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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. 

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Feb. 4, 2021

ALCOAST 040/21 - COVID-19: USCG COVID-19 SAFE WORKPLACE GUIDANCE

R 022150Z FEB 21FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DCTO ALCOASTUNCLASALCOAST 040/21SSIC 5100SUBJ: COVID-19: USCG COVID-19 SAFE WORKPLACE GUIDANCEA. EO 13991 Protecting the Federal Workforce and RequiringMask-WearingB. OMB Memorandum on COVID-19 Safe Federal Workplace: AgencyModel Safety Principles M-21-15C. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 061552 APR 20/ALCOAST

Jan. 29, 2021

ALCOAST 030/21 COVID-19: IMPACTED ASSIGNMENT YEAR 21 (AY21): PCS AND HHG SHIPMENTS - SITREP 1

R 282150Z JAN 21FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DCTO ALCOASTUNCLASALCOAST 030/21SSIC 1320SUBJ:  COVID-19: IMPACTED ASSIGNMENT YEAR 21 (AY21): PCS AND HHG SHIPMENTS - SITREP 1A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 090803 JUN 20/ALCOAST 224/20B. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 280957 DEC 20/ALCOAST 465/20C. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 021304 NOV 20/ALCOAST 396/20D.

Jan. 29, 2021

New Shipmate Form will help you welcome incoming members

The U.S. Coast Guard has a new tool to help commands get to know newly arrived members.It’s called the “New Shipmate Form” and is intended for all active duty, reserve, civilian and auxiliary members who are transitioning to a new command or position.The form, shown here, asks get-to-know-you type questions about a member’s interests, goals,

Jan. 29, 2021

Good to go: USCG authorizes PCS and HHG shipments for 2021

PCS and household good shipments are authorized until further notice, and the Coast Guard is optimistic that the 2021 PCS season will go smoothly.Key initiatives from last year will remain in place to support members relocating due to permanent change of station (PCS) orders. Meanwhile, a New Shipmate Form will help units make the transition easier

Jan. 27, 2021

Here’s what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine

Vaccines are an important tool to help fight the disease and bring an end to the pandemic. In late 2020, two vaccines received Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA determined their safety and efficacy. Clinical trial data submitted to the FDA demonstrated the benefits of each vaccine and showed that their

Jan. 25, 2021

Retirees Vaccine FAQ

Q. Will retired Coast Guard beneficiaries have access to the vaccine?A. Retirees should anticipate receiving the vaccine the same way they would receive any other vaccine – either through a Veterans Health Administration location, a DoD Military Treatment Facility (MTF), or from their primary care provider.

Jan. 13, 2021

ALCOAST 013/21 - COVID-19: PAYROLL TAX DEFERRAL – UPDATE: COLLECTIONS

R 121634Z JAN 21FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DCTO ALCOASTUNCLASALCOAST 013/21SSIC 7401SUBJ: COVID-19: PAYROLL TAX DEFERRAL – UPDATE: COLLECTIONSA. Presidential Memorandum on Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations in Light of the Ongoing COVID-19 DisasterB. Internal Revenue Service Notice 2020-65 - Relief with Respect to Employment Tax DeadlinesC. COMDT

Dec. 10, 2020

Coast Guard prepares workforce for limited distribution phase of COVID-19 vaccine

The Coast Guard, as part of the joint force and working with the Department of Defense (DoD), is preparing to begin the vaccination process for our active duty and reserve forces, and select civilian employees in critical positions.

Dec. 9, 2020

ALCOAST 445/20 SUBJ:  COVID-19: GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF CLOTH FACE COVERINGS (FACE MASKS) – UPDATE 2

R 091320 DEC 20FM COMDTCOGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-11//TO ALCOAST UNCLAS //N05100//ALCOAST 445/20COMDTNOTE 5100SUBJ:  COVID-19: GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF CLOTH FACE COVERINGS (FACE MASKS) – UPDATE 2A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 061552 APR 20/ALCOAST 124/20B. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 171929 APR 20/ALCOAST 144/201. This message provides additional

Dec. 1, 2020

ALCOAST 445/20 - COVID-19: GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF CLOTH FACE COVERINGS (FACE MASKS) – UPDATE 2

R 091320 DEC 20FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-11//TO ALCOASTUNCLAS //N05100//ALCOAST 445/20COMDTNOTE 5100SUBJ: COVID-19: GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF CLOTH FACE COVERINGS (FACE MASKS) – UPDATE 2A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 061552 APR 20/ALCOAST 124/20B. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 171929 APR 20/ALCOAST 144/201. This message provides additional