R 221423Z NOV 23
ALCGFINANCE 051/23
SUBJ: BASIC DAILY FOOD ALLOWANCE (BDFA) DECEMBER 2023

The issued base BDFA for DECEMBER 2023 is 15.04.
Afloat 15.04
Ashore 20.30

All CG District 17 and Patrol Forces Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA)
units are authorized, but not mandated a 25 percent increase in the
base BDFA.

The Purchase Order (PO) Number for Subsistence Purchase Card
purchases for the month of December 2023 is:
a. PO Number: 70Z02323MO0001642

Commanding Officers and Officers-In-Charge shall ensure all
Food Service Officers receive a copy of this message.

POCs are COMDT (CG-1113), Mr. Chad Adams at
(202) 475-5149, Chad.A.Adams@uscg.mil or COMDT (CG-832),
Mr. Monty Holcombe at (202) 372-3593, Monty.D.Holcombe@uscg.mil.

CDR P.J. Granati, Acting Deputy, Office of Resource Management sends.

Internet release authorized.
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R 231317Z OCT 23
ALCGFINANCE 046/23
SUBJ: BASIC DAILY FOOD ALLOWANCE (BDFA) NOVEMBER 2023

The issued base BDFA for November 2023 is 15.06.
Afloat 15.06
Ashore 20.33

All CG District 17 and Patrol Forces Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA)
units are authorized, but not mandated a 25 percent increase in the
base BDFA.

The Purchase Order (PO) Number for Subsistence Purchase Card
purchases for the month of November 2023 is:
a. PO Number: 70Z02323MO0001642

Commanding Officers and Officers‐In‐Charge shall ensure all
Food Service Officers receive a copy of this message.

POCs are COMDT (CG‐1113), Mr. Chad Adams at
(202) 475‐5149, Chad.A.Adams@uscg.mil or COMDT (CG‐832),
Mr. Monty Holcombe at (202) 372‐3593, Monty.D.Holcombe@uscg.mil.

CDR P.J. Granati, Acting Deputy, Office of Resource Management sends.

Internet release authorized.

ALCOAST 360/23
SSIC 7220
SUBJ: FY24 SPECIAL DUTY PAY (SDP) AND ASSIGNMENT PAY (AP)
A. Special Duty Pay (SDP), COMDTINST 1430.1Q
B. Coast Guard Pay Manual, COMDTINST M7220.29D
1. This ALCOAST announces results of the FY24 Special Duty Pay (SDP) and Assignment Pay (AP) Panel that convened on 17-18 Apr 2023. The SDP and AP levels recommended for FY24 were carefully balanced against compelling needs, base resources and organizational priorities.
2. The monthly rates of pay for each of the SDP and AP levels are indicated below:
SD-1 – $75 AP-1 – $75
SD-2 – $150 AP-2 – $150
SD-3 – $225 AP-3 – $225
SD-4 – $300 AP-4 – $300
SD-5 – $375 AP-5 – $375
SD-6 – $450 AP-6 – $450
3. This ALCOAST authorizes SDP and AP levels to begin in FY24 (01 Oct 2023 and not before) and that are anticipated to remain in effect until the end of FY24 (30 Sep 2024 and not after), contingent upon Congress extending the authority to make payments. Monetary interventions may be reduced or terminated with not less than 30 days of advance official notice by ALCOAST.
4. Specific FY24 SDP and AP authorizations and levels, along with applicable eligibility criteria, are published on the PPC, Military Accounts Support (MAS) site’s Latest Pay Rates and Benefits – Special Duty Pay (SDP) and Assignment Pay (AP) page located at: (Copy and Paste URL Below into Browser) https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/ppc/mas/sdap/
5. FY23 SDP and AP levels remain in effect until 30 Sep 23, at which time they will terminate. Effective 01 Oct 23, the enlisted assignments and select officers published at the above webpage are authorized SDP or AP, as appropriate, for FY24 at the indicated levels. The corresponding SDP or AP Code must be used when entering SDP and AP transactions into Direct Access.
6. Reservists performing any type of duty, including Active Duty for Training (ADT), Inactive Duty Training (IDT), Active Duty Operational Support (ADOS), and Involuntary Recall, are entitled to SDP or AP on a prorated basis if assigned to a Reserve Personnel Allowance List (RPAL) billet or performing duties for which SDP or AP is authorized by this ALCOAST. Reservists serving in RPAL billets for which SDP or AP is authorized on IDT or ADT are not authorized SDP or AP if ordered to voluntary active duty assignments involving duty that isn’t eligible for SDP or AP. Reservists ordered to involuntary active duty are authorized continuation of SDP or AP authorized for their RPAL IDT assignment, if otherwise eligible. Reservists must meet the eligibility requirements listed above in order to be eligible for SDP or AP.
7. General Guidance for all SDP and AP authorization.
a. Members may not concurrently receive both SDP and AP. If a member is eligible to receive both SDP and AP payments in any respective category, they may elect which Special Pay (SDP or AP) they wish to receive.
b. Members may not concurrently receive two categories of SDP.
(1) If a member is serving in a billet which is authorized SDP, and meets the eligibility standards for another SDP, the member is authorized the higher of the two pay amounts.
(2) If a member meets criteria for two categories of SDP with equal pay levels, the member is authorized SDP for the category that best matches their primary position at the unit.
c. Effect of injury, illness, or disability on continued SDP or AP eligibility.
(1) In the event a member is injured, falls ill, or is otherwise physically disabled while performing the duty for which SDP or AP is paid, SDP or AP may be paid for up to 90 days during treatment for the condition that would otherwise render the member ineligible for the special pay. The SDP or AP will be suspended on the 91st day following the disqualifying injury, illness, or physical disability.(2) Any injuries, illness, or physical disabilities incurred under any circumstances that are not directly related to the performance of duty for which the SDP or AP is paid will result in suspension of the special pay effective the day the member’s CO determines the member is no longer able to perform the duty for which the special pay is authorized.
8. SDP and AP commences on the date a member reports to an eligible position and meets all applicable eligibility.
9. SDP and AP eligibility terminates the earlier of the following:
a. The day before the member departs under PCS orders;
b. The date the member is removed from duty by competent authority (e.g., relief for cause);
c. The date the member is no longer qualified (e.g., required qualifications lapse, is no longer in the rotational watch schedule, TDY); or
d. The date a member departs a unit with no expectation of return prior to separation or retirement (e.g., leave or administrative absence).
10. Responsibilities:
a. Members authorized SDP or AP under this ALCOAST shall:
(1) Read and understand the conditions for eligibility for their respective special pay in this ALCOAST;
(2) Notify their CO of any condition or circumstance that might affect their eligibility for continuation of SDP or AP; and
(3) When their eligibility for SDP or AP has been terminated or suspended on account of transfer or other reasons, review their statements of semi-monthly income (payslips) to confirm that the special pay previously authorized is no longer credited to their pay accounts. If the special pay has not been stopped when it reasonably should have, members must set aside the suspected erroneous payment for eventual repayment and notify their administrative office in writing of the suspected overpayment.
b. COs must promptly notify their servicing Personnel and Administration Office (P&A) of members’ SDP or AP eligibility or loss of eligibility, including certifying the documentation for a reservist. P&As must regularly review affected members’ continued eligibility for SDP or AP and take timely action in Direct Access when members lose eligibility.
c. P&As must submit the proper Direct Access data entry to commence or terminate SDP and AP payment as appropriate.
11. REFs (A) and (B) outline SDP and AP policy. Questions about SDP and AP eligibility should be directed to the appropriate HQ program manager. For questions regarding SDP and AP policy contained in REFs (A) and (B), contact COMDT (CG-1M12) via email at COMPENSATION@USCG.MIL.
12. RADM M. W. Raymond, Assistant Commandant for Military Personnel (CG-1M), sends.
13. Internet release is authorized.

ALCOAST 304/23
SSIC 16201
SUBJ: UPDATE TO MIGRANT INTERDICTION OPERATIONS TACTICS,
TECHNIQUES, AND PROCEDURES
A. (U//FOUO//LES) Alien Migrant Interdiction Operations Tactics,
(AMIO) Techniques, and Procedures, CGTTP 3-93.8
1.This ALCOAST announces an update to Chapter 7, Section D.4.
of REF (A). These changes will be incorporated into the next
revision of REF (A), which will be released within the next year.
2.Chapter 7, Section D.4.b of REF (A) now reads: “Coast
Guard units conducting migrant interdiction operations will provide
food or suitable snacks to migrants upon initial embarkation onto
a Coast Guard asset as soon as practical. Irregular maritime
migration is inherently dangerous and migrants interdicted at
sea may have gone days without food or water. Providing food
and water immediately upon embarkation mitigates individual
health concerns and is in keeping with our Core Values.”
3.Chapter 7, Section D.4.b of REF (A) will continue “Water,
rice, and beans are the most appropriate provisions for hydration
and sustenance. Commands may distribute an electrolyte solution
and an additional snack or meal. Nutritional value is the primary
consideration in providing sustenance and food items should be
familiar to migrants to prevent gastrointestinal issues. Cutters
shall provide 2,100 daily calories of food to migrants under their
care, typically in the form of rice and beans. These calories will
be provided over the course of two meals per day. Second helpings
of food may be offered to migrants during meal times upon request.”
4.Migrants who request additional food outside of meal times may be
provided fruit, oatmeal, saltine crackers, or an additional serving
of rice and beans. Recommended loadouts of these items will be added
to the forthcoming revision of REF (A). Commands shall exercise
careful consideration when and how they distribute additional
helpings as migrants are often transferred between platforms where
resources may not allow crews to provide equitable arrangements.
5.The intent of this policy is to provide supplemental calories
to migrants in Coast Guard care, not to replace current feeding
practices. Unit Commanding Officers (COs) or Officer-in-Charge
(OICs) shall exercise discretion in providing snacks to ensure
migrants do not hoard snacks, eat snacks in place of their primary
meal, or request excessive servings. This will help alleviate any
perceptions of unfair treatment amongst migrants and help ensure
consistency of treatment across Coast Guard platforms.
6.Children under the age of five require additional care and
monitoring. Units shall provide additional feeding times to children
to ensure they consume sufficient daily calories.
7.Operational units are encouraged to contact COMDT (CG-MLE-3) for
any clarification or additional guidance on migrant management.
8.This policy will be reassessed at the end of a six month
implementation period.
9.This message is cancelled on 21 AUG 2024.
10.COMDT (CG-MLE-3) POC: LCDR Nick Phillips,
Nicholas.W.Phillips@uscg.mil, 202-372-2176.
11.RDML Jo-Ann F. Burdian, Assistant Commandant for Response Policy
(CG-5R), sends.
12.Internet release is not authorized.

ALCGENL 203/23
SUBJ: CRITICAL FILL SOLICITATION – CSC FSO – USCGC MOHAWK
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
1.PSC-EPM-2 is soliciting for the following position:
GRADE POSN NR UNIT/POSITION TITLE LOCATION
CSC 00040352 USCGC MOHAWK FSO KEY WEST, FL
2.Report date OOA 01 DEC 2023.
3.Interested candidates shall submit a PCS E-Resume in Direct
Access NLT COB 13 OCT 2023. A Direct Access command endorsement is
required and shall include the very specific elements required in
Chapter 1.C.17.c of Ref (A). A PCS e-Resume user guide with
Self Service – eResume.pdf (uscg.mil) step by step guidance can be found at:
4.Individuals currently serving in FSO positions will not be
considered.
5.Individuals currently in receipt of orders for AY23 will not be
considered.
6.As a reminder, candidates should ensure their Official Military
Personnel File (OMPF) is complete and accurate (e.g. CG-4082,
CG-3307s, awards, academic transcripts). Members can view their OMPF
by logging onto iPERMS: iPERMS RMA (uscg.mil).
If updates to the OMPF are needed, members can work with their local
Personnel & Admin office. Members are also encouraged to review their
ESS in CGBI. The ESS provides a consolidated view of their information
as it appears in Direct Access. This serves as a means for every
Coast Guard member to review their personal data and to ensure the
information in Direct Access is up to date and accurate.
7.Commands shall address any backfill requirements and specify a
required reporting date. Commands should be advised that immediate
backfills are not always available and requirements for one will
be factored into candidate selection.
8.POC: CWO2 Nicholas J Wernicke at nicholas.j.wernicke(at)uscg.mil,
202-795-6570.
9.Released by: LT Simon Sekitoleko, 202-795-6578.
10.Internet