US Coast Guard Reserve News & Announcements

Enlisted Reserve Advancements: ALCGRSV 031/08, Enlisted Reserve Advancement Announcement (ERAA) No. 9-08 lists those eligible for advancement or change in rating to fill vacancies in the Selected Reserve as of 01 SEP 08. To view the list, go to: http://www.uscg.mil/announcements/alcgrsv/ALCGRSV03108.txt. Bravo Zulu! (Posted 10 SEP 08)

Modernization Review Process: ADM Allen outlines the Modernization Review Process in his latest All Hands. (Posted 15 AUG 08)

Reserve Program Administrator 50th Anniversary: 2009 will mark the 50th Golden Anniversary of the creation of the Reserve Program Administrators (RPA) Corps. In celebration of this historic milestone, a host of events and activities are being planned, including an RPA reunion and special edition of THE RESERVIST. For more info, click here and/or contact CAPT Mike Price, Chairman, RPA 50^th Anniversary Committee & Senior RPA, Michael.R.Price@uscg.mil; 202-493-1701; FAX: 202-493-1776. (Posted 14 AUG 08)

Coast Guard Implementation of Periodic Health Assessment (PHA): The Health, Safety and Work-Life Directorate (CG-11) is pleased to announce pilot testing has begun for implementing the PHA Coast Guard wide within the next few months. The PHA is a targeted medical screening that will replace the routine five-year physical examination and this annual screening is devised to ensure all members are healthy and medically ready to support Coast Guard missions. All Coast Guard Active Duty and Selected Reserve personnel will be required to complete an annual PHA during their birth month. Check out future issues of THE RESERVIST to find out how the PHA will impact you. (Posted 12 AUG 08)

Uniform Board No. 43: The Office of Military Personnel anticipates convening the next uniform board in early September 2008. Input from the field is strongly encouraged, and suggestions or recommendations should be submitted by 31 AUG 08, in memorandum format to Commandant (CG-1221) thru appropriate chains of command. For more info, see ALCOAST 380/08. Questions should be directed to CWO Tarvin Greene, 202-475-5369, Tarvin.T.Greene@uscg.mil (Posted 12 AUG 08)

President Signs New Post-911 GI BIll — On 30 JUN 2008, President Bush signed into law the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. This program is for military personnel (active and reserve) who served a minimum of 90 days of active duty on or after 11 SEP 2001. The benefits will depend on the amount of time served on active duty. This program does not take effect until 1 August 2009. Benefits are only payable for training pursued on or after 1 AUG 2009.  Any training prior to that date will not be paid through the Post-9/11 GI Bill. USCG policies and procedures will be disseminated as soon as they are developed, and they will be in conjunction with DOD and VA. Until specific Coast Guard  guidance is available, you may visit the VA Website at: www.gibill.va.gov/, which includes a Frequently Asked Question section. The current VA programs, MGIB-SR and REAP, are still in place. Check out REAP rate increase at http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/rates/CH1607/ch1607rates080108.htm effective 1 AUG 2008. (Posted 14 JUL 08)

Law Enforcement & Security Rating: ADM Allen discusses the new Law Enforcement & Security rating in his latest All Hands. The Port Security Specialist (PS) rating will be integrated with the new LE/S rating. To read, click here. (Posted 24 UN 08)

ODU Sale:  To pave the way for the un-tucked version of the ODU, the UDC is offering certain sizes of the current ODU at two for the price of one.  For more information, visit the UDC Online Store.  (Posted 10 JUN 08)

Reserve Servicewide Examination: Is Saturday, 18 OCT 08. To learn more, see ALCGRSV 015/08, www.uscg.mil/announcements/alcgrsv/ALCGRSV015.txt (Posted 23 MAY 08)

Modernization Updates:  While pre-decisional, these 1-pagers will give you a glimpse into the Coast Guard's future:

• DCO

• DCMS

• OPCOM

• FORCECOM

(Posted 01 MAY 08)