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Critical Skills Training Bonus (CSTB) Ratings and Amounts
The Critical Skills Training Bonus (CSTB) program authorizes incentive payments to non-rated members who affiliate with critical ratings by attending Class "A" school or enrolling in a striker program.
As announced in ALCOAST 352/09, here are the ratings and bonus amounts authorized effective 16 July 2009:
| Rating | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EM | $6,000 | Complete EM "A" School or Strike |
| ET | $4,000 | Complete ET "A" School |
| OS | $6,000 | Complete OS "A" School AND agree to obligate a minimum of 04 years active duty upon graduation. |
More information about the CSTB program and the agreement form can be found in Chapter 3.F (PDF file of Chapt 3.F only, 460KB) of the Coast Guard Personnel Manual.
New Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) Multiples
Commandant (CG-1) announced the following SRB multiples which are effective on 16 July 2009. Please note that effective 16 July through 30 September 2009, no contracts (reenlistment/extension) that have an associated SRB will be authorized. The Coast Guard will not process reenlistment/extension contracts for SRB payment during the period of 16 July through 30 September 2009. Contact your Servicing Personnel Office (SPO) for more information and options (source ALCOAST 393/09):
| ZONE-A SRB Multiples: | Effective 16 July 2009 |
|---|---|
| BM2, BM1 | 0.7 |
SRB "Kicker" Eligibility: | |
| EM2, EM1 | 1.5 |
| ET2, ET1 | 1.1 |
|
SRB "Kicker" Eligibility: | |
| FS3 | 0.8 |
| FS2, FS1 | 2.3 |
| GM3 | 0.8 |
| GM2, GM1 | 1.6 |
SRB "Kicker" Eligibility: | |
| IS3, IS2, IS1 | 0.8 |
| IT3 | 0.8 |
| IT2, IT1 | 1.8 |
| OS2, OS1 | 0.7 |
| ZONE-B SRB Multiples: | Effective 16 July 2009 |
|---|---|
| EM2, EM1 | 1.0 |
| FS2, FS1 | 1.5 |
| GM2 | 1.0 |
| GM1 | 0.75 |
SRB "Kicker" Eligibility: | |
| IS2, IS1 | 0.5 |
| IT2, IT1 | 0.5 |
| OS1 | 0.5 |
Source: ALCOAST Message 353/09
Understanding Your Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)
The Pay & Personnel Center has developed a training module for the LES; "Understanding your LES". This action is in response to comments and specific requests made by attendees at this year's SPO Conference regarding inadequate understanding of information presented on the LES. This presentation covers the basics to reading your LES. It Offers an example to better explain Appendix F of the Personnel & Pay Procedures Manual (3PM). And it explains why it is the member's responsibility to ensure accuracy.
The presentation is available in two file formats:
Understanding Your LES (Power Point)
Understanding Your LES (Adobe Acrobat-PDF)
TSP CHANGES FOR 2009:
The TSP Web Site provides the new limits for 2009: http://www.tsp.gov/curinfo/data.html.
Please vist our TSP procedures and information page for enrollment information and forms.
TRICARE DENTAL CHANGES FOR 2009:
TRICARE Dental premiums increase on 1 February 2009. Remember, premiums are paid in advance. The 2009 rates apply to payments you make in January for coverage effective on 1 February.