USCG Specific Frequently Asked Questions

For additional coronavirus questions not covered in these FAQ or that your chain of command cannot answer, please e-mail OutbreakQuestions@uscg.mil. To ensure the most timely response, please identify yourself (i.e. military member, civilian, Auxiliarist, contractor, family member) in your e-mail inquiry. 

April 16, 2020

ALCOAST 138/20 COVID-19: MARITIME LAW ENFORCEMENT BOARDING OFFICER (BO) TRAINING

https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/library/generalmessages/General%20Messages/GENMSG2020/ALCOAST/138-20_ALCOAST.txt

April 14, 2020

ALCOAST 135/20 - RESOURCES FOR COAST GUARD MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AND FAMILIES DURING CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 19 (COVID-19) PANDEMIC

141643 APR 20FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-11//TO ALCOASTUNCLAS //N01754//ALCOAST 135/20COMDTNOTE 1754SUBJ:  RESOURCES FOR COAST GUARD MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AND FAMILIES DURING CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 19 (COVID-19) PANDEMIC1. During times of uncertainty throughout history, the U.S. Coast Guard has consistently risen to the challenge of protecting the

April 13, 2020

New pay and allowances to help you through COVID-19

Several new pay and allowances are now available to members and their dependents.These entitlements are part of the overall military effort to support our members during the COVID-19 pandemic.Please contact your local SPO to determine your eligibility for these new pay and allowances: Isolation Allowance (PCS related)Isolation Allowance is the

April 10, 2020

ACN 048/20 - UPDATE TO ACN 039/20 SUSPENSION OF BODY COMPOSITION SCREENING

R 101550 APR 20FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-1//TO ALCOAST UNCLAS //N01020//ACN 048/20SUBJ:  UPDATE TO ACN 039/20 SUSPENSION OF BODY COMPOSITION SCREENINGA. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 191848 MAR 20/ACN 039/20B. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 101130 MAR 20/ACN 033/20C. Coast Guard Weight and Body Fat Standards Program Manual,COMDTINST M1020.8H1. Due

April 7, 2020

PCS Update: A Float Plan and Assist Team will support members during PCS season

The Coast Guard today shared additional details about how it will “Spread Out the Season” to protect members and their families during Permanent Change of Station (PCS) season.The service announced last week that it does plan to transfer members to new stations this year, in order to maintain a mission-ready posture and advance members’ careers.

April 7, 2020

ALCOAST 128/20 MOBILIZING RESERVISTS DURING NOVEL CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/library/generalmessages/General%20Messages/GENMSG2020/ALCOAST/128-20_ALCOAST.txt

April 6, 2020

ALCOAST 124/20 - GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF CLOTH FACE COVERINGS

R 061552 APR 20FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-11//TO ALCOASTUNCLAS//N05100//ALCOAST 124/20COMDTNOTE 5100SUBJ:  GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF CLOTH FACE COVERINGSA. Novel Coronavirus Planning Order (series)B. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 262013 MAR 20/ALCOAST 107/20C. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 051738 APR 20/ALCOAST 122/201. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is

April 3, 2020

Sustaining Resilience - Message from the Commandant

To the Men and Women of the United States Coast Guard,Across the Nation, we continue to see the dramatic impacts of the novel coronavirus outbreak.  The Coast Guard is not immune to the pandemic—members of our workforce and their families have been infected, units have been impacted, and our normal routines have been disrupted.  In the coming days

April 3, 2020

ALCOAST 121/20 - 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) GUIDANCE – USCG TELEWORK CAPABILITIES – SITREP 3

R 031712 APR 20FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-6//TO ALCOASTUNCLAS //N06200//ALCOAST 121/20COMDTNOTE 6200SUBJ:  2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) GUIDANCE – USCG TELEWORK CAPABILITIES – SITREP 3A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 140102 MAR 20/ALCOAST 085/20B. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 200756 MAR 20/ALCOAST 094/20C. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 272112

April 3, 2020

Keep your wallet healthy during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic may increase your family’s financial hardships. Don’t wait until there’s a problem. You don’t have to bear this burden alone. There are many programs available to help you out.For inspiration, first check out the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard’s new Facebook video about getting – and staying – financially