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| 24 Aug 16 | DANTES Provides Faster Exams Reimbursement Process FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 22AUG16
Pensacola, Fla.- The Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Exams Reimbursement Program has changed a reimbursement policy that will expedite the exams reimbursement process for service members, including active duty, National Guard and Reserve. The policy change includes reimbursement of test fees for the following exams: The online Electronic Reimbursement Request is now the only option available for service members to receive reimbursement to cover the cost of test fees incurred for exams taken at national or international test centers. Paper-based reimbursement requests were retired March 1 and are no longer accepted. In accordance with the policy change, DANTES will no longer physically process any paper-based reimbursement mail received after Oct. 1. “The department continues to receive, on average, 25 paper-based reimbursement requests in the mail each week,” said Tom French, DANTES Education Programs. “The new online process is more efficient and beneficial for a service member because payment is deposited directly into their bank account generally within 2-3 weeks after submitting documentation and receiving approval online.” Service members can submit the Electronic Reimbursement Request online through the DANTES website, www.dantes.doded.mil. On the DANTES website, members should select “Examinations and Reimbursement Eligibility” to get started. Access to the DANTES Exams Reimbursement Center is only available to active duty, National Guard and Reserve service members with a valid common access card (CAC). Additionally, both a score report and payment receipt are required. Documents must be uploaded for reimbursement request approval and processing. Find out about other DANTES Examination Program information and resources by going to the DANTES websites: www.dantes.doded.mil and http://dantespulse.dodlive.mil. Erin Roberts, Public Affairs Click |
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| 22 Aug 16 | TUITION ASSISTANCE FY GUIDANCE The CG Institute is anticipating the release of the FY17 TA ALCOAST in the coming weeks with no major changes to last year's policies. The CG Institute continues to process FY16 Tuition Assistance applications. Additionally, we are processing TA applications with course start dates 1-31 October 2016 (Section 4109 of Title 5, United States Code (USC) and Section 2396 (a) 3 of Title 10 USC gives authorization). Students who have NOT reached their FY16 TA funding cap ($4000) and have classes with course start dates between 01-31Oct are encouraged to submit their electronic applications NOW to the Coast Guard Institute for processing, applications MUST be received by the Coast Guard Institute no later than 1200 CST, 30 September 2016 in order for your TA to be funded with FY16 funding. Students who have reached their FY16 TA funding cap ($4000), and have classes with start dates between 01-31Oct should submit paper applications. Only complete and accurate applications meeting the 14 day policy will be accepted or processed when FY17 funding becomes available. All paper TA applications must be scanned and e-mail to CGI-SMB-TAG@uscg.mil (this will allow us to see date and time of submission). If cutters anticipate complications with this guidance, they should reach out to the TAG Division Officer via e-mail at Michael.D.Watson@uscg.mil with their concerns or issues. Please keep in mind that due to appropriations law we cannot authorize FY17 applications using FY17 funding until OOA 01OCT2016 pending funds availability. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to the deadline for submitting applications no less that 14 days prior to the class start date (not including the date of submission to the Coast Guard Institute nor the actual class start date). Please keep this in mind when counseling students. PAPER APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY AUTHORIZED FOR MEMEBERS THAT HAVE REACHED THEIR FY16 FUNDING CAP AND HAVE COURSES THAT BEGIN 01-31 OCTOBER 2016. NO PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 30SEP2016! If there are any questions concerning this matter other than cutter issues, contact the Tuition Assistance & Grants Division at 405-954-1360. CWO Michael D. Watson |
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| 03 Mar 16 | TUITION ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZATION (TAA) CORRECTIONS Below is additional guidance on Tuition Assistance Authorization (TAA) corrections as a follow up on comments from this year's Council of College & Military Educators (CCME) conference. The Coast Guard Institute will continue to follow the TAA correction policy contained in the CGI SOP, Volume III, Art. 1.N.1. Changes to note in the standing policy above -
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| 03 Mar 16 | WAIVERS Below is additional guidance provided to ESOs to assist members and commands with submitting complete waiver packages. Additionally, it provides the regulations the Coast Guard Institute is using to screen and evaluate each package received. POLICIES - PT&E Manual, COMDTINST M1500.10(series), Art. 11.H.e.(12)- CGI SOP Volume III, Art. 1.M - Voluntary Education Programs, DoDi 1322.25, Appendix to Enclosure 3, Art. 3.n.(6) First and foremost, all DOD MOU participating institutions are required to provided the following BEFORE student enrollment: - Information on institutional "drop/add," withdrawal, and readmission policies and procedures to include information on the potential impact of military duties (such as unanticipated deployments or mobilization, activation, and temporary duty assignments) on the student's academic standing and financial responsibilities. An explanation of educational institution's grievance policy and process will also be provided. - All waiver packages will be returned if the member has not tried to resolve the issue with their institution first based on the policy guidance provided by the institution mentioned above. All correspondence between the institution and the ESO/member will need to be included in every waiver package. Any package being received at the Coast Guard Institute without this information will be returned until this requirement is met. - NOTE: If any military member enrolls with an institution and the above information is not provided, it should be reported immediately to the Coast Guard Institute as a DOD MOU violation via e-mail to Michael.D.Watson@uscg.mil and Patrick.J.Hodges@uscg.mil. REASONS WAIVER PACKAGES WILL BE ACCEPTED - - Operational Necessity - Any waiver package submitted for this reason will need to have orders submitted with the package in order to be considered.- Personal Emergency - Illness, hospitalization unforeseen death in the family - Any waiver package submitted for this reason will need to have supporting documentation. Please note, if a package is being submitted for an illness or hospitalization, we have a "need to know" and we will ask and require supporting medical documentation. If a member does not wish to disclose this information under the HIPPA law, we may not have the required information necessary to make a favorable determination. This is a member's personal choice whether or not they want to provide the required documentation necessary for a debt to be waived. - Service Obligation - The Obligated Service Matrix located in the CGI SOP Volume III will be used when making these determinations. WAIVER PACKAGE REQUIREMENTS - - All waiver packages must show ample justification identifying the extenuating circumstance(s) and provide all supporting documentation.- A STONG endorsement from the Commanding Officer will be required for consideration (the endorsement shall not be signed by only the ESO except in those situations where the CO is the ESO) - Waiver packages will NO LONGER be accepted for late applications. - Correspondence between the ESO/member and the institution showing the attempt to resolve with the school first. - Supporting documentation for illness or hospitalization (documents will be destroyed by crosscut shredder after they have been used for their intended purpose). |
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| 15 Dec 15 | NICMIS & WebTA ENHANCEMENTS Beginning 16Dec2015, the following enhancements will take affect into the Navy College Management Information System (NCMIS) and the student WebTA module: All complete Tuition Assistance (TA) applications submitted to the CG Institute (command approved in WebTA) before 1200 CST on 16Dec will be grandfathered and not affected by the programming changes (unless their application is incomplete - such as missing an approved degree plan in the MyEducationPortal or not meeting eligibility criteria). To be considered a complete TA application the following shall apply: The complete application MUST arrive to the CG Institute at least 14 days prior to clcvn accompanied with the following (1) the command approved TA app in WebTA (2) a proper degree plan uploaded into the MyEducation portal if the student has previously used CG TA for more than 6 semester hours (3) all other TA eligibility requirements have been met (see ALCOAST 405/15). After 16Dec2015, all members seeking TA shall submit a degree plan prior to submitting a TA application. The following enhancements will apply: * When a proper degree plan is reviewed/approved by the CG Institute, a code will be entered in NCMIS that will allow an application to be submitted through WebTA. * If the student doesn't have a degree plan code, WebTA will not allow the student to initiate a TA application. * Lifetime credit limits illustrated in ALCOAST 405/15 will be programmed into NCMIS. Members will get a warning message when they are within 10 credit hours of reaching their lifetime limits (130 semester hours for undergraduate work and 40 semester hours for graduate work). *Commands and ESOs are encouraged to build in a command level timeline outside of the CG Institute's 14-day rule to allow for processing at the unit level. *Command are also encouraged to designate an alternate ESO to cover any staffing gap (primary ESO on leave, TDY, medical, etc.). Waivers are not authorized for TA applications that are submitted late due to ESO absence. *Additional enhancements will be implemented in the Spring: ESOs will not be able to command approve TA request inside the 14 days (the system will automatically deny these applications). In the interim before this enhancement to NCMIS ESOs SHALL NOT approve any TA application inside the 14 days. Anything approved inside the 14 day window will be denied and unprocessed. * Commands are encouraged to build in additional time to allow for unit processing. Failure to build in additional time for unit processing WILL impact students NEGATIVELY! (ex. Require members to have TA application submitted to the ESO 21 or 28 or 35 days prior to the course start date). These changes are significant and if not adhered to some members will be impacted negatively, so please ensure widest dissemination. If ESOs have ANY questions, comments or concerns please contact TAG Division Officer CWO Michael Watson. After receiving numerous phone calls and e-mails regarding the coding of degrees plans mentioned in the e-mail below, it has been determined that the degree plan coding enhancement would be best implemented at the beginning of a new FY vice midstream. We will reevaluate this function at a later date when some stability has returned to the processing of TA applications and current policy becomes second nature. Please keep in mind that all other provisions such as (1) mandatory degree plans, (2) command approved & arrive at the Institute 14 days prior to CLCVN, and (3) all other eligibility requirements outlined in ALCOAST 405/15 remain in effect. We appreciate your feedback and if ESOs have ANY questions, comments or concerns please contact TAG Division Officer CWO Michael Watson. Released by LCDR Lisa L. Garcez, Commanding Officer, CG Institute CWO Michael D. Watson TAG Division Officer United States Coast Guard Institute W: (405)954-7233 F: (405)954-7245 |
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| 17 Nov 15 | FY16 TA POLICY DTD 17NOV15 On 10Nov, ALCOAST 433/15 was released providing advanced notice of a scheduled Direct Access outage. This outage will affect Tuition Assistance (TA) processing! ESOs and members need to be vigilant of TA policies and how this outage can/will affect them receiving an approved TA authorization without proper planning and counseling. This Direct Access outage is scheduled for the period 19Dec15 - 03Jan16. Any members desiring to take courses with start dates between 19Dec15 - 18Jan16 MUST have their TA application command approved and submitted to the Coast Guard Institute 14 days in advance of course start date AND before 1200 CST 16Dec15 to allow the Institute to verify and approve applications prior to the 19Dec15 DA outage. ***14 Day rule is STILL applicable for any TA application i.e. 19DEC course start date TA application MUST be submitted on or before 04DEC**** *IMPORTANT NOTE - ESOs and members need to be very vigilant with their planning and counseling, TA applications with course start dates between 04Jan16 - 17Jan16 MUST be received by 1200 CST 16Dec15 before the start of the Direct Access outage on 19Dec15. Applications received at the Coast Guard Institute after the Direct Access outage with course start dates between 04Jan16 -17Jan16 will be within 14 days and will be RETURNED UNPROCESSED if they are not received on or before 1200 CST 16Dec15. Degree plans - TA applications received during this period without an ESO approved degree plan will be returned unprocessed. The Coast Guard Institute will be unable to verify TA eligibility and as a result TA applications will be within the 14 day rule and RETURNED UNPROCESSED. ALL TA processing for courses starting between 19Dec15 - 18Jan16 should be reviewed with an ESO, command approved and submitted in accordance with all FY16 TA policies and guidance received in the field. It is of the utmost importance for ESOs and members to verify all documents are correct before being submitted. Again, incorrect and late documents will go unprocessed and be returned. ESOs should remind members NOT to start or commit to a course they are not willing to pay for if they have not received an APPROVED TA authorization. Without an approved TA authorization, members assume ALL financial responsibility for the course. ESOs and members are reminded that they may apply for TA 90 days prior to any course start date, provided the start date does not cross a fiscal year. If there are any questions, comments or concerns, ESOs can contact the Coast Guard Institute at (405) 954-1360. |
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| 03 Nov 15 | FY16 TA POLICY DTD 03NOV15 Below is some clarification on the 14 day rule and a processing update: - 14 Day rule - The 14 day rule is in full affect. The effective date for this particular rule is 15Nov. What exactly does this mean? Here's a table of examples that will hopefully remove any ambiguity: Class start date 15Nov Class start date 16Nov Class start date 17Nov Class start date 18Nov Etc, Etc... The Coast Guard Institute started with a 15Nov date to allow late submissions for the entire month of October. We also had to calculate in the 14 days needed to start the processing rule on 01Nov. Please remember there are no exceptions or waivers to this policy. Currently we have approx 390 TA applications in queue. Our technicians are working hard to process these applications quickly while ensuring accuracy and compliance with all of the new policy changes / requirements. The 14-day rule is not a new policy. Please remind your students that they need to work applications / issues through you, as the unit ESO, before contacting the CG Institute. Your help with issues or basic questions will allow us to spend more time on processing the actual applications. We are processing TA applications by course start date. As of today, we are working TA applications with a course start date of 05Nov and getting further out each day. Thank you for your time and support! Please let me know if you have any follow on questions, comments or concerns, v/r, Mr. Watson. |
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| 21 Oct 15 | FY16 TA POLICY DTD 21OCT15 LATE TA APPLICATIONS - The Coast Guard Institute received a call from the Navy this afternoon and outside reprogramming, there isn't a simple way for us to get the system to accept late TA applications for the period 1Oct-1Nov. So, for the specified period and before the late TA policy (14 day rule) is applied, we will accept paper applications for those members who's TA applications are being denied because the course start date has passed. When submitting these applications, please send them to the CGI-PF-Tuition_Assistance shared folder and in the subject line put - URGENT - FY16 LATE TA APPLICATION. This will ensure these get top priority and are worked first thing every morning so members can continue their courses that have already begun. Please keep in mind that the 14 day rule will be in full effect on 15Nov. What this means and why we choose this date is, it allowed for members to submit late applications for the entire month of October and for socializing. With that said, on 1Nov, any TA applications received with a course start date of 14Nov or earlier, will be denied and returned unprocessed. I want to make sure everyone understands that we will not be accepting late applications up to and on 15Nov. SELECTING THE EDUCATION OFFICE IN WEBTA - From today forward, please ensure all members utilizing TA select USCG INST/OKLAHOMA CITY, OK US as their assigned education office when submitting their applications. This is block 15 in Step 1 when starting a New Application. I've attached a screenshot for optimal clarification and understanding. If TA applications are received with any education office other than the aforementioned, it will be denied and returned for correction. For questions, comments or concerns, ESO's can contact the Tuition Assistance & Grants Division via e-mail at cgi-smb-tag@uscg.mil or phone at (405) 954-1360. |
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| 16 Oct 15 | FY16 TA POLICY DTD 16OCT15 TUITION ASSISTANCE (TA) - Due to the delay in promulgated FY16 TA policy, the Coast Guard Institute will authorize TA requests received for courses starting on or after 01OCT15. This practice will be permitted to continue through the entire month of October, and through 14NOV15. Effective 15NOV15, ANY and ALL TA requests received less than 14 days prior to the class start date will be denied and returned to the member unprocessed. There will be NO waiver process or deviation from this requirement so please ensure widest dissemination. The new FY16 Tuition Assistance policies are promulgated to align CG policy more closely with DoD policy and meet the requirements of Executive Order 13607. One of the policies in the Voluntary Education Program Instruction DoDI 1322.25 is the requirement for schools to enroll students only after the TA is approved by the individual's Service. It also goes on to say that, "Service members will be solely responsible for all tuition cost without this prior approval." Additional information on this can be found in the above DoD instruction in Appendix to Enclosure 3, Paragraph 4.d under Approved and TA Eligible Courses. Additionally, in Volume III of the Coast Guard Institutes SOP, Chapter 1.C.2 states, "It is required to submit requests no later than 14 days prior to the course start date to avoid late fees and disenrollment. Coast Guard Institute will not guarantee processing of a TA applications before the class start date if the TA application is received less than 14 days prior." With the above knowledge, the Coast Guard will no longer process retroactive TA applications after 15NOV15 as stated above. All late (inside the 14 days before the class start date) TA applications will be returned to the student and if they have entered into a course of instruction without prior TA authorization, the student will bear the full cost. DEGREE PLANS - ESOs are strongly encouraged to remind their members if they have previously used TA for 6 semester hours or more, they will be required to submit a degree plan in the "My Education Portal" before their TA applications will be approved. If we receive a TA application and see a member has taken 6 hours or more, their application will be denied until the degree plan is submitted. New TA users can take up to 6 semester hours prior to submitting a degree plan. //www.uscg.mil/hq/cg1/cgi/eso/essentials/default.asp GRADE REPORTING - ESOs and students are reminded to check to see if grades have posted on the "My Education Portal" before reporting them to the Coast Guard Institute. Reporting grades that have already been posted creates a redundancy and an unnecessary increased workload on the technicians. Grades can be viewed by logging into My Education > My History or Missing Grades. The Coast Guard Institute is working closely with the Navy to ensure schools post grades on the "Grade Portal". For questions, comments or concerns, ESO's can contact the Tuition Assistance & Grants Division via e-mail at CGI-SMB-TAG@uscg.mil or phone at (405) 954-1360. |
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| 16 Oct 15 | FY16 TA POLICY ALCOAST 405/15 R 160922Z OCT 15 |
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| 7 Aug 15 | As of today, 07Aug, 2015 the Coast Guard Institute has begun processing Fiscal Year 16 (FY16) Tuition Assistance applications that contain course start dates between 01-31Oct, 2015 (Section 4109 of Title 5, United States Code (USC) and Section 2396 (a) 3 of Title 10 USC gives authorization).
Students who haven't reached their FY15 TA funding cap and have classes with course start dates between 01-31Oct should be encouraged to submit their applications to the Coast Guard Institute for processing no later than close of business 30Sep, 2015. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Tuition Assistance & Grants Division at 405-954-1360 or email cgi-smb-tag@uscg.mil. |
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| 3 Aug 15 | In accordance with ALCOAST 312/15, the BM1 (0112-3), BM2 (0212-3), IS1 (0190-1), and IS2 (0290-1) EOCT's are obsolete. New BMC, BM1, BM2, IS1, IS2, ET1, and ET2 RATS, versions 51, 52, and 53 are available to order. Please destroy these tests and record in your Destruction Log. The CG Institute will automatically delete these tests from your Library inventory, ESOs do not need to inform the CG Institute via TACCTS ticket when tests have been destroyed. An updated EOCT/RAT Course Information Page is available on the CG Institute website and should be reviewed and utilized each month during monthly inventories to ensure inventory is accurate. Below is the link for the information page. //www.uscg.mil/hq/cg1/cgi/eso/courses_and_tests/eoct_and_epme/EOCT.pdf. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 13 Jul 15 | Effective immediately, new paper versions of the MST1 (0134-8) test 54, 55, and 56 are now available for order. Tests 51, 52, and 53 are obsolete. Only units who have connectivity issues and are unable to access the Question Mark system are authorized to utilize this exam. All other units must utilize the E-Test version of this exam via Question Mark. ESOs shall destroy all copies of tests 51, 52, and 53 and note in your ESO Destruction Log. The CG Institute will automatically delete these test from your Library inventory. Note: All library units are reminded to input their request via TACCTS. Include your 7 digit OPFAC and complete mailing address for tracking purposes. Updated Course Information Page is available on the CGI Website. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Course Support & Testing Division @ 405-954-2437. |
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| 13 Jul 15 | Effective Immediately - SK2 0248-3 (TEST #54) has been SUSPENDED due to potential compromise and locked from ordering in TACCTS. Continue to use SK2, 0248-3, TEST #52 & #53. Do NOT destroy test #54 from your inventory. CG Institute will send further guidance once this issue is resolved. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Course Support & Testing Division @ 405-954-2437. |
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| 7 Jul 15 | Effective Immediately - Per ALCOAST 326/13 the HS1 EOCT (0130-4) version 51, 52, 53 and HS2 EOCT (0230-4) version 54, 55, and 56 are obsolete. Both active duty and reserve personnel are now required to test using the RAT edition 5. ESOs shall destroy all copies of the HS1 and HS2 EOCT's and note in your ESO Destruction Log. The CG Institute will automatically delete these test from your Library inventory, ESOs do not need to inform the CG Institute via TACCTS ticket when test have been destroyed. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Course Support & Testing Division @ 405-954-2437. |
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| 6 Jul 15 | ***TEST COMPROMISE*** Effective immediately all Education Services Officers (ESOs) are directed to HALT testing of the MK1 (0132-5) Tests 54, 55, and 56. ESO's shall destroy all copies of these tests and note in your ESO Destruction Log. The CG Institute will automatically delete these tests from your Library inventory, so ESOs do not need to inform the CG Institute when test have been destroyed. We do not have an anticipated release date yet for the replacement test. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Course Support & Testing Division @ 405-954-2437. |
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| 26 Jun 15 | Until further notice, please do not schedule MST Rating Advancement Tests. The eTesting application upgrade for Questionmark Perception used for the MST1 and MST2 Rating Advancement Tests has run into some complications. A new TACCTS blast will be sent out when eTesting is ready to resume. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact the CG Institutes IT Division at 405-954-7678. |
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| 17 Jun 15 | Effective Immediately - OS1 (0138-4) and OS2 (0238-4) Test Version's 51, 52, and 53 are no longer available for testing due to compromise. ESOs shall destroy all copies of these tests and note in your ESO Destruction Log. The CG Institute will automatically delete these test from your Library inventory. ESOs do not need to inform the CG Institute via TACCTS ticket when test have been destroyed. New OS1 and OS2 tests 54, 55, and 56 are now available to order. All units are reminded to input your request via TACCTS. Include your 7 digit OPFAC and complete mailing address for tracking purposes. NOTE: The OS RAT References did not change. If you have the reference CD's in inventory please note it on your request that you need tests only. An updated EOCT/RAT Course Information Page is available on the CG Institute website and should be reviewed and utilized each month during monthly inventories to ensure inventory is accurate. Below is the link for the information page. //www.uscg.mil/hq/cg1/cgi/eso/courses_and_tests/eoct_and_epme/EOCT.pdf. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Course Support & Testing Division @ 405-954-2437. |
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| 12 Jun 15 | FS1 (0151-7) and FS2 (0251-8) RAT Passing Score Change effective 15 June 2015. The system has been updated to reflect a new passing score for the FS1 of 84% vs. 92%, and a new passing score for the FS2 of 85% vs. 92%. The updated passing scores will be automatically reflected for exams administered on or after 15 Jun 2015. This change in scoring will not be retroactive. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 5 Jun 15 | Due to the upgrade of Questionmark Perception (QMP), CG Institute will not create any new QUESTIONMARK ESO accounts during the upgrade process (16 June thru 26 June 2015). Please do not submit ANY tickets for new QUESTIONMARK ESO accounts during that timeframe. If you have a new QUESTIONMARK account that needs to be created, please submit those request before or after the dates listed above. Regular TACCTS ESO accounts can be submitted like usual. Thank you. |
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| 2 Jun 15 | EPME-4 (0462-4) AQE Passing Score Change effective 03 June 2015. The system has been updated to reflect a new EPME-4 passing score of 80% vs. 86%. The updated passing score will be automatically reflected for exams administered on or after 03 Jun 2015. This change in scoring will not be retroactive. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 19 May 15 | Effective Immediately - OS1 0138-4 (#51,#52,& #53) and OS2 0238-4 (#51,#52,& #53) have been SUSPENDED due to potential compromise and locked from ordering in TACCTS. Do NOT destroy these test from your inventory. CG Institute will send further guidance once this issue is resolved. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Course Support & Testing Division @ 405-954-2437. |
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| 11 Mar 15 | In accordance with ALCOAST 083/15, the new Introduction To Maritime Law Enforcement (1852-1) EOCT's #51,52,53 are available for order. One Boarding Officer Job Aid Kit (BOJAK) booklet will be sent along with all test series and is strictly used for testing only. These tests are considered open book, but the BOJAK booklet has to be used during testing. Also, the EPME-4 (0462-4) AQE #55,56 are available for order. Note: All units are reminded to input their request via TACCTS and to include all test requests on one ticket. Include your 7 digit OPFAC and complete mailing address for tracking purposes. Any missing information will cause a delay in receiving new exams. An updated EOCT/RAT Course Information Page is available on the CG Institute website and should be reviewed and utilized each month during monthly inventories to ensure inventory is accurate. Below is the link for the information page. //www.uscg.mil/hq/cg1/cgi/eso/courses_and_tests/eoct_and_epme/EOCT.pdf. If you have any questions, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 30 Jan 15 | Effective 1 February 2015, the paper version of the MST1 (0134-8) and MST2 (0234-7) test are now available for order. Only units who have connectivity issues and are unable to access the Question Mark system are authorized to utilize this exam. All other units must utilize the E-Test version of this exam via Question Mark. Note: All library units are reminded to input their request via TACCTS. Include your 7 digit OPFAC and complete mailing address for tracking purposes. Non library units should request enrollment with test on the initial request. Updated Course Information Page is available on the CGI Website. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Course Support & Testing Division @ 405-954-2437. |
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| 17 Oct 14 | There has been a lot discussion as a result of ALCOAST 404/14, particularly the new policy change regarding the 25% waiver. Since the release of the ALCOAST, various schools have made policy changes to enable them to continue to support military members with regards to tuition costs. We recently received notification from some schools that have offered to open up the 25% waiver to all military members and not just the Coast Guard. This change was forwarded up to CG-0944 and below is the ethics guidance received Under 5 C.F.R. 2635.203(b)(4) opportunities and benefits, including favorable rates and discounts, available to all uniformed military personnel are not considered a gift and MAY be accepted. In any instance, where the school or university makes their tuition waiver available to all military personnel who are not funded at 100% for their tuition assistance then our people may accept the discount that is offered. While DOD is currently funding at 100% as a matter of policy, that could change at any time. They may, in the future, fund at 75/25, 80/20 or maintain 100%. So long as the discount is available to any/all military personnel equally then it is considered a "non-gift." This rule is a PERSONAL gift exclusion. The person receiving TA is responsible for ensuring their compliance when receiving the discount or benefit. If there is a tuition "waiver" available, the member should ask whether that waiver is available to all military personnel. If the answer is yes, they may accept it in their personal capacity. If the answer is no, or just Coast Guard, they may not accept it because that would be a discount that is not available to all military personnel. If anyone has any follow on questions, comments, concerns they can contact the Coast Guard Institute at (405) 954-1360. |
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| 1 Oct 14 | NEW TUITION ASSISTANCE (TA) POLICY MESSAGE HAS BEEN RELEASED (ALCOAST 502/13) You may begin sending TA requests via WebTA immediately. Once continuing resolution funding has been made available we will begin processing requests. Please ensure you read the ALCOAST in its entirety prior to contacting the CG Institute. If you have any questions concerning this matter you can contact the Tuition Assistance & Grants Division at (405)954-1360. |
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| 1 Oct 14 | Effective Immediately: In accordance with ALCOAST 351/14, the new OS1 (0138-4), and OS2 (0238-4) RATs are available for order. In addition, the Electronic test version of the MST1 & MST2 are now available. The paper based version of MST1 (VERSION 8), and MST2 (VERSION 7) will be released at a later time. Also the new DWINTO (0701-2) and DWINTR (0702-2) EOCTs are available for order. Note: All library units are reminded to input their request via TACCTS and to include all test requests on one ticket. Include your 7 digit OPFAC and complete mailing address for tracking purposes. Any missing information will cause a delay in receiving new exams. >br> Non library units should request enrollment with test for any new exams. OS1 (0138-3), OS2 (0238-3), DWINTO (0701-1), DWINTR (0702-1), MST1 (0134-7) paper copy, and MST2 (0234-6) paper copy are obsolete effective immediately and will be removed from your library in TACCTS automatically. Please destroy exams and note the destruction in your unit destruction log. There is no need to submit TACCTS ticket reflecting destruction or removal. An updated EOCT/RAT Course Information Page is available on the CG Institute website and should be reviewed and utilized each month during monthly inventories to ensure inventory is accurate. Below is the link for the information page. //www.uscg.mil/hq/cg1/cgi/eso/courses_and_tests/eoct_and_epme/EOCT.pdf If you have any questions, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 11 Sep 14 | In an effort to meet Executive Order 13607 Establishing Principles of Excellence for Educational Institutions Serving Service members The Coast Guard along with the Department of Defense (DoD) will only authorize Tuition Assistance to Educational Institutions that have a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the DoD effective immediately. The deadline for educational institutions to have a signed MOU on file was 6Sep and a complete list of schools can be viewed at http://www.dodmou.com/Home. Select the tab located at the top of the page labeled, "Participating Institutions" to verify which schools are eligible and authorized to receive tuition assistance dollars. As the DoD and Coast Guard move through this process, there will be anomalies and the Coast Guard Institute will do our best to keep the fleet abreast of the latest information. Below is one of those anomalies that may require immediate action on your behalf. Currently Kaplan University "Online" is not recognized by the DoD as an institution with a signed MOU and meeting the EO, however the Kaplan University's main campus is and will fill the requirement for Kaplan University "Online" until the details are ironed out. So, any students you have that plan on attending Kaplan University "Online" will need to select Kaplan University Davenport (Main campus) in order for their TA request to be approved. Please contact the Coast Guard Institute at (405)954-1360 if you have any questions, comments, concerns. |
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| 25 Aug 14 | Effective Immediately: In accordance with ALCOAST 351/14, the new YNC (0076-1), YN1 (0176-3), YN2 (0276-3), FS1 (0151-7), and FS2 (0251-8) RATs, and BM1 (0112-3) EOCT's are available for order. Note: All library units are reminded to input their request via TACCTS and to include all test requests on one ticket. Include your 7 digit OPFAC and complete mailing address for tracking purposes. Any missing information will cause a delay in receiving new exams. Non library units should request enrollment with test for any new exams. BM1 (0112-2), FS1 (0151-6) and FS2 (0251-7) are obsolete effective immediately and will be removed from your library in TACCTS automatically. Please destroy exams and note the destruction in your unit destruction log. There is no need to submit TACCTS ticket reflecting destruction or removal. FS members who passed the FS1 (0151-6) and FS2 (0251-7) test from AUG 1 to the date of the ALCOAST release will be credited for their passing score and not have to retake any exam. YN1 (0176-2) and YN2 (0276-2) EOCTs are still valid for Reserve ONLY thru 1 July 2015. Please do not destroy your edition 2 exams if you have reservist at your unit. An updated EOCT/RAT Course Information Page is available on the CG Institute website and should be reviewed and utilized each month during monthly inventories to ensure inventory is accurate. Below is the link for the information page. //www.uscg.mil/hq/cg1/cgi/eso/courses_and_tests/eoct_and_epme/EOCT.pdf If you have any questions, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 6 Aug 14 | As of today, August 6, 2014, The CGI has begun processing Fiscal Year (FY 15) Tuition Assistance (TA) applications for 01 to 15 October start dates. (Section 4109 of Title 5, United States Code (USC) and Section 2396 (a) 3 of Title 10 USC gives authorization). Send all eTA applications for Oct 1 to 15 2014 course start dates to the Institute for processing. Be aware of the students FY14 TA usage prior to sending any FY15 applications for processing. We cannot exceed the FY14 cap to fulfill tuition requirements for any FY15 applications processed early. It is the members decision to proceed with early processing and possibly pay tuition out of pocket, or wait until FY15 funding is made available to maximize TA availability. The CGI TAG division is asking for all FY15 applications dated 1 -15 Oct to be submitted no later than close of business Friday, September 26. Remember, all applications requesting early processing must be submitted to the CGI for funding management purposes. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Tuition Assistance & Grants Division at 405-954-1360. |
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| 25 Jul 14 | Effective immediately the ME2 0281-2 RAT (versions 51 & 53) is suspended and should not be administered. The ME2 0281-2 RAT (VERSION 52) is valid and may be administered. If you have any questions please contact CG Institute at 405-954-2437. |
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| 23 Jul 14 | BM2 (0212-3) EOCT Passing Score Change effective 2 February 2014. The system has been updated to reflect a new BM2 passing score of 70% vs. 74%. The updated passing score will be automatically reflected for exams administered on or after 2 February 2014. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 7 Apr 14 | 1. As per ALCOAST 148/14, the new annual cap for Coast Guard share of TA is $3375 (75 percent of $4500). This updated guideline is not retroactive and will affect future TA requests only. The Coast Guard will continue to fund 75% of the tuition cost of members not to exceed $187.50 per credit hour. 2. All other provisions of ALCOAST 065/14 and TACCTS Blast of 21FEB14 remain the same. 3. Please ensure you have read the ALCOAST in its entirety prior to contacting the CG Institute. 4. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Tuition Assistance & Grants Division at 405-954-1360. |
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| 31 Mar 14 | BM2 EOCT Passing Score Change effective 1 April 2014. The system has been updated to reflect a new BM2 EOCT passing score of 74% vs. 80%. The new score will be automatically reflected for exams administered on or after 1 April 2014. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Course Support & Testing Division @ 405/954-2437. |
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| 21 Feb 14 | 1. As per ALCOAST 065/14, active duty military members are eligible for tuition assistance for courses leading to first undergraduate or graduate degrees. Graduate courses with a start date on or after 1 January through 19 February may be considered for a waiver using the CG Institute waiver process. Waivers will not be considered for members that do not meet eligibility criteria IAW ALCOAST 065/14. 2. Effective immediately, the cap established by ALCOAST 325/13 of 6 credit hours per fiscal quarter has been lifted. This updated guideline is not retroactive and will affect future TA requests only. The Coast Guard will continue to fund 75% of the tuition cost of members not to exceed $187.50 per credit hour. The annual cap for the Coast Guards share of TA is $2250. 3. TA is NOT authorized for members seeking a second degree at the same or lower educational level. In addition TA is NOT authorized for any Doctoral level courses. This applies to members pursuing a second degree whether or not TA was used to obtain their initial degree (i.e. if the applicant already has a bachelors degree, TA shall not be authorized for another bachelors degree even if the degree was obtained at a service academy, through the CG advanced education program, via grants or loans, VA benefits, or paid for out of the members own pocket). 4. Please ensure you have read the ALCOAST in its entirety prior to contacting the CG Institute. 5. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Tuition Assistance & Grants Division at 405-954-1360. |
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| 13 FEB 14 | EPME-4 Update and revised "Course Info Page" The new EPME-4 (0462-4) 51/52/53 is available for order. The EPME-4 (0462-3) 54/55/56 became obsolete on 02 Feb 2014 and should be destroyed. Note: All library units are reminded to input their request via TACCTS and to include all test requests on one ticket. Include your 7 digit OPFAC and complete mailing address for tracking purposes. If you have any questions, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 7 Feb 14 | Updated EOCT/RAT Information Page will be available on the CG Institute website. In accordance with ALCOAST 038/14, the following RATs are now available for order: MK1 (code 0332-5) 51/52/53, MK2 (code 0232-7) 51/52/53, and MK3 (0332-7) 51/52/53 ME1 (code 0181-2) 51/52/53, ME2 (code 0281-2) 51/52/53 Note: All library units are reminded to input their request via TACCTS. Include your 7 digit OPFAC and complete mailing address for tracking purposes. Non library units should request enrollment with test on the initial request. If you have any questions, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 4 Feb 14 | Updated EOCT/RAT Information Page will be available on the CG Institute website. FS2 RAT: Effective 3 February, the passing score for the FS2 RAT has been changed from 95% to 92%; pen & ink change to your hard copy exams is authorized. Reminders: In accordance with ALCOAST 435/13, EPME 4 (0462-3) was cancelled effective 2 February 2014. In accordance with ALCOAST 038/14, MK2 (0232-6) and MK3 (0332-6) are cancelled effective 2 February 2014. ME1 (0181-1) and ME2 (0281-1) are cancelled effective 2 February 2014. You will be notified by TACCTS Blast once new exams are available. If you have any questions, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 29 Jan 14 | Effective Immediately - EPME-4 0462-3 55/56 is no longer available for testing purposes due to possible compromise. Suspend testing but DO NOT destroyed exams until further notice. If you have any questions, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 12 Dec 13 | PA1/PA2 RAT update and revised "Course Info Page" Updated EOCT/RAT Information Page will be available on the CG Institute website. In accordance with ALCOAST 326/13, the new PA1 (code 0140-2) and PA2 (code 0240-2) RATs are available for order. Note: All library units are reminded to input their request via TACCTS. Include your 7 digit OPFAC and complete mailing address for tracking purposes. Non library units should request enrollment with test on the initial request. Reminder: PA1(0140-1) and PA2(0240-1) EOCTs are still valid for Reserve ONLY thru 1 July 2014. If you have any questions, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 11 Dec 13 | HS RAT - Update Information ESO's - effective immediately it is now authorized for members to bring a paper copy of the following books when taking the HS RAT. Authorized books to be used w/CD references: Habif's Clinical Dermatology Ferri's Clinical Advisor Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants Wounds and Lacerations Emergency Care and Closure Mosby's Nursing Drug Reference A decision has been made for ESOs to allow members to take the HS Rating Advancement Test if the books are "marked up" or "highlighted", but TABS and/or flags on pages are not allowed. Also request the ESO inspect the book prior to giving the test to ensure no other documents/notes are in the books pages. (The book is to be scanned by the ESO before and after the administration of the exam to ensure no additional information is marked or written inside the book.) If you have any questions, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 20 Nov 13 | New Coast Guard Tuition Assistance (TA) Policy NEW COAST GUARD TUITION ASSISTANCE (TA) POLICY 1. As per ALCOAST 502/13, the Coast Guard will fund 75% of the tuition cost of members not to exceed $187.50 per credit hour. The new annual cap for the Coast Guard's share of TA is $2250. 2. Only active duty military members are eligible for tuition assistance and only for courses leading to associate and bachelor degrees. The Coast Guard will no longer pay TA to members seeking a second degree at the same or lower educational level. This change applies to members pursuing a second degree whether or not TA was used to obtain their initial degree (i.e. if the applicant already has a bachelor's degree, TA shall not be authorized for another bachelor's degree even if the degree was obtained at a service academy, through the CG advanced education program, via grants or loans, VA benefits, or paid for out of the member's own pocket). 3. Effective immediately, we are returning all TACCTS/WebTA applications and requesting for members and ESOs to resubmit to ensure the member meets the new TA eligibility requirements. All other provisions from TACCTS blast of 25 October 2013 remain the same. 4. Due to government shutdown from 1-16 October 2013, courses with a start date during that period are not eligible for funding. Courses with a start date on or after 17 October through 19 November may be considered for a waiver using the CG Institute waiver process. Waivers will not be considered for members that do not meet eligibility criteria IAW ALCOAST 502/13. 5. Please ensure you have read the ALCOAST in its entirety prior to contacting the CG Institute. 6. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Tuition Assistance & Grants Division at 405-954-1360. |
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| 25 Oct 13 | FY14 TA PROCESS 1. Effective immediately, all personnel using TA shall use the Navy WebTA system and are required to submit their applications to the Coast Guard Institute 14 days prior to a course start date. If a request is submitted after the course start date, a warning from Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) will notify the member that the course has started. The ESO is advised to inform the member to continue with the WebTA application. 2. The Coast Guard TA paper application form CG-4147, may be used on a case-by-case basis for units with poor internet connectivity issues that have been approved by the Tuition Assistance & Grants (TAG) Division Chief. 3. The NKO WebTA link can be found in the student and Education Services Officer (ESO) standard operating procedures (SOP), and can also be located on the Coast Guard Institute website using the following path: CG Institute website > ESO > TA and Grants. 4. Paper applications received by the Coast Guard Institute prior to the close of business on 28Oct13 will be processed (assuming member is in compliance with FY14 TA funding level and eligibility). All others will be returned. 5. Additionally, with the implementation of the Joint Service Transcript (JST) system, an assessment prior to submitting a TA request is no longer required. Members should be encouraged to login to the JST and verify accuracy. 6. As information becomes available, we will keep you updated on FY14 TA policy. ESOs and members are reminded that TA is not approved until they have received a TA Authorization (TAA) from CGI. Members should be wary when starting/continuing a degree program for which they do not have an alternate means of payment unless they have an approved TAA from CGI. 7. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Tuition Assistance & Grants Division at 405-954-1360. |
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| 10 Oct 13 | Effective immediately - Due to the slow release of the anticipated ALCOAST suspending the DC striker "program" the DC3 EOCT 0316-2 has been reinstated for active duty strikers until 01Feb14. Specific questions concerning the DC striker program should be directed to the DC Rating Force Master Chief. The new RPQs come into effect on 01Feb14. Note: All library units are reminded to input their request via TACCTS. Include your 7 digit OPFAC and complete mailing address for tracking purposes. Non library units should request enrollment with test on the initial request. If you have any questions, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 09 Oct 13 | Updated EOCT /RAT Information Page will be available on the CGI website.In accordance with ALCOAST 326/13, the new EM1 (code 0119-9) and EM2 (code 0219-4) RATs are available for order. Note: All library units are reminded to input their request via TACCTS and to include all test requests on one ticket. Include your 7 digit OPFAC and complete mailing address for tracking purposes. If you have any questions, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 08 Oct 13 | FY14 Tuition Assistance (TA) is unavailable due to absence of an approved budget. Once the budget is approved a decision for the FY14 TA funding levels and eligibility will be made. ESO's and members are reminded that TA is not approved until they have received a TA Authorization (TAA) letter (form CG-1560) from CGI. Members should be wary when starting/continuing a degree program for which they do not have an alternate means of payment unless they have an approved CG-1560 from CGI. We will keep you updated on the FY14 TA program as information becomes available. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Tuition Assistance & Grants Division at 405-954-1360. |
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| 24 Sep 13 | A. COMCOGARD FORCECOM NORFOLK VA 061956Z AUG 13/ALCOAST 325/13 B. Performance, Training, and Education Manual, COMDINST M1500.10(Series)
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| 10 Sep 13 | The MK1 EOCT is no longer available for testing purposes due to compromise. This test shall be destroyed and ticket submitted through TACCTS for removal from your inventory. Further notification will be sent when new MK1 exams are available.. Updated EOCT /RAT Information Page will be available on the CGI website.. If you have any questions, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 6 Sep 13 | MK1 0132-4 51/54/55 EOCT ? Suspended / New DC1 and DC2 RAT available Effective Immediately - MK1 0132-4 51/54/55 is no longer available for testing purposes due to possible compromise. Suspend testing but DO NOT destroyed exams until further notice.Effective Immediately - MK1 0132-4 51/54/55 is no longer available for testing purposes due to possible compromise. Suspend testing but DO NOT destroyed exams until further notice. In accordance with ALCOAST 326/13, the new DC1 (code 0116-3) and DC2 (code 0216-3)RAT's are available for order. Please ensure that you include your 7 digit OPFAC and complete mailing address when requesting exam. The DC1/DC2/DC3 EOCT's are still valid for RESERVIST "Only" thru 01JUL2014. (NOTE: When ordering the new DC RAT Command's with both Active Duty and Reservist please make note in the TACCTS ticket. In an effort to eliminate confusion we have color coded the cover page of the EOCTs for Reservist a different color to easily identify so that a RESERVE only EOCT is not administered to an Active Duty member. Upon receipt of the new color coded EOCT for Reservist, destroy the DC EOCT's you currently hold. The EOCT Course Material is for Reservist "ONLY".) Reminder: RAT exams do not have formal course material for order. The study material for all RAT's are their RPQ's. Updated EOCT /RAT Information Page will be available on the CGI website. If you have any questions, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 26 Aug 13 | The Joint Services Transcript (JST) is now available to all Coast Guardpersonnel in order to view and request their official transcripts online at https://jst.doded.mil. Members are encouraged to review their information for errors prior to requesting any official transcript. All discrepancies,along with any supporting documentation, should be sent to the CG Institute's Registrar's Office (RO) for correction. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact the Registrar's Office at 405-954-7241. |
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| 5 Aug 13 | Changes for the remainder of FY13 Tuition Assistance (TA) funds. Ref: A. ALCOAST 175/13, Resumption of Coast Guard Tuition Assistance Funding B. ALCOAST 257/13, Change to Reserve Tuition Assistance Funding C. Performance Training and Education Manual, COMDTINST M1500.10(series) 1. Effective immediately for the remainder of the FY13 TA budget the Coast Guard Institute is accepting applications for all Active Duty members for all degree levels and is not retroactive. The remainder of the eligibility criteria contained in reference (a), limiting six credit hours per fiscal quarter; COs, OICs, or first O-6/GS-15 in the chain-of-command are still required to ensure individuals meet eligibility criteria remains in effect. An ALCOAST will be released in the next 48 hours that confirms this policy for the remainder of FY13. 2. Provisions remain the same for Reserve TA as per references (a) and (b). TA for Reserve members is only available if the member E6 and below on long-term Active Duty orders issued for over 180 days. 3. ESOs are directed to ensure members seeking TA funding are aware that TA funding remains volatile and members should plan accordingly when starting/continuing a degree program. Members are also reminded that TA is not approved until they have received a TA Authorization from CGI. 4. General TA policy. Questions from members should be directed to their local ESOs. Questions from unit ESOs about status of TA processing questions from unit COs or OICs regarding TA policy should be directed to CWO4 Tex Collier (CGI) at (405) 954-7233, email DeVale.J.Collier(at)uscg.mil. |
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| 5 Aug 13 | New FS CD for testing dtd AUG 2013 is available for order. This replaces the existing CD and shall be used for test administration purposes only. Please include your 7-digit OPFAC and complete mailing address when ordering. All FS CD's that are dtd prior to AUG 2013 should be destroyed locally. If you have any questions, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 5 Aug 13 | EOCT update and revised "Course Info Page" Updated EOCT /RAT Information Page will be available on the CGI website.In accordance with ALCOAST 318/13, the new BM2 (code 0212-3) course and test is available. The previous version, BM2 course (code 0212-2) are obsolete effective 02 Aug 2013. Note: All library units are reminded to input their request via TACCTS and to include all test requests on one ticket. Include your 7 digit OPFAC and complete mailing address for tracking purposes. If you have any questions, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 1 Jul 13 | ESO's - effective immediately it is now authorized for members to bring a paper copy of the Simplified Acquisitions Procedures Handbook COMDTINST M4200.13 when taking the FS RAT. An updated reference CD will be created and notification will be sent when the new FS RAT reference CD is available. If you have any questions, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 3 Jun 13 | EOCT update and revised "Course Info Page" Updated EOCT /RAT Information Page will be available on the CGI website. The BM1 replacement tests (code 0112-2) are available. Note: All library units are reminded to input their request via TACCTS and to include all test requests on one ticket. Include your 7 digit OPFAC and complete mailing address for tracking purposes. If you have any questions, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 16 APR 13 | Effective Immediately - IS2 0290-1 #51/52/53 is no longer available for testing purposes due to compromise. This test shall be destroyed and ticket submitted through TACCTS for removal from your inventory. A TACCTS blast will be sent once new IS2 exams are available. If you have any questions, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 15 APR 13 | BM1 0112-2 #51/52/53 EOCT Compromise Effective Immediately - BM1 0112-2 #51/52/53 is no longer available for testing purposes due to compromise. This test shall be destroyed and ticket submitted through TACCTS for removal from your inventory. A TACCTS blast will be sent once new BM1 EOCT's are available. If you have any questions, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 19 MAR 13 | Ref: ALCOAST 049/13 Effective Immediately: New Rating Advancement Test (RAT) for FS1/FS2/FS3 are now available upon request. A CD of reference materials will be sent with all test series and is strictly used for testing ONLY. Note 1: The administration of these tests require members to bring a copy of the book "Professional Cooking" 7th ed. by Wayne Gisslen. The 7th edition was provided by HQ to units with FS personnel and is the only publication allowed for testing purposes. Members taking the FS Rating Advancement Test may use a "marked up" or "highlighted" Professional Cooking Book, but tabs and/or flagged pages are not allowed. ESOs shall inspect the book prior to administering test and remove any documents/notes. Note 2: Current FS EOCTs continue to be valid for RESERVE personnel ONLY thru 1 July 2013. All library units are reminded to input their request via TACCTS. For tracking purposes, include your 7 digit OPFAC and complete mailing address. Non-library units should request enrollment with test on the initial request. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Course Support & Testing Division @ 405/954-2437. |
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| 25 FEB 13 | Effective Immediately:REF ALCOAST 049/13 New Rating Advancement Test (RAT) for SK1/SK2/SK3 are now available upon request. A CD of reference materials will be sent with all test series and is strictly used for testing only. These tests are considered open book, but only the CD can be used for this purpose. Updated EOCT/RAT Course Info is available on the CGI Website. Note 1: 2 CD's will initially be sent with each test series. If additional CD's are warranted please submit a TACCTS ticket. Note 2: All library units are reminded to input their request via TACCTS. For tracking purposes, include your 7 digit OPFAC and complete mailing address. Non-library units should request enrollment with test on the initial request. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Course Support & Testing Division @ 405/954-2437. |
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| 12 Feb 13 | SK Strikers - ALCOAST 049/13 did not specifically address SK Strikers. ESOs may administer the SK3 EOCT to SK Strikers until 1 Aug 2013. Completion of the SK3 PQG and CG-3303C-SK (Rev.03-20090 or CG-RPQ-SK (Rev.03-2009) satisfy the prerequisites for administering the test. After 1 Aug 2013 SK Strikers will be required to complete the CG-RPQ-SK (Rev.11-2013) and the SK3 rating advancement test for placement onto the advancement eligibility list. These updates will be included into a Striker Program ALCOAST to be released at a future date.Also, the new SK RAT's are not yet available. A TACCTS Blast will be sent once the exams are available and ready for order. Please do not order exams until notification of availability has been made.If you have any questions please contact CST @ 405/954-7275. |
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| 6 Feb 13 | DANTES Information Bulletin, dated Feb. 2013, *New Official Joint Transcript Now Available* announces the completion of a new transcript system called the Joint Service Transcript (JST). The Coast Guard Institute is currently working to resolve data issues, completing internal testing, and validating member information prior to migrating to the JST. Transcripts requested through the JST at this juncture are not official and will not be processed. Please continue to use the current process for requesting transcripts through the Coast Guard Institute until notified, via TACCTS blast, that the JST application is fully supported and operational. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Ms. Martha Fischer at (405) 954-7255 |
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| 22 JAN 13 | The CG Institute has ten seats remaining for the 20-21 February ESO orientation course. The orientation course is designed to provide the fundamental skills and knowledge new ESOs require to begin their duties while also providing an orientation to the role of the Coast Guard Institute and its relationship with the field level ESOs. Each attendee will be provided briefings and hands-on training with every business line of the CGI, as well as meet the staff of the Institute. Requests for attendance must be received no later than 12 February 2013. |
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| 20 DEC 12 | FORCECOM has received reports from ESOs that there is erroneous guidance mandating Training Management Tool (TMT) entry of RPQ for all ratings. Only ratings fully transitioned to ERATS- AET, AMT, AST MST and OS (ALCOAST 262-12, ALCOAST 33/11, and ALCOAST 46/12) need to record completion of Rating Performance Qualifications (RPQs) into TMT. As a reminder, ESOs need to confirm members (of ALL rates) have completed their RPQ/PQG Performance Support Worksheets prior to allowing the member to take the End of Course Test (EOCT) or Rating Advancement Test (RAT). Questions about the policy need to be directed to the Coast Guard's Chief Rating Knowledge Manager, MCPO Keith Alholm at (202) 475-5489. |
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| 11 DEC 12 | ESO Orientation - January 2013 The CG Institute has ten seats remaining for the 16-17 January ESO orientation course. The orientation course is designed to provide the fundamental skills and knowledge new ESOs require to begin their duties while also providing an orientation to the role of the Coast Guard Institute and its relationship with the field level ESOs. Each attendee will be provided briefings and hands-on training with every business line of the CGI, as well as meet the staff of the Institute. Requests for attendance must be received no later than 08 January 2013. Questions concerning the ESO Orientation course should be directed to GMCM Jacobs at 405-954-7239.. |
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| 7 DEC 12 | Aviation RAT Reference CD - UPDATE (DEC 2012) The reference CD dated "AUGUST 2012" for all Aviation RATs has been updated and will automatically be sent out to ALL library units holding these exams. The updated CD will reflect the new date of December 2012. You should destroy all Aviation CD's that you currently hold dated "August 2012" and suspend testing for AET, AMT, and AST until new "December 2012" updated CD is received. There is NO change to the exams for these rates, just the reference CD. You should receive the updated CD NLT 17 December. If you hold these exams and do not receive the updated CD's by 17 December please notify CST through TACCTS. REMINDER to ALL: Members should also be provided the Challenge Worksheets when they are given any paper-based exam. When challenging a question the question itself nor answer to any question should be written. Procedures and the form itself states this policy. If you have any questions, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 6 DEC 12 | Scheduled TACCTS Downtime The TACCTS servers will be offline Sunday Dec. 9 from 0800 to 1700 (CST) due to equipment upgrades. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 6 DEC 12 | Rating Advancement Exam (RAT) Requirements: Each RAT for OS, AET, AMT, and AST requires that you provide the reference CD to the member for use during the exam. This is an open book exam and the reference CD is the book in this instance. The cover sheet of each exam that contains the instructions for the ESO also states this information. If you have any questions, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 26 NOV 12 | ESO Orientation Course - December 12-13 The CG Institute has eight seats remaining for the 12-13 December ESO orientation course. The orientation course is designed to provide the fundamental skills and knowledge new ESOs require to begin their duties while also providing an orientation to the role of the Coast Guard Institute and its relationship with the field level ESOs. Each attendee will be provided briefings and hands-on training with every business line of the CGI, as well as meet the staff of the Institute. Requests for attendance must be received no later than 04 December. Questions concerning the ESO Orientation course should be directed to GMCM Jacobs at 405-954-7239. |
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| 5 NOV 12 | Certification or Certificate Programs There have been an increasing number of cases where ESOs have authorized Tuition Assistance for certification or certificate program courses. When reviewing the application for Tuition Assistance it is absolutely essential that ESOs follow COMDTINST M1500.10C Performance, Training, and Education Manual. The most common error by ESOs, when counseling members on Tuition Assistance, is identifying if the course falls under an institutions degree program. The only courses authorized for TA funding with International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) are courses that are listed in their degree program such as PD102, PD103, PRT251, PRT253, PRT254, PRT255, PRT256, and PRT259 as well as other required courses. Courses listed under their certification or certificate programs do not qualify for TA. If an ESO is in doubt about the eligibility of TA they should seek prior guidance from CG Institute before counseling the member and or approving TA. It is imperative that the member receives the correct information to prevent a potential debt on the member for an unauthorized course. |
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| 29 OCT 12 | The CG Institute has eight seats remaining for the 28-29 November ESO orientation course. The orientation course is designed to provide the fundamental skills and knowledge new ESOs require to begin their duties while also providing an orientation to the role of the Coast Guard Institute and its relationship with the field level ESOs. Each attendee will be provided briefings and hands-on training with every business line of the CGI, as well as meet the staff of the Institute. Requests for attendance must be received no later than 14 November. Questions concerning the ESO Orientation course should be directed to GMCM Jacobs at 405-954-7239. |
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| 1 OCT 12 | A change is being implemented in the way references for the MST1 and MST2 Rating Advancement Tests are accessed, effective 0800 Central Time Tuesday, October 2nd. The initial window will be an HTML index. Selecting links from the HTML index will open the selected reference within the same window. Only one reference document may be opened at any time. RATs already in progress will not be affected. These changes can be previewed at: Https://etesting.uscg.mil/mstrefs/MST_References_AUG2012.htm Please contact the CST Division @ 405/954-2437 if you have any questions. |
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| 5 OCT 12 | As of October 1, 2012, the Coast Guard Institute has begun processing FY13 Tuition Assistance (TA)applications. In order to facilitate the process, please ensure that the subject line in TACCTS contains the course start date. As a reminder, please do not submit any application more than three months before the course start date. Thank you, Tuition Assistance and Grants Division. |
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| 9 OCT 12 | The TACCTS servers will be offline Friday Oct. 12 from 1700 to Monday Oct. 15th 1000 (CST) for maintenance. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 1 OCT 12 | The CG Institute has received its maximum number of students for the October ESO Orientation Course; registration is now closed. Questions concerning the ESO Orientation course should be directed to GMCM Jacobs at 405-954-7239. |
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| 26 SEP 12 | The CG Institute has eight seats remaining for the 24-25 October ESO orientation course. The orientation course is designed to provide the fundamental skills and knowledge new ESOs require to begin their duties while also providing an orientation to the role of the Coast Guard Institute and its relationship with the field level ESOs. Each attendee will be provided briefings and hands-on training with every business line of the CGI, as well as meet the staff of the Institute. Requests for attendance must be received no later than 09 October. Questions concerning the ESO Orientation course should be directed to GMCM Jacobs at 405-954-7239. |
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| 20 SEP 12 | The study material for the DWO exams have been changed. The only study material provided will be the NAVRULS International/Inland Book COMDTINST M16672.2D and a set of flash cards. Members are responsible to logon to the NAVCEN website http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=navRulesContent to ensure they have the latest updates to the book. The only material members can take into the exam room for the DWINTR (0702-1) Open Book exam is the NAVRULS book. The only acceptable markings in the book are those denoted changes and updates. The book cannot contain personalized tabs, indexes, or notes. TACCTS has been updated to reflect this change and these study materials are available under the Course Order option choosing "DWINTO" and "DWINTR" and selecting "Course Material Only" from the drop down menu. Please contact the CST Division @ 405/954-2437 if you have any questions. |
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| 18 SEP 12 | Effective today the online references within the MST E-Test have been moved and reside within Questionmark vs. the LMS. The link to the references within the system are similar. Each reference document within the link can be accessed by clicking on the description of that reference. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 18 SEP 12 | As of today, September 18, 2012, the CGI has begun processing Fiscal Year (FY13) Tuition Assistance (TA) applications for Active Duty, Civilians and USPHS for 01 - 15 October start dates. (Section 4109 of Title 5, United States Code (USC) and Section 2396 (a) 3 of Title 10 USC gives authorization). Send all applications for Oct 1 - 15 2012 course start dates to the Institute for processing; including NCMIS users. Be aware of the student's FY12 TA usage prior to sending any FY13 applications for processing. We cannot exceed the FY12 cap to fulfill tuition requirements for any FY13 applications processed early. It is the member's decision to proceed with early processing and possibly pay tuition out of pocket, or wait until FY13 funding is made available to maximize TA availability. The CGI TAG division is asking for all FY13 applications dated 1 - 15 Oct to be submitted no later than close of business Wednesday, September 26, 2012. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Tuition Assistance & Grants Division at 405-954-1360. |
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| 22 AUG 12 | Effective 22AUG12: In accordance with ALCOAST 046/12, ALL versions of EOCT for OS rating are obsolete. This includes: OS1 (Course 0138, Edition 2) OS2 (Course 0238, Edition 2) New Rating Advancement Test (RAT) for OS1/OS2 are now available upon request. A CD of reference materials will be sent with all test series and is strictly used for testing only. These tests are considered open book, but only the CD can be used for this purpose. Updated EOCT/RAT Course Info is available on the CGI Website. Note: All library units are reminded to input their request via TACCTS. For tracking purposes, include your 7 digit OPFAC and complete mailing address. Non-library units should request enrollment with test on the initial request. If you have any questions concerning this matter, contact Course Support & Testing Division @ 405/954-2437. |
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| 14 AUG 12 | Effective 14AUG12: The new Rating Advancement Test (RAT) for AET1 is now available upon request. A CD of reference materials will be sent with all test series requested and is for use during testing. These tests are considered open book, but only the CD of reference materials can be used for this purpose. Note: All library units are reminded to input their request via TACCTS. Include your 7 digit OPFAC and complete mailing address for tracking purposes. Non library units should request course enrollment with test upon the initial request. Updated course information page will be available on the CGI Website. Any questions please contact CST Division @ 405/954-2437. |
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| 10 AUG 12 | In accordance with ALCOAST 046/12, ALL versions of EOCT for OS rating are obsolete. This includes: OS1 (Course 0138, Edition 2) OS2 (Course 0238, Edition 2) The new Rating Advancement Test (RAT) for OS1/OS2 is not yet available. Notification will be made when the new RAT for OS1/OS2 becomes available. In accordance with ALCOAST 262/12 ALL versions of EOCT for AET, AMT, and AST ratings are obsolete. This includes: AET1 (Course 0104, Edition 1) AET2 (Course 0204, Edition 1) AMT1 (Course 0106, Edition 2) AMT2 (Course 0206, Edition 2) AST1 (Course 0110, Edition 2) AST2 (Course 0210, Edition 2) New RATs for Aviation Ratings are now available upon request. A CD of reference materials will be sent with all test series requested and is for use during testing. These tests are considered open book, but only the CD of reference materials can be used for this purpose. AET2 RATs #51,52,53 AMT1 RATs #51,52,53 AMT2 RATs #51,52,53 AST1 RATs #51,52,53 AST2 RATs #51,52,53 The new Rating Advancement Test (RAT) for AET1 is not available at this time. Notification will be made when the new RAT for AET1 becomes available. Note: All library units are reminded to input their request via TACCTS. Include your 7 digit OPFAC and complete mailing address for tracking purposes. Non library units should request enrollment with test on the initial request. Updated Course Information Page will be available on the CGI Website. Any questions please contact CST Division @ 405/954-2437. |
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| 11 Jul 12 | CHANGE TO MST SERVICE WIDE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT Per COMDTINST 1000.2 (series), the MST Rating Force Manager has made the following change to the service wide exam eligibility requirements for MST2s. MST2s who have passed MST1 EOCT Course 0134, edition 6 are exempt from taking the new Rating Advancement Test (RAT) for future SWE's. However, the new MST1 RPQS must be completed for advancement in accordance with ALCOAST 033/11. Please contact the CST Division @ 405/954-2437 if you have any questions. |
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| 10 Jul 12 | REF: ALCOAST 324/12 Effective 10 July 2012: The new IS1 Course Material and End of Course Test versions 51/52/53 Course Code 0190-1 are available for order thru TACCTS. Please be advised to include unit 7 digit OPFAC and complete mailing address in your TACCTS request. ALCOAST states handling requirements for both test and course materials. Please contact the CST Division @ 405/954-2437 if you have any questions. |
| Date | Information Updated | 27 Jun 12 | The IS2 course is for IS personnel ONLY and will be available ONLY via hard copy through the CG Institute. It needs be locked up; storage/file cabinet, desk drawer. For example, if your office can be accessed by anyone but you, (cleaning crews, facilities personnel, etc.) then lock it up in some type of container that only you have access to in order to prevent an unauthorized disclosure. Also, don't store FOUO material in a container approved to store classified material. For dissemination, IS3s working towards advancement to IS2 are the only personnel that should be given full access to the PQG (content and all). CG Recruits DO NOT have need-to-know and should never be given access to the IS2 PQG or any other FOUO material without valid and confirmed need-to-know. For recruits that express an interest in the IS rating, refer them to any pamphlets or other generalized Rating material that you have. IS3s must understand that the IS2 PQG must be properly stored...they can NOT take it home and study at the house or at any other private or public place. It is For Official Use Only and must remain at the "official" job site. As a reminder, the Investigator courses (IV1 and IV2) should only be ordered for members who are in the investigator field. These courses are restricted to IV personnel and Special Agents ONLY. |
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| Date | Information Updated | 26 Jun 12 | In accordance with ALCOAST 305/12 the revised MK2 course (Course 0232, Edition 6) is now available on the CG Portal. The new MK2 course materials and EOCT's #51/52/53 are available upon request. MK2 0232-5 51/52/53 become obsolete 8/1/2012. New series - HS2 EOCT's #54/55/56 are now available. HS2 EOCT's #52/53 are obsolete as of 2400 26 June 2012. Note: all library units are reminded to input their request via TACCTS. Include your 7 digit OPFAC and complete mailing address for tracking purposes. Non library units should request enrollment with test on the initial request. Updated Course Information Page will be available on the CGI Website. Any questions please contact CST Division @ 405/954-2437. |
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| Date | Information Updated | 15 Jun 12 | In accordance with ALCOAST 287/12 the new YN1 EOCT course code 0176-2 test #51/52/53 is available upon request. Course material for the YN1 is only available via the CG Portal. There is no paper copy. Note: all library units are reminded to input their request via TACCTS. Include your 7 digit OPFAC and complete mailing address for tracking purposes. Non library units should request enrollment with test on the initial request. Updated Course Information Page will be available on the CGI Website. Any questions please contact CST Division @ 405/954-2437. |
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| 31 MAY 12 | As per the MST RFMC MST2s who have passed a previous MST1 End of Course Test are exempt from taking the new RAT for future SWE's. However, the new MST1 RPQS must be completed for advancement in accordance with ALCOAST 033/11. |
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| 30 MAY 12 | Direct Access will be down from 31MAY12 until 15JUN12. The following services will be affected for this time period. 1) The daily upload of EOCT and Rating Advancement Test (RAT) score completion data from TACCTS will be held by the CG Institute until Direct Access is available. Members will not have official results and therefore will not be eligible for the supplemental advancement list. The next Terminal Eligibility Date is for reservists (1 July). Once Direct Access is back online the CG Institute will upload all exam information. 2) ESOs will not be able to enter DLPT exam information into Direct Access during this down time. 3) Transcripts and Assessments will be on hold throughout the duration of the DA downtime. Without DA, the Registrar's office is unable to verify assessment/transcript information. Any questions please contact the Course Support and Testing at (405) 954-2437 or Registrar's Office at (405) 954-7234. |
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| 30 MAY 12 | When entering EOCT, please enter the actual date the test was taken in the Test date field. Do not enter today's date. If you entered the wrong date in the test date field, submit a TACCTS ticket with members complete name, EMPLID, and test taken with the actual test date. Note; You can back date a test up to 30 days by clicking on the test date field. Enter the date the test was administered. The 21 day will rule will be inaccurate if the member received a non-qualifying score and the actual date of the test was entered incorrectly. If you have further questions please contact the Institute's Course Support and Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 29 MAY 12 | The TACCTS test administration function is fully operational. Please enter all exams that were held with the proper date they were administered. If you have further questions please contact the Institute's Course Support and Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 24 MAY 12 | The TACCTS test administration function is still not operational. Please continue to proctor manual exams until further notice. When the TACCTS test administration function is fully restored, ESO's will be able to enter information from tests administered using the date the exam was taken. The Coast Guard Institute will send out notification via TACCTS when the test administration function has been fully restored. If you have further questions please contact the Institute's Course Support and Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 22 MAY 12 | US Coast Guard 2012 DOD World Wide Education Symposium and Expo attendance Per ALCOAST 571/11, FORCECOM and PSC have submitted a group application to obtain approval for a limited number of CG personnel to attend the 2012 DOD World Wide Education Symposium and Expo. The CG personnel that have been chosen to represent the CG Voluntary Education Program have already been notified. NO OTHER USCG PERSONNEL will be authorized to attend the 2012 DOD World Wide Education Symposium and Expo. This includes members that were planning on attending the Symposium utilizing unit funds. Travel approving officials shall not approve requests for orders or settlement requests for members not part of the application request submitted by FORCECOM and PSC to CG-8. |
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| 21 MAY 12 | Effective Immediately - HS2 0230-4 #51 is no longer available for testing purposes due to compromise. This test should be destroyed and ticket submitted through TACCTS for removal from your inventory. Please notify CST if you have any questions. |
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| 21 May 12 | Test submission in TACCTS is not working and tests are not coming through. Please hold off on submitting any EOCT's in TACCTS until further notice. Any tests that you recently submitted and did not receive email confirmation must be resubmitted once the Test submission feature is back in operation. We will send out another TACCTS Blast once it is working properly. If you have any question please contact CST @ 405-954-2437. |
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| 13 APR 12 | Update EOCT Information Page will be available on the CGI website. In accordance with ALCOAST 171/12, the new BM3 (code 0312-3) course and test is available. The previous version, BM3 course (code 0312-2) does not go obsolete until 01 Aug 2012. The ME2 tests (code 0281-1) is available. The ME2 tests (51-52-53) do not go obsolete until 01 Aug 2012. The SK3 test 56 is available. The SK3 test 51 will become obsolete on 01 May 2012. The EPME-6 test 57 (code 0662-2) is also available. Note: All library units are reminded to input their request via TACCTS and to include all test requests on one ticket. Include your 7 digit OPFAC and complete mailing address for tracking purposes. All EOCT information will be available on the CGI website. If you have any questions, contact Course Support & Testing Division at 405-954-2437. |
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| 14 MAR 12 | E-Testing for (MST) will be unavailable on 17 March (Saturday) due to CG Portal maintenance. The scheduled maintenance affects the on-line references used for the MST exams and these references will be unavailable during this time period. Please make all necessary notifications and alternate arrangements. The system should be back online 18 March. If you have any questions please contact CST @ 405/954-2437. |
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| 12 MAR 12 | The new MK3 End of Course test versions 51-52-53 course code 0332-6 is available for order. Please be advised to include unit 7 digit OPFAC and complete mailing address in your TACCTS request. The revised MK3 Course material is available online on the CGPORTAL (HTTPS://ELEARNING.USCG.MIL/CATALOG) or you may order from the CGI. Current MK3 EOCT versions 51-52-53 course code 0332-5 will become obsolete on 1 August 2012 @ 2400. Please contact the CST Division @ 405/954-2437 if you have any questions. |
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| 5 MAR 12 | E-Testing for (MST) will be unavailable on 10 March (Saturday) due to CG Portal maintenance. The scheduled maintenance affects the on-line references used for the MST exams and these references will be unavailable during this time period. Please make all necessary notifications and alternate arrangements. The system should be back online 11 March. If you have any questions please contact CST @ 405/954-2437. |
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| 28 FEB 12 | EOCT re-test "days" rule policy enforcement: Direct Access (DA) is the CG's official system and should be checked by the ESO on each member requesting to take an EOCT to ensure that the 21-days rule is followed. When E-Testing is used you may verify the member's "transcript" within the LMS prior to member enrolling in exam or you may verify in DA. Note: These instructions will be included in the next change to the ESO SOP VOL II. |
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| 22 FEB 12 | Effective immediately: EPME-6 0662-2 Test #55 is no longer authorized for testing due to compromise and will be taken offline. Please remove this test from your inventory and destroy. Log in your destruction log and notify CST through TACCTS of destruction and for removal from online inventory. Please contact CST division with any questions @ 405/954-2437. |
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| 7 FEB 12 | Effective 08 February 2012 new YN2 End of Course tests versions 54-55-56 will be available upon request through TACCTS for all library units. Please be advised to include unit 7 digit OPFAC and complete mailing address in your TACCTS request. Non library units who currently hold the YN2 End of Course Test versions 51-52-53 destroy and note in your destruction log. Once removed ESO's are reminded to request "TEST ONLY" to receive the new test versions for members currently enrolled. Course material for new YN2 EOCT remains ONLINE "ONLY". If you have any question contact the CST division. Phone number 405-954-2437 or email: CGI-DG-CST_Div. |
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| 1 FEB 12 | MST 14-Days Rule expires on 1 February (ref: ALCOAST 578/11). As of 1 February the 21-Days Rule is back in effect for ALL EOCT's. |
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| 25 JAN 12 | E-Testing for MST will be unavailable on 14 February. Questionmark will be offline on February 14th starting at 0900 for system maintenance. This will result in the MST RAT being unavailable. Please make all necessary notifications and alternate arrangements. The system should be back online by COB 14 February. Clarification of reference material for E-Test (MST): Please refer to the ESO SOP Vol II "E-Testing" and the log on screen for MST E-Test and Member Instructions. The first instruction listed under STUDENT INSTRUCTION begins with "1. Do not bring any personal items into the examination room: this includes .............." The ONLY authorized references for the online test are the electronic references accessible online during the exam. The ONLY authorized references for the paper-based MST exams are provided on CD with each exam. |
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| 22 DEC 11 | Vols I,II, and III CGI ESO SOPs have been update and are on our website under ESO Essentials. Please take the time to review. |
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| 16 DEC 12 | This message only applies to the MST1 and MST2 eTests. The references linked from the exams are hosted on the Coast Guard Collaboration site, which has resulted in some members having problems opening the pdf's during their exam. Most commonly, when the member attempts to open a Pdf document, he/she may receive the error message "Check if the connections are installed in your system." This error can be avoided by following this procedure: While highlighting the document name, a little blue arrow appears to the right of the document. Individuals need to click the blue arrow to the right of the document and then click "open". This will allow the reference to open properly. If you merely click the document name, it may result in the above error. |
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| 9 DEC 12 | This message pertains to Tuition Assistance: The CG Institute is now accepting FY12 applications for processing. As per ALCOAST 367/07, please do not submit applications more than three months prior to the course start date. |
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| 2 DEC 11 | Effective immediately (12-2-11) the IIMS 0581-1 is obsolete. There is currently no replacement exam. Please destroy and note destruction in log and through TACCTS to have removed from your inventory. The EOCT Course Information Page has been updated to reflect this change and is posted on the CGI website. Thank you. |
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| 18 NOV 11 | The following is provided to clarify administration of the MST Rating Advancement Test online on a Non-standard Workstation. A Non-standard workstation may be utilized to access the Learning Management System to administer the MST E-Test. This method requires the use of a CAC card and a CAC reader. For assistance with CAC cards or CAC readers, please contact your local ESU. As always, please feel free to contact the Coast Guard Institute's Course Support & Testing Division for questions/feedback pertaining to any policies or procedures concerning paper or E-testing at cgi-smb-cst@uscg.mil or (405) 954-2437. Technical issues encountered while taking the exam will continue to be addressed by the OSC HELPDESK at 1-877-USCG-SYS12. |
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| 2 NOV 11 | This message pertains to the Tuition Assistance and Grants (TAG) Division: The TAG Division is now accepting TA applications for the courses with December and January start dates. Also, currently the TAG Division does not have grant money, but we are accepting applications and placing them on hold. The applications will remain on hold until funding is received or the application submission date is a year old, whichever comes first. Thank you, TAG Division |
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| 20 OCT 11 | QuestionMark Perception - User Account is required for E-Testing. When given a user account for this system the OPTION you will choose is "Manager". The ONLY thing you have access to in this system is the ability to change your password. The administration of tests is done through the LMS (CG Portal)and when the member launches the test you will be required to sign in using your logon and password. The SOP for E-Testing is on the CGI website under ESO Essentials > ESO Policy and Procedure Guides and Forms. |
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| 6 OCT 11 | This message is from the Tuition Assistance and Grants (TAG) Division: Due to the assessment requirement to use TA, the TAG Division has incorporated a statement in block 11 on the Application for Coast Guard Tuition Assistance (CGI-4147 (REV 10/2011v4)). The change in verbiage authorizes the CG Institute to access a member's training information to complete an assessment without submitting an Application for Transcript (CGI-1561J (REV 6/11)). The new Application for Coast Guard Tuition Assistance form will be the only version accepted after 14Oct11. The Application for Transcript form is still available to request assessments and transcripts. |
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| 5 OCT 11 | This message is from the Tuition Assistance and Grants (TAG) Division: The TAG Division is now accepting and processing applications with November course start dates. All applications with start dates after November will remain on hold at this time. Thank you, TAG Division |
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| 3 OCT 11 | New EPME-4 Edition 3 test #54/55/56 are now available through the CG Institute. All previous EPME-4 EOCT's are obsolete. When ordering ensure you include your 7 Digit OPFAC and complete mailing address in your TACCTS ticket. EOCT Information Page (3 Oct 2011) has been updated and posted on the CGI website. |
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