ALCOAST 065/26 - FEB 2026 CONTINUATION OF PREVIOUS UPDATES TO ENLISTMENTS, EVALUATIONS, AND ADVANCEMENTS

united states coast guard

R 261443Z FEB 26     MID120041062477U
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 065/26
SSIC 1000
SUBJ: CONTINUATION OF PREVIOUS UPDATES TO ENLISTMENTS, EVALUATIONS,
AND ADVANCEMENTS
A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 171438Z JAN 24/ALCOAST 018/24
B. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 301843Z APR 24/ALCOAST 200/24
C. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 282014Z MAR 25/ALCOAST 151/25
D. Enlistments, Evaluations, and Advancements, COMDTINST 1000.2C
1. This ALCOAST repromulgates the policy changes in REFs (A)
through (C) without additional changes.
2. For ease of access, the References are available at the
links listed below:
    a. REF (A): "Creation of New Talent Acquisition Specialist (TA)
Rating"
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https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/USCGReferences/generalmessages/
General%20Messages/2024/ALCOAST/018-24_ALCOAST.pdf

    b. REF (B): "Ceremonial Advancement"
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https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/USCGReferences/generalmessages/
General%20Messages/2024/ALCOAST/200-24_ALCOAST.pdf

    c. REF (C): "Mid-Period Counseling for Enlisted Members"
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https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/USCGReferences/generalmessages/
General%20Messages/2025/ALCOAST/151-25_ALCOAST.pdf

3. These changes will be made to the next revision of REF (D).
Directives System Program is working with COMDT (CG-WMM-21) and
tracking interim policies issued for internal controls purposes.
4. Questions or changes may be directed to Office of Military
Personnel Policy COMDT (CG-WMM-21) at:
HQS-PolicyandStandards@uscg.mil.
5. RDML Zeita Merchant, Assistant Commandant for Workforce
Management (CG-WM), sends.
6. Internet release is authorized.