Coast Guard Personnel Service Center
Officer Personnel Management Division
Officer Boards, Promotions, and Separations Branch CG PSC (opm-1)
To increase transparency to the field and assist commands and supervisors with the administrative process relating to troubled and at risk officers, CG PSC (opm-1) presents the Special Board information in one area.
Here you will find the the types of Special Boards and Panels, the relevant Coast Guard Personnel Manual Article, officer accession type, who has initiating authority, outcome options, final decision authority, officer's reply period to proposed Special Board action, Special Board and Panel Membership, and the number of days to separate for each board type. Additionally, there are templates provided to guide you through the process.
Templates
Initiating Special Board Action Memo
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to Initiating Special Board Action Memo
Officer's Communications to a Special Board Memo
NOTE: In accordance with Coast Guard Personnel Manual, Article 5.A.4.e. "A letter sent under this paragraph may not criticize any officer or reflect on any officer’s character, conduct, or motive [pursuant to Section 253 (b), Title 14, U.S. Code]."
Post Counseling Alcohol Incident Memo
The primary and preferred method of delivery to CG PSC (opm-1) is a signed, endorsed, and scanned PDF copy via email to LTJG G. Wayne Newton. The secondary method is FAX: (202) 493-1618.
Types of Special Boards and Panels (Click on the Special Board/Panel type. The link will take you to the specific section)
Removal from Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Final Eligibility List
Removal from Selection (i.e. Promotion) List
Terminate Extended Active Duty (EAD) Contract
Revocation of Commission (less than 5 years of commissioned service) (Regular Officers, O-1+)
Vacate Temporary Appointment (Regardless of time in service)
Revocation of Commission (greater than 5 years of commissioned service) (3 Board Process)
First Board: Determination Board
Second Board: Board of Inquiry (BOI)
Third Board: Board of Review (BOR)
Terminate Retired Recall Orders
Terminate CWO Appointment (less than 3 years of commissioned service)
Terminate CWO Appointment (greater than 3 years of commissioned service) (2 Board Process)
First Board: Suitability Board
Second Board: Evaluation Board
Special Boards and Panels Matrix
NOTE: The Special Boards and Panels matrix lists the types of Special Boards and Panels, the relevant Coast Guard Personnel Manual Article, officer accession type, who has initiating authority, outcome options, final decision authority, officer's reply period to proposed Special Board action, Special Board and Panel Membership, and the number of days to separate for each board type.
Causes for Separation in accordance with Coast Guard Personnel Manual, Article 12.A.15.c.
Removal from Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Final Eligibility List
Coast Guard Personnel Manual, Article 1.D.10.a.2.
Initiating Special Board Action Memo
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to Initiating Special Board Action Memo
Removal from Selection (i.e. Promotion) List
Coast Guard Personnel Manual, Article 5.A.13.f.
Initiating Special Board Action Memo
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to Initiating Special Board Action Memo
Terminate Extended Active Duty (EAD) Contract
Coast Guard Personnel Manual, Article 12.A.8.
Initiating Special Board Action Memo
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to Initiating Special Board Action Memo
Coast Guard Personnel Manual, Article 12.A.9.1.
Initiating Special Board Action Memo
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to Initiating Special Board Action Memo
Coast Guard Personnel Manual, Article 12.A.9.2.
Initiating Special Board Action Memo
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to Initiating Special Board Action Memo
Revocation of Commission (less than 5 years of commissioned service) (Regular Officers, O-1+)
Coast Guard Personnel Manual, Article 12.A.11.
Initiating Special Board Action Memo
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to Initiating Special Board Action Memo
Vacate Temporary Appointment (Regardless of time in service)
Coast Guard Personnel Manual, Article 12.A.12.
Initiating Special Board Action Memo
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to Initiating Special Board Action Memo
Revocation of Commission (greater than 5 years of commissioned service) (3 Board Process)
First Board: Determination Board
Second Board: Board of Inquiry (BOI)
Third Board: Board of Review (BOR)
Coast Guard Personnel Manual, Article 12.A.15.
Initiating Special Board Action Memo
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to Initiating Special Board Action Memo
Terminate Retired Recall Orders
Coast Guard Personnel Manual, Article 12.A.17.e.
Initiating Special Board Action Memo
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to Initiating Special Board Action Memo
Terminate CWO Appointment (less than 3 years of commissioned service)
Coast Guard Personnel Manual, Article 12.A.20.
Initiating Special Board Action Memo
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to Initiating Special Board Action Memo
Terminate CWO Appointment (greater than 3 years of commissioned service) (2 Board Process)
First Board: Suitability Board
Second Board: Evaluation Board
Coast Guard Personnel Manual, Article 12.A.21.
Initiating Special Board Action Memo
FIRST ENDORSEMENT to Initiating Special Board Action Memo
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If you have questions or concerns regarding the Special Board process, please contact one of the individuals below.
LTJG G.
Wayne Newton |
Alternately, you may contact: |
Or, you may contact: CDR Chris Glander Chief, Boards, Promotions, & Separations Branch (202) 493-1611 |