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PHS SEALPeopleSoft User Guides for U.S. Public Health Service, Commissioned Corps Force Management (CCFM) Integration

The Commissioned Corps is an essential component of the largest public health program in the world.

Self Service Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Click on the link below to see Frequently Asked Questions about Direct Access. This list of questions is updated periodically based on Corps questions.

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Direct Access User Guides:

NameRevision DateType
PHS PeopleSoft 101, Ver. 4.1
Provides the new user with the basic skills necessary to use the system
18 Jun 09PDF File
PHS Self-Service Procedure Guide, Ver. 6.1
Self Service will be your connection to managing a wide range of activities-from selecting your emergency contacts to updating your phone numbers. Self Service is available to all Officers of the Public Heath Service.

Also see: Self Service in Direct Access FAQs

Note: For first-time users, your user ID is the same as your Serial Number and your initial password is the same as your date of birth in YYYYMMDD (all numeric) format.
14 Jan 10PDF File
PHS Core HR Procedure Guide, Ver. 2.0
There are three main tables that make up an officer's Core Data record. There are a number of other tables that also contain data related to an officer.
06 May 09PDF File
PHS Foundation Tables, Ver. 4.0
Foundation tables are the tables that supply the list of valid values to choose when data entry is done in the system. Foundation tables often contain a way of mapping values between the Direct Access system and other PHS systems such as COPS and CCP.
06 May 09PDF File
PHS Accession, Ver. 3.0
This guide provides the procedure for viewing applicant data.
24 Apr 09PDF File
PHS Assignments Procedure Guide, Ver. Ver 7.0
This guide provides the procedures for creating job requisitions (vacancies) and for searching for qualified candidates.
28 Oct 09PDF File
PHS Security Clearance and Suitability, Ver. Ver 2.1
The Security Check component is used to track information about an officer's suitability and security clearances
11 Jun 09PDF File
PPC-7421/5, Direct-Access PHS User Access Authorization/ Revocaton Form14 Sep 09PDF File

Pay & Personnel Center, Customer Care Branch

PHS PeopleSoft/Direct Access Customer Care
Call 866-PPC-USCG (772-8724)
0700-1600 (Central time) M-F & Select Weekends.

Note: Password resets are not provided via telephone. for password problems.

  • Important Notices
  • FY109 Weekend Staffing
  • 14-15 November
    12-13 December
    09-10 January
    20-21 February
    20-21 March
    N/A April
    15-16 May
    12-13 June
    17-18 July
    21-22 August
    18-19 September

    Hours of phone coverage (on the above weekends) will be 0600-1600 (Central Time) on Saturdays and 0600-1400 (Central Time) on Sundays inclusive.
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  • Note: For first-time users, your user ID is the same as your Serial Number and your initial password is the same as your date of birth in YYYYMMDD (all numeric) format.
  • Self Service in Direct Access FAQs

Last Modified 1/14/2010