ALCOAST 066/26 - FEB 2026 CONTINUATION OF PREVIOUS UPDATE TO MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 02/26/2026 10:14 AM EST

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R 261501Z FEB 26    MID120041062516U
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 066/26
SSIC 1000
SUBJ: CONTINUATION OF PREVIOUS UPDATE TO MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT
PROGRAM
A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 021134Z FEB 24/ALCOAST 053/24
B. Meritorious Advancement Program, COMDTINST 1430.2A
1. This ALCOAST repromulgates the policy change in REFs (A)
without additional changes.
2. For ease of access, the References are available at the
links listed below:
    a. REF (A): "Update to Meritorious Advancement Program"
(Copy and Paste URL Below into Browser)

https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/USCGReferences/generalmessages/
General%20Messages/2024/ALCOAST/053-24_ALCOAST.pdf

3. These changes will be made to the next revision of REF (B).
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.