ALCOAST 478/22 - DEC 2022 UPDATE 1 - FY23 SPECIAL DUTY PAY (SDP) AND ASSIGNMENT PAY (AP)

R 051833Z DEC 22 MID200080556443U
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
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UNCLAS
ALCOAST 478/22
SSIC 7220
SUBJ: UPDATE 1 - FY23 SPECIAL DUTY PAY (SDP) AND ASSIGNMENT
PAY (AP)
A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 261721Z SEP 22/ALCOAST 359/22
1. This ALCOAST announces changes to REF (A).
2. Changes to REF (A) include:
a. The authorization of SDP for AST Instructors in paragraph 4.
is updated to eliminate the limitation to ATTC and is replaced with:
"Aviation Survival Technician (AST) Instructors*.....SD-2 ATTCAST"
b. The authorization of SDP for PSU Tactical Coxswain in
paragraph 4. is updated to eliminate the limitation to active duty
members and is replaced with:
"PSU Tactical Coxswain*................................SD-1 COXPSU"
c. The authorization of SDP for IDFSO in paragraph 4 is updated
to correct the eligible cutter classes and is replaced with:
"Independent Duty Food Service Officer (IDFSO)*
Cutters Classes: WLM, WLIC, WLI, WLR, WTGB, WPB, WPC....SD-3 IDFSO"
d. The authorization of SDP for FSO in paragraph 4 is updated
to correct the eligible cutter classes and is replaced with:
"Food Service Officer (FSO)*:
Cutter Classes: WLB, WAGB, WLBB, WMSL, WMSM, WMEC, WIX..SD-3 FSO"
e. The list of SDP authorizations in paragraph 4 is updated to
include:
"Precision Marksman-Aviation (PM-A) HITRON/ATC*........SD-2 APMARK"
f. Paragraph 5.a. is replaced with: "Aviation Survival Technician
(AST) Instructors: Members assigned as AST "A" School Instructors at
TRACEN Petaluma or ATTC who are fully qualified as an instructor by
TRACEN Petaluma or ATTC CO. Instructors must maintain currency
qualifications in order to maintain SDP eligibility. SDP stops upon
lapse of qualifications or qualification currency."
g. Paragraph 5.p. is replaced with: "Independent Duty Food
Service Officer (IDFSO) assigned to cutter classes WLM, WLIC, WLI,
WLR, WTGB, WPB, & WPC: CS personnel assigned to an eligible cutter
class, designated as the FSO, and utilizing the Purchases vs
Allowance Inventory (PVA) system IAW COMDTINST 4061.5, are
authorized SDP effective 01 OCT 2022 or upon report date, whichever
is later. The member must acquire the CS-17 competency code within
one year of authorized SDP date. If the member does not acquire the
CS-17 competency code within one year of authorized SDP date, SDP
will be suspended until the CS-17 competency code is authorized by
the CS Rating Force Master Chief."
h. Paragraph 5.q. is replaced with: "Food Service Officer (FSO)
assigned to cutter classes WLB, WAGB, WLBB, WMSL, WMSM, WMEC & WIX:
CS personnel assigned to an eligible cutter class, designated as
the FSO, and utilizing the Perpetual Inventory (PI) system IAW
COMDTINST 4061.5, are authorized SDP effective 01 OCT 2022 or upon
report date, whichever is later. The member must acquire the CS-18
competency code within one year of authorized SDP date. If the
member does not acquire the CS-18 competency code within one year
of authorized SDP date, SDP will be suspended until the CS-18
competency code is authorized by the CS Rating Force Master Chief."
i. Paragraph 5.dd. is replaced with: "PSU Tactical Coxswain:
Tactical Coxswains must be assigned to a PSU 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 the CO as a Tactical COXN. Tactical Coxswains
augmenting a PSU 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."
j. The following is added as paragraph 5.kk.: "Precision
Marksman-Aviation (PM-A) HITRON/ATC*: Member must be assigned to a
deployable billet, designated in writing by the unit CO, and fully
qualified."
3. All other provisions of REF (A) remain in effect.
4. Questions regarding this ALCOAST may be directed to COMDT
(CG-1332) at COMPENSATION@USCG.MIL.
5. COs and OICs shall bring the contents of this ALCOAST to the
attention of all personnel.
6. This message will be cancelled on 06 DEC 2023.
7. RADM B. K. Penoyer, Assistant Commandant for Human Resources
(CG-1), sends.
8. Internet release is authorized.