to MSRT, TACLET or SMTC, and have successfully completed
the CQCI course, and be designated in writing as a CQCI by the
respective unit CO.
k. D8 Marine Inspectors engaged in conducting OCS/OFFSHORE COC
inspections: Member is authorized SDP upon qualification/
certification from the unit CO.
l. Dive High Risk Training (HRT) ATTC and Naval Diving and
Salvage Training Center (NDSTC): ATTC Member is authorized SDP once
qualified as an HRT instructor by the unit CO.
m. Dive Deployable Team Leader (DTL): Member is authorized SDP
once qualified as a DTL by the unit CO.
n. Heavy Weather Certified Coxswain: Member must serve as a
certified Heavy Weather coxswain stationed at a surf or heavy
weather station and who routinely serves in the unit's rotational
watch schedule as a certified operational Heavy Weather coxswain.
Member is authorized SDP upon certification from the unit CO.
o. Helicopter Rescue Swimmer (RS): Member must be assigned to
an AST billet, fulfill all appropriate operational and physical
training requirements and be designated as a rescue swimmer on the
watch schedule. Members of the rescue swimmer standardization
division and other rescue swimmers at ATC Mobile, Training Center
Cape May and ALC ESD Engineering Support Branch who are assigned to
AST billets are included. The unit CO must certify in writing that
the member meets all eligibility requirements for entitlement.
p. Independent Duty Food Service Officer (IDFSO) assigned to
cutter classes WLIC, WLI, WLR, WTGB, WPB & WPC: Member is authorized
SDP upon reporting for duty in an eligible billet. The member must
acquire the CS-17 competency code within one year of their reporting
date. If the member does not acquire the CS-17 competency code
within one year of their reporting date, SDP will be suspended until
the CS-17 competency code is authorized by the CS Rating Force
Master Chief.
q. Food Service Officer (FSO) assigned to cutter classes WLB,
WAGB, WSML, WHEC & WIX: Member is authorized SDP upon reporting for
duty in an eligible billet. The member must acquire the CS-18
competency code within one year of their reporting date. If the
member does not acquire the CS-18 competency code within one year of
their reporting date, SDP will be suspended until the CS-18
competency code is authorized by the CS Rating Force Master Chief.
r. Independent Duty Health Services Technicians (IDHSs): Members
must complete any recognized Independent Duty Health Services
Training Course, and be assigned to an IDHS position. The unit CO
must certify in writing that the member meets all eligibility
requirements for entitlement to SDP.
s. Mobile Training Branch (MTB) Deployable Team Leaders and
Members: Members must be serving in a designated team leader or
team member billet with command approved qualification.
t. Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) Advance Interdiction
Coxswain: Member must be assigned to and complete all the
qualifications for this designation. A member will have SDP stopped
anytime the qualification has lapsed or is removed from these
designated positions.
u. Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) Deployable Team Leader
(DTL): Members are authorized SDP upon qualification/certification
from the unit CO.
v. Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) Tactical Operators
(MSRT-TO): Members are authorized SDP upon qualification/
certification from the unit CO.
w. Marine Safety and Security Team (MSST) Deployable Team
Leaders: Members must be fully qualified and serving as a Designated
Team Leader (DTL) by the unit CO.
x. Marine Safety and Security Team (MSST) Tactical Coxswain:
Tactical coxswains meeting all requirements for a coxswain and
performing operations associated with PWCS mission. Must complete
TCOXN PQS, and be certified by unit CO.
y. National Strike Force: Members must be serving in a NSF
response billet on the PAL, fulfill the appropriate qualifications
for response member (RM), response technician (RT), or response
supervisor (RS), and be designated in writing by the CO of the
respective unit.
z. Non-Compliant Vessel (NCV) High-Risk Training (HRT)
Instructors & Training Safety Officers (CTS): Member must maintain
current qualifications/certifications and complete the MLEA HRT
instructor and/or NCVP TSO certification to maintain their
eligibility for SDP. Final approval for designation lies with the
MLEA Commander.
aa. Non-Compliant Vessel (NCV) Pursuit Coxswain Afloat: Member
must be assigned to a NCVP cutter and routinely serve in the unit's
rotational watch schedule as a certified operational Pursuit
Coxswain (PCOXN) to receive SDP.
bb. Non-Compliant Vessel (NCV) Pursuit Coxswain Ashore
(Enlisted): Member must be assigned to a NCVP station and routinely
serve in the unit’s rotational watch schedule as a certified
operational PCOXN to received SDP.
cc. Precision Marksman-TACLET (PM-A): Member must be fully
certified as an aviation gunner in a deployable unit. Certification
must be designated in writing by the unit CO.
dd. PSU Tactical Coxswain (Active Duty): Member must be on Title
10 Orders (10 USC 12302 or 10 USC 12301(d)) in support of a
contingency, and deployed with a PSU, in order to qualify for SDP.
Reservists on ADOS orders not in support of a contingency (RFO
assistance) would not be authorized SDP.
ee. SMTC Tactical Operator Course (TOC) Instructors: Members must
qualify and maintain current qualifications / certifications as a
TOC instructor in addition to completing the FORCECOM HRT Instructor
certification in order to qualify and maintain eligibility for SDP.
Final approval for designation is determined by the unit CO.
ff. SMTC/SMDT High-Risk Training (HRT) Instructors: Members must
maintain current qualifications/certification and complete the MLEA
HRT instructor and/or NCVP TSO certification in order to maintain
their eligibility for SDP. Final approval for designation is
determined by the unit CO.
gg. Surfman Certified (Enlisted and Officers): BOSN Commanding
Officers at surf stations and National Motor Lifeboat School
instructors are required to maintain certification and participate
as duty standing Surfmen. Members serving as a qualified Surfman
instructor at the National Motor Lifeboat School or a certified
Surfman stationed at a surf station and who routinely serve in the
unit's rotational watch schedule will receive SDP.
hh. TACLET Deployable Team Leader: Must be certified and
designated by the CO.
ii. TACLET Tactical Operator (TO): Must be certified and
designated by the CO.
jj. Tactical Certified Coxswain: Tactical Coxswains must be
assigned to Ports, Waterways, and Coastal Security (PWCS) activities
including Maritime Critical Infrastructure/Key Resources patrol and
security boarding stations and routinely serve in the unit's
rotational watch schedule as a certified operational Tactical
Coxswain. Members must complete Tactical PQS, and be certified by
CO/OIC as a Tactical COXN.
6. FY22 AP levels remain in effect until 30 Sep 22, at which time
they will terminate. Effective 01 Oct 22, the following enlisted
assignments and select officers are authorized AP for FY23 at the
levels indicated below. The corresponding AP Code must be used when
entering AP transactions into Direct Access:
Assignment Pay (AP) LEVEL AP CODE
Academy Company Chief*.................................AP-2 OCSCHF
CG Counterintelligence Service (CGCIS) Special
Intelligence Assignment (Position PAL # 19363812)*.....AP-3 SPCINT
CG Counterintelligence Service (CGCIS) Agent*..........AP-2 CINTLA
CG-821 Program Reviewer (Position PAL # 00031448)......AP-4 PRGRVR
CGIS Protective Service Agent (PSA)*...................AP-3 CGISPSD
CGIS Protective Service Detail (PDS) Agent in Charge
& Assistant Agent in Charge* (Officer).................AP-2 CGISPSD2
CGIS Special Agent* (Enlisted).........................AP-3 SPECAG
Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL):
CSEL MCPOCG*...........................................AP-5 CMC-MC
CSEL CMC (MCPOCG-D, MCPOCGR, DCMS, DCO, PAC, LANT)*....AP-4 CMCLV4
CSEL CMC (Districts, FORCECOM, DOL, PSC, JIATF-S,
USCGA, CGCYBER, HQ-BNCR)*..............................AP-3 CMCLV3
CSEL CMC/CSC (Sectors, Bases, CGRC, Area Operational
Forces CSEL, TRACEN Petaluma, TRACEN Yorktown, TRACEN
Cape May, AVTRACEN E-CITY, SMTC, PATFORSWA, PSU, ALC,
SFLC, MFPU)*...........................................AP-2 CMCLV2
D17 Aids to Navigation Teams (ANT).....................AP-2 D17
Defense Attaché Service (DAS) Support Staff*...........AP-3 DETACH
Engineering Petty Officer (EPO) Afloat*................AP-1 EPOAFL
Engineering Petty Officer (EPO) Ashore*................AP-1 EPOASH
Executive Petty Officer (XPO) Afloat*..................AP-1 XPOAFL
Executive Petty Officer (XPO) Ashore*..................AP-1 XPOASH
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Maritime Infrastructure
Protective Force Training Advisory Group (MIPFTAG)
(Enlisted & Officers)*.................................AP-2 SAUDI
Marine Inspector (MI) and Investigating Officer (IO)
Coded Positions:
OCONUS LT MSD Supervisor Positions
(PAL #s 00002158 & 00025172)...........................AP-3 MSDLT
OCONUS MSSE4 MI/IO Positions
(PAL #s 00026796, 00012677, 00030595 & 00007606).......AP-3 MSS4OMI
(PAL #s 00005666, 00016090, 00008404 & 00007616).......AP-2 MSS4OIO
CONUS MSSE4 MI/IO Positions
(PAL #s 00022698, 00027510, 00094933 & 00112122).......AP-3 MSS4CMI
(PAL # 00023040).......................................AP-2 MSS4CIO
Office Candidate School (OCS) Company Chief*...........AP-2 OCSCC
Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Afloat*........................AP-4 OICAFL
Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Ashore*........................AP-4 OICASH
Rating Force Master Chief (RFMC).......................AP-3 RFMC
Recruit Company Commander (CC)*........................AP-5 REC-CC
Senior Enlisted Congressional:
(Positions PAL #s 00001599 & 00035055).................AP-3 CONGSEL
White House President EOC (Enlisted)...................AP-3 PREEOC
White House Situation Room Team Member (Enlisted)......AP-3 WHOCM4
7. AP commences on the date a member reports to an eligible position
and, if applicable, meets the following eligibility criteria:
a. Academy Company Chief: Members are authorized AP the day the
member reports for duty to an eligible position.
b. CG Counterintelligence Agents (CGCIS): Members must be
assigned to CGCIS, complete the basic agent course, and be issued a
CGCIS badge and credentials. A member will have AP stopped if they
are absent from the unit for greater than 30 days (not including
TDY), or at any time when the director of CGCIS determines the
member is not entitled to AP.
c. CGIS Protective Service Agent (PSA): Member must have earned
the Protective Service Agent (PSA) competency and be in a PSA
position.
d. CGIS Protective Service Detail (PSD) Agent in Charge (AIC) &
Assistant Agent in Charge (AAIC): Active duty CWO Investigators
permanently assigned to Protective Service Detail (PSD) with no
frequency requirements for continued eligibility.
e. CGIS Special Agent (Enlisted Only): Special Agent must have
completed basic training required for special agents, and be in an
assignment under CG PSC directed orders or assigned to an RPAL
billet specifically indicating investigation duty.
f. Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL): MCPOCG/CMC/CSC: Member
must be serving in the designated billet specified in Paragraph 6
of this ALCOAST.
g. Defense Attaché Service (DAS) Support Staff: Member must be
serving in a designated defense attaché position assigned within
the Department of Defense Attaché System (DAFAS).
h. Engineering Petty Officer (EPO) Ashore & Afloat: EPOs are
required to maintain assigned qualifications, currency and
proficiency at their respective unit.
i. Executive Petty Officer (XPO) Ashore & Afloat: XPOs are
required to maintain assigned qualifications, currency and
proficiency at their respective unit.
j. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Maritime Infrastructure
Protective Force Training Advisory Group (MIPFTAG): To receive AP,
members must be assigned to this training group, and possess the
array of training qualifications and credentials necessary to train
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia personnel in Maritime Security Force
strategy and tactics. A member will have AP suspended if they are
absent from the unit for greater than 30 days (not including TDY),
or at any time when the MIPFTAG Program Manager determines the
member is no longer eligible for AP.
k. Officer Candidate School (OCS) Company Chief: Members must be
an E-7. Must meet the Special Assignment criteria outlined in
Article 1.E.2A of REF (A). Members must be a graduate of the CPOA
or a Senior Enlisted DoD Leadership Academy.
l. Officer in charge (OIC) Ashore & Afloat: Member must meet the
cutter qualification and currency requirements for being assigned
as an OIC ashore & afloat and serving as an OIC at their respective
unit. AP is authorized concurrently to a fully qualified acting OIC
afloat or ashore, and the permanently assigned OIC in his/her
absence for a period of at least 30 consecutive days, but not more
than 90 days. After 90 days of absence, AP shall be terminated for
the permanently assigned OIC, and the acting OIC will be the sole AP
recipient for that billet until no longer serving as the acting OIC.
m. Recruit Company Commander: Member must serve in a billet
designated on the PAL, or be temporarily assigned to a surge billet
for at least 30 consecutive days, satisfactorily complete the
in-house training at TRACEN Cape May, and be designated by the CO.
8. Reservists performing any type of duty, including Active Duty
for Training (ADT), Inactive Duty Training (IDT), Active Duty
Operational Support (ADOS), and Involuntary Recall, are entitled to
SDP/AP on a prorated basis if the assignment to that duty or RPAL
billet performs duty for which SDP or AP is authorized by this
ALCOAST. Reservists serving in RPAL billets for which SDP/AP is
authorized on IDT or ADT are not authorized SDP or AP if ordered to
voluntary active duty assignments involving duty that isn't eligible
for SDP or AP. Reservists ordered to involuntary active duty are
authorized continuation of SDP/AP authorized for their RPAL IDT
assignment, if otherwise eligible. Reservist must meet the
eligibility requirements listed above in order to be eligible for
SDP/AP.
9. General Guidance for all SDP and AP authorization.
a. No one may be in concurrent receipt of both SDP and AP. If a
Member is eligible to receive both SDP and AP payments in any
respective category, they may elect which Special Pay (SDP or AP)
they wish to receive.
b. No one may be in concurrent receipt of two categories of SDP.
(1) If a Member is serving in a billet which is authorized
SDP, and meets the eligibility standards for another SDP, the
Member is authorized the higher of the two pay amounts.
(2) If a member meets criteria for two categories of SDP
with equal pay levels, the Member is authorized SDP for the
category that best matches his/her primary position at the unit.
c. Effect of injury, illness, or disability on continued SDP or
AP eligibility.
(1) In the event that a Member is injured, falls ill, or is
otherwise physically disabled while performing the duty for which
SDP or AP is paid, SDP or AP may be paid for up to 90 days during
period of the treatment for the condition that would otherwise
render the member ineligible for the special pay. The SDP or AP
will be suspended on the 91st day following the disqualifying
injury, illness, or physical disability.
(2) Any injuries, illness, or physical disabilities incurred
under any circumstances that are not directly related to the
performance of duty for which the SDP or AP is paid will result in
suspension of the special pay effective the day the member's CO
determines the Member is no longer able to perform the duty for
which the special pay is authorized.
10. SDP/AP eligibility terminates the earlier of the following:
a. The day before the member departs PCS;
b. The date the Member is removed from duty by competent
authority (e.g., relief for cause);
c. The date the Member is no longer qualified (e.g., required
qualifications lapse, is no longer in the rotational watch schedule,
TDY, etc.); and
d. The date a member departs a unit with no expectation of return
prior to separation or retirement (e.g., leave or administrative
absence).
11. Responsibilities:
a. Members authorized SDP or AP under this ALCOAST shall:
(1) Read and understand the conditions for eligibility for
their respective special pay in this ALCOAST;
(2) Notify their CO of any condition or circumstance that
might affect their eligibility for continuation of SDP or AP; and
(3) When their eligibility for SDP or AP has been terminated
or suspended on account of transfer or other reasons, review their
statements of semi-monthly income (payslips) to confirm that the
special pay previously authorized is no longer credited to their
pay accounts. If the special pay has not been stopped when it
reasonably should have, members must set aside the suspected
erroneous payment for eventual repayment and notify their
administrative office in writing of the suspected overpayment.
b. COs must timely notify their SPOs of members' SDP/AP
eligibility or loss of eligibility including certifying the
documentation for a reservist. Unit P&A offices must regularly
review affected members' continued eligibility for SDP or AP and
provide timely notice to SPOs when members lose eligibility.
c. P&As and SPOs must submit the proper Direct Access data
entry to commence/terminate SDP/AP payment as appropriate.
12. REF (B) outlines SDP/AP policy. Questions about SDP/AP
eligibility should be directed to the appropriate HQ program
manager. For questions regarding SDP/AP policy contained in
REF (B), contact COMDT (CG-1332) by email to
COMPENSATION@USCG.MIL.
13. RADM B. K. Penoyer, Assistant Commandant for Human
Resources (CG-1), sends.
14. Internet release is authorized.