R 071433Z MAR 13 ALCOAST 089/13 COMDTNOTE 1430 SUBJ: FY14 SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENT PAY (SDAP) PANEL A. SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENT PAY (SDAP), COMDTINST 1430.1(SERIES) B. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 241924Z SEP 12/ALCOAST 425/12 1. This ALCOAST announces the convening of the FY14 SDAP Panel. The SDAP panel will convene at 1300 on 6 May 2013. 2. In accordance with REF A, the SDAP panel will evaluate requests for new SDAP authorizations, including current requests to revalidate billets already receiving SDAP. Current SDAP levels are contained in REF B. 3. All SDAP authorizations must be validated and endorsed by program managers annually prior to panel consideration. New SDAP requests and validation of current SDAP authorizations must be submitted to PSC-BOPS NLT 12 April 2013. Requests arriving after deadline, or lacking program manager endorsement, will not be considered by the panel. Requests and program manager endorsements shall include: A. Justification for the SDAP. B. Number of billets affected. C. Address potential billet changes for FY14 and billet impact on operational requirements, if applicable. D. Any restrictions on authorization of SDAP (i.e. qualification requirements, rotation schedule requirements, TDY requirements). 4. CG PSC BOPS will coordinate HQ program management participation with the panel, including participation by teleconference. Although a representative is not required, it allows the panel an opportunity to ask questions and clarify issues prior to entering deliberations. 5. POC: Headquarters program managers should contact Mr. Curtis Jones, PSC-BOPS-C, at 703-872-6495. For questions regarding SDAP policy contact LT J. Dion Couch, COMDT (CG-1221), at 202-475-5382. 6. RADM Steven E. Day, Acting Director of Reserve and Military Personnel, sends. 7. Internet release authorized.