ALCGPSC 104/25 - PY26 SEPTEMBER REGULAR TO RESERVE COMMISSION APPOINTMENT PANEL

06 AUG 2025

UNCLAS
ALCGPSC 104/25
SUBJ: PY26 SEPTEMBER REGULAR TO RESERVE COMMISSION APPOINTMENT PANEL
A. Officer Accessions, Evaluations, and Promotions, COMDTINST M1000.3
(series)
B. ALCGPSC 068/25, Promotion Year 2026 (PY26) Regular to Reserve and Reserve
Officer Active Status Panels Kickoff Announcement
C. ALCOAST 041/24, Update to Officer Accessions, Evaluations, and Promotions
D. Correspondence Manual, COMDTINST 5216.4 (series)
1. In accordance with references (A) and (B), a Regular to Reserve
(R2R) Commission Appointment Panel is scheduled to convene on 15 September
2025 to consider current and former regular officers for a commission in the
Coast Guard Reserve.
2. Eligible officers: Former Coast Guard or Navy officers within one year
of the effective date of their resignation, Coast Guard regular officers
at the time of their unqualified resignation, and regular officers twice
non-selected who are not retirement eligible and are scheduled for
discharge are eligible to apply. In accordance with reference (C), Officers
that have completed their active duty service obligation, but have not
completed their total 8-year military service obligation, are not required
to be screened by this Panel and should consult CG PSC-OPM-1 regarding a
Reserve commission: HQS-SMB-PSC-OPM-1-Separations@uscg.mil.
3. Reserve officers serving on Extended Active Duty (EAD) who were not
selected for promotion on the ADPL or RCM selection list are ineligible to
apply for the R2R process and should refer to the Reserve Officer Active
Status Panel (ROASP) outlined in reference (B).
4. Application Window and Process: The application window for this R2R Panel
is now open through 5 September 2025. All eligible officers should submit
complete application packages to ARL-SMB-CGPSC-R2R-ROASP@uscg.mil.
Applications submitted prior to the release of this message will not be
accepted and must be resubmitted in accordance with this message. Application
packages must include the following documents:
   a. A command-endorsed, written request in CG standard memo format in
      accordance with reference (D). A signature endorsement from the
      member's command is required on the application memo for processing.
      A command endorsement is not required for former officers who are
      currently separated from the Service.
   b. Approved Direct Access Separation Authorization issued by CG PSC-OPM-1.
   c. Approved DD-2697 (Report of Medical Assessment). A physical examination
      that meets retention standards is required to apply for a Reserve
      commission. Officers currently on active duty may obtain this exam at
      their servicing clinic. The exam must be recorded on form DD-2697 and
      must contain the words "Member meets retention standards IAW COMDTINST
      M6000.1(series)" in block 20 of the form. Officers who were previously
      separated and do not have a copy of their DD-2697 should contact CG
      PSC-RPM-1 immediately for guidance: ARL-SMB-CGPSC-R2R-ROASP@uscg.mil.
5. Application Due Date: Complete application packages for this Panel shall
be submitted no later than 5 September 2025 per reference (B). Late or partial
application packages will not be accepted and returned without action.
6. Applicants are encouraged to review reference (B) to prepare for the Panel.
Additional information on the R2R Panel, including application templates and
link to the DD-2697, may be found on the following websites:
   Internet: https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-
             for-Human-Resources-CG-1/Personnel-Service-Center-PSC/Reserve-
             Personnel-Management-PSC-RPM/RPM-1/R2R/
   SharePoint: https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/psc_spo/psc-rpm/RPM1/
             SitePages/R2R.aspx
7. All applicants are encouraged to review the Reserve Officer Career
Counseling Guide found at https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Portals/10/
4_%20Reserve%20Personnel%20Career%20Counseling%20%28RPCC%29%20Guide_1.pdf.
8. Candidates are encouraged to contact the Reserve Assignments branch ahead
of the Panel to discuss potential Reserve assignments:
HQS-SMB-CGPSC-RPM-2-ASSIGNMENTS@uscg.mil.
9. Application packages, or questions on the application process, shall be
sent to the following email address: ARL-SMB-CGPSC-R2R-ROASP@uscg.mil.
10. CAPT A. R. Jones, Commander, Personnel Service Center (CG-PSC), sends.
11. Internet release authorized.