ALCOAST: Reinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military’s COVID-19 Mandate

(US Coast Guard)
R 271956Z MAY 26 MID120041273731U
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
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ALCOAST 149/26
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SUBJ: REINSTATING SERVICE MEMBERS DISCHARGED UNDER THE MILITARY’S COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATE – SITREP 2

A. Executive Order on Reinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military’s COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate of 27 JAN 2025
B. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 051537Z MAR 25/ALCOAST 101/25
C. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 021900Z JUN 25/ALCOAST 248/25

1. This ALCOAST announces an extension to the application timeline for former Service members who were involuntarily separated, or who voluntarily left the Service solely due to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate to be reinstated at their former grade, rank, or rate.

2. EXTENDED TIMEFRAME TO APPLY: All former service members who wish to return to service (R2S) under REFs (A) through (C) must apply for reinstatement through the R2S Team (R2ST) no later than 01 April 2027.

3. NEW SERVICE OBLIGATION:

a. The minimum service obligation for members who return to service under this policy is reduced from 4 years to 2 years.

b. Eligible members who previously R2S are authorized to modify their existing agreements to reflect the reduction in obligated service from 4 years to 2 years.

c. Exception – Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Orders. Requests to reduce obligated service from members who since returned to service have executed PCS orders at government expense will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine if such a reduction meets the needs of the service.

d. Exception – Bonuses. Members who received a bonus in exchange for obligated service of greater than 2 years will not be considered for an obligated service reduction.

4. POC: For questions, concerns, or reinstatement resources please visit or contact the R2ST: https://www.uscg.mil/return2service or  R2ST Email: smb-comdt-return2serviceinquiries@uscg.mil

5. This message will remain in effect until 01 April 2027.

6. RADM C. E. Fosse, Deputy Commandant for Personnel (CG-DCP), sends.

7. Internet release is authorized.