Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Coast Guard

Fiscal Year 2018

Congressional Justification

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Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Coast Guard

Budget Overview

 

Fiscal Year 2018

Congressional Justification
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Table of Contents

U.S. Coast Guard ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Appropriation Organization Structure................................................................................................................................................... 3

Strategic Context....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Component Contributions to Achieving Departmental Missions..................................................................................................................... 6

Mission 1: Prevent Terrorism and Enhance Security........................................................................................................................................ 8

Mission 2: Secure and Manage Our Borders.................................................................................................................................................. 12

Mission 3: Enforce and Administer Our Immigration Laws ......................................................................................................................... 16

Mission 5: Strengthen National Preparedness and Resilience ....................................................................................................................... 17

Mature and Strengthen Homeland Security.................................................................................................................................................... 21

Budget Comparison and Adjustments.................................................................................................................................................. 22

Personal Compensation and Benefits.................................................................................................................................................... 24

Non Pay Budget Exhibits........................................................................................................................................................................ 26

Supplemental Budget Justification Exhibits ........................................................................................................................................ 28

Reports..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
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U.S. Coast Guard

Appropriation Organization Structure

Organization Name Level Fund Type (* Includes Defense Funding)

U.S. Coast Guard Component

 Operating Expenses Appropriation

 Military Pay and Allowances PPA Discretionary - Appropriation

 Civilian Pay and Benefits PPA Discretionary - Appropriation

 Training and Recruiting PPA Discretionary - Appropriation*

 Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance PPA Discretionary - Appropriation*

 Centrally Managed Accounts PPA Discretionary - Appropriation*

 Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance PPA Discretionary - Appropriation*

 Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO)/Global War on Terrorism PPA Discretionary - Appropriation*

 Environmental Compliance and Restoration Appropriation Discretionary - Appropriation

 Reserve Training Appropriation Discretionary - Appropriation

 Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Appropriation

 Vessels PPA

 Survey and Design - Vessels and Boats PPA Level II,Investment Discretionary - Appropriation

 In-Service Vessel Sustainment PPA Level II,Investment Discretionary - Appropriation

 National Security Cutter PPA Level II,Investment Discretionary - Appropriation

 Offshore Patrol Cutter PPA Level II,Investment Discretionary - Appropriation

 Fast Response Cutter PPA Level II,Investment Discretionary - Appropriation

 Cutter Boats PPA Level II,Investment Discretionary - Appropriation

 Polar Icebreaker PPA Level II,Investment Discretionary - Appropriation

 Inland Waterways and Western Rivers Tender PPA Level II,Investment Discretionary - Appropriation

 Aircraft PPA

 HC-144 Conversion/Sustainment PPA Level II,Investment Discretionary - Appropriation

 HC-27J Conversion/Sustainment PPA Level II,Investment Discretionary - Appropriation

 HC-130J Acquisition/Conversion/Sustainment PPA Level II,Investment Discretionary - Appropriation

 HH-65 Conversion/Sustainment PPA Level II,Investment Discretionary - Appropriation

 MH-60T Sustainment PPA Level II,Investment Discretionary - Appropriation

 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems PPA Level II,Investment Discretionary - Appropriation

 Other Acquisition Programs PPA

 Other Equipment and Systems PPA Level II,Investment Discretionary - Appropriation

 Program Oversight and Management PPA Level II,Investment Discretionary - Appropriation

 C4ISR PPA Level II,Investment Discretionary - Appropriation

 Coast Guard Logistics Information Management System PPA Level II,Investment Discretionary - Appropriation

 Shore Facilities and Aids to Navigation (ATON) PPA

 Major Shore, Housing, ATON, Survey and Design PPA Level II,Investment Discretionary - Appropriation

 Major Acquisition Systems Infrastructure PPA Level II,Investment Discretionary - Appropriation

 Minor Shore PPA Level II,Investment Discretionary - Appropriation
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Organization Name Level Fund Type (* Includes Defense Funding)

 Personnel and Related Support Costs PPA Discretionary - Appropriation

 Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Appropriation Discretionary - Appropriation

 Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund Contribution Appropriation Discretionary - Appropriation

 Retired Pay Appropriation Mandatory - Appropriation

 Boat Safety Appropriation Mandatory - Appropriation

 Maritime Oil Spill Program Appropriation Mandatory - Appropriation

 Funds Appropriation Mandatory - Appropriation

 General Gift Fund PPA Mandatory - Appropriation

 Yard Fund PPA Discretionary - Appropriation

 Supply Fund PPA Discretionary - Appropriation
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U.S. Coast Guard

Strategic Context

Component Overview

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) operates as a multi-mission organization in support of the DHS strategic missions, goals, and 

objectives. Most of its assets and personnel are not dedicated to a single mission, but have the responsibility to carry out several of 

USCG’s 11 statutory missions using risk-based decision-making to allocate these resources. For purposes of the Strategic Context, the 

USCG programs are aligned to the USCG’s appropriations structure as displayed below. 

Operating Expenses: The Operating Expenses program implements the 11 statutory Coast Guard missions, which are Port & 

Waterway Security, Drug Interdiction, Aids to Navigation, Search & Rescue, Living Marine Resources, Marine Safety, Defense 

Readiness, Migrant Interdiction, Marine Environmental Protection, Ice Operations, and Law Enforcement. Operating expenses 

activities include the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the organization, as well as minor procurement, construction, and 

improvement projects.

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvement: The Acquisition, Construction, and Improvement program includes acquisition, 

procurement, construction, rebuilding, and improvement of vessels, aircraft, owned or leased shore facilities and military housing, aids 

to navigation systems, and other programs. It also acquires cross-cutting systems and related equipment that support command and 

control, coordination, information and situational awareness, and/or occupational health and safety for multiple missions.

Research, Development, Test and Evaluation: Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) sustains infrastructure and 

core capabilities for mission execution through applied research, development, testing, and evaluation. This program gives the U.S. 

Coast Guard a strong evidence-based foundation for operational and capital investment decision making and to address capability 

requirements.

Environmental Compliance and Restoration: The Environmental Compliance and Restoration program performs environmental 

cleanup, sustainment, and restoration of current and former contaminated U.S. Coast Guard facilities. It also develops engineering 

remedies for U.S. Coast Guard assets for the purpose of obtaining or restoring compliance with environmental laws and preventing 

contamination and environmental damage.

Maritime Oil Spill: The Maritime Oil Spill program implements Coast Guard’s responsibilities under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 

including management of the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to pay for federal response to oil spills and claims for uncompensated 

removal costs and damages resulting from such spills. The Maritime Oil Spill Program directly supports the U.S. Coast Guard’s 

statutory responsibilities for maritime environmental protection and maritime response.
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Boat Safety: The Boat Safety program provides federal assistance to States and applies preventive means and strategies to minimize 

loss of life, personal injury, property damage, and environmental impact associated with the use of recreational boats. The program 

directly supports the U.S. Coast Guard’s statutory responsibilities to promot safe and enjoyable use of public U.S. waterways.

Reserve Training: The Reserve Training program provides training to units and personnel to augment active duty Coast Guard forces 

during times of crisis, domestically or worldwide.

Retired Pay: The Retired Pay program provides payments as identified under the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection and 

Survivor Benefits Plans, and other retired personnel entitlements identified under prior-year National Defense Authorization Acts. 

The program also includes payment for medical care of retired personnel and their dependents.

Health Care Fund Contribution: The Health Care Fund Contribution funds accrual of the U.S. Coast Guard's military Medicareeligible health benefit contribution to the Department of Defense Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund. This contribution is 

used to provide health care to Medicare-eligible U.S. Coast Guard retirees, including dependents of retirees and their survivors.

General Gift Fund: The General Gift Fund is a vehicle that authorizes the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard to accept gifts and 

donations for the benefit of museums, chapels, and other organizations under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Coast Guard. The U.S. Coast 

Guard is also authorized to accept gifts to be used for the benefit of service members who are wounded, injured, or taken ill while in 

the line of duty, as well as for those members’ dependents and survivors.

Component Contributions to Achieving Departmental Missions

The table below shows the alignment of the USCG programs to the DHS Missions, including the goal to Mature and Strengthen 

Homeland Security. The subsequent discussion of USCG’s contribution to each DHS mission includes two types of performance 

measures. Strategic Measures represent USCG measures that gauge achievement for this mission area, and are considered to be 

Government Performance and Results Act Modernization Act (GPRAMA) performance measures. Additional Management Measures 

are displayed, as appropriate, to provide a more thorough context of expected performance results. 
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Programs

DHS Missions

*Mature and 

Strengthen 

Homeland 

Security

*Prevent 

Terrorism and 

Enhance 

Security

*Secure and 

Manage Our 

Borders

*Enforce and 

Administer 

Our 

Immigration 

Laws

*Safeguard 

and Secure 

Cyberspace

*Strengthen 

National 

Preparedness 

and 

Resilience

Operating Expenses 6% 39% 1% 48% 6%

Acquisition, Construction, and 

Improvement 11% 59% 17% 12% 1%

Research, Development, Test and 

Evaluation 100%

Environmental Compliance and 

Restoration 100%

Maritime Oil Spill 100%

Boat Safety 100%

Reserve Training 6% 45% 1% 2% 46%

Retired Pay 100%

Health Care Fund Contribution 100%

General Gift Fund 100%

Alteration of Bridges 100%

*Totals account for rounding
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Mission 1: Prevent Terrorism and Enhance Security

Resources Requested

USCG resources supporting Prevent Terrorism and Enhance Security are provided in the table below.

$ in thousands

Program Name

FY 2016 Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President’s Budget

$ FTE $ FTE $ FTE

Operating Expenses 387,893 2,713 396,258 2,791 413,406 2,820

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvement 226,355 107 236,585 117 138,303 117

Reserve Training 6,606 25 6,593 25 6,893 25

Total 620,854 2,845 639,436 2,932 558,602 2,961

Performance Measures

For Prevent Terrorism and Enhance Security, two types of performance measures are presented. Strategic Measures represent USCG

measures that gauge achievement for this mission area, and are considered to be our Government Performance and Results Act 

Modernization Act (GPRAMA) performance measures. Additional Management Measures are displayed, as appropriate, to provide a 

more thorough context of expected performance results.
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Strategic Measures

Measure: Security compliance rate for high risk maritime facilities

Description: This measure is a leading indicator of maritime facility security and resiliency in our nation’s ports. Compliance of 

high risk (Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA)) facilities is determined based upon finding a major problem during an

inspection, requiring a notice of violation or civil penalty. MTSA facilities are a high risk subset of the national waterfront 

facility population given the nature of their activities and/or the products they handle; which pose a greater risk for significant 

loss of life, environmental damage, or economic disruption if attacked. This subset is approximately 3,100 facilities. The Coast 

Guard completes one scheduled and one unscheduled inspection on each facility annually. This measure provides insight into 

resiliency by verifying MTSA facilities maintain proper access safeguards and exercise approved plans/procedures to prevent and 

react to security emergencies; making them better suited to resist, adapt, and recover to adversity or disruption.

Fiscal Year: FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Target: 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Result: 99.3% 99.3% 99.6% 97.6% N/A N/A

Management Measures

Measure: Percent reduction of all maritime security risk subject to U.S. Coast Guard influence

Description: This is a risk-based outcome measure that begins with an assessment (by maritime security subject matter experts) 

of sixteen high-consequence maritime terrorist attack scenarios. Threat, vulnerability, and consequence levels are estimated for 

each scenario, which generates a proxy (index) value of "raw risk" that exists in the maritime domain. Next, U.S. Coast Guard 

interventions (security and response operations, regime and awareness activities) for the fiscal year are scored against the 

scenarios with regard to the decreases in threat, vulnerability and consequence that each has been estimated to have afforded. The 

analysis then focuses on those areas within the U.S. Coast Guard's roles and strategic mandates. The result is a proxy measure of 

performance. 

Fiscal Year: FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Target: 36% 37% 37% 56% 56% 56%

Result: 36% 55% 58% 44% N/A N/A
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Measure: Percent reduction of maritime security risk resulting from U.S. Coast Guard consequence management

Description: This measure indicates the estimated % of terrorist-related maritime risk reduction due to consequence mgmt, as a 

% of the risk that USCG has the ability to impact. This is a risk-based measure that involves the scoring (by maritime security 

subject matter experts) of sixteen high-consequence maritime terrorist attack scenarios with respect to threat, vulnerability, & 

consequence. Aggregation of maritime security risk scenarios generates an index of "raw risk" that exists in the maritime 

domain. USCG layered interventions (both operational & regulatory-based) employed throughout the FY are scored against the 

attack scenarios with regard to the % consequence after a modeled attack has occurred. The result shows the estimated reduction 

in "raw risk" from USCG consequence mitigation efforts alone. 

Fiscal Year: FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Target: 4% 4% 5% 4% 4% 4%

Result: 4% 3% 4% 1% N/A N/A

Measure: Percent reduction of maritime security risk resulting from U.S. Coast Guard efforts to prevent a terrorist entering the 

U.S. via maritime means

Description: This measure is an estimate of the percent of terrorist-related maritime risk reduction of the illegal entry of a 

terrorist(s) through the maritime domain (as a percent of the risk that the USCG has the ability to impact). This is a risk-based 

measure that involves the scoring (by maritime security subject matter experts) with respect to threat, vulnerability and 

consequence of the illegal entry of a terrorist(s) into the U.S. with intent and capability to carry out terror attacks within the 

United States where vessels en route from foreign countries are used as a means of conveyance. Such scoring generates an index 

of "raw risk" that exists in the maritime domain. Next, USCG incremental interventions (awareness, operational and regulatorybased) that have taken place throughout the fiscal year are scored with regard to the effectiveness each has been estimated to 

have afforded. 

Fiscal Year: FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Target: 34% 35% 35% 58% 58% 58%

Result: 34% 42% 59% 59% N/A N/A
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Measure: Percent reduction of maritime security risk resulting from U.S. Coast Guard efforts to prevent a weapon of mass 

destruction from entering the United States via maritime means

Description: This measure is an estimate of the percent of terrorist-related maritime risk reduction of the illegal entry of a 

Weapon of Mass Destruction (WMD)/materials into the U.S. through the maritime domain (as a percent of the risk that the 

USCG has the ability to impact). This is a risk-based measure that involves the scoring (by maritime security subject matter 

experts) with respect to threat, vulnerability and consequence of the illegal entry of a WMD/materials into the United States to 

support ongoing terrorist operations where vessels enroute from foreign countries are used as a means of conveyance. Scoring 

generates an index of "raw risk" that exists in the maritime domain. USCG incremental interventions (awareness, operational and 

regulatory-based) that have taken place throughout the fiscal year are scored with regard to the effectiveness that each has been 

estimated to have afforded. 

Fiscal Year: FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Target: 24% 25% 25% 39% 39% 39%

Result: 24% 56% 39% 42% N/A N/A
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Mission 2: Secure and Manage Our Borders

Resources Requested

USCG resources supporting Secure and Manage Our Borders are provided in the table below.

$ in thousands

Program Name

FY 2016 Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President’s Budget

$ FTE $ FTE $ FTE

Operating Expenses 2,696,725 18,095 2,717,458 18,615 2,845,345 18,868

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvement 1,226,755 291 1,207,765 317 707,501 317

Reserve Training 49,545 184 49,451 184 51,694 184

*Alteration of Bridges - - - - (12,400) -

Total 3,973,024 18,570 3,974,673 19,116 3,592,140 19,370

*Prior year rescission of FY16 funds from Alteration of Bridges appropriation.

Performance Measures

For Secure and Manage Our Borders, two types of performance measures are presented. Strategic Measures represent USCG

measures that gauge achievement for this mission area, and are considered to be our GPRAMA performance measures. Additional 

Management Measures are displayed, as appropriate, to provide a more thorough context of expected performance results.
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Strategic Measures

Measure: Availability of maritime navigation aids

Description: This measure indicates the hours that short-range federal Aids to Navigation are available. The aid availability 

rate is based on an international measurement standard established by the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation 

and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) (Recommendation O-130) in December 2004. A short-range Aid to Navigation is counted as 

not being available from the initial time a discrepancy is reported until the time the discrepancy is corrected.

Fiscal Year: FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Target: 97.5% 97.5% 97.5% 97.5% 97.5% 97.5%

Result: 98.2% 98.2% 97.7% 97.7% N/A N/A

Measure: Fishing regulation compliance rate

Description: The U.S. Coast Guard uses the percentage of fishing vessels observed at sea complying with domestic regulations 

as a measure of the Coast Guard's activities and their impact on the health and well-being of U.S. fisheries and marine protected 

species. This specific measure reflects the percent of boardings at sea by the U.S. Coast Guard during which no significant 

violations of domestic fisheries regulations are detected.

Fiscal Year: FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Target: 96.0% 96.5% 96.5% 96.5% 97.0% 96.5%

Result: 98.1% 97.5% 97.1% 96.8% N/A N/A

Measure: Migrant Interdiction Effectiveness in the Maritime Environment

Description: This measure reports the percent of detected undocumented migrants of all nationalities who were interdicted by 

the U.S. Coast Guard and partners via maritime routes.

Fiscal Year: FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Target: N/A N/A 73.0% 74.0% 74.5% 75.0%

Result: N/A N/A 74.8% 79.3% N/A N/A
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Measure: Number of detected incursions of foreign fishing vessels violating U.S. waters

Description: This measure is the number of detected illegal fishing incursions into the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). 

Incursions detected by both the U.S. Coast Guard and other sources are included when the reports are judged by operational 

commanders as being of sufficient validity to order resources to respond.

Fiscal Year: FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Target: <140 <148 <215 <220 <224 <248

Result: 189 198 224 176 N/A N/A

Management Measures

Measure: Annual MTSA Facility compliance rate with Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) regulations

Description: This measure reports the percent of MTSA regulated facilities that are found to be in compliance with the 

Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) regulations during CG inspections. The Security and Accountability for 

Every (SAFE) Port Act of 2006 requires the Coast Guard to conduct at least two MTSA security inspections on regulated 

facilities each year; one announced and one unannounced. CG Inspectors randomly sample different areas of a facility (admin 

staff, security staff, dock workers, etc.) to check for TWIC compliance by ensuring workers have a valid and current TWIC card. 

Some infractions can be corrected on the spot, e.g., a trucker forgot his TWIC in his truck cab. Depending on the number and

severity of TWIC infractions, the inspector/Capt of the Port may find the facility not in compliance. Statistical guidelines have 

been developed based on the size of the facility to aid inspectors, and to ensure random sampling.

Fiscal Year: FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Target: 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99%

Result: 99% 99% 99% 99% N/A N/A

Measure: Average number of navigational accidents

Description: This measure evaluates the long-term trend of U.S. Coast Guard Waterways Management Program in preventing 

collisions, allisions (vessels striking fixed objects), and groundings.

Fiscal Year: FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Target: <=2,012 <=2,043 <=2,038 <=1,900 <=1,890 <=1,749

Result: 1,869 1,846 1,788 1,617 N/A N/A
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Measure: Number of undocumented migrants who attempt to enter the U.S. via maritime routes that are interdicted

Description: This measure is the total number of all undocumented migrants who are attempting to enter the U.S. by maritime 

means and who are interdicted by the U.S. Coast Guard and other law enforcement agencies. The other agencies include Customs 

and Border Protection, and foreign entities partnering with the U.S. Coast Guard for migrant interdiction operations.

Fiscal Year: FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Target: <6,100 <6,300 <6,300 <6,300 <6,426 <6,750

Result: 5,262 7,747 6,028 8,165 N/A N/A

Measure: Percent of time high priority waterways in the Great Lakes and along the eastern seaboard are open during ice season

Description: This measure is the percent of time Tier One Waterways, in the Great Lakes and along the eastern seaboard, are 

open to vessel transits during the icebreaking season as a percentage of the total. Tier One waterways are those connecting 

waterways of the Marine Transportation System that waterways managers at Coast Guard District commands determine are 

highest-priority due to geographical location or importance of cargo to public health and safety.

Fiscal Year: FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Target: N/A 95% 95% 95% 95% 95%

Result: N/A 85.5% 81.9% 100% N/A N/A

Measure: Removal rate for cocaine from non-commercial vessels in maritime transit zone

Description: Percent of Cocaine removed (seized by the U.S. Coast Guard or disrupted (jettisoned, scuttled or destroyed) as a

result of U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement action) in relationship to the estimated Non-Commercial Maritime Movement of 

cocaine.

Fiscal Year: FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Target: 14.1% 13.9% 13.8% 11.5% 11.5% 11.5%

Result: 15.3% 9.5% 11.5% 7.1% N/A N/A
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Mission 3: Enforce and Administer Our Immigration Laws

Resources Requested

USCG resources supporting Enforce and Administer Our Immigration Laws are provided in the table below.

$ in thousands

Program Name

FY 2016 Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President’s Budget

$ FTE $ FTE $ FTE

Operating Expenses 53,037 451 53,089 464 54,310 465

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvement 199,515 77 178,418 84 198,621 84

Reserve Training 1,101 4 1,099 4 1,149 4

Total 253,653 531 232,606 551 254,079 552

Performance Measures

USCG contributes to this mission, but does not have performance measures in this area. 
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Mission 5: Strengthen National Preparedness and Resilience 

Resources Requested

USCG resources supporting Strengthen National Preparedness and Resilience are provided in the table below.

$ in thousands

Program Name

FY 2016 Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President’s Budget

$ FTE $ FTE $ FTE

Operating Expenses 3,264,786 21,713 3,292,562 22,337 3,442,057 22,631

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvement 258,548 291 281,360 317 144,320 317

Environmental Compliance and Restoration 13,221 20 13,196 23 13,397 23

Maritime Oil Spill 107,329 - 101,000 - 101,000 -

Boat Safety 114,326 14 113,049 14 118,416 19

Reserve Training 2,202 8 2,198 8 2,298 8

Total 3,760,412 22,046 3,803,364 22,700 3,821,487 22,998

Performance Measures

For Strengthen National Preparedness and Resilience, two types of performance measures are presented. Strategic Measures 

represent USCG measures that gauge achievement for this mission area, and are considered to be GPRAMA performance measures. 

Additional Management Measures are displayed, as appropriate, to provide a more thorough context of expected performance results.
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Strategic Measures

Measure: Percent of people in imminent danger saved in the maritime environment

Description: This is a measure of the percent of people who were in imminent danger on the oceans and other waterways and 

whose lives were saved by U.S Coast Guard. The number of lives lost before and after the U.S Coast Guard is notified and the

number of persons missing at the end of search operations are factored into this percentage. Several factors hinder successful 

response including untimely distress notification to the U.S Coast Guard, incorrect distress site location reporting, severe weather 

conditions at the distress site, and distance to the scene.

Fiscal Year: FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Target: 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Result: 79% 79% 80% 79.4% N/A N/A

Measure: Three-year average number of serious marine incidents

Description: This measure reports the three-year average number of Serious Marine Incidents as defined by 46 CFR 4.03-2, 

which include: death or injury requiring professional treatment beyond first aid, reportable property damage greater than 

$100,000, actual or constructive loss of certain vessels, discharge of oil of 10,000 gallons or more; or a discharge of a reportable 

quantity of a hazardous substance.

Fiscal Year: FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Target: N/A N/A <=693 <=701 <=698 <=698

Result: N/A N/A 696 688 N/A N/A
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Management Measures

Measure: Average number of chemical discharge incidents in the maritime environment

Description: This measure is an indicator of the U.S. Coast Guard Program's impact on chemical discharge incidents. It is a 

moving average of U.S. Coast Guard investigated chemical discharge incidents into navigable waters of the United States for the 

past 36 months, divided by the 3-year average annual foreign and domestic short tons (100 million) of Chemical and Chemical 

Products shipped in U.S. waters.

Fiscal Year: FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Target: <=16 <=15.9 <=15.8 <=15.8 <=15.5 <=14.6

Result: 14.6 15.4 14.2 10.4 N/A N/A

Measure: Average number of oil spills in the maritime environment

Description: This measure is an indicator of the U.S. Coast Guard Prevention Program's impact on significant oil spills. It is a 

moving average of U.S. Coast Guard investigated oil spills greater than 100 gallons discharged into navigable waters of the 

United States for the past 36 months, divided by the 3-year average annual foreign and domestic short tons (100 million) of Oil 

and Oil Products shipped in U.S. waters.

Fiscal Year: FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Target: <=11.4 <=11.3 <=11.1 <=11.0 <=10.9 <=10.3

Result: 10.0 10.3 7.8 8.4 N/A N/A

Measure: Percent of time rescue assets are on-scene within 2 hours

Description: Time on scene is calculated from the earliest time a Search and Rescue Unit (SRU) is requested to proceed until 

the earliest time of arrival on scene of an SRU. This includes readiness time, the 30 minutes of preparation time, that provides for 

underway preps (i.e. engine warm-ups, underway checklist, risk management evaluation, and mission planning) and the transit 

time, the 90 minutes from underway to on scene based on moderate environmental conditions which allow for operation of the 

SRUs at their top cruise speeds. To calculate the response times used in the measure, the Coast Guard uses the following 

equation: Time On Scene = First Sortie On Scene Time minus First Resource Requested Time. The Coast Guard established the 

2-hour On Scene Standard in the 1970's and conducted a full review of the standard in 1992. The standard is based on survival 

expectations in the average weighted water temperatures. The weighting factors into the varying number of incidents occurring 

regionally.

Fiscal Year: FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Target: 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Result: 92% 95% 96% 90.3% N/A N/A
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Measure: Three-year average number of commercial mariner deaths and significant injuries

Description: This is a measure of the average annual number of reportable commercial mariner deaths and significant injuries 

over the past 12 quarters. It is an indicator of the long-term performance impact of the Coast Guard's Maritime Prevention 

Program on commercial mariner fatalities and injuries.

Fiscal Year: FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Target: N/A N/A <=153 <=148 <=142 <=133

Result: N/A N/A 135 120 N/A N/A

Measure: Three-year average number of commercial passenger deaths and significant injuries

Description: This is a measure of the average annual number of reportable commercial passenger deaths and significant injuries 

over the past 12 quarters. It is an indicator of the long-term performance impact of the Coast Guard's Maritime Prevention 

Program on commercial passenger fatalities and injuries.

Fiscal Year: FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Target: N/A N/A <=173 <=173 <=172 <=134

Result: N/A N/A 135 115 N/A N/A

Measure: Three-year average of recreational boating deaths and injuries

Description: This measure reports the three-year average of recreational boating deaths and injuries. It is an indicator of the 

short-term trend of the Maritime Prevention Program's impact on marine safety.

Fiscal Year: FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Target: N/A N/A N/A N/A <=3,220 <=3,191

Result: N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
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Mature and Strengthen Homeland Security

Resources Requested

USCG resources supporting Mature and Strengthen Homeland Security are provided in the table below.

$ in thousands

Program Name

FY 2016 Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President’s Budget

$ FTE $ FTE $ FTE

Operating Expenses 425,335 2,292 420,325 2,357 453,247 2,398

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvement 17,220 - 20,000 - 15,000 -

Research, Development, Test and Evaluation 18,019 83 17,986 83 18,641 83

Reserve Training 50,646 188 50,549 188 52,843 188

Health Care Fund Contribution 168,847 - 175,506 - 195,784 -

General Gift Fund 1,621 - 2,214 - 2,864 -

Retired Pay 1,604,000 - 1,604,000 - 1,690,824 -

Total 2,285,687 2,563 2,290,580 2,628 2,429,203 2,669

Performance Measures

USCG contributes to this mission, but does not have performance measures in this area. 
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U.S. Coast Guard

Budget Comparison and Adjustments

Comparison of Budget Authority and Request

Dollars in Thousands

FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2017 to FY 2018

Organization Revised Enacted Annualized CR President's Budget Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

Operating Expenses 48,104 45,263 $6,827,776 48,104 46,563 $6,879,692 48,677 47,181 $7,213,464 573 618 $333,772

Environmental Compliance and Restoration 25 20 $13,221 25 23 $13,196 25 23 $13,397 - - $201

Reserve Training 416 409 $110,099 416 409 $109,890 416 409 $114,875 - - $4,985

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements 914 766 $1,928,393 914 835 $1,924,127 914 835 $1,203,745 - - ($720,382)

Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation 96 83 $18,019 96 83 $17,986 96 83 $18,641 - - $655

Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund Contribution - - $168,847 - - $175,506 - - $195,784 - - $20,278

Retired Pay - - $1,604,000 - - $1,604,000 - - $1,690,824 - - $86,824

Boat Safety 14 14 $114,326 14 14 $113,049 19 19 $118,416 5 5 $5,367

Maritime Oil Spill Program - - $107,329 - - $101,000 - - $101,000 - - -

Funds - - $1,621 - - $2,214 - - $2,864 - - $650

Total 49,569 46,555 $10,893,631 49,569 47,927 $10,940,660 50,147 48,550 $10,673,010 578 623 ($267,650)

Subtotal Discretionary - Appropriation 49,555 46,541 $9,066,355 49,555 47,913 $9,120,397 50,128 48,531 $8,759,906 573 618 ($360,491)

Rescission to Alteration of Bridges: Discretionary – Appropriation - - - - - - - - ($12,400) - - ($12,400)

Adjusted Discretionary - Appropriation 49,555 46,541 $9,066,355 49,555 47,913 $9,120,397 50,128 48,531 $8,747,506 573 618 ($372,891)

Subtotal Mandatory - Appropriation 14 14 $1,827,276 14 14 $1,820,263 19 19 $1,913,104 5 5 $92,841
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U.S. Coast Guard

Comparison of Obligations

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Authority FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Enacted $10,984,634

Transfers & Reprogrammings ($58,618)

Delta in Enacted Fee Estimate to Fee Actuals -

Enacted Rescissions to Prior Year ($32,385)

Revised Enacted/Request $10,893,631 $10,940,660 $10,673,010

Carryover and/or Recoveries (Actual/Estimates/Projections) $609,662 $1,571,430 $400,078

Rescissions to Current Year/Budget Year - - -

Net Sequestered Resources $36,060 $29,395 $14,769

Supplementals - - -

Total Budget Authority $11,539,353 $12,541,485 $11,087,857

Collections – Reimbursable Resources $583,788 $598,187 $532,819

Total Budget Resources $12,123,141 $13,139,672 $11,620,676

Obligations (Actual/Projections/Estimates) $9,944,538 $12,112,139 $10,706,863

Personnel: Positons and FTE

Enacted/Request Positions 49,569 49,569 50,147

Enacted/Request FTE 46,555 47,927 48,550

Onboard and Actual FTE; Includes Collections - Reimbursable Resources

Onboard (Actual/Estimates/Projections) 522 51,058 51,682

FTE (Actual/Estimates/Projections) 46,215 49,224 49,956
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U.S. Coast Guard

Personal Compensation and Benefits

Pay Summary

Dollars in Thousands

Organization

FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate

Operating Expenses 48,104 45,263 $3,675,592 $80.92 48,104 46,563 $3,723,862 $79.69 48,677 47,181 $3,932,984 $83.07 573 618 $209,122 $3.38

Environmental Compliance and Restoration 25 20 $2,794 $139.65 25 23 $3,269 $142.09 25 23 $3,334 $144.91 - - $65 $2.82

Reserve Training 416 409 $92,044 $224.19 416 409 $94,060 $229.1 416 409 $96,305 $234.57 - - $2,245 $5.47

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements 914 766 $102,287 $133.07 914 835 $105,650 $126.09 914 835 $108,074 $128.99 - - $2,424 $2.9

Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation 96 83 $11,631 $139.95 96 83 $11,862 $142.73 96 83 $12,136 $146.04 - - $274 $3.31

Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund Contribution - - $168,847 - - - $175,506 - - - $195,784 - - - $20,278 -

Retired Pay - - $1,365,621 - - - $1,365,621 - - - $1,457,024 - - - $91,403 -

Boat Safety 14 14 $2,075 $148.21 14 14 $2,088 $149.14 19 19 $2,786 $146.63 5 5 $698 ($2.51)

Total 49,569 46,555 $5,420,891 $86.81 49,569 47,927 $5,481,918 $85.6 50,147 48,550 $5,808,427 $89.33 578 623 $326,509 $3.73

Discretionary - Appropriation 49,555 46,541 $4,053,195 $86.8 49,555 47,913 $4,114,209 $85.58 50,128 48,531 $4,348,617 $89.3 573 618 $234,408 $3.72

Mandatory - Appropriation 14 14 $1,367,696 $148.21 14 14 $1,367,709 $149.14 19 19 $1,459,810 $146.63 5 5 $92,101 ($2.51)

* The FTE Rate calculation does not include Object Class 11.8-Special Personal Services Payments or 13.0-Benefits for Former Personnel.
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U.S. Coast Guard

Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

11.1 Full-time Permanent $629,322 $631,514 $675,769 $44,255

11.3 Other than Full-Time Permanent $3,813 $3,821 $4,091 $270

11.5 Other Personnel Compensation $17,148 $17,178 $18,418 $1,240

11.6 Military Personnel-Basic Allowance for Housing $761,740 $775,883 $813,221 $37,338

11.7 Military Personnel $1,976,147 $2,009,263 $2,111,920 $102,657

11.8 Special Personal Services Payments $7,165 $7,286 $7,657 $371

12.1 Civilian Personnel Benefits $218,470 $219,165 $234,733 $15,568

12.2 Military Personnel Benefits $435,007 $445,630 $478,690 $33,060

13.0 Benefits for Former Personnel $1,372,079 $1,372,178 $1,463,928 $91,750

Total - Personnel Compensation and Benefits $5,420,891 $5,481,918 $5,808,427 $326,509

Positions and FTE

Positions - Civilian 8,577 8,577 8,785 208

FTE - Civilian 7,512 7,547 7,737 190

Positions - Military 40,992 40,992 41,362 370

FTE - Military 39,043 40,380 40,813 433
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U.S. Coast Guard

Non Pay Budget Exhibits

Non Pay Summary

Dollars in Thousands

Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Operating Expenses $3,152,184 $3,155,830 $3,280,480 $124,650

Environmental Compliance and Restoration $10,427 $9,927 $10,063 $136

Reserve Training $18,055 $15,830 $18,570 $2,740

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements $1,826,106 $1,818,477 $1,095,671 ($722,806)

Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation $6,388 $6,124 $6,505 $381

Retired Pay $238,379 $238,379 $233,800 ($4,579)

Boat Safety $112,251 $110,961 $115,630 $4,669

Maritime Oil Spill Program $107,329 $101,000 $101,000 -

Funds $1,621 $2,214 $2,864 $650

Total $5,472,740 $5,458,742 $4,864,583 ($594,159)

Discretionary - Appropriation $5,013,160 $5,006,188 $4,411,289 ($594,899)

Mandatory - Appropriation $459,580 $452,554 $453,294 $740
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U.S. Coast Guard

Non Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Non-Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

21.0 Travel and Transportation of Persons $155,199 $165,327 $178,429 $13,102

22.0 Transportation of Things $50,505 $59,523 $72,748 $13,225

23.1 Rental Payments to GSA $45,865 $45,874 $47,934 $2,060

23.2 Rental Payments to Others $27,431 $27,429 $27,372 ($57)

23.3 Communications, Utilities, and Misc. Charges $176,452 $169,702 $175,540 $5,838

24.0 Printing and Reproduction $4,008 $4,008 $4,186 $178

25.1 Advisory and Assistance Services $502,965 $402,930 $240,272 ($162,658)

25.2 Other Services from Non-Federal Sources $856,826 $839,548 $619,139 ($220,409)

25.3 Other Goods and Services from Federal Sources $264,614 $265,355 $259,503 ($5,852)

25.4 Operation and Maintenance of Facilities $210,157 $210,166 $200,039 ($10,127)

25.5 Research and Development Contracts $2,237 $2,118 $2,279 $161

25.6 Medical Care $556,342 $585,518 $597,610 $12,092

25.7 Operation and Maintenance of Equipment $646,229 $638,472 $690,421 $51,949

25.8 Subsistence & Support of Persons $5,291 $4,836 $5,293 $457

26.0 Supplies and Materials $607,151 $609,473 $630,109 $20,636

31.0 Equipment $1,045,918 $1,104,401 $909,973 ($194,428)

32.0 Land and Structures $205,181 $214,981 $90,071 ($124,910)

41.0 Grants, Subsidies, and Contributions $109,217 $107,962 $112,505 $4,543

42.0 Insurance Claims and Indemnities $1,152 $1,119 $1,160 $41

Total - Non Pay Object Classes $5,472,740 $5,458,742 $4,864,583 ($594,159)
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U.S. Coast Guard

Supplemental Budget Justification Exhibits

Working Capital Fund

Dollars in Thousands

Appropriation and PPA FY 2016 Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

Operating Expenses $98,313 $98,313 $69,618

Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance $7,468 $7,468 $6,163

Centrally Managed Accounts $90,845 $90,845 $63,455

Total Working Capital Fund $98,313 $98,313 $69,618

Status of Congressionally Requested Studies, Reports and Evaluations

Fiscal Year Due Date Reference/Citation Requirement Status

2017 With President’s 

Budget

(P. L. 114-113) Omnibus 

Appropriations Act, 2016

Capital Investment Plan (FY2018-2022) Under 

Development

2015 15 days after 

completion

(P. L. 113-76) Consolidated 

Appropriations Act, 2014

Polar Icebreaker Alternative Analyses Under 

Development
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U.S. Coast Guard

Authorized/Unauthorized Appropriations

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Activity

Last year of Authorization Authorized Level Appropriation in Last Year 

of Authorization

FY 2018 

President’s Budget

Fiscal Year Amount Amount Amount

Operating Expenses FY 2017 6,981,036 N/A 7,213,464

Acquisition, Construction, and 

Improvements FY 2017 1,945,000 N/A 1,203,745

Research, Development, Test, 

and Evaluation FY 2017 19,890 N/A 18,641

Environmental Compliance 

and Restoration FY 2017 16,701 N/A 13,397

Reserve Training FY 2017 140,016 N/A 114,875

Total Direct 

Authorization/Appropriation 9,102,643 N/A 8,565,122
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U.S. Coast Guard

Proposed Legislative Language

Operating Expenses

For necessary expenses for the operations and maintenance of the Coast Guard, not otherwise provided for; purchase or lease 

of not to exceed 25 passenger motor vehicles, which shall be for replacement only; purchase or lease of small boats for contingent and 

emergent requirements (at a unit cost of no more than $700,000) and repairs and service-life replacements, not to exceed a total of 

$31,000,000; [purchase or lease of boats necessary for overseas deployments and activities;] purchase, [or] lease, or improvements1 of 

other equipment (at a unit cost of no more than $250,000); minor shore construction projects not exceeding $1,000,000 in total cost on 

any location; payments pursuant to section 156 of Public Law 97–377 (42 U.S.C. 402 note; 96 Stat. 1920); and recreation and welfare; 

[$7,061,490,000]$7,213,464,0002 [,];

3 of which [$500,002,000]$340,000,0004 shall be for defense-related activities[, of which 

$160,002,000 is designated by the Congress for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism pursuant to section 

251(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985]; of which $24,500,000 shall be derived from the 

Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to carry out the purposes of section 1012(a)(5) of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2712(a)(5)); 

and of which not to exceed $23,000 shall be for official reception and representation expenses[: Provided, That none of the funds 

made available by this Act shall be for expenses incurred for recreational vessels under section 12114 of title 46, United States Code, 

except to the extent fees are collected from owners of yachts and credited to this appropriation: Provided further, That to the extent 

fees are insufficient to pay expenses of recreational vessel documentation under such section 12114, and there is a backlog of 

recreational vessel applications, then personnel performing non-recreational vessel documentation functions under subchapter II of 

chapter 121 of title 46, United States Code, may perform documentation under section 12114: Provided further, That of the funds 

provided under this heading, $85,000,000 shall be withheld from obligation for Coast Guard Headquarters Directorates until a futureyears capital investment plan for fiscal years 2017 through 2021, as specified under the heading "Coast Guard, Acquisition, 

Construction, and Improvements" of this Act, is submitted to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of 

Representatives: Provided further, That funds made available under this heading for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on 

Terrorism may be allocated by program, project, and activity, notwithstanding section 503 of this Act: Provided further, That without 

regard to the limitation as to time and condition of section 503(d) of this Act, after June 30, up to $10,000,000 may be reprogrammed 

to or from Military Pay and Allowances in accordance with subsections (a), (b), and (c) of section 503]. Note.—A full-year 2017 

appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the budget assumes this account is 

operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114-254). The amounts included for 2017 reflect the 

annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.5
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Language Provision Explanation

1 ... or improvements Change to include improvements of other equipment. 2 ... [$7,061,490,000]$7,213,464,000 Dollar change only. No substantial change proposed.

3 ... [,]; Grammar change only. No substantial change proposed.

4 ... [$500,002,000]$340,000,000 Dollar change only. No substantial change proposed.

5 ... Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not 

enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the budget 

assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing 

Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114-254). The amounts included for 2017 

reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

Added to denote the FY 2017 funding amount reflects 

an annualized level based on the Further Continuing 

Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114-254).

Environmental Compliance and Restoration

For necessary expenses to carry out the environmental compliance and restoration functions of the Coast Guard under chapter 

19 of title 14, United States Code, [$13,221,000]$13,397,000,

1 to remain available until September 30, [2020]2022.2 Note.—A fullyear 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the budget assumes this 

account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114-254). The amounts included for 2017 

reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.3

Language Provision Explanation

1 ...[$13,221,000]$13,397,000 Dollar change only. No substantial change proposed.

2 ...[2020]2022 Fiscal year change only. No substantial change 

proposed.

3 ... Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not 

enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the budget 

assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing 

Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114-254). The amounts included for 2017 

reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

Added to denote the FY 2017 funding amount reflects 

an annualized level based on the Further Continuing 

Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114-254).
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Reserve Training

For necessary expenses of the Coast Guard Reserve, as authorized by law; for1 operations and maintenance of the Coast Guard 

reserve program; personnel and training costs; and equipment and services; [$110,614,000]$114,875,000.

2 Note.—A full-year 2017 

appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the budget assumes this account is 

operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114-254). The amounts included for 2017 reflect the 

annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.3

Language Provision Explanation

1 ... for Grammar change only. No substantial change proposed.

2 ... [$110,614,000]$114,875,000 Dollar change only. No substantial change proposed.

3 ... Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not 

enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the budget 

assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing 

Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114-254). The amounts included for 2017 

reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

Added to denote the FY 2017 funding amount reflects 

an annualized level based on the Further Continuing 

Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114-254).

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements

For necessary expenses of the Coast Guard1 for acquisition, construction, renovation, and improvements, including2 [of aids 

to navigation, shore facilities, vessels, and aircraft, including equipment related thereto; and] maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and 

operation of facilities and equipment; as authorized by law; [$1,945,169,000]$1,203,745,0003; of which $20,000,000 shall be derived 

from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to carry out the purposes of section 1012(a)(5) of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 

2712(a)(5)); and of which the following amounts shall be available until September 30, [2020]20224 (except as subsequently 

specified): [$21,000,000 for military family housing; $1,264,400,000]$878,100,0005 to acquire, effect major repairs to, renovate, or 

improve vessels, small boats, and related equipment; [$295,000,000]$82,600,0006 to acquire, effect major repairs to, renovate, or 

improve aircraft and related equipment7 or increase aviation capability; [$65,100,000]$49,800,0008 for other acquisition programs 

and related equipment9; [$181,600,000]$75,000,00010 for shore facilities and aids to navigation, and related equipment11, including 

facilities at Department of Defense installations used by the Coast Guard; and [$118,069,000,]$118,245,00012, to remain available

until September 30, [2016]201813, for personnel compensation and benefits and related costs[:Provided, That of the funds provided by 

this Act, not less than $640,000,000 shall be immediately available and allotted to contract for the production of the ninth National 

Security Cutter notwithstanding the availability of funds for post-production costs: Provided further, That the Commandant of the

Coast Guard shall submit to the Congress, at the time the President's budget proposal for fiscal year 2017 is submitted pursuant to 
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section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, a future-years capital investment plan as described in the second proviso under the 

heading "Coast Guard, Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements" in the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 

2015 (Public Law 114–4), which shall be subject to the requirements in the third and fourth provisos under such heading]. Note.—A 

full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the budget assumes 

this account is operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114-254). The amounts included for 2017 

reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.14

Language Provision Explanation

1 ... the Coast Guard for Change to specify the Coast Guard. 2 ... including Grammar change only. No substantial change proposed.

3 ... [$1,945,169,000]$1,203,745,000 Dollar change only. No substantial change proposed.

4 ... [2020]2022 Fiscal year change only. No substantial change 

proposed.

5 ... [$21,000,000 for military family housing; 

$1,264,400,000]$878,100,000

Dollar change, and remove military family housing 

funding breakout.

6 ... [$295,000,000]$82,600,000 Dollar change only. No substantial change proposed.

7 ... and related equipment Change to address aircraft related equipment.

8 ... [$65,100,000]$49,800,000 Dollar change only. No substantial change proposed.

9 ... and related equipment Change to address other acquisition programs’ related 

equipment.

10 ... [$181,600,000]$75,000,000 Dollar change only. No substantial change proposed.

11 ... and related equipment Change to address shore facilities and aids to navigation 

related equipment.

12 ... [$118,069,000,]$118,245,000 Dollar change only. No substantial change proposed.

13 ... [2016]2018 Fiscal year change only. No substantial change 

proposed.

14 ... Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not 

enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the budget 

assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing 

Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114-254). The amounts included for 2017 

reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

Added to denote the FY 2017 funding amount reflects 

an annualized level based on the Further Continuing 

Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114-254).
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Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation

For necessary expenses of the Coast Guard 1

for applied [scientific] research, development, test, and evaluation; and for 

maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment; as authorized by law; [$18,019,000]$18,641,000,

2 to 

remain available until September 30, [2018]2020,

3 of which $500,000 shall be derived from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to carry 

out the purposes of section 1012(a)(5) of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2712(a)(5)): Provided, That there may be credited 

to and used for the purposes of this appropriation funds received from State and local governments, other public authorities, private 

sources, and foreign countries for expenses incurred for research, development, testing, and evaluation. Note.—A full-year 2017 

appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the budget assumes this account is 

operating under the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114-254). The amounts included for 2017 reflect the 

annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.4

Language Provision Explanation

1 ... of the Coast Guard Change to specify the Coast Guard.

2 ... [$18,019,000]$18,641,000 Dollar change only. No substantial change proposed.

3 ... [2018]2020 Fiscal year change only. No substantial change 

proposed.

4 ... Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not 

enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the budget 

assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing 

Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114-254). The amounts included for 2017 

reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

Added to denote the FY 2017 funding amount reflects 

an annualized level based on the Further Continuing 

Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114-254).
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Retired Pay

For retired pay, including the payment of obligations otherwise chargeable to lapsed appropriations for this purpose[,]1 

payments under the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection and Survivor Benefits Plans[,]1 payment for career status bonuses, 

concurrent receipts, [and] combat-related special compensation, as authorized by law2 [under the National Defense Authorization Act]

[,]1 and payments for medical care of retired personnel and their dependents under chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, 

[$1,604,000,000]$1,690,824,000,

3 to remain available until expended. Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was 

not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the budget assumes this account is operating under the Further 

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114-254). The amounts included for 2017 reflect the annualized level provided by the 

continuing resolution.4

Language Provision Explanation

1 ... [,]; Grammar change only. No substantial change proposed.

2 ... as authorized by law NDAA is not an actual short title and this change will 

also take into account any changes included in the CG 

Authorization Act.

3 ... [$1,604,000,000]$1,690,824,000 Dollar change only. No substantial change proposed.

4 ... Note.—A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not 

enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the budget 

assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing 

Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114-254). The amounts included for 2017 

reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

Added to denote the FY 2017 funding amount reflects 

an annualized level based on the Further Continuing 

Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114-254).
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U.S. Coast Guard

Reimbursable Resources

Dollars in Thousands

FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Change

Collections Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

Department of Commerce - Department of Commerce Source 8 8 $1,383 8 8 $1,213 8 8 $1,233 - - $20

Operating Expenses Location 8 8 $1,383 8 8 $1,213 8 8 $1,233 - - $20

Military Pay and Allowances Location 8 8 $675 8 8 $1,213 8 8 $1,233 - - $20

Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance Location - - $708 - - - - - - - - -

Department of Defense - Department of Defense Source 598 579 $86,181 598 587 $61,048 610 607 $63,171 12 20 $2,123

Operating Expenses Location 598 579 $86,181 598 587 $61,048 610 607 $63,171 12 20 $2,123

Military Pay and Allowances Location 423 442 $37,293 425 428 $42,335 432 442 $43,215 7 14 $880

Civilian Pay and Benefits Location 175 137 $13,686 173 159 $18,713 178 165 $19,956 5 6 $1,243

Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance Location - - $35,202 - - - - - - - - -

Department of Defense - Navy, Marine Corps Source - - - - - $100 - - $50 - - ($50)

Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Location - - - - - $100 - - $50 - - ($50)

Department of Defense - Army Source - - - - - $200 - - - - - ($200)

Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Location - - - - - $200 - - - - - ($200)

Department of Homeland Security - Department of Homeland 

Security Source 120 91 $25,610 123 123 $17,703 123 123 $17,475 - - ($228)

Operating Expenses Location 120 91 $25,071 123 123 $14,703 123 123 $14,975 - - $272

Military Pay and Allowances Location 85 70 $5,906 88 90 $10,305 87 89 $10,355 (1) (1) $50

Civilian Pay and Benefits Location 35 21 $2,098 35 33 $4,398 36 34 $4,620 1 1 $222

Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance Location - - $17,067 - - - - - - - - -

Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Location - - $539 - - $3,000 - - $2,500 - - ($500)

Independent Agency - Other Independent Agencies Source - - - - - $679 - - $1,200 - - $521

Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Location - - - - - $679 - - $1,200 - - $521

Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency 

Management Agency Source - - $32 - - $18 - - $18 - - -

Operating Expenses Location - - $32 - - $18 - - $18 - - -

Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance Location - - $32 - - $18 - - $18 - - -

International Assistance Programs - Military Sales Program Source - - $93,835 - - $41,207 - - $34,000 - - ($7,207)

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Location - - $93,835 - - $41,207 - - $34,000 - - ($7,207)

Vessels Location - - $93,835 - - $41,207 - - $34,000 - - ($7,207)

Military Sales Program Location - - $93,835 - - $41,207 - - $34,000 - - ($7,207)

Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and 

Atmospheric Administration Source - - $2,012 - - $12 - - $50 - - $38

Funds Location - - $2,012 - - $12 - - $50 - - $38

Yard Fund Location - - $2,012 - - $12 - - $50 - - $38

Panama Canal Authority Source - - $21 - - - - - - - - -

Operating Expenses Location - - $21 - - - - - - - - -

Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance Location - - $21 - - - - - - - - -

Other Anticipated Reimbursables Source 29 26 $10,032 31 25 $2,675 31 25 $2,718 - - $43

Operating Expenses Location 29 26 $10,032 31 25 $2,675 31 25 $2,718 - - $43

Military Pay and Allowances Location 20 20 $1,687 22 18 $1,811 22 18 $1,833 - - $22

Civilian Pay and Benefits Location 9 6 $599 9 7 $864 9 7 $885 - - $21

Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance Location - - $7,746 - - - - - - - - -

Independent Agency - Environmental Protection Agency Source 11 11 $4,219 7 7 $2,089 7 7 $2,332 - - $243
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Collections Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

Operating Expenses Location 11 11 $2,213 7 7 $818 7 7 $832 - - $14

Military Pay and Allowances Location 8 8 $675 5 5 $558 5 5 $559 - - $1

Civilian Pay and Benefits Location 3 3 $300 2 2 $260 2 2 $273 - - $13

Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance Location - - $1,238 - - - - - - - - -

Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Location - - $2,006 - - $1,271 - - $1,500 - - $229

Operational Reimbursements Source - - $39,617 - - $157,699 - - $121,829 - - ($35,870)

Operating Expenses Location - - $39,617 - - $157,699 - - $121,829 - - ($35,870)

Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance Location - - $39,617 - - $157,699 - - $121,829 - - ($35,870)

Department of Homeland Security - United States Coast 

Guard Source 606 517 $306,156 606 517 $300,000 626 537 $275,000 20 20 ($25,000)

Funds Location 606 517 $306,156 606 517 $300,000 626 537 $275,000 20 20 ($25,000)

Yard Fund Location 606 517 $150,000 606 517 $150,000 626 537 $150,000 20 20 -

Supply Fund Location - - $156,156 - - $150,000 - - $125,000 - - ($25,000)

Department of Interior - Bureau of Safety and Environmental 

Enforcement Source - - $115 - - $750 - - $750 - - -

Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Location - - $115 - - $750 - - $750 - - -

Other Defense Civil Programs - Selective Service System Source - - $136 - - $138 - - $138 - - -

Reserve Training Location - - $136 - - $138 - - $138 - - -

Department of Justice - Department of Justice Source - 2 $355 2 2 $331 2 2 $337 - - $6

Operating Expenses Location - 2 $355 2 2 $331 2 2 $337 - - $6

Military Pay and Allowances Location - 2 $169 2 2 $331 2 2 $337 - - $6

Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance Location - - $186 - - - - - - - - -

Department of State - Department of State Source 5 4 $1,689 5 5 $968 5 5 $918 - - ($50)

Operating Expenses Location 5 4 $1,689 5 5 $968 5 5 $918 - - ($50)

Military Pay and Allowances Location 5 4 $337 5 5 $968 5 5 $918 - - ($50)

Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance Location - - $1,352 - - - - - - - - -

Department of Treasury - Department of the Treasury Source 83 55 $9,567 83 68 $8,227 83 68 $8,407 - - $180

Operating Expenses Location 83 55 $9,567 83 68 $8,227 83 68 $8,407 - - $180

Military Pay and Allowances Location 59 42 $3,544 59 50 $5,800 59 49 $5,846 - (1) $46

Civilian Pay and Benefits Location 24 13 $1,299 24 18 $2,427 24 19 $2,561 - 1 $134

Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance Location - - $4,724 - - - - - - - - -

Department of Transportation - Department of 

Transportation Source 26 17 $2,828 26 24 $3,130 26 24 $3,193 - - $63

Operating Expenses Location 26 17 $2,828 26 24 $3,130 26 24 $3,193 - - $63

Military Pay and Allowances Location 18 13 $1,097 19 18 $2,263 18 17 $2,264 (1) (1) $1

Civilian Pay and Benefits Location 8 4 $400 7 6 $867 8 7 $929 1 1 $62

Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance Location - - $1,331 - - - - - - - - -

Total Collections 1,486 1,310 $583,788 1,489 1,366 $598,187 1,521 1,406 $532,819 32 40 ($65,368)
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U.S. Coast Guard

Reports

Environmental Compliance and Restoration (EC&R) Project Backlog Impact

The information presented below fulfills the directive in Senate Report 114-68 accompanying the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Department of 

Homeland Security Appropriations Act (P.L. 114-113): 

“The Coast Guard is directed to include in its annual budget justification a listing of the activities projected to be funded by the 

amount requested under this heading and an updated backlog report for Environmental Compliance and Restoration projects, with an 

explanation of how the amount requested will impact this documented backlog.”

The Coast Guard's prioritized listing of projects eligible for EC&R funding is reflective of the Coast Guard’s review of current EC&R 

requirements and both completion and consolidation of projects. This list contains 152 projects with an estimated total cost of $118 

million. Estimated costs include restoration work to be accomplished in various stages (i.e., investigation work, site remediation work, 

and long term management) and to be executed across several years (e.g., long term management can potentially extend out to 30 years or 

more). The following table provides a detailed listing of future EC&R priority projects. The list is adjusted as new information from 

complete assessments and project risk prioritization becomes available.

The FY 2018 EC&R request of $13.397 million will make progress on investigations and remediation at seven sites, initiating partial 

cleanup at two sites and completing all necessary response actions at five sites. Also, progress will be made in conducting long term 

monitoring at 24 sites.

Project Title Location State

Estimated

Cost To

Complete ($K)

Coast Guard YARD (Site 9) - Long term Management [Post Closure Monitoring] Baltimore MD $155

Base Kodiak / Site 10/11 Air Station Paint Storage - Site Remediation (Jet Fuel 

(JP-5) Spill Cleanup) Kodiak AK $439

BASE Kodiak / Site 32 (Marine Sediments) - Long Term Monitoring Kodiak AK $176

Air Station Annette Island - Site Remediation (Multiple Locations/Various 

Contamination Sources) Metlakatia AK $5,858

Radar Station Point Higgins - Soil Contamination (Petroleum Hydrocarbons) Ketchikan AK $1,086
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Project Title Location State

Estimated

Cost To

Complete ($K)

LORAN Station St. Paul - Site Remediation (Groundwater and Soil Remediation) St. Paul Island AK $10,752

Lighthouse - Tree Point Light Station - Site Remediation (Soil Lead, Metals and 

Petroleum Contamination)

Revilligigedo Channel / Tree 

Point Ketchikan AK $1,617

Lighthouse - Eldred Rock (former) - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Sitka AK $436

Base Elizabeth City - Bldg 77 Stripping Shop Release (Long Term Monitoring 

Ground Water Contamination) Elizabeth City NC $1,086

BASE Elizabeth City (Bldg 79) - Long Term Management (Electroplating Shop 

Release) Elizabeth City NC $865

BASE Elizabeth City (Solid Waste Management Units 28/56) - Site Remediation 

(North Beach Disposal Area) Elizabeth City NC $2,284

Base Elizabeth City (Solid Waste Management Units 32/37/38 Former Fuel Farm) 

- Site Remediation/Long Term Management [Phytoremediation System] Elizabeth City NC $3,350

BASE Elizabeth City (Solid Waste Management Unit 64) - Site Remediation/Long 

Term Monitoring at Bldg 75 (Spent Solvents Release) Elizabeth City NC $1,610

Air Station Traverse City - Site Cleanup of Asbestos Containing Materials (Annual 

Site Inspection and Cleanup of Transite Siding) Traverse City MI $630

Base Elizabeth City (Solid Waste Management Unit 33 Former Waste Storage 

Area) - Site Remediation/Long term Management Elizabeth City NC $1,257

LORAN Station Cocos Island (former) - Long Term Management 

[Groundwater/Biota Sampling and Analysis and Site Closeout] Cocos Island Guam $105

LORAN-C Carolina Beach – Site Remediation Carolina Beach NC $1,030

Base Elizabeth City (Solid Waste Management Unit 15 Former Burn Area and 

Landfill) - Long Term Monitoring (Phytoremediation System Operations and 

Management)

Elizabeth City NC $937

Station Fort Pierce - Site Investigation (Groundwater Petroleum Oil Lubricant 

Contamination from Underground Storage Tank Release) Fort Pierce FL $63

Station Grand Haven - Site Remediation (Underground Storage Tank Release) Grand Haven MI $1,843

Coast Guard Yard (Site 7) -Long Term Management / Maintenance of Land Use 

Controls Baltimore MD $1,112

TRACEN Petaluma (Skeet Range) - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Petaluma CA $4,536

Lighthouse - Light Station Cape St. Elias (former) - Site Remediation (Soil 

Petroleum Contamination) Kayak Island AK $567
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Project Title Location State

Estimated

Cost To

Complete ($K)

Station Manistee - Site Remediation (Soil/Groundwater Petroleum Contamination 

from Underground Storage Tank Release) Manistee MI $142

Base Elizabeth City (Solid Waste Management Unit 55 / Gate 1)- Long Term 

Management Elizabeth City NC $226

Base Elizabeth City (Solid Waste Management Unit - 62) - Long Term 

Management [Seaplane Pipeline Release Site] Elizabeth City NC $189

Lighthouse - Anclote Key - Site Remediation (Lead and Mercury Soil and 

Groundwater Contamination)

Anclote Key / Anclote River 

Tarpon Springs FL $150

Lighthouse - Egmont Key - Long Term Management [Monitoring of Natural 

Attenuation of Groundwater Contamination]

Egmont Key Island / Tampa 

Bay FL $45

Station Sabine - Long Term Management [Monitoring of Natural Attenuation of 

Groundwater Contamination] Sabine TX $84

LORAN Station Yap (former) - Long Term Management (Post - Cleanup 

Monitoring) Yap Micronesia $75

LORAN Station Sitkinak Island - Site Remediation (Battery Cleanup and Soil 

Lead Contamination Remediation) Sitkinak Island AK $772

Mount Diablo Radio Station - Site Remediation (Lead and Total Recoverable 

Hydrocarbons Soil Contamination) Contra Costa County CA $1,045

Detachment Sandy Hook - Site Remediation (Fuel Spill Release - Superstorm 

Sandy Response) Sandy Hook NJ $341

Lighthouse - Cape Hinchinbrook - Site Remediation (Soil metals, Polychlorinated 

Biphenyl, Petroleum Contamination)

Hinchinbrook Island, Prince 

William Sound AK $530

LORAN-C Attu - Site Remediation (Polychlorinated Biphenyl Cleanup, Metals 

and other contamination sources/Various Locations) Attu Island AK $7,214

Base Elizabeth City (Former Navy Dispensary and Barracks Site - FNDBRKS) -

Long Term Management [Monitoring of Natural Attenuation of Groundwater] Elizabeth City NC $463

Base Kodiak Lake Louise Housing - Site Investigation (Soil Underground Storage 

Tank Petroleum Contamination) Kodiak AK $158

Lighthouse - Aiki Point Light Station - Site Remediation (Lead Soil 

Contamination) Aiki Point WA $152

Lighthouse - Point Wilson - Site Remediation (Fog/Signal Bldg) Point Wilson Light WA $80

Lighthouse - Robinson Point Light Station - Site Remediation (Lead and Total Robinson Point WA $32
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Project Title Location State

Estimated

Cost To

Complete ($K)

Petroleum Hydrocarbon Soil Contamination)

Small Arms Firing Range Air Station/Sector Field Office Port Angeles -

Investigation and Site Closeout Port Angeles WA $150

Port Arthur Housing - Site Investigation (Potential Soil Lead Based Paint 

Contamination)

Port Arthur TX $37

Lighthouse - Destruction Island Lighthouse - Site Remediation (Capping of 

Multiple Soil Contaminants) Destruction Island WA $1,289

Lighthouse - Farallon Island Light Station - Site Remediation (Excavate/Removal 

of Multiple Soil Contaminants) Farallon Island CA $2,627

LORAN-C Kodiak (Narrow Cape) - Site Remediation (Soil/groundwater 

Petroleum Contamination) Kodiak AK $383

Station Ashtabula (former) - Site Remediation (Groundwater lead contamination 

investigation and assessment) Ashtabula OH $48

Base Milwaukee (former - Old Group) - Site Remediation (Soil and Groundwater 

Contamination Underground Storage Tank Release) Milwaukee WI $1,091

Group Cape Hatteras (Old Group Buxton) - Site Remediation (Former Sanitary 

Leach Field) Cape Hatteras NC $1,450

Lighthouse Cape Kumukahi Point - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Island of Hawaii HI $70

Lighthouse - Hanapepe Point - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Island of Kauai HI $54

Lighthouse - Isle Royale (Menageri Island) Light Station - Site Remediation (Soil 

Contamination) Portage MI $27

Lighthouse Kauhola Point - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Island of Hawaii HI $128

Lighthouse Nápó'opo'o - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Island of Hawaii HI $75

Lighthouse - Nawiliwili Harbor - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Island of Kauai HI $59

Lighthouse Pauwela Point - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Island of Maui HI $59

Lighthouse - Poverty Island Lighthouse - Site Remediation (Metals and 

Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons Soil Contamination) Poverty Island MI $1003

Lighthouse - Watch Hill - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Watch Hill RI $225

LORAN Station Kure (former) - Site Remediation (Soil Polychlorinated Biphenyl 

Contamination) Kure Atoll HI $210

LORAN Station Ulithi (former) - Site Remediation (Asbestos Containing Ulithi Atoll Micronesia $674
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Project Title Location State

Estimated

Cost To

Complete ($K)

Materials and Lead Based Paint)

Station Grand Marais (Auxiliary Operations Bldg Area) - Site Investigation Grand Marais MI $37

Governors Island - Site Investigation Governors Island NY $59

Lighthouse - East Chop (former) - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Oak Bluffs / Martha’s 

Vineyard MA $326

Lighthouse - Isle La Motte - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Isle La Motta VT $171

Lighthouse - Little Sand Island - Site Investigation (Lead / Various Other Site 

Contaminants) Little Sand AL $241

Lighthouse - Long Island Head - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Long Island Head MA $498

Lighthouse - Long Point - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Provincetown Harbor MA $246

Lighthouse - Marblehead - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Marblehead MA $257

Lighthouse Ned Point - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Mattapoisett MA $102

Lighthouse - Perkins Island - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Perkins Island ME $509

Lighthouse Race Point - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Race Point MA $246

Lighthouse - Split Rock Point - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Lake Champlain NY $241

Lighthouse - Tarpaulin Cove - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Tarpaulin Cove MA $503

LORAN-C Shoal Cove - Site Remediation (Soil Contamination Diesel Range 

Organics) Shoal Cove AK $1,276

Lighthouse - Valcour Bluff Point - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Bluff Point NY $326

Lighthouse - West Chop - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Vineyard Haven Harbor / 

Tisbury MA $1,300

Lighthouse Windmill Point - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Alburg VT $187

Lighthouse - Wood End - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Provincetown / Cape Cod MA $86

Lighthouse - Wood Island - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Wood Island ME $995

Small Arms Firing Range Communication Station Miami – Resource Conservation 

and Recovery Act Site Investigation/Remediation Miami FL $63

Small Arms Firing Range Communication Station New Orleans – Resource 

Conservation and Recovery Act Investigation and Site Closeout New Orleans LA $515

LORANC-C Port Clarence - Soil Remediation (Petroleum and Metals 

Contamination and Debris Cleanup) Port Clarence AK $7,508
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Project Title Location State

Estimated

Cost To

Complete ($K)

Small Arms Firing Range Base Kodiak - Resource Conservation and Recovery Act 

Investigation and Site Closeout Kodiak AK $462

LORAN Station Biorka Island (former) - Site Remediation (Soil Petroleum 

Contamination) Biorka Island/Sitka AK $931

Lighthouse - Alcatraz Light Station - Site Remediation (Soil Lead and Arsenic 

Contamination) Alcatraz Island CA $194

Lighthouse - Browns Point Light Station - Site Remediation (Soil Lead 

Contamination) Browns Point / Tacoma WA $112

Lighthouse - Cape Blanco Light Station - Site Remediation (Soil Lead 

Contamination) Cape Blanco OR $79

Lighthouse - Cape Flattery - Site Remediation (Soil Contamination) Cape Flattery WA $696

Lighthouse - East Brother - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) East Brother CA $177

Lighthouse - Lime Point Light Station - Site Remediation Lime Point CA $107

Lighthouse - New Dungeness - Site Remediation (Lead, Cadmium and 

Polychlorinated Biphenyl Soil Contamination) New Dungeness WA $696

Lighthouse - Point Bonita - Site Remediation (Lead and Petroleum Soil 

Contamination) Point Bonita CA $364

Lighthouse - Point Conception Light Station - Site Remediation (Soil Lead 

Contamination) Point Conception CA $134

Lighthouse - Point Fermin - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Point Fermin CA $107

Lighthouse - Point Loma Light Station - Site Remediation (Soil Lead 

Contamination) Point Loma CA $203

Lighthouse - Point Montara - Site Restoration (Lead and Petroleum Soil 

Contamination) Point Montara CA $337

Lighthouse - Point No Point Light Station - Site Remediation (Soil Lead 

Contamination/ Petroleum Shoreline Contamination) Hansville / Puget Sound WA $193

Lighthouse - Point Vicente Light Station - Site Remediation (Soil Lead 

Contamination) Point Vicente CA $70

Lighthouse - Slip Point Light Station - Site Remediation (Soil Metals 

Contamination) Clallam Bay WA $96

Lighthouse - Turn Point - Site Remediation (Soil Contamination / Arsenic and 

Lead Cistern Water Contamination) Turn Point WA $840
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Project Title Location State

Estimated

Cost To

Complete ($K)

Lighthouse - Umpqua River - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Umpqua River / Winchester 

Bay OR $144

Lighthouse - Yerba Buena Island (YBI) Light Station - Site Remediation (Soil 

Lead Contamination) Yerba Buena Island CA $152

Base Seattle - Site Remediation (Shore Ops Bldg Area) Seattle WA $144

Lighthouse - Fairway Island (former) - Site Remediation (Soil Lead and Mercury 

Contamination) Fairway Island AK $722

LORAN Station Cape Sarichef (former) - Site Remediation (Soil Petroleum and 

Lead Contamination) Cape Sarichef AK $3,386

LORAN-C Support Unit Wildwood - Site Remediation (Soil Contamination) Wildwood NJ $147

Station Tillamook Bay Boathouse - Site Remediation Tillamook OR $37

Air Station Astoria - Site Remediation (Underground Storage Tank Release) Astoria OR $16

Air Station Barbers Point - Site Investigation Island of Oahu HI $74

Aid to Navigation Team Sledge Island - Site Remediation (Solid Waste Cleanup 

and Removal, Minor Soil Removal) Sledge Island AK $155

Lighthouse - Lincoln Island (former) - Soil Remediation (Soil Lead 

Contamination) Lincoln Island AK $515

Lighthouse - Cape Spencer - Site Investigation (Soil Petroleum and Lead 

Contamination) Cape Spencer / Cross Sound AK $457

Small Arms Firing Range TRACEN Petaluma Site Remediation (Soil Lead 

Contamination at Side Berms) Petaluma CA $116

Station Port Angeles - Site Remediation (Groundwater Monitoring at former 

Underground Storage Tank) Port Angeles WA $47

Lighthouse - Dry Tortugas - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Key West FL $252

Station Gloucester - Site Investigation (Metals Contamination) Gloucester MA $42

Air Station Clearwater - Long Term Management [Monitoring of Natural 

Attenuation of Fuel Release at Fuel Handling Hydrant #3] Clearwater FL $37

Aunuu Island - Site Remediation (Aid to Navigation Batteries) Aunuu Island Am. Samoa $68

Lighthouse - Scotch Cap - Site Remediation (Petroleum Impact Soil and Debris 

Cleanup) Unimak Island AK $2,499

Yerba Buena Island - Site Remediation (Underground Storage Tank Release) Yerba Buena Island CA $515
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Project Title Location State

Estimated

Cost To

Complete ($K)

Lighthouse - Cape Arago - Site Remediation (Soil Remediation and Mercury 

Decontamination) Cape Arago OR $321

Lighthouse - Point Diablo - Site Remediation (Soil Lead Contamination) Point Diablo CA $95

Small Arms Firing Range Base Ketchikan - Resource Conservation and Recovery 

Act Investigation and Site Closeout Ketchikan AK $299

Lighthouse - Point Crowley - Removal of Hazardous Material (Acetylene Gas 

Cylinders) Kulu Island AK $42

Sector Field Office Cape Hatteras - Site Investigation (Aboveground Storage Tank 

Release) Cape Hatteras NC $86

Station Portsmouth Harbor - Site Investigation (Underground Storage Tank 

Removal) Portsmouth NH $53

LORAN Station Ocean Cape (former) - Environmental Due Diligence Audit / Site 

Investigation Yakutat AK $499

Lighthouse - Mary Island (former) - Site Remediation (Soil Lead and Petroleum 

Contamination)

Mary Island / Revilligigedo 

Channel AK $460

BASE Kodiak / Site 1 (Former Coast Guard Landfill) - Long Term Management 

[Post-Closure Maintenance and Monitoring] Kodiak AK $1,570

BASE Kodiak / Site 2 (Former Navy Landfill) - Long Term Monitoring Kodiak AK $1,247

Station Jones Beach - Site Investigation (Possible Petroleum Soil/Groundwater 

Contamination @ Boat Maintenance Facility) Freeport NY $36

BASE Kodiak / Site 23 (Former Power Plant) - Site Remediation (Additional 

Corrective Measure Study and Long Term Monitoring) Kodiak AK $1,347

BASE Kodiak / Site 3 (Former Dry Cleaning/Laundry Facility) - Site Remediation Kodiak AK $8,626

Lighthouse - Lā au Point - Site Remediation (Lead Impacted Soil) Island of Molokai HI $64

Lighthouse - Palaoa Point - Site Remediation (Lead Soil Contamination) Island of Lanai HI $59

TRACEN Cape May - Site Investigation (Soil Lead Contamination at Auxiliary 

Ops Bldg) Cape May NJ $43

Base Kodiak / Site 6A (Motor Gas (MOGAS)) - Long term Management [PostClosure Maintenance and Annual Groundwater Monitoring of Underground 

Storage Tanks Leaks]

Kodiak AK $1,570

Small Arms Firing Range Base Portsmouth - Resource Conservation and Recovery Portsmouth VA $257
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Project Title Location State

Estimated

Cost To

Complete ($K)

Act Investigation and Site Closeout

Small Arms Firing Range Station Galveston - Resource Conservation and 

Recovery Act Investigation and Site Closeout Galveston TX $210

Small Arms Firing Range TRACEN Cape May - Resource Conservation and 

Recovery Act Site Remediation/Close Out Cape May NJ $1,654

Small Arms Firing Range TRACEN Petaluma - Resource Conservation and 

Recovery Act Investigation and Site Closeout Petaluma CA $289

Small Arms Firing Range TRACEN Yorktown - Resource Conservation and 

Recovery Act Investigation and Site Closeout Yorktown VA $299

CGC SMILAX Moorings - Site Investigation (Phase II) Jacksonville FL $75

Base Kodiak / Site 7A (Former Barrel Storage Area) - Long term Management 

[Post-Closure Maintenance and Monitoring] Kodiak AK $3,726

BASE Ketchikan - Site Remediation (Marine Sediments Metals Contamination) Ketchikan AK $416

Lighthouse - Guard Island - Site Remediation (Lead Impacted Soil) Tongass Narrows /Clarence 

Strait Ketchikan AK $326

ACADEMY - Site Remediation (Shipyard Parcel 1) New London CT $116

Lighthouse - Sentinel Island (former) - Long Term Management (Inspection of 

Soil Cap) Sentinel Island AK $46

LORAN-C Tok - Long Term Management (Periodic Inspection of Institutional 

Controls) Tok AK $147

Lighthouse - Five Finger Islands - Long Term Management (Inspection of Soil 

Cap)

Five Finger Islands / 

Frederick Sound AK $79

Lighthouse - Point Retreat (former) - Long Term Management (Inspection and 

Review of Institutional Controls/Soil Cap) Admiralty Island AK $37

Lighthouse - Cape Decision (former) - Long Term Management (Inspection of Soil 

Cap)

Kulu Island / Sumner 

Straight AK $67

Aviation Support Facility Cordova - Long Term Management (Site Inspections) Cordova AK $40

Total Estimated Cost to Complete $118,367
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Small Boat Purchases, Leases, Repairs, and Service Life Replacements

The information presented below fulfills the following Senate directive in accordance with the Joint Explanatory Statement that 

accompanied P.L. 114-113 and which applies to FY 2018 due to the assumed full-year FY 2017 Continuing Resolution: 

“[T]he Coast Guard shall report to the Committee...detailing planned small boat purchases, leases, repairs, and service life 

replacements...[f]or fiscal year 2017, such information shall be included in the congressional budget justification.”

The Coast Guard continues to purchase, lease, repair, and replace small boats to maintain a capable inventory of assets. The Coast 

Guard anticipates expending approximately $24.3 million in FY 2018 for the purchase of thirty-four small response boats, seven overthe-horizon cutter boats, and other boat replacements as necessary to continue operations.

Response Boat – Small (RB-S): The RB-S is manufactured by Metal Shark Aluminum Boats and cost an estimated $385,000 per boat. 

The RB-S procurements are intended to replace RB-S boats that have surpassed their design service lives. 

Cutter Boat – Over the Horizon (CB-OTH): The CB-OTH is manufactured by SAFE Boats International, LLC and cost an estimated 

$434,000 per boat. The CB-OTH procurements are intended to replace existing CB-OTH boats that are beyond their service lives.

Cutter Boat – Large (CB-L): The CB-L is currently in the analyze/select acquisition phase and a contract is scheduled to be awarded 

in Q1 FY 2018. The CB-L is designed to replace a fleet of 36 cutter boats that have surpassed their service life. Estimated 

replacement cost is $345,000 per boat. 

Special Purpose Craft – Ice Rescue Transport (IRT): The SPC-IRT is currently in the select acquisition phase and scheduled to be 

awarded Q4 FY 2017. The SPC-IRT is designed to replace eight ice rescue boats assigned to boat stations in the Great Lakes. 

Estimated replacement cost is $350,000 per boat.

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Department of Homeland Security

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Operating Expenses

Fiscal Year 2018

Congressional Justification
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Table of Contents

Operating Expenses.................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

Budget Comparison and Adjustments............................................................................................................................................................... 3

Personnel Compensation and Benefits............................................................................................................................................................ 21

Non Pay Budget Exhibits................................................................................................................................................................................ 25

Military Pay and Allowances – PPA............................................................................................................................................................... 27

Budget Comparison and Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................... 27

Personnel Compensation and Benefits............................................................................................................................................... 32

Non Pay Budget Exhibits................................................................................................................................................................... 34

Civilian Pay and Benefits - PPA..................................................................................................................................................................... 36

Budget Comparison and Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................... 36

Personnel Compensation and Benefits............................................................................................................................................... 41

Non Pay Budget Exhibits................................................................................................................................................................... 43

Training and Recruiting - PPA ....................................................................................................................................................................... 44

Budget Comparison and Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................... 44

Non Pay Budget Exhibits................................................................................................................................................................... 49

Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance – PPA.................................................................................................................................... 51

Budget Comparison and Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................... 51

Non Pay Budget Exhibits................................................................................................................................................................... 56

Centrally Managed Accounts – PPA .............................................................................................................................................................. 58

Budget Comparison and Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................... 58

Non Pay Budget Exhibits................................................................................................................................................................... 62

Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance –PPA......................................................................................................................................... 64

Budget Comparison and Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................... 64

Non Pay Budget Exhibits................................................................................................................................................................... 68
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Operating Expenses

Budget Comparison and Adjustments

Comparison of Budget Authority and Request

Dollars in Thousands

FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2017 to FY 2018

Organization Revised Enacted Annualized CR President's Budget Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

Military Pay and Allowances 40,223 38,327 $3,418,483 40,223 39,627 $3,488,617 40,593 40,060 $3,711,095 370 433 $222,478

Civilian Pay and Benefits 7,881 6,936 $792,229 7,881 6,936 $792,229 8,084 7,121 $851,178 203 185 $58,949

Training and Recruiting - - $195,718 - - $204,541 - - $190,668 - - ($13,873)

Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance - - $1,013,897 - - $1,017,954 - - $895,518 - - ($122,436)

Centrally Managed Accounts - - $353,821 - - $329,906 - - $142,788 - - ($187,118)

Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - $1,053,628 - - $1,046,445 - - $1,422,217 - - $375,772

Total 48,104 45,263 $6,827,776 48,104 46,563 $6,879,692 48,677 47,181 $7,213,464 573 618 $333,772

Subtotal Discretionary - Appropriation 48,104 45,263 $6,827,776 48,104 46,563 $6,879,692 48,677 47,181 $7,213,464 573 618 $333,772

Overview

The Operating Expenses (OE) appropriation funds the Coast Guard’s roles and responsibilities as the principal Federal agency in the 

maritime domain providing for the safety, security, and stewardship of U.S. resources for the Nation.

The OE appropriation funds the annualization of prior-year funding, economic adjustments, and operating and maintenance funding 

for new and existing Coast Guard Programs, Projects and Activities (PPAs). The OE request directly funds all 11 statutory Coast 

Guard missions and other Service activities in support of DHS and National priorities.

The FY 2018 request for Coast Guard provides 48,677 positions, 47,181 FTE, and $7,213,464,000. 

The OE request includes increases of $428,414 million for FY 2017 initiatives and their annualization; and provides for the FY 2018 

pay increase of 2.1 percent for military and 1.9 percent for civilian personnel; military allowances; and the operation, maintenance, 

and crewing of systems, vessels, aircraft and shore facilities delivered via the Coast Guard’s acquisition programs (e.g., shore 

facilities, Logistics Information Management System (LIMS), Ship Control and Navigation Training System (SCANTS), Fast 

Response Cutter (FRC), National Security Cutter (NSC), C-27J Aircraft, HC-130J Aircraft, and MH-60T Helicopter). 

The FY 2018 Budget sustains the Coast Guard’s operational readiness to meet today’s needs and challenges, while investing in longterm mission capability. The OE request includes decreases of $93.170 million to execute decommissionings of legacy assets and to 

continue the focus on critical frontline operations in FY 2018. Decreases include: vessel decommissionings; targeted personnel 
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reductions; management and support efficiencies; the termination of one-time costs; and annualization of prior year management 

efficiencies. 

Base increases include:

• Annualization of FY 2017 Initiatives – $58.293 million

• Mandatory Personnel Entitlements – $109.797 million 

• Operational Adjustments – $58.164 million

• Operating and Maintenance funds for new assets, including 

follow-on costs related to Shore Facilities, LIMS, SCANTS, 

and Surface and Air Asset Follow-on – $98,630 million

Base decreases include:

• Termination of One-Time FY 2017 Costs – ($43.110 million)

• Annualization of 2017 Initiative Reductions – ($22.040 

million)

• Operational Adjustments – ($13.894 million)

• Asset Decommissionings – ($14.126 million)
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Operating Expenses

Budget Authority and Obligations

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Authority FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Enacted $6,901,488

Transfers & Reprogrammings ($65,058)

Delta in Enacted Fee Estimate to Fee Actuals -

Enacted Rescissions to Prior Year ($8,654)

Revised Enacted/Request $6,827,776 $6,879,692 $7,213,464

Carryover and/or Recoveries (Actual/Estimates/Projections) $2,170 $3,047 -

Rescissions to Current Year/Budget Year - - -

Net Sequestered Resources - - -

Supplementals - - -

Total Budget Authority $6,829,946 $6,882,739 $7,213,464

Collections – Reimbursable Resources $178,989 $250,830 $217,631

Total Budget Resources $7,008,935 $7,133,569 $7,431,095

Obligations (Actual/Projections/Estimates) $6,813,214 $6,882,739 $7,213,464

Personnel: Positons and FTE

Enacted/Request Positions 48,104 48,104 48,677

Enacted/Request FTE 45,263 46,563 47,181

Onboard and Actual FTE; Includes Collections - Reimbursable Resources

Onboard (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - 48,987 49,572

FTE (Actual/Estimates/Projections) 45,704 47,412 48,050
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Operating Expenses

Collections – Reimbursable Resources

Dollars in Thousands

FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget

Collections Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

Department of Commerce - Department of Commerce Source 8 8 $1,383 8 8 $1,213 8 8 $1,233

Department of Defense - Department of Defense Source 598 579 $86,181 598 587 $61,048 610 607 $63,171

Department of Homeland Security - Department of Homeland Security Source 120 91 $25,071 123 123 $14,703 123 123 $14,975

Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency Source - - $32 - - $18 - - $18

Panama Canal Authority Source - - $21 - - - - - -

Other Anticipated Reimbursables Source 29 26 $10,032 31 25 $2,675 31 25 $2,718

Independent Agency - Environmental Protection Agency Source 11 11 $2,213 7 7 $818 7 7 $832

Operational Reimbursements Source - - $39,617 - - $157,699 - - $121,829

Department of Justice - Department of Justice Source - 2 $355 2 2 $331 2 2 $337

Department of State - Department of State Source 5 4 $1,689 5 5 $968 5 5 $918

Department of Treasury - Department of the Treasury Source 83 55 $9,567 83 68 $8,227 83 68 $8,407

Department of Transportation - Department of Transportation Source 26 17 $2,828 26 24 $3,130 26 24 $3,193

Total Collections 880 793 $178,989 883 849 $250,830 895 869 $217,631
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Operating Expenses

Summary of Budget Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

FY 2016 Enacted 48,104 45,263 $6,901,488

Section 505 Reprogramming - - $14,915

Transfer from Military Pay and Allowances - - $13,000

Transfer to Acquisition, Construction & Improvements - - ($70,839)

Transfer to Centrally Managed Accounts - - ($9,000)

Transfer to Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - ($4,000)

Transfer to Transportation Security Administration - - ($9,134)

Total Above Threshold Reprogrammings/Transfers - - ($65,058)

Section 505 Rescission - - ($8,654)

Total Rescissions - - ($8,654)

FY 2016 Revised Enacted 48,104 45,263 $6,827,776

FY 2017 Annualized CR 48,104 46,563 $6,879,692

FY 2018 Base Budget 48,104 46,563 $6,879,692

Working Capital Fund Activities - - ($1,472)

Total Transfers - - ($1,472)

Adjustment for Non-Recurring Rescissions - - $21,796

Adjustment for 2017 Initiatives 259 286 $81,733

Annualization of 2017 Initiatives - 373 $58,293

Annualization of 2017 Military and Civilian Pay Raise - - $15,930

2018 Military Pay Raise - - $35,654

2018 Civilian Pay Raise - - $11,757

2018 Military Allowances - - $45,252

2018 Civilian Allowances - - $1,204

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) System Fee Increase - - $1,125

GSA and Other Governmental Rent - - $4,815

Total, Pricing Increases 259 659 $277,559

Termination of One-Time Costs - - ($43,110)
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Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

Annualization of 2017 Initiative Reductions - (168) ($22,040)

Total, Pricing Decreases - (168) ($65,150)

Total Adjustments-to-Base 259 491 $210,937

FY 2018 Current Services 48,363 47,054 $7,090,629

C-27J Aircraft Support Follow-On 21 11 $2,919

CG Aircraft FAA Compliance & Obsolete Equipment Replacement - - $16,871

Fast Response Cutter (FRC) Follow-On 178 87 $25,716

HC-130J Aircraft Follow-On 35 18 $5,972

Logistics Information Management System (CG-LIMS) Follow-On - - $2,304

MH-60T Helicopter Follow-On 23 6 $3,711

Mission Essential Systems and Cyber Security 3 2 $26,207

Modernized Retirement System Training & Management (2016 NDAA) 36 28 $3,862

National Security Cutter (NSC) Follow-On 283 101 $52,404

Personnel Security & Investigations 7 4 $4,732

Ship Control and Navigation Training System (SCANTS) Follow-On - - $315

Shore Facility Follow-On 12 10 $5,290

Special Victim's Counsel (2016 NDAA) 3 2 $552

Total, Program Increases 601 269 $150,855

Direct Support Efficiencies (16) (10) ($1,412)

Management Efficiencies (5) (3) ($7,364)

One HC-130H Aircraft (28) (14) ($4,026)

One High Endurance Cutter (WHEC) (184) (92) ($8,441)

Three 110-foot Patrol Boats (54) (23) ($1,659)

Training Efficiencies - - ($5,118)

Total, Program Decreases (287) (142) ($28,020)

FY 2018 Request 48,677 47,181 $7,213,464

FY 2017 TO FY 2018 Change 573 618 $333,772
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Operating Expenses

Justification of Pricing Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Pricing Changes FY 2018 President's Budget

Positions FTE Amount

Pricing Change 1 - Adjustment for Non-Recurring Rescissions - - $21,796

 Training and Recruiting - - $1,957

 Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance - - $9,826

 Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - $10,013

Pricing Change 2 - Adjustment for 2017 Initiatives 259 286 $81,733

 Military Pay and Allowances 158 216 $113,332

 Civilian Pay and Benefits 101 70 $28,081

 Training and Recruiting - - ($10,340)

 Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance - - ($34,598)

 Centrally Managed Accounts - - ($1,529)

 Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - ($13,213)

Pricing Change 3 - Annualization of 2017 Initiatives - 373 $58,293

 Military Pay and Allowances - 328 $26,437

 Civilian Pay and Benefits - 45 $2,258

 Training and Recruiting - - $2,149

 Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance - - $9,620

 Centrally Managed Accounts - - $1,638

 Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - $16,191

Pricing Change 4 - Annualization of 2017 Military and Civilian Pay Raise - - $15,930

 Military Pay and Allowances - - $11,751

 Civilian Pay and Benefits - - $4,179

Pricing Change 5 - 2018 Military Pay Raise - - $35,654

 Military Pay and Allowances - - $35,654

Pricing Change 6 - 2018 Civilian Pay Raise - - $11,757

 Civilian Pay and Benefits - - $11,757

Pricing Change 7 - 2018 Military Allowances - - $45,252

 Military Pay and Allowances - - $45,252

Pricing Change 8 - 2018 Civilian Allowances - - $1,204

 Civilian Pay and Benefits - - $1,204

Pricing Change 9 - Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) System Fee Increase - - $1,125

 Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - $1,125

Pricing Change 10 - GSA and Other Governmental Rent - - $4,815

 Centrally Managed Accounts - - $4,815
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Pricing Changes FY 2018 President's Budget

Positions FTE Amount

Pricing Change 11 - Military and Civilian FTP and FTE Transfer - - -

 Military Pay and Allowances (37) (37) ($4,421)

 Civilian Pay and Benefits 37 37 $4,513

 Training and Recruiting - - ($77)

 Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance - - ($11)

 Centrally Managed Accounts - - ($4)

Pricing Change 12 - PPA Funding Adjustment - - -

 Military Pay and Allowances - - ($904)

 Civilian Pay and Benefits - - $855

 Training and Recruiting - - $385

 Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance - - ($127,365)

 Centrally Managed Accounts - - ($187,237)

 Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - $314,266

Pricing Change 13 - Termination of One-Time Costs - - ($43,110)

 Military Pay and Allowances - - ($7,045)

 Training and Recruiting - - ($7,846)

 Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance - - ($8,437)

 Centrally Managed Accounts - - ($1,071)

 Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - ($18,711)

Pricing Change 14 - Annualization of 2017 Initiative Reductions - (168) ($22,040)

 Military Pay and Allowances - (158) ($13,746)

 Civilian Pay and Benefits - (10) $2,278

 Training and Recruiting - - ($545)

 Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance - - ($3,820)

 Centrally Managed Accounts - - ($3,144)

 Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - ($3,063)

Total Pricing Changes 259 491 $212,409

Adjustment for Non-Recurring Rescissions: This adjustment accounts for the impact of the FY 2017 Continuing Resolution. 

Adjustment for 2017 Initiatives: This adjustment captures the net impact of initiatives 2017 President’s budget submission. 
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Adjustments for 2017 Initiatives Pos. FTE Amount ($000)

Transfer 0 0 (4,391)

Annualizations of FY 2016 Initiatives 0 322 58,754

Mandatory Personnel Entitlements 0 0 114,174

Operational Adjustments (Increases) 51 27 8,642

Operating and Maintenance Funds for New Assets 589 266 106,164

Mandatory Personnel Entitlements 0 0 (2,954)

Termination of One-Time FY 2016 Costs 0 0 (94,873)

Part Year Management Annualizations 0 (89) (16,589)

Operational Adjustments (Decreases) (67) (40) (68,823)

Asset Decommissionings (314) (200) (18,371)

Total 259 286 81,733

Annualization of 2017 Military and Civilian Pay Raise: Provides one quarter of funding to annualize the 2017 military and civilian 

(2.1 percent) pay raise.

2018 Military Pay Raise: Provides three quarters of funding for the 2018 military (2.1 percent) pay raise.

2018 Civilian Pay Raise: Provides three quarters funding for the 2018 civilian (1.9 percent) pay raise.

FY 2018 Military Allowances: Provides funding to maintain current services and ensure parity of military pay, allowances, and 

health care with DoD. This request includes additional funding for Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) changes scheduled to take 

effect on January 1, 2018. Health care costs are forecasted using actuarial projections and include funding for Coast Guard clinics, 

TRICARE, pharmaceuticals, use of DoD military treatment facilities, and Public Health Service physicians serving at Coast Guard 

medical facilities. Permanent Change of Station costs are based on workforce accession, assignment, and retirement projections, and 

the respective change of station costs.

2018 Civilian Allowances: Provides funding for required contributions to Federal Employee Government Life Insurance (FEGLI), 

Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB), and TSP Government Contributions.

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) System Fee Increase: Provides funding for the Coast Guard to operate on the DoD 

information network. Funding enables the Coast Guard to comply with DoD standards, ensuring accessible enterprise information 

technology to support Coast Guard operations. 

GSA and Other Governmental Rent: Provides funding for cost increases at General Services Administration (GSA) leased 

buildings occupied by the Coast Guard.
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Military and Civilian FTP and FTE Transfer: Transfers 37 military FTP/FTE to civilian FTP/FTE. These conversions are 

consistent with GAO recommendation to staff inherently civilian job functions with civilian personnel.

PPA Funding Adjustment: Implements recurring technical base adjustments to reallocate funding to the appropriate Project, 

Program, and Activity (PPA) for compliance with Coast Guard financial policy and proper alignment to the modernized operations 

and support organizations of the Coast Guard. All requested adjustments retain the original intent and purpose of the funding

appropriated; however, the PPA required to properly execute these items has been determined to differ from that to which the funding 

was originally appropriated. Large value reflects transfer and centralization of existing information technology maintenance funding 

from Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance and Centrally Managed Accounts PPAs to the Intermediate and the Depot Level 

Maintenance PPA to facilitate efficient execution and improved oversight of information technology funding.

Termination of One-Time Costs: Reflects FY 2018 savings associated with the termination of one-time costs for program start-up 

and exit transactions in FY 2017.

Annualization of 2017 Initiative Reductions: Annualizes part-year reductions from various asset decommissionings and 

programmatic reductions in 2017.
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Operating Expenses

Justification of Program Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Program Changes FY 2018 President's Budget

Positions FTE Amount

Program Change 1 - C-27J Aircraft Support Follow-On 21 11 $2,919

 Military Pay and Allowances 2 1 $127

 Civilian Pay and Benefits 19 10 $931

 Training and Recruiting - - $16

 Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance - - $112

 Centrally Managed Accounts - - $28

 Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - $1,705

Program Change 2 - CG Aircraft FAA Compliance & Obsolete Equipment Replacement - - $16,871

 Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - $16,871

Program Change 3 - Direct Support Efficiencies (16) (10) ($1,412)

 Military Pay and Allowances (13) (8) ($574)

 Civilian Pay and Benefits (3) (2) ($174)

 Training and Recruiting - - ($18)

 Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance - - ($624)

 Centrally Managed Accounts - - ($16)

 Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - ($6)

Program Change 4 - Fast Response Cutter (FRC) Follow-On 178 87 $25,716

 Military Pay and Allowances 178 87 $8,742

 Training and Recruiting - - $1,605

 Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance - - $7,340

 Centrally Managed Accounts - - $296

 Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - $7,733

Program Change 5 - HC-130J Aircraft Follow-On 35 18 $5,972

 Military Pay and Allowances 33 17 $1,992

 Civilian Pay and Benefits 2 1 $90

 Training and Recruiting - - $443

 Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance - - $1,279

 Centrally Managed Accounts - - $59

 Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - $2,109

Program Change 6 - Logistics Information Management System (CG-LIMS) Follow-On - - $2,304

 Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - $2,304

Program Change 7 - MH-60T Helicopter Follow-On 23 6 $3,711
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Program Changes FY 2018 President's Budget

Positions FTE Amount

 Military Pay and Allowances 23 6 $735

 Training and Recruiting - - $1,499

 Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance - - $357

 Centrally Managed Accounts - - $16

 Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - $1,104

Program Change 8 - Management Efficiencies (5) (3) ($7,364)

 Military Pay and Allowances - - ($814)

 Civilian Pay and Benefits (5) (3) ($331)

 Training and Recruiting - - ($1)

 Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance - - ($142)

 Centrally Managed Accounts - - ($6)

 Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - ($6,070)

Program Change 9 - Mission Essential Systems and Cyber Security 3 2 $26,207

 Civilian Pay and Benefits 3 2 $260

 Training and Recruiting - - $1

 Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance - - $10

 Centrally Managed Accounts - - $4

 Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - $25,932

Program Change 10 - Modernized Retirement System Training & Management (2016 NDAA) 36 28 $3,862

 Military Pay and Allowances - - $462

 Civilian Pay and Benefits 36 28 $2,440

 Training and Recruiting - - $10

 Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance - - $653

 Centrally Managed Accounts - - $149

 Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - $148

Program Change 11 - National Security Cutter (NSC) Follow-On 283 101 $52,404

 Military Pay and Allowances 281 100 $12,109

 Civilian Pay and Benefits 2 1 $134

 Training and Recruiting - - $2,102

 Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance - - $20,284

 Centrally Managed Accounts - - $348

 Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - $17,427

Program Change 12 - One HC-130H Aircraft (28) (14) ($4,026)

 Military Pay and Allowances (28) (14) ($876)

 Training and Recruiting - - ($67)

 Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance - - ($1,180)

 Centrally Managed Accounts - - ($39)

 Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - ($1,864)
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Program Changes FY 2018 President's Budget

Positions FTE Amount

Program Change 13 - One High Endurance Cutter (WHEC) (184) (92) ($8,441)

 Military Pay and Allowances (184) (92) ($5,367)

 Training and Recruiting - - ($303)

 Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance - - ($1,598)

 Centrally Managed Accounts - - ($258)

 Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - ($915)

Program Change 14 - Personnel Security & Investigations 7 4 $4,732

 Civilian Pay and Benefits 7 4 $300

 Training and Recruiting - - $1

 Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance - - $4,397

 Centrally Managed Accounts - - $9

 Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - $25

Program Change 15 - Ship Control and Navigation Training System (SCANTS) Follow-On - - $315

 Training and Recruiting - - $315

Program Change 16 - Shore Facility Follow-On 12 10 $5,290

 Military Pay and Allowances 8 8 $720

 Civilian Pay and Benefits 4 2 $174

 Training and Recruiting - - $18

 Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance - - $1,727

 Centrally Managed Accounts - - $7

 Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - $2,644

Program Change 17 - Special Victim's Counsel (2016 NDAA) 3 2 $552

 Military Pay and Allowances 3 2 $241

 Training and Recruiting - - $14

 Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance - - $280

 Centrally Managed Accounts - - $5

 Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - $12

Program Change 18 - Three 110-foot Patrol Boats (54) (23) ($1,659)

 Military Pay and Allowances (54) (23) ($1,329)

 Training and Recruiting - - ($73)

 Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance - - ($199)

 Centrally Managed Accounts - - ($63)

 Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - $5

Program Change 19 - Training Efficiencies - - ($5,118)

 Training and Recruiting - - ($5,118)

Total Program Changes 314 127 $122,835
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C-27J Aircraft Support Follow-On..............................................................................................................$2,919

Provides personnel for support of C-27J aircraft at the Aviation Logistics Center, Aviation Technical Training Center, and Aviation 

Training Center. These personnel will support the long-term sustainment requirements to maintain the C-27J fleet and train those who 

maintain and operate these aircraft. In addition, provides contract maintenance for aircraft during transition, until new personnel are 

on-boarded.

Coast Guard Aircraft FAA Compliance & Obsolete Equipment Replacement......................................................$16,871

Provides funding for necessary upgrades and associated equipment replacement to ensure three Coast Guard HC-130J and four HC144 aircraft comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 2020 requirements. Upgrades ensure aircraft remain usable in all 

flight regimes and airspace in 2020. This multi-year maintenance and equipment replacement program will be conducted in 

conjunction with planned depot maintenance for the HC-144s and with a Joint Users Group, including partners from all U.S. 

Government HC-130J users.

Direct Support Efficiencies......................................................................................................................($1,412)

Provides annual savings from the reduction of support personnel at Coast Guard Sector commands and consolidation or elimination of 

unnecessary equipment. Position realignment and workload adjustments coupled with equipment consolidation will ensure there are 

no service level or response capability reductions due to this initiative.

Fast Response Cutter (FRC) Follow-On......................................................................................................$25,716

• FRC Operation & Maintenance (O&M) for Hulls 26-30: Provides O&M funding for Fast Response Cutter (FRC) hulls 26-30 

to be homeported in Honolulu, Hawaii, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina and San Pedro, California. The FRC is the replacement for 

the 110-foot Island Class patrol boat that is past its design service life. The FRC is more capable than the 110-foot patrol boat with 

advanced electronics and enhanced operational capabilities.

• FRC Crews for Hulls 29-33: Provides personnel to operate and maintain FRC hulls 29-33 to be homeported in San Pedro 

California, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Advance arrival of the crews is critical to ensure appropriate pre-arrival training is received 

and to ensure crew readiness prior to cutter delivery.

• FRC Follow-On Support Hulls 27-30: Provides personnel for shore-side support of FRC hulls 27-30 to be homeported in 

Atlantic Beach, North Carolina and San Pedro, California. These billets will staff the shore-side maintenance teams to conduct 

vessel, electronics system, and weapons maintenance. 

HC-130J Aircraft Follow-On.....................................................................................................................$5,972

Provides funding for personnel, operation and maintenance, and support for HC-130J aircraft #8 and #9.
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Logistics Information Management System (CG-LIMS) Follow-On....................................................................$2,304

Provides additional funding for the operation and maintenance of CG-LIMS. CG-LIMS is the Coast Guard’s enterprise logistics 

management system, which is designed to interface with existing and future logistics and financial systems. 

MH-60T Helicopter Follow-On..................................................................................................................$3,711

Provides funding for personnel, operation and maintenance, and support of one MH-60T aircraft. This aircraft was provided to the 

Coast Guard via the U.S. Navy Sundowner program.

Management Efficiencies........................................................................................................................($7,364)

Provides annual savings associated with management and information technology efficiencies. Reflects management and information 

technology savings from across the organization, allowing the Service to meet requirements at a reduced cost.

Mission Essential Systems and Cyber Security...............................................................................................$26,207

Provides Mission Essential System funding for information technology infrastructure improvements to the Coast Guard One Network, 

the Service’s primary unclassified computer network. Funding also supports the Coast Guard’s compliance with DoD information 

network standards for improved cyber security (e.g., firewall functions, intrusion detection and prevention, enterprise infrastructure, 

and virtual routing). As a military service, the Coast Guard operates on the dot-mil network and must remain interoperable with DoD 

for national security and national defense missions.

Modernized Retirement System Training & Management (2016 NDAA)...............................................................$3,862

Provides funding for management and training costs associated with implementing the Modernized Retirement System for military

personnel, beginning on January 1, 2018. Modernized Retirement System was promulgated in the 2016 National Defense 

Authorization Act (P.L. 114-92), and requires the Coast Guard to provide training to service-members on financial literacy and 

preparedness (e.g. initial entry, promotion, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) vesting, etc.) at eleven distinct points during the life cycle of the 

member. Additionally, the Coast Guard must enhance Pay & Personnel Center management capabilities to administer the new 

retirement system. 

National Security Cutter (NSC) Follow-On.................................................................................................$52,404

• NSC Operations and Maintenance (O&M) for NSC 7: Provides Operations and Maintenance funding for NSC 7, scheduled for 

delivery in the second quarter of FY 2018, which will be home-ported in Honolulu, Hawaii. The NSC (WMSL Class) is replacing 

the legacy High Endurance Cutters (WHEC Class).

• NSC Crew India (Phase I & II) for NSC 8: Provides personnel to operate and maintain NSC 8. In order to complete critical 

pipeline and pre-acceptance training, it is necessary to establish NSC 8 crew Phase I and Phase II at least 6 months in advance of 
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delivery in the first quarter of FY 2019. Since the delivery of BERTHOLF (NSC-1), the Coast Guard has continuously reduced 

pipeline training timelines to optimize NSC crew pre-delivery activities. 

• NSC SCIF Crew Follow-On: Provides personnel and follow-on funding to operate, staff, and maintain equipment in the Sensitive 

Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) onboard NSC hulls seven and eight. The installed SCIFs and trained personnel 

greatly improve mission effectiveness by enhancing the ability to detect and interdict specific threats and vessels.

• NSC Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS): Provides funding for contracted personnel and equipment to deploy aboard 

NSCs to perform flight and maintenance duties in support of Coast Guard operations. 

• NSC Follow-On Support: Provides personnel for shore-side maintenance teams to conduct vessel, electronics system, and 

weapons maintenance. 

One HC-130H Aircraft...........................................................................................................................($4,026)

Retires one HC-130H airframes and the associated 800 flight hours. The HC-130H fleet is beyond its projected service life and is 

increasingly costly to maintain and operate. These assets are being replaced by more efficient and effective HC-130J aircraft. The 

Coast Guard will re-invest the savings from retiring the HC-130H aircraft to fund the operations and maintenance costs of the HC130J aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2018. 

One High Endurance Cutter (WHEC)......................................................................................................($8,441)

Decommissions one legacy High Endurance Cutter (WHEC) in accordance with the Coast Guard’s recapitalization plan. The WHEC 

fleet is being replaced by more capable National Security Cutters (WMSL Class). The seventh National Security Cutter (NSC) is

under production and is scheduled for delivery in FY 2018. 

Personnel Security & Suitability Investigations...............................................................................................$4,732

Provides funding to conduct Personnel Security and Suitability background investigations required to maintain the Coast Guard

workforce. The request reflects increased costs resulting from changes directed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and 

the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). 

Shipboard Control and Navigation Training System (SCANTS) Follow-On.............................................................$315

Provides funding for the operation and maintenance of SCANTS, the shipboard navigation simulator located at the Coast Guard 

Academy in New London, Connecticut. SCANTS is used to provide initial navigation ship operation training to cadets and officer 

candidates, as well refresher training for prospective Commanding Officers, Executive Officers, and Operations Officers of Coast 

Guard cutters. 
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Shore Facility Follow-On..........................................................................................................................$5,290

Provides for the operation and maintenance of recapitalized shore facilities scheduled for completion prior to 2018, as well as shore 

support requirements for DHS. This funding request is necessary for energy, utility services, routine repairs, and housekeeping. Also 

included is funding for dining facility support for DHS, and increases for maintenance and repairs (e.g., system renewals, preventive 

and emergency maintenance, scheduled inspections, etc.) anticipated throughout the life of each new Coast Guard facility.

Additionally, the request provides the resources required to operate and maintain new and improved facilities completed under the 

following Acquisition, Construction, and Improvement projects:

• Aviation Logistics Center Medium Range Surveillance Aircraft Maintenance Hangar and HC144 Mission Sustainment Lab

• Aviation Technical Training Center Maintenance Training Unit Building

• Little Creek 210 Medium Endurance Cutter Homeport Facilities 

• Training Center Yorktown Small Arms Firing Range

• Base Los Angeles Fast Response Cutter Homeport Upgrades

• Base Honolulu National Security Cutter Homeport Upgrades 

• Sector Houston/Galveston Facilities Relocation and Rebuilt Shore Facilities

• Telecommunication and Information Systems Command Server Room Upgrade

• Sector Southeast New England Facilities Upgrades

• Station Morro Bay Boat Maintenance/Engineering Shop

Special Victims’ Counsel (2016 NDAA)............................................................................................................$552

Provides funding for two Special Victims’ Counsel (SVC) and associated management and training costs, to meet NDAA 

requirements. The requirement to provide Special Victims’ Counsel was established in the 2013 NDAA, and it has been expanded 

each year since. The 2016 NDAA increased the required levels of service, and also expanded the eligible pool of clients to include 

dependents and civilians. The Coast Guard requires additional attorneys to meet these requirements. 

Three 110-foot Patrol Boats.....................................................................................................................($1,659)

Decommissions three 110-foot Island Class (WPB) patrol boats in accordance with the Coast Guard’s recapitalization plan. These 

assets are being replaced by more capable Fast Response Cutters (FRCs). The Coast Guard will re-invest the savings from 

decommissioning the 110-foot WPBs to fund the operations and maintenance costs of the FRCs scheduled for delivery in 2018. 
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Training Efficiencies.............................................................................................................................($5,118)

• Expand Training Center Yorktown A-School Curriculum: This initiative leverages organic Coast Guard training capacity at 

Aviation Technical Training Center (ATTC) in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to provide underwater egress training to law 

enforcement students attending Training Center Yorktown, Virginia. This efficiency realizes savings from reduced transportation, 

tuition, room and board, and instructor fees incurred by transporting students to ATTC instead of the Federal Law Enforcement

Training Center in Glynco, Georgia. 

• Essential Unit Messing at Coast Guard Galleys: Provides efficiencies in the Coast Guard’s training program by designating 

galleys/dining facilities at Coast Guard Training Centers and the Coast Guard Academy as Essential Unit Messing for use by 

active duty military members attending class C-Schools. 
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Operating Expenses

Personnel Compensation and Benefits

Pay Summary

Dollars in Thousands

Organization

FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate

Military Pay and Allowances 40,223 38,327 $2,886,777 $75 40,223 39,627 $2,935,047 $73.75 40,593 40,060 $3,085,220 $76.69 370 433 $150,173 $2.94

Civilian Pay and Benefits 7,881 6,936 $788,815 $113.64 7,881 6,936 $788,815 $113.64 8,084 7,121 $847,764 $118.96 203 185 $58,949 $5.32

Total 48,104 45,263 $3,675,592 $80.92 48,104 46,563 $3,723,862 $79.69 48,677 47,181 $3,932,984 $83.07 573 618 $209,122 $3.38

Discretionary - Appropriation 48,104 45,263 $3,675,592 $80.92 48,104 46,563 $3,723,862 $79.69 48,677 47,181 $3,932,984 $83.07 573 618 $209,122 $3.38

* The FTE Rate calculation does not include Object Class 11.8-Special Personal Services Payments or 13.0-Benefits for Former Personnel.
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Operating Expenses

Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

11.1 Full-time Permanent $568,253 $568,253 $610,719 $42,466

11.3 Other than Full-Time Permanent $3,531 $3,531 $3,795 $264

11.5 Other Personnel Compensation $16,308 $16,308 $17,527 $1,219

11.6 Military Personnel-Basic Allowance for Housing $742,319 $755,627 $792,072 $36,445

11.7 Military Personnel $1,877,297 $1,908,329 $2,008,860 $100,531

11.8 Special Personal Services Payments $6,778 $6,890 $7,253 $363

12.1 Civilian Personnel Benefits $200,129 $200,129 $215,085 $14,956

12.2 Military Personnel Benefits $254,852 $258,578 $271,116 $12,538

13.0 Benefits for Former Personnel $6,125 $6,217 $6,557 $340

Total - Personnel Compensation and Benefits $3,675,592 $3,723,862 $3,932,984 $209,122

Positions and FTE

Positions - Civilian 7,881 7,881 8,084 203

FTE - Civilian 6,936 6,936 7,121 185

Positions - Military 40,223 40,223 40,593 370

FTE - Military 38,327 39,627 40,060 433
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Operating Expenses

Permanent Positions by Grade – Appropriation

Grades and Salary Range FY 2016 

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to FY 

2018 

Change

O-10 1 1 1 -

O-9 5 5 5 -

O-8 25 25 25 -

O-7 7 7 7 -

O-6 348 348 347 -1

O-5 771 771 771 -

O-4 1,265 1,265 1,279 14

O-3 2,229 2,229 2,265 36

O-2 1,375 1,375 1,377 2

O-1 292 292 319 27

CWO 1,639 1,639 1,628 -11

E-10 1 1 1 -

E-9 336 336 336 -

E-8 691 691 702 11

E-7 3,347 3,347 3,398 51

E-6 6,227 6,227 6,316 89

E-5 7,632 7,632 7,733 101

E-4 7,504 7,504 7,598 94

E-3 4,430 4,430 4,441 11

E-2 977 977 923 -54

E-1 296 296 296 -

Cadet/OC 825 825 825 -

Total Permanent Positions Military 40,223 40,223 40,593 370

Total, SES 18 18 18 -

GS-15 184 184 187 3

GS-14 604 604 613 9

GS-13 1,383 1,383 1,434 51

GS-12 1,686 1,686 1,748 62

GS-11 963 963 988 25

GS-10 25 25 26 1
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Grades and Salary Range FY 2016 

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to FY 

2018 

Change

GS-9 597 597 621 24

GS-8 151 151 153 2

GS-7 699 699 697 -2

GS-6 206 206 217 11

GS-5 134 134 132 -2

GS-4 20 20 20 -

GS-3 5 5 5 -

Other Graded Positions 1,206 1,206 1,225 19

Total Permanent Positions Civilian 7,881 7,881 8,084 203

Total Permanent Positions 48,104 48,104 48,677 573

Unfilled Positions EOY Military 1,130 1,130 255 -875

Total Perm. Employment (Filled Positions) EOY Military 39,093 39,093 40,338 1,245

Unfilled Positions EOY 962 962 987 25

Total Perm. Employment (Filled Positions) EOY 6,919 6,919 7,097 178

Position Locations

Headquarters Military 911 911 932 21

U.S. Field Military 38,971 38,971 39,320 349

Foreign Field Military 341 341 341 -

Headquarters Civilian 1,056 1,056 1,077 21

U.S. Field Civilian 6,818 6,818 7,000 182

Foreign Field Civilian 7 7 7 -

Averages

Average Personnel Costs, Officer 108,312 109,273 110,697 1,424

Average Grade, Officer 3 3 3 -

Average Personnel Costs, Enlisted 61,859 63,478 65,405 1,927

Average Grade, Enlisted 5 5 5 -

Average Personnel Costs, ES Positions 224,621 218,700 233,400 14,700

Average Personnel Costs, GS Positions 111,518 111,598 118,947 7,349

Average Grade, GS Positions 11 11 11 -
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Operating Expenses

Non Pay Budget Exhibits

Non Pay Summary

Dollars in Thousands

Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Military Pay and Allowances $531,706 $553,570 $625,875 $72,305

Civilian Pay and Benefits $3,414 $3,414 $3,414 -

Training and Recruiting $195,718 $204,541 $190,668 ($13,873)

Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance $1,013,897 $1,017,954 $895,518 ($122,436)

Centrally Managed Accounts $353,821 $329,906 $142,788 ($187,118)

Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance $1,053,628 $1,046,445 $1,422,217 $375,772

Total $3,152,184 $3,155,830 $3,280,480 $124,650

Discretionary - Appropriation $3,152,184 $3,155,830 $3,280,480 $124,650
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Operating Expenses

Non Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Non-Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

21.0 Travel and Transportation of Persons $138,306 $148,572 $157,681 $9,109

22.0 Transportation of Things $49,290 $58,297 $71,510 $13,213

23.1 Rental Payments to GSA $44,588 $44,588 $46,638 $2,050

23.2 Rental Payments to Others $27,162 $27,162 $27,097 ($65)

23.3 Communications, Utilities, and Misc. Charges $175,457 $168,729 $174,499 $5,770

24.0 Printing and Reproduction $3,998 $3,998 $4,176 $178

25.1 Advisory and Assistance Services $117,223 $118,898 $110,723 ($8,175)

25.2 Other Services from Non-Federal Sources $513,790 $484,674 $498,245 $13,571

25.3 Other Goods and Services from Federal Sources $183,082 $180,832 $179,876 ($956)

25.4 Operation and Maintenance of Facilities $210,129 $210,137 $200,002 ($10,135)

25.6 Medical Care $315,385 $344,261 $361,202 $16,941

25.7 Operation and Maintenance of Equipment $645,451 $637,653 $689,635 $51,982

25.8 Subsistence & Support of Persons $1,603 $1,603 $1,500 ($103)

26.0 Supplies and Materials $595,373 $597,826 $609,690 $11,864

31.0 Equipment $113,051 $110,304 $129,687 $19,383

32.0 Land and Structures $17,763 $17,763 $17,786 $23

42.0 Insurance Claims and Indemnities $533 $533 $533 -

Total - Non Pay Object Classes $3,152,184 $3,155,830 $3,280,480 $124,650
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Military Pay and Allowances – PPA

Budget Comparison and Adjustments

Comparison of Budget Authority and Request

Dollars in Thousands

FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2017 to FY 2018

Organization Revised Enacted Annualized CR President's Budget Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

Military Pay and Allowances 40,223 38,327 $3,418,483 40,223 39,627 $3,488,617 40,593 40,060 $3,711,095 370 433 $222,478

Total 40,223 38,327 $3,418,483 40,223 39,627 $3,488,617 40,593 40,060 $3,711,095 370 433 $222,478

Subtotal Discretionary - Appropriation 40,223 38,327 $3,418,483 40,223 39,627 $3,488,617 40,593 40,060 $3,711,095 370 433 $222,478
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Military Pay and Allowances – PPA

Budget Authority and Obligations

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Authority FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Enacted $3,488,617

Transfers & Reprogrammings ($70,134)

Delta in Enacted Fee Estimate to Fee Actuals -

Enacted Rescissions to Prior Year -

Revised Enacted/Request $3,418,483 $3,488,617 $3,711,095

Carryover and/or Recoveries (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -

Rescissions to Current Year/Budget Year - - -

Net Sequestered Resources - - -

Supplementals - - -

Total Budget Authority $3,418,483 $3,488,617 $3,711,095

Collections – Reimbursable Resources $51,383 $65,584 $66,560

Total Budget Resources $3,469,866 $3,554,201 $3,777,655

Obligations (Actual/Projections/Estimates) $3,408,218 $3,488,617 $3,711,095

Personnel: Positons and FTE

Enacted/Request Positions 40,223 40,223 40,593

Enacted/Request FTE 38,327 39,627 40,060

Onboard and Actual FTE; Includes Collections - Reimbursable Resources

Onboard (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - 40,856 41,231

FTE (Actual/Estimates/Projections) 38,724 40,251 40,695
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Military Pay and Allowances – PPA

Collections – Reimbursable Resources

Dollars in Thousands

FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget

Collections Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

Department of Commerce - Department of Commerce Source 8 8 $675 8 8 $1,213 8 8 $1,233

Department of Defense - Department of Defense Source 423 442 $37,293 425 428 $42,335 432 442 $43,215

Department of Homeland Security - Department of Homeland Security Source 85 70 $5,906 88 90 $10,305 87 89 $10,355

Other Anticipated Reimbursables Source 20 20 $1,687 22 18 $1,811 22 18 $1,833

Independent Agency - Environmental Protection Agency Source 8 8 $675 5 5 $558 5 5 $559

Department of Justice - Department of Justice Source - 2 $169 2 2 $331 2 2 $337

Department of State - Department of State Source 5 4 $337 5 5 $968 5 5 $918

Department of Treasury - Department of the Treasury Source 59 42 $3,544 59 50 $5,800 59 49 $5,846

Department of Transportation - Department of Transportation Source 18 13 $1,097 19 18 $2,263 18 17 $2,264

Total Collections 626 609 $51,383 633 624 $65,584 638 635 $66,560
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Military Pay and Allowances – PPA

Summary of Budget Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

FY 2016 Enacted 40,223 38,327 $3,488,617

Transfer to Acquisition, Construction & Improvements - - ($48,000)

Transfer to Centrally Managed Accounts - - ($9,000)

Transfer to Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - ($4,000)

Transfer to Transportation Security Administration - - ($9,134)

Total Above Threshold Reprogrammings/Transfers - - ($70,134)

FY 2016 Revised Enacted 40,223 38,327 $3,418,483

FY 2017 Annualized CR 40,223 39,627 $3,488,617

FY 2018 Base Budget 40,223 39,627 $3,488,617

Adjustment for 2017 Initiatives 158 216 $113,332

Annualization of 2017 Initiatives - 328 $26,437

Annualization of 2017 Military and Civilian Pay Raise - - $11,751

2018 Military Pay Raise - - $35,654

2018 Military Allowances - - $45,252

Total, Pricing Increases 158 544 $232,426

Military and Civilian FTP and FTE Transfer (37) (37) ($4,421)

PPA Funding Adjustment - - ($904)

Termination of One-Time Costs - - ($7,045)

Annualization of 2017 Initiative Reductions - (158) ($13,746)

Total, Pricing Decreases (37) (195) ($26,116)

Total Adjustments-to-Base 121 349 $206,310

FY 2018 Current Services 40,344 39,976 $3,694,927

C-27J Aircraft Support Follow-On 2 1 $127

Fast Response Cutter (FRC) Follow-On 178 87 $8,742

HC-130J Aircraft Follow-On 33 17 $1,992

MH-60T Helicopter Follow-On 23 6 $735

Modernized Retirement System Training & Management (2016 NDAA) - - $462
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Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

National Security Cutter (NSC) Follow-On 281 100 $12,109

Shore Facility Follow-On 8 8 $720

Special Victim's Counsel (2016 NDAA) 3 2 $241

Total, Program Increases 528 221 $25,128

Direct Support Efficiencies (13) (8) ($574)

Management Efficiencies - - ($814)

One HC-130H Aircraft (28) (14) ($876)

One High Endurance Cutter (WHEC) (184) (92) ($5,367)

Three 110-foot Patrol Boats (54) (23) ($1,329)

Total, Program Decreases (279) (137) ($8,960)

FY 2018 Request 40,593 40,060 $3,711,095

FY 2017 TO FY 2018 Change 370 433 $222,478

PPA Description

The Military Pay and Allowances PPA funds expenses related to compensation and benefits for active duty military personnel. This 

category includes pay, allowances, employer’s share of the Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA), Social Security credits, and 

other expenses associated with compensating military personnel. Costs related to compensation are calculated by using the Coast 

Guard’s Standard Personnel Cost (SPC) tables. These tables are updated annually and provide a detailed calculation for each billet, 

broken down by rank/rate, location in the United States (INCONUS) or out of the country (OCONUS), which includes Alaska and 

Hawaii – medical costs and permanent change of station (PCS) expenses. Calculations for medical cost estimates are the same for 

each billet. Calculations for PCS moves and base pay are based upon rank and location of billet. The FY 2018 submission includes a 

2.1 percent pay increase for military personnel. 

The Coast Guard was founded as a military, multi-mission, maritime service. Active duty military personnel ensure the Service 

remains agile, adaptable, and ready to serve the Nation’s maritime interests across a range of dynamic operational environments. As 

members of one of the Nation’s five Armed Forces and the only military service within the Department of Homeland Security, Coast 

Guard military personnel conduct missions that protect the public, the environment, and U.S. economic interests in the Nation’s inland 

waters, ports, waterways, and coastal regions, territorial sea, and on the high seas.
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Military Pay and Allowances – PPA

Personnel Compensation and Benefits

Pay Summary

Dollars in Thousands

Organization

FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate

Military Pay and Allowances 40,223 38,327 $2,886,777 $75 40,223 39,627 $2,935,047 $73.75 40,593 40,060 $3,085,220 $76.69 370 433 $150,173 $2.94

Total 40,223 38,327 $2,886,777 $75 40,223 39,627 $2,935,047 $73.75 40,593 40,060 $3,085,220 $76.69 370 433 $150,173 $2.94

Discretionary - Appropriation 40,223 38,327 $2,886,777 $75 40,223 39,627 $2,935,047 $73.75 40,593 40,060 $3,085,220 $76.69 370 433 $150,173 $2.94

* The FTE Rate calculation does not include Object Class 11.8-Special Personal Services Payments or 13.0-Benefits for Former Personnel.

NARRATIVE EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

FTE Change FY 2017-2018: The increase of 433 FTE reflects the net change of increases and decreases for FY 2017 and 2018 

initiatives.

PCB Change FY 2017-2018: Provides funding to annualize the FY 2017 military pay raise of 2.1 percent, FY 2018 military pay 

raise of 2.1 percent, and Basic Allowance for Housing.

Average Cost Change FY 2017-2018: Average cost change is due to personnel cost increases that affect all FTE.
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Military Pay and Allowances – PPA

Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

11.6 Military Personnel-Basic Allowance for Housing $742,319 $755,627 $792,072 $36,445

11.7 Military Personnel $1,877,297 $1,908,329 $2,008,860 $100,531

11.8 Special Personal Services Payments $6,778 $6,890 $7,253 $363

12.2 Military Personnel Benefits $254,852 $258,578 $271,116 $12,538

13.0 Benefits for Former Personnel $5,531 $5,623 $5,919 $296

Total - Personnel Compensation and Benefits $2,886,777 $2,935,047 $3,085,220 $150,173

Positions and FTE

Positions - Civilian - - - -

Positions - Military 40,223 40,223 40,593 370

FTE - Military 38,327 39,627 40,060 433

Pay Cost Drivers

Dollars in Thousands

Leading Cost-Drivers

FY 2016

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018

President’s Budget

FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total 

Changes

FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate

Military Pay 38,327 $2,874,468 $75.00 38,327 $2,922,534 $76.25 40,060 $3,072,048 $76.69 1,733 $149,514 $0.43

Other Costs $12,309 $12,513 $13,172 $659

Total – Pay Cost Drivers $2,886,777 $2,935,047 $3,085,220 $150,173

 
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Military Pay and Allowances – PPA

Non Pay Budget Exhibits

Non Pay Summary

Dollars in Thousands

Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Military Pay and Allowances $531,706 $553,570 $625,875 $72,305

Total $531,706 $553,570 $625,875 $72,305

Discretionary - Appropriation $531,706 $553,570 $625,875 $72,305

Non Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Non-Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

21.0 Travel and Transportation of Persons $37,020 $44,085 $54,535 $10,450

22.0 Transportation of Things $45,542 $54,549 $68,137 $13,588

23.2 Rental Payments to Others $4,163 $4,163 $4,163 -

23.3 Communications, Utilities, and Misc. Charges $118 $129 $136 $7

24.0 Printing and Reproduction $3 $3 $3 -

25.1 Advisory and Assistance Services $8,999 $10,414 $12,255 $1,841

25.2 Other Services from Non-Federal Sources $36,236 $16,181 $32,160 $15,979

25.3 Other Goods and Services from Federal Sources $43,830 $40,817 $47,780 $6,963

25.4 Operation and Maintenance of Facilities $81 $89 $93 $4

25.6 Medical Care $314,832 $343,708 $360,649 $16,941

25.7 Operation and Maintenance of Equipment $4,280 $5,109 $6,345 $1,236

26.0 Supplies and Materials $35,438 $33,101 $38,363 $5,262

31.0 Equipment $631 $689 $723 $34

42.0 Insurance Claims and Indemnities $533 $533 $533 -

Total - Non Pay Object Classes $531,706 $553,570 $625,875 $72,305
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Military Pay and Allowances – PPA

Non Pay Cost Drivers

Dollars in Thousands

Leading Non Pay Cost-Drivers FY 2016 

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President’s 

Budget

FY 2017 to FY 

2018 Total 

Changes

Military Health Care $375,005 $394,863 $437,151 $42,288

Permanent Change of Station $137,507 $137,800 $166,030 $28,230

Other Costs $19,194 $20,907 $22,721 $1,814

Total – Non Pay Cost Drivers $531,706 $553,570 $625,902 $72,332

NARRATIVE EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

Medical Health Care: Request is derived from actuarial projections of medical costs to support military personnel. The change reflects 

increases that affect all FTE.

Permanent Change of Station: Request is derived from historical analysis of costs associated with moving military personnel between duty 

stations. The change reflects increases that affect all FTE.

Other Costs: Reflects miscellaneous military support costs.
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Civilian Pay and Benefits - PPA

Budget Comparison and Adjustments

Comparison of Budget Authority and Request

Dollars in Thousands

FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2017 to FY 2018

Organization Revised Enacted Annualized CR President's Budget Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

Civilian Pay and Benefits 7,881 6,936 $792,229 7,881 6,936 $792,229 8,084 7,121 $851,178 203 185 $58,949

Total 7,881 6,936 $792,229 7,881 6,936 $792,229 8,084 7,121 $851,178 203 185 $58,949

Subtotal Discretionary - Appropriation 7,881 6,936 $792,229 7,881 6,936 $792,229 8,084 7,121 $851,178 203 185 $58,949
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Civilian Pay and Benefits – PPA

Budget Authority and Obligations

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Authority FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Enacted $792,229

Transfers & Reprogrammings -

Delta in Enacted Fee Estimate to Fee Actuals -

Enacted Rescissions to Prior Year -

Revised Enacted/Request $792,229 $792,229 $851,178

Carryover and/or Recoveries (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -

Rescissions to Current Year/Budget Year - - -

Net Sequestered Resources - - -

Supplementals - - -

Total Budget Authority $792,229 $792,229 $851,178

Collections – Reimbursable Resources $18,382 $27,529 $29,224

Total Budget Resources $810,611 $819,758 $880,402

Obligations (Actual/Projections/Estimates) $790,273 $792,229 $851,178

Personnel: Positons and FTE

Enacted/Request Positions 7,881 7,881 8,084

Enacted/Request FTE 6,936 6,936 7,121

Onboard and Actual FTE; Includes Collections - Reimbursable Resources

Onboard (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - 8,131 8,341

FTE (Actual/Estimates/Projections) 6,980 7,161 7,355
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Civilian Pay and Benefits – PPA

Collections – Reimbursable Resources

Dollars in Thousands

FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget

Collections Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

Department of Defense - Department of Defense Source 175 137 $13,686 173 159 $18,713 178 165 $19,956

Department of Homeland Security - Department of Homeland Security Source 35 21 $2,098 35 33 $4,398 36 34 $4,620

Other Anticipated Reimbursables Source 9 6 $599 9 7 $864 9 7 $885

Independent Agency - Environmental Protection Agency Source 3 3 $300 2 2 $260 2 2 $273

Department of Treasury - Department of the Treasury Source 24 13 $1,299 24 18 $2,427 24 19 $2,561

Department of Transportation - Department of Transportation Source 8 4 $400 7 6 $867 8 7 $929

Total Collections 254 184 $18,382 250 225 $27,529 257 234 $29,224
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Civilian Pay and Benefits – PPA

Summary of Budget Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

FY 2016 Enacted 7,881 6,936 $792,229

FY 2016 Revised Enacted 7,881 6,936 $792,229

FY 2017 Annualized CR 7,881 6,936 $792,229

FY 2018 Base Budget 7,881 6,936 $792,229

Adjustment for 2017 Initiatives 101 70 $28,081

Annualization of 2017 Initiatives - 45 $2,258

Annualization of 2017 Military and Civilian Pay Raise - - $4,179

2018 Civilian Pay Raise - - $11,757

2018 Civilian Allowances - - $1,204

Military and Civilian FTP and FTE Transfer 37 37 $4,513

PPA Funding Adjustment - - $855

Annualization of 2017 Initiative Reductions - (10) $2,278

Total, Pricing Increases 138 142 $55,125

Total Adjustments-to-Base 138 142 $55,125

FY 2018 Current Services 8,019 7,078 $847,354

C-27J Aircraft Support Follow-On 19 10 $931

HC-130J Aircraft Follow-On 2 1 $90

Mission Essential Systems and Cyber Security 3 2 $260

Modernized Retirement System Training & Management (2016 NDAA) 36 28 $2,440

National Security Cutter (NSC) Follow-On 2 1 $134

Personnel Security & Investigations 7 4 $300

Shore Facility Follow-On 4 2 $174

Total, Program Increases 73 48 $4,329

Direct Support Efficiencies (3) (2) ($174)

Management Efficiencies (5) (3) ($331)

Total, Program Decreases (8) (5) ($505)

FY 2018 Request 8,084 7,121 $851,178
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Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

FY 2017 TO FY 2018 Change 203 185 $58,949

PPA Description

The Civilian Pay and Benefits PPA funds expenses related to compensation and entitlements for Federal civilian employees. The

workforce is composed of General Schedule (GS) personnel, Administrative Law Judges (AL), Senior Executive Service (SES) 

personnel, personnel whose salaries are Administratively Determined (AD) (e.g., Coast Guard Academy civilian faculty members), 

Wage Grade (WG) positions employed in industrial operations, and “Non-Ceiling” (NC) employees (e.g., cooperative education 

students, student aides, and Federal junior fellows). The FY 2018 request includes a 1.9 percent pay increase for civilian personnel, as 

well as funding for retirement contributions for the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).

Civilian personnel are an integral part of the Coast Guard and vital to execution of its statutory missions. The Coast Guard continues 

to complement its military workforce by recruiting diverse, well-educated, and dedicated civilians needed to meet current and future 

demands.
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Civilian Pay and Benefits - PPA

Personnel Compensation and Benefits

Pay Summary

Dollars in Thousands

Organization

FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate

Civilian Pay and Benefits 7,881 6,936 $788,815 $113.64 7,881 6,936 $788,815 $113.64 8,084 7,121 $847,764 $118.96 203 185 $58,949 $5.32

Total 7,881 6,936 $788,815 $113.64 7,881 6,936 $788,815 $113.64 8,084 7,121 $847,764 $118.96 203 185 $58,949 $5.32

Discretionary - Appropriation 7,881 6,936 $788,815 $113.64 7,881 6,936 $788,815 $113.64 8,084 7,121 $847,764 $118.96 203 185 $58,949 $5.32

* The FTE Rate calculation does not include Object Class 11.8-Special Personal Services Payments or 13.0-Benefits for Former Personnel.

NARRATIVE EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

FTE Change FY 2017-2018: The increase of 185 FTE reflects the net change of increases and decreases for FY 2017 and 2018 

initiatives. 

PCB Change FY 2017-2018: Provides funding to annualize the FY 2017 civilian pay raise of 2.1 percent, FY 2018 civilian pay raise 

of 1.9 percent, and funding for required contributions to Federal Employee Government Life Insurance (FEGLI), Federal Employee 

Health Benefits (FEHB), and TSP Government Contributions.

Average Cost Change FY 2017-2018: Average cost change is due to personnel cost increases that impact all FTE. 

Bonuses and Performance Awards: FY 2018 request estimates $8.955 million for bonuses and performance awards. This request 

remains in line with OPM Awards Guidance on Spending Limitation.
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Civilian Pay and Benefits – PPA

Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

11.1 Full-time Permanent $568,253 $568,253 $610,719 $42,466

11.3 Other than Full-Time Permanent $3,531 $3,531 $3,795 $264

11.5 Other Personnel Compensation $16,308 $16,308 $17,527 $1,219

12.1 Civilian Personnel Benefits $200,129 $200,129 $215,085 $14,956

13.0 Benefits for Former Personnel $594 $594 $638 $44

Total - Personnel Compensation and Benefits $788,815 $788,815 $847,764 $58,949

Positions and FTE

Positions - Civilian 7,881 7,881 8,084 203

FTE - Civilian 6,936 6,936 7,121 185

Pay Cost Drivers

Dollars in Thousands

Leading Cost-Drivers

FY 2016

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018

President’s Budget

FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total 

Changes

FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate

Civilian Pay and Allowances 6,936 $788,221 $113.64 6,936 $788,221 $113.64 7,121 $847,126 $118.96 185 $58,905 $5.32

Other Costs $594 $594 $44

Total – Pay Cost Drivers $788,815 $788,815 $847,764 $58,949

 
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Civilian Pay and Benefits – PPA

Non Pay Budget Exhibits

Non Pay Summary

Dollars in Thousands

Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Civilian Pay and Benefits $3,414 $3,414 $3,414 -

Total $3,414 $3,414 $3,414 -

Discretionary - Appropriation $3,414 $3,414 $3,414 -

Non Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Non-Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

21.0 Travel and Transportation of Persons $312 $312 $312 -

22.0 Transportation of Things $1,530 $1,530 $1,530 -

25.2 Other Services from Non-Federal Sources $261 $261 $261 -

25.3 Other Goods and Services from Federal Sources $1,311 $1,311 $1,311 -

Total - Non Pay Object Classes $3,414 $3,414 $3,414 -

Non Pay Cost Drivers

Dollars in Thousands

Leading Non Pay Cost-Drivers FY 2016 

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President’s 

Budget

FY 2017 to FY 

2018 Total 

Changes

Civilian Support $3,414 $3,414 $3,414 $0

Total – Non Pay Cost Drivers $3,414 $3,414 $3,414 $0

NARRATIVE EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

Civilian Support: Reflects miscellaneous civilian support costs. No change.
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Training and Recruiting - PPA

Budget Comparison and Adjustments

Comparison of Budget Authority and Request

Dollars in Thousands

FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2017 to FY 2018

Organization Revised Enacted Annualized CR President's Budget Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

Training and Recruiting - - $195,718 - - $204,541 - - $190,668 - - ($13,873)

Total - - $195,718 - - $204,541 - - $190,668 - - ($13,873)

Subtotal Discretionary - Appropriation - - $195,718 - - $204,541 - - $190,668 - - ($13,873)
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Training and Recruiting – PPA

Budget Authority and Obligations

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Authority FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Enacted $206,498

Transfers & Reprogrammings ($10,000)

Delta in Enacted Fee Estimate to Fee Actuals -

Enacted Rescissions to Prior Year ($780)

Revised Enacted/Request $195,718 $204,541 $190,668

Carryover and/or Recoveries (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -

Rescissions to Current Year/Budget Year - - -

Net Sequestered Resources - - -

Supplementals - - -

Total Budget Authority $195,718 $204,541 $190,668

Collections – Reimbursable Resources - - -

Total Budget Resources $195,718 $204,541 $190,668

Obligations (Actual/Projections/Estimates) $195,337 $204,541 $190,668

Personnel: Positons and FTE

Enacted/Request Positions - - -

Enacted/Request FTE - - -

Onboard and Actual FTE; Includes Collections - Reimbursable Resources

Onboard (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -

FTE (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -
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Training and Recruiting – PPA

Summary of Budget Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

FY 2016 Enacted - - $206,498

Transfer to Acquisition, Construction & Improvements - - ($10,000)

Total Above Threshold Reprogrammings/Transfers - - ($10,000)

Section 505 Rescission - - ($780)

Total Rescissions - - ($780)

FY 2016 Revised Enacted - - $195,718

FY 2017 Annualized CR - - $204,541

FY 2018 Base Budget - - $204,541

Adjustment for Non-Recurring Rescissions - - $1,957

Annualization of 2017 Initiatives - - $2,149

PPA Funding Adjustment - - $385

Total, Pricing Increases - - $4,491

Adjustment for 2017 Initiatives - - ($10,340)

Military and Civilian FTP and FTE Transfer - - ($77)

Termination of One-Time Costs - - ($7,846)

Annualization of 2017 Initiative Reductions - - ($545)

Total, Pricing Decreases - - ($18,808)

Total Adjustments-to-Base - - ($14,317)

FY 2018 Current Services - - $190,224

C-27J Aircraft Support Follow-On - - $16

Fast Response Cutter (FRC) Follow-On - - $1,605

HC-130J Aircraft Follow-On - - $443

MH-60T Helicopter Follow-On - - $1,499

Mission Essential Systems and Cyber Security - - $1

Modernized Retirement System Training & Management (2016 NDAA) - - $10

National Security Cutter (NSC) Follow-On - - $2,102

Personnel Security & Investigations - - $1
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Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

Ship Control and Navigation Training System (SCANTS) Follow-On - - $315

Shore Facility Follow-On - - $18

Special Victim's Counsel (2016 NDAA) - - $14

Total, Program Increases - - $6,024

Direct Support Efficiencies - - ($18)

Management Efficiencies - - ($1)

One HC-130H Aircraft - - ($67)

One High Endurance Cutter (WHEC) - - ($303)

Three 110-foot Patrol Boats - - ($73)

Training Efficiencies - - ($5,118)

Total, Program Decreases - - ($5,580)

FY 2018 Request - - $190,668

FY 2017 TO FY 2018 Change - - ($13,873)

PPA Description

The Training and Recruiting PPA provides funding for the Coast Guard’s basic and professional training and education programs, as 

well as operation and maintenance of the eight national Coast Guard training centers, the Coast Guard Academy, nine regional 

training centers and Coast Guard recruiting centers. The Coast Guard’s Force Readiness Command serves as the principal training 

component charged with optimizing human performance to enhance mission execution. The Command provides clear tactics, 

techniques, and procedures, relevant training, and quality assessments throughout the fleet. Enhanced safety and efficiencies are 

realized through service wide assessments and standardization, the oversight of unit readiness, and the management of armories, 

ammunition and small arms firing ranges. Annually the Coast Guard training system conducts Basic Training for 3,000 recruits and 

commissions 300 officers. Further, initial enlisted specialty training occurs at 19 ”A” school programs, and advanced and specialized 

training is conducted in over 675 “C” school programs.

The 2018 request includes essential funding to recruit and process Coast Guard applicants into the enlisted and officer corps, including 

expenses for members that are processed through the Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) prior to accession. In addition, 

funding provides for tuition, travel, and per diem for formal training and education performed by military service members and 

civilian personnel. Through internal and external efficiency reviews and prioritization efforts, it ensures prudent allocation of 

resources for training and workforce preparation that arm Coast Guard personnel with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to 

execute missions. The Coast Guard maintains a rigorous set of standard operating procedures to ensure the validity and reliability of 
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training and stewardship of training resources. In addition to the training provided by the Coast Guard, the funding also ensures 

adequate resources are available for training opportunities provided through other DHS training facilities, commercial providers, DoD, 

and other government agencies. Training and education are conducted by dedicated resident staffs in classrooms, but may also include 

exportable training, correspondence courses, and/or computer-based training.
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Training and Recruiting – PPA

Non Pay Budget Exhibits

Non Pay Summary

Dollars in Thousands

Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Training and Recruiting $195,718 $204,541 $190,668 ($13,873)

Total $195,718 $204,541 $190,668 ($13,873)

Discretionary - Appropriation $195,718 $204,541 $190,668 ($13,873)

Non Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Non-Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

21.0 Travel and Transportation of Persons $38,055 $41,256 $39,340 ($1,916)

23.2 Rental Payments to Others $2,462 $2,462 $2,462 -

23.3 Communications, Utilities, and Misc. Charges $11,459 $11,459 $11,459 -

24.0 Printing and Reproduction $807 $807 $858 $51

25.1 Advisory and Assistance Services $28,333 $28,333 $23,903 ($4,430)

25.2 Other Services from Non-Federal Sources $56,052 $59,655 $56,489 ($3,166)

25.3 Other Goods and Services from Federal Sources $14,167 $14,167 $7,686 ($6,481)

25.4 Operation and Maintenance of Facilities $15,086 $15,086 $16,499 $1,413

25.7 Operation and Maintenance of Equipment $726 $726 $1,325 $599

25.8 Subsistence & Support of Persons $708 $708 $708 -

26.0 Supplies and Materials $24,000 $26,019 $26,295 $276

31.0 Equipment $3,863 $3,863 $3,644 ($219)

Total - Non Pay Object Classes $195,718 $204,541 $190,668 ($13,873)
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Training and Recruiting – PPA

Non Pay Cost Drivers

Dollars in Thousands

Leading Non Pay Cost-Drivers FY 2016 

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President’s 

Budget

FY 2017 to FY 

2018 Total 

Changes

Training and Education $107,005 $105,315 $93,832 $(11,483)

Recruiting and Training Centers $88,713 $99,226 $96,836 $(2,390)

Total – Non Pay Cost Drivers $195,718 $204,541 $190,668 $(13,873)

 

NARRATIVE EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

Training and Education: Funding supports formal training including temporary duty pay for civilian and military personnel, and 

travel costs. Decreases reflect training efficiencies identified for FY 2018 that will allow the Service to meet requirements at a 

reduced cost.

Recruiting and Training Centers: Funding supports the operating and maintenance expenses for Coast Guard training and 

recruiting centers. It also includes funding for tuition, formal training and associated costs. Funding in FY 2018 reflects the 

anticipated need. 
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Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance – PPA

Budget Comparison and Adjustments

Comparison of Budget Authority and Request

Dollars in Thousands

FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2017 to FY 2018

Organization Revised Enacted Annualized CR President's Budget Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance - - $1,013,897 - - $1,017,954 - - $895,518 - - ($122,436)

Total - - $1,013,897 - - $1,017,954 - - $895,518 - - ($122,436)

Subtotal Discretionary - Appropriation - - $1,013,897 - - $1,017,954 - - $895,518 - - ($122,436)
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Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance – PPA

Budget Authority and Obligations

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Authority FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Enacted $1,027,780

Transfers & Reprogrammings ($10,000)

Delta in Enacted Fee Estimate to Fee Actuals -

Enacted Rescissions to Prior Year ($3,883)

Revised Enacted/Request $1,013,897 $1,017,954 $895,518

Carryover and/or Recoveries (Actual/Estimates/Projections) $1,036 $1,913 -

Rescissions to Current Year/Budget Year - - -

Net Sequestered Resources - - -

Supplementals - - -

Total Budget Authority $1,014,933 $1,019,867 $895,518

Collections – Reimbursable Resources $109,224 $157,717 $121,847

Total Budget Resources $1,124,157 $1,177,584 $1,017,365

Obligations (Actual/Projections/Estimates) $1,017,038 $1,019,867 $895,518

Personnel: Positons and FTE

Enacted/Request Positions - - -

Enacted/Request FTE - - -

Onboard and Actual FTE; Includes Collections - Reimbursable Resources

Onboard (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -

FTE (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -
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Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance – PPA

Collections – Reimbursable Resources

Dollars in Thousands

FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget

Collections Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

Department of Commerce - Department of Commerce Source - - $708 - - - - - -

Department of Defense - Department of Defense Source - - $35,202 - - - - - -

Department of Homeland Security - Department of Homeland Security Source - - $17,067 - - - - - -

Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency Source - - $32 - - $18 - - $18

Panama Canal Authority Source - - $21 - - - - - -

Other Anticipated Reimbursables Source - - $7,746 - - - - - -

Independent Agency - Environmental Protection Agency Source - - $1,238 - - - - - -

Operational Reimbursements Source - - $39,617 - - $157,699 - - $121,829

Department of Justice - Department of Justice Source - - $186 - - - - - -

Department of State - Department of State Source - - $1,352 - - - - - -

Department of Treasury - Department of the Treasury Source - - $4,724 - - - - - -

Department of Transportation - Department of Transportation Source - - $1,331 - - - - - -

Total Collections - - $109,224 - - $157,717 - - $121,847
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Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance – PPA

Summary of Budget Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

FY 2016 Enacted - - $1,027,780

Transfer to Acquisition, Construction & Improvements - - ($10,000)

Total Above Threshold Reprogrammings/Transfers - - ($10,000)

Section 505 Rescission - - ($3,883)

Total Rescissions - - ($3,883)

FY 2016 Revised Enacted - - $1,013,897

FY 2017 Annualized CR - - $1,017,954

FY 2018 Base Budget - - $1,017,954

Working Capital Fund Activities - - ($347)

Total Transfers - - ($347)

Adjustment for Non-Recurring Rescissions - - $9,826

Annualization of 2017 Initiatives - - $9,620

Total, Pricing Increases - - $19,446

Adjustment for 2017 Initiatives - - ($34,598)

Military and Civilian FTP and FTE Transfer - - ($11)

PPA Funding Adjustment - - ($127,365)

Termination of One-Time Costs - - ($8,437)

Annualization of 2017 Initiative Reductions - - ($3,820)

Total, Pricing Decreases - - ($174,231)

Total Adjustments-to-Base - - ($155,132)

FY 2018 Current Services - - $862,822

C-27J Aircraft Support Follow-On - - $112

Fast Response Cutter (FRC) Follow-On - - $7,340

HC-130J Aircraft Follow-On - - $1,279

MH-60T Helicopter Follow-On - - $357

Mission Essential Systems and Cyber Security - - $10

Modernized Retirement System Training & Management (2016 NDAA) - - $653
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Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

National Security Cutter (NSC) Follow-On - - $20,284

Personnel Security & Investigations - - $4,397

Shore Facility Follow-On - - $1,727

Special Victim's Counsel (2016 NDAA) - - $280

Total, Program Increases - - $36,439

Direct Support Efficiencies - - ($624)

Management Efficiencies - - ($142)

One HC-130H Aircraft - - ($1,180)

One High Endurance Cutter (WHEC) - - ($1,598)

Three 110-foot Patrol Boats - - ($199)

Total, Program Decreases - - ($3,743)

FY 2018 Request - - $895,518

FY 2017 TO FY 2018 Change - - ($122,436)

PPA Description

The Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance PPA provides funds for units, facilities, and activities that are under the direct 

operational and administrative control of the Coast Guard’s Headquarters and Atlantic Area or Pacific Area Commanders. These 

include National Security Cutters (WMSL), High and Medium Endurance Cutters (WHECs/WMECs); Sectors; Patrol Boats; Multimission Boat Stations; Air Stations; Communication Stations; Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF); support commands; and Area 

Offices. The funding provides supplies, materials, and services that allow the Coast Guard to sustain its operations tempo and an 

immediate response capability. The request funds unit level maintenance of cutters, boats, aircraft, electronics systems, mechanical 

systems, and electrical equipment; service-life replacement and emergent purchase of boats; procurement of supplies and materials 

utilized for unit “housekeeping” and administration, spare parts, liquid fuel, and energy; and other materials consumed that contribute 

directly to mission effectiveness.
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Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance – PPA

Non Pay Budget Exhibits

Non Pay Summary

Dollars in Thousands

Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance $1,013,897 $1,017,954 $895,518 ($122,436)

Total $1,013,897 $1,017,954 $895,518 ($122,436)

Discretionary - Appropriation $1,013,897 $1,017,954 $895,518 ($122,436)

Non Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Non-Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

21.0 Travel and Transportation of Persons $55,294 $55,294 $55,708 $414

23.2 Rental Payments to Others $19,165 $19,165 $19,100 ($65)

23.3 Communications, Utilities, and Misc. Charges $82,536 $83,456 $83,575 $119

24.0 Printing and Reproduction $3,066 $3,066 $3,153 $87

25.1 Advisory and Assistance Services $23,379 $23,639 $16,732 ($6,907)

25.2 Other Services from Non-Federal Sources $213,282 $209,822 $216,520 $6,698

25.3 Other Goods and Services from Federal Sources $68,457 $69,220 $69,069 ($151)

25.4 Operation and Maintenance of Facilities $41,132 $41,132 $42,342 $1,210

25.6 Medical Care $553 $553 $553 -

25.7 Operation and Maintenance of Equipment $133,171 $134,655 $14,532 ($120,123)

25.8 Subsistence & Support of Persons $895 $895 $792 ($103)

26.0 Supplies and Materials $323,232 $326,770 $331,166 $4,396

31.0 Equipment $49,530 $50,082 $41,976 ($8,106)

32.0 Land and Structures $205 $205 $300 $95

Total - Non Pay Object Classes $1,013,897 $1,017,954 $895,518 ($122,436)
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Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance – PPA

Non Pay Cost Drivers

Dollars in Thousands

Leading Non Pay Cost-Drivers FY 2016 

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President’s 

Budget

FY 2017 to FY 

2018 Total 

Changes

Area Commands $150,389 $150,990 $167,405 $16,415

District Area Commands $280,678 $281,802 $295,099 $13,297

Headquarters $213,378 $214,231 $205,353 $(8,878)

Logistics and Service Centers $369,452 $370,931 $227,661 $(143,270)

Total – Non Pay Cost Drivers $1,013,897 $1,017,954 $895,518 $(122,436)

NARRATIVE EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

Area Commands: Funds all units, facilities, and activities that are under the direct operational control of the Coast Guard’s Atlantic 

and Pacific Area Commanders. Increase is primarily driven by NSC Follow-On in FY 2017 and FY 2018.

District Area Commands: Funds all units, facilities, and activities that are under the direct operational control of the Coast Guard’s 

District Commanders. Increase is primarily driven by FRC Follow-On in FY 2017 and FY 2018.

Headquarters: Funds Coast Guard Headquarters and centralized activities which support field operations. Decrease primarily driven by transfer 

(approximately $6 million) and centralization of existing information technology maintenance funding to the Intermediate and Depot Level 

Maintenance PPA to facilitate efficient execution and improved oversight of information technology funding.

Logistics and Service Centers: Funds all units, facilities, and activities under the direct operational control of Coast Guard Headquarters. 

Funding in FY 2018 reflects the anticipated need, including increased funding to ensure compliance with personnel security investigation 

requirements. Decrease primarily driven by FY 2017 initiatives and the transfer (approximately $121 million) and centralization of existing 

information technology maintenance funding to the Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance PPA to facilitate efficient execution and 

improved oversight of information technology funding.
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Centrally Managed Accounts – PPA

Budget Comparison and Adjustments

Comparison of Budget Authority and Request

Dollars in Thousands

FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2017 to FY 2018

Organization Revised Enacted Annualized CR President's Budget Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

Centrally Managed Accounts - - $353,821 - - $329,906 - - $142,788 - - ($187,118)

Total - - $353,821 - - $329,906 - - $142,788 - - ($187,118)

Subtotal Discretionary - Appropriation - - $353,821 - - $329,906 - - $142,788 - - ($187,118)
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Budget Authority and Obligations

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Authority FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Enacted $329,906

Transfers & Reprogrammings $23,915

Delta in Enacted Fee Estimate to Fee Actuals -

Enacted Rescissions to Prior Year -

Revised Enacted/Request $353,821 $329,906 $142,788

Carryover and/or Recoveries (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -

Rescissions to Current Year/Budget Year - - -

Net Sequestered Resources - - -

Supplementals - - -

Total Budget Authority $353,821 $329,906 $142,788

Collections – Reimbursable Resources - - -

Total Budget Resources $353,821 $329,906 $142,788

Obligations (Actual/Projections/Estimates) $353,218 $329,906 $142,788

Personnel: Positons and FTE

Enacted/Request Positions - - -

Enacted/Request FTE - - -

Onboard and Actual FTE; Includes Collections - Reimbursable Resources

Onboard (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -

FTE (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -
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Summary of Budget Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

FY 2016 Enacted - - $329,906

Section 505 Reprogramming - - $14,915

Transfer from Military Pay and Allowances - - $9,000

Total Above Threshold Reprogrammings/Transfers - - $23,915

FY 2016 Revised Enacted - - $353,821

FY 2017 Annualized CR - - $329,906

FY 2018 Base Budget - - $329,906

Working Capital Fund Activities - - ($1,125)

Total Transfers - - ($1,125)

Annualization of 2017 Initiatives - - $1,638

GSA and Other Governmental Rent - - $4,815

Total, Pricing Increases - - $6,453

Adjustment for 2017 Initiatives - - ($1,529)

Military and Civilian FTP and FTE Transfer - - ($4)

PPA Funding Adjustment - - ($187,237)

Termination of One-Time Costs - - ($1,071)

Annualization of 2017 Initiative Reductions - - ($3,144)

Total, Pricing Decreases - - ($192,985)

Total Adjustments-to-Base - - ($187,657)

FY 2018 Current Services - - $142,249

C-27J Aircraft Support Follow-On - - $28

Fast Response Cutter (FRC) Follow-On - - $296

HC-130J Aircraft Follow-On - - $59

MH-60T Helicopter Follow-On - - $16

Mission Essential Systems and Cyber Security - - $4

Modernized Retirement System Training & Management (2016 NDAA) - - $149

National Security Cutter (NSC) Follow-On - - $348
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Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

Personnel Security & Investigations - - $9

Shore Facility Follow-On - - $7

Special Victim's Counsel (2016 NDAA) - - $5

Total, Program Increases - - $921

Direct Support Efficiencies - - ($16)

Management Efficiencies - - ($6)

One HC-130H Aircraft - - ($39)

One High Endurance Cutter (WHEC) - - ($258)

Three 110-foot Patrol Boats - - ($63)

Total, Program Decreases - - ($382)

FY 2018 Request - - $142,788

FY 2017 TO FY 2018 Change - - ($187,118)

PPA Description

The Centrally Managed Accounts PPA funds centrally managed accounts that provide service to the entire Coast Guard. The major 

accounts include: General Services Administration (GSA) rent, postal expenses, ammunition replenishment, and the DHS Working 

Capital Fund.
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Non Pay Budget Exhibits

Non Pay Summary

Dollars in Thousands

Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Centrally Managed Accounts $353,821 $329,906 $142,788 ($187,118)

Total $353,821 $329,906 $142,788 ($187,118)

Discretionary - Appropriation $353,821 $329,906 $142,788 ($187,118)

Non Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Non-Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

23.1 Rental Payments to GSA $44,588 $44,588 $46,638 $2,050

23.3 Communications, Utilities, and Misc. Charges $76,826 $69,167 $18,816 ($50,351)

25.1 Advisory and Assistance Services $3,683 $3,683 $875 ($2,808)

25.2 Other Services from Non-Federal Sources $111,986 $105,986 $21,607 ($84,379)

25.3 Other Goods and Services from Federal Sources $40,953 $40,953 $39,400 ($1,553)

25.7 Operation and Maintenance of Equipment $34,420 $28,288 $7,852 ($20,436)

26.0 Supplies and Materials $7,695 $6,928 $1,784 ($5,144)

31.0 Equipment $33,670 $30,313 $5,816 ($24,497)

Total - Non Pay Object Classes $353,821 $329,906 $142,788 ($187,118)
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Centrally Managed Accounts – PPA

Non Pay Cost Drivers

Dollars in Thousands

Leading Non Pay Cost-Drivers FY 2016 

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President’s 

Budget

FY 2017 to FY 

2018 Total 

Changes

Working Capital Fund $90,845 $90,845 $63,455 $(27,390)

Other Costs $262,976 $239,061 $79,333 $(159,728)

Total – Non Pay Cost Drivers $353,821 $329,906 $142,788 $(187,118)

NARRATIVE EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

Working Capital Fund: The Coast Guard’s contribution to the DHS Working Capital Fund. Funding in FY 2018 reflects the anticipated 

need.

Other Costs: Reflects funds associated with non-centralized rent and security services.

The overall decrease is primarily driven by the $188 million transfer and centralization of existing information technology 

maintenance funding to the Intermediate and the Depot Level Maintenance PPA to facilitate efficient execution and improved 

oversight of information technology funding.
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Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance –PPA

Budget Comparison and Adjustments

Comparison of Budget Authority and Request

Dollars in Thousands

FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2017 to FY 2018

Organization Revised Enacted Annualized CR President's Budget Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance - - $1,053,628 - - $1,046,445 - - $1,422,217 - - $375,772

Total - - $1,053,628 - - $1,046,445 - - $1,422,217 - - $375,772

Subtotal Discretionary - Appropriation - - $1,053,628 - - $1,046,445 - - $1,422,217 - - $375,772
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Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance – PPA

Budget Authority and Obligations 

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Authority FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Enacted $1,056,458

Transfers & Reprogrammings $1,161

Delta in Enacted Fee Estimate to Fee Actuals -

Enacted Rescissions to Prior Year ($3,991)

Revised Enacted/Request $1,053,628 $1,046,445 $1,422,217

Carryover and/or Recoveries (Actual/Estimates/Projections) $1,134 $1,134 -

Rescissions to Current Year/Budget Year - - -

Net Sequestered Resources - - -

Supplementals - - -

Total Budget Authority $1,054,762 $1,047,579 $1,422,217

Collections – Reimbursable Resources - - -

Total Budget Resources $1,054,762 $1,047,579 $1,422,217

Obligations (Actual/Projections/Estimates) $1,049,130 $1,047,579 $1,422,217

Personnel: Positons and FTE

Enacted/Request Positions - - -

Enacted/Request FTE - - -

Onboard and Actual FTE; Includes Collections - Reimbursable Resources

Onboard (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -

FTE (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -
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Summary of Budget Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

FY 2016 Enacted - - $1,056,458

Transfer from Military Pay and Allowances - - $4,000

Transfer to Acquisition, Construction & Improvements - - ($2,839)

Total Above Threshold Reprogrammings/Transfers - - $1,161

Section 505 Rescission - - ($3,991)

Total Rescissions - - ($3,991)

FY 2016 Revised Enacted - - $1,053,628

FY 2017 Annualized CR - - $1,046,445

FY 2018 Base Budget - - $1,046,445

Adjustment for Non-Recurring Rescissions - - $10,013

Annualization of 2017 Initiatives - - $16,191

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) System Fee Increase - - $1,125

PPA Funding Adjustment - - $314,266

Total, Pricing Increases - - $341,595

Adjustment for 2017 Initiatives - - ($13,213)

Termination of One-Time Costs - - ($18,711)

Annualization of 2017 Initiative Reductions - - ($3,063)

Total, Pricing Decreases - - ($34,987)

Total Adjustments-to-Base - - $306,608

FY 2018 Current Services - - $1,353,053

C-27J Aircraft Support Follow-On - - $1,705

CG Aircraft FAA Compliance & Obsolete Equipment Replacement - - $16,871

Fast Response Cutter (FRC) Follow-On - - $7,733

HC-130J Aircraft Follow-On - - $2,109

Logistics Information Management System (CG-LIMS) Follow-On - - $2,304

MH-60T Helicopter Follow-On - - $1,104

Mission Essential Systems and Cyber Security - - $25,932
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Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

Modernized Retirement System Training & Management (2016 NDAA) - - $148

National Security Cutter (NSC) Follow-On - - $17,427

Personnel Security & Investigations - - $25

Shore Facility Follow-On - - $2,644

Special Victim's Counsel (2016 NDAA) - - $12

Three 110-foot Patrol Boats - - $5

Total, Program Increases - - $78,019

Direct Support Efficiencies - - ($6)

Management Efficiencies - - ($6,070)

One HC-130H Aircraft - - ($1,864)

One High Endurance Cutter (WHEC) - - ($915)

Total, Program Decreases - - ($8,855)

FY 2018 Request - - $1,422,217

FY 2017 TO FY 2018 Change - - $375,772

PPA Description

The Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance PPA funds the Coast Guard’s depot level maintenance for the Service’s vessels, 

aircraft, and shore facilities. This PPA also funds maintenance and support of enterprise IT software systems, enterprise 

communication/network services, standard workstations, the Coast Guard Data Network (CGOne), satellite and data communications, 

and other Coast Guard-wide C4IT (command, control, communications, computers and information technology) systems. The Coast 

Guard maintains its vessels, aircraft, shore infrastructure, and C4IT systems using a blend of organic maintenance and repair

infrastructure, and contracted depot level maintenance activities. A mature project planning and execution program exists within the 

Coast Guard to provide routine organizational-level and depot level maintenance. Where expertise or infrastructure does not exist 

organically within the Service, the Coast Guard uses contracted resources to provide the requisite maintenance support. 

This funding is vital to ongoing sustainment and support of in-service Coast Guard vessels, aircraft, shore facilities, and C4IT systems.
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Non Pay Budget Exhibits

Non Pay Summary

Dollars in Thousands

Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Intermediate and Depot Level Maintenance $1,053,628 $1,046,445 $1,422,217 $375,772

Total $1,053,628 $1,046,445 $1,422,217 $375,772

Discretionary - Appropriation $1,053,628 $1,046,445 $1,422,217 $375,772

Non Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Non-Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to

FY 2018 

Change

21.0 Travel and Transportation of Persons $7,625 $7,625 $7,786 $161

22.0 Transportation of Things $2,218 $2,218 $1,843 ($375)

23.2 Rental Payments to Others $1,372 $1,372 $1,372 -

23.3 Communications, Utilities, and Misc. Charges $4,518 $4,518 $60,513 $55,995

24.0 Printing and Reproduction $122 $122 $162 $40

25.1 Advisory and Assistance Services $52,829 $52,829 $56,958 $4,129

25.2 Other Services from Non-Federal Sources $95,973 $92,769 $171,208 $78,439

25.3 Other Goods and Services from Federal Sources $14,364 $14,364 $14,630 $266

25.4 Operation and Maintenance of Facilities $153,830 $153,830 $141,068 ($12,762)

25.7 Operation and Maintenance of Equipment $472,854 $468,875 $659,581 $190,706

26.0 Supplies and Materials $205,008 $205,008 $212,082 $7,074

31.0 Equipment $25,357 $25,357 $77,528 $52,171

32.0 Land and Structures $17,558 $17,558 $17,486 ($72)

Total - Non Pay Object Classes $1,053,628 $1,046,445 $1,422,217 $375,772
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Non Pay Cost Drivers

Dollars in Thousands

Leading Non Pay Cost-Drivers FY 2016 

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President’s 

Budget

FY 2017 to FY 

2018 Total 

Changes

Aeronautical Depot Level Maintenance $337,467 $335,166 $348,757 $13,591

Electronics Maintenance $246,091 $244,414 $601,171 $348,378

Civil/Ocean Engineering and Shore Facilities Depot 

Level Maintenance $208,373 $206,952 $193,027 $(13,925)

Vessel Depot Level Maintenance $261,697 $259,913 $279,262 $19,349

Total – Non Pay Cost Drivers $1,053,628 $1,046,445 $1,422,217 $367,393

NARRATIVE EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

Aeronautical Depot Level Maintenance: Funds the Coast Guard’s depot level maintenance for the Service’s aircraft using a blend of 

organic maintenance and repair infrastructure and contracted depot level maintenance activities. Increase is primarily driven by the 

FAA Compliance and Obsolete Equipment initiative.

Electronics Maintenance: Funds the Coast Guard’s depot level maintenance for the Service’s Command, Control, Communications, 

Computers, and Information Technology (C4IT) systems using a blend of organic maintenance and repair infrastructure and contracted 

depot level maintenance activities. Increase primarily reflects Mission Essential Systems and Cyber Security initiative and consolidation 

of existing C4IT funding previously included in the Operating Funds and Unit Level Maintenance PPA ($127 million) and the Centrally 

Managed Accounts PPA ($188 million).

Civil/Ocean Engineering and Shore Facilities Depot Level Maintenance: Funds the Coast Guard’s depot level maintenance for the 

Service’s shore infrastructure using a blend of organic maintenance and repair infrastructure and contracted depot level maintenance 

activities. Decrease is primarily driven by non-recurring costs carried forward into FY 2017 under the 2017 annualized CR assumed 

base. 

Vessel Depot Level Maintenance: Funds the Coast Guard’s depot level maintenance for the Service’s vessels using a blend of 

organic maintenance and repair infrastructure and contracted depot level maintenance activities. Increase is primarily driven by NSC 

Follow-On in FY 2017 and FY 2018. 

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Department of Homeland Security

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Environmental Compliance and Restoration

Fiscal Year 2018

Congressional Justification
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Table of Contents

Environmental Compliance and Restoration............................................................................................................................................ 1

Budget Comparison and Adjustments............................................................................................................................................................... 3

Personnel Compensation and Benefits.............................................................................................................................................................. 7

Non Pay Budget Exhibits................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
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Environmental Compliance and Restoration

Budget Comparison and Adjustments

Comparison of Budget Authority and Request

Dollars in Thousands

FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2017 to FY 2018

Organization Revised Enacted Annualized CR President's Budget Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

Environmental Compliance and Restoration 25 20 $13,221 25 23 $13,196 25 23 $13,397 - - $201

Total 25 20 $13,221 25 23 $13,196 25 23 $13,397 - - $201

Subtotal Discretionary - Appropriation 25 20 $13,221 25 23 $13,196 25 23 $13,397 - - $201

Overview

The Environmental Compliance and Restoration (EC&R) appropriation provides funding for environmental cleanup, sustainment, and 

restoration of current and former contaminated Coast Guard facilities. Additionally, it funds engineering remedies on Coast Guard 

assets for the purpose of obtaining or restoring compliance with environmental laws and preventing contamination and environmental 

damage.

EC&R funding ensures the Coast Guard maintains its responsibilities associated with environmental stewardship. The Coast Guard 

complies with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Superfund Amendments 

and Reauthorization Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and other applicable Federal or State laws to clean up 

contamination at current and former Coast Guard properties.

EC&R activities include site investigation and remediation activities at shore facilities. These include Coast Guard property slated for 

divestiture or transfer, and engineering changes to Coast Guard buildings and structures for the purpose of complying with 

environmental laws and preventing contamination and environmental damage.

The FY 2018 President’s Budget request provides 25 positions, 23 FTE, and $13.4 million for EC&R activities. This request provides 

for environmental remediation and restoration of Coast Guard facilities, including site assessment, remediation, and long term 

monitoring and management.

This request also continues long term monitoring at 24 sites, begins or continues investigation/remediation site work for seven sites, 

and displays a commitment to ongoing identification, investigation, cleanup, and long-term management of contamination from 

hazardous substances and pollutants for Coast Guard systems, buildings, structures, and assets.
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Environmental Compliance and Restoration

Budget Authority and Obligations

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Authority FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Enacted $13,221

Transfers & Reprogrammings -

Delta in Enacted Fee Estimate to Fee Actuals -

Enacted Rescissions to Prior Year -

Revised Enacted/Request $13,221 $13,196 $13,397

Carryover and/or Recoveries (Actual/Estimates/Projections) $17,561 $19,963 -

Rescissions to Current Year/Budget Year - - -

Net Sequestered Resources - - -

Supplementals - - -

Total Budget Authority $30,782 $33,159 $13,397

Collections – Reimbursable Resources - - -

Total Budget Resources $30,782 $33,159 $13,397

Obligations (Actual/Projections/Estimates) $13,221 $33,159 $13,397

Personnel: Positons and FTE

Enacted/Request Positions 25 25 25

Enacted/Request FTE 20 23 23

Onboard and Actual FTE; Includes Collections - Reimbursable Resources

Onboard (Actual/Estimates/Projections) 25 25 25

FTE (Actual/Estimates/Projections) 20 23 23

 
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Summary of Budget Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

FY 2016 Enacted 25 20 $13,221

FY 2016 Revised Enacted 25 20 $13,221

FY 2017 Annualized CR 25 23 $13,196

FY 2018 Base Budget 25 23 $13,196

Adjustment for Non-Recurring Rescissions - - $25

Adjustment for 2017 Initiatives - - $107

Annualization of 2017 Military and Civilian Pay Raise - - $18

2018 Military Pay Raise - - $1

2018 Civilian Pay Raise - - $45

2018 Military Allowances - - $1

2018 Civilian Allowances - - $4

Total, Pricing Increases - - $201

Total Adjustments-to-Base - - $201

FY 2018 Current Services 25 23 $13,397

FY 2018 Request 25 23 $13,397

FY 2017 TO FY 2018 Change - - $201

 
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Justification of Pricing Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Pricing Changes FY 2018 President's Budget

Positions FTE Amount

Pricing Change 1 - Adjustment for Non-Recurring Rescissions - - $25

Pricing Change 2 - Adjustment for 2017 Initiatives - - $107

Pricing Change 3 - Annualization of 2017 Military and Civilian Pay Raise - - $18

Pricing Change 4 - 2018 Military Pay Raise - - $1

Pricing Change 5 - 2018 Civilian Pay Raise - - $45

Pricing Change 6 - 2018 Military Allowances - - $1

Pricing Change 7 - 2018 Civilian Allowances - - $4

Total Pricing Changes - - $201

Adjustment for Non-Recurring Rescissions: This adjustment accounts for the impact of the FY 2017 Continuing Resolution. 

Adjustment for 2017 Initiatives: This adjustment captures the net impact of 2017 military and civilian pay raises and allowances. 

Annualization of 2017 Military and Civilian Pay Raise: Provides one quarter of funding to annualize the 2017 military and civilian 

(2.1 percent) pay raise.

2018 Military Pay Raise: Provides three quarters of funding for the 2018 military (2.1 percent) pay raise.

2018 Civilian Pay Raise: Provides three quarters funding for the 2018 civilian (1.9 percent) pay raise.

2018 Military Allowances: Provides funding to maintain current services and ensure parity of military pay, allowances, and health 

care with DoD. Health care costs are forecasted using actuarial projections and include funding for Coast Guard clinics, TRICARE, 

pharmaceuticals, use of DoD military treatment facilities, and Public Health Service physicians serving at Coast Guard medical 

facilities. This request also includes additional funding for Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) changes scheduled to take effect on 

January 1, 2018, and Permanent Change of Station costs based on workforce accession, assignment, and retirement projections, and 

the respective change of station costs.

2018 Civilian Allowances: Provides funding for required contributions to Federal Employee Government Life Insurance (FEGLI), 

Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB), and TSP Government Contributions.
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Personnel Compensation and Benefits

Pay Summary

Dollars in Thousands

Organization

FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate

Environmental Compliance and Restoration 25 20 $2,794 $139.65 25 23 $3,269 $142.09 25 23 $3,334 $144.91 - - $65 $2.82

Total 25 20 $2,794 $139.65 25 23 $3,269 $142.09 25 23 $3,334 $144.91 - - $65 $2.82

Discretionary - Appropriation 25 20 $2,794 $139.65 25 23 $3,269 $142.09 25 23 $3,334 $144.91 - - $65 $2.82

* The FTE Rate calculation does not include Object Class 11.8-Special Personal Services Payments or 13.0-Benefits for Former Personnel.

NARRATIVE EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

FTE Change FY 2017-2018: None. 

PCB Change FY 2017-2018: The change from FY 2017 to FY 2018 includes funding to support the annualization of FY 2017 

military and civilian pay raise of 2.1 percent; FY 2018 military pay raise of 2.1 percent and civilian pay raise of 1.9 percent. Also 

impacting the change from FY 2017 to FY 2018 are the required contributions to Federal Employee Government Life Insurance 

(FEGLI), Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB), and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Government Contributions. 

Average Cost Change FY 2017-2018: The average cost change is due to the increased personnel costs related to the pay raise and 

personnel benefits.

Bonuses and Performance: FY 2018 request estimates $19,000 for bonuses and performance awards. This request remains in line 

with OPM Awards Guidance on Spending Limitation. 
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Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

11.1 Full-time Permanent $1,983 $2,334 $2,381 $47

11.5 Other Personnel Compensation $27 $32 $33 $1

11.6 Military Personnel-Basic Allowance for Housing $34 $35 $36 $1

11.7 Military Personnel $77 $78 $79 $1

11.8 Special Personal Services Payments $1 $1 $1 -

12.1 Civilian Personnel Benefits $664 $781 $796 $15

12.2 Military Personnel Benefits $8 $8 $8 -

Total - Personnel Compensation and Benefits $2,794 $3,269 $3,334 $65

Positions and FTE

Positions - Civilian 24 24 24 -

FTE - Civilian 19 22 22 -

Positions - Military 1 1 1 -

FTE - Military 1 1 1 -

Pay Cost Drivers

Dollars in Thousands

Leading Cost-Drivers

FY 2016

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018

President’s Budget

FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total 

Changes

FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate

Civilian Total 19 $2,674 $140 22 $3,147 $143 22 $3,210 $146 - $63 $3

Military Total 1 $120 $120 1 $122 $122 1 $124 $124 - $2 $2

Total – Pay Cost Drivers 20 $2,794 23 $3,269 23 $3,334 $65

 
U.S. Coast Guard Environmental Compliance and Restoration

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Environmental Compliance and Restoration

Permanent Positions by Grade – Appropriation

Grades and Salary Range FY 2016 

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to FY 

2018 

Change

GS-15 1 1 1 -

GS-14 2 2 2 -

GS-13 7 7 7 -

GS-12 14 14 14 -

O-4 1 1 1 -

Total Permanent Positions 25 25 25 -

Unfilled Positions EOY 2 2 2 -

Total Perm. Employment (Filled Positions) EOY 22 22 22 -

Position Locations

Headquarters 4 4 4 -

U.S. Field 20 20 20 -

Headquarters Military 1 1 1 -

Averages

Average Personnel Costs, GS Positions 128,754 128,608 136,837 8,229

Average Grade, GS Positions 13 13 13 -
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Environmental Compliance and Restoration

Non Pay Budget Exhibits

Non Pay Summary

Dollars in Thousands

Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Environmental Compliance and Restoration $10,427 $9,927 $10,063 $136

Total $10,427 $9,927 $10,063 $136

Discretionary - Appropriation $10,427 $9,927 $10,063 $136

Non Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Non-Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

21.0 Travel and Transportation of Persons $122 $116 $117 $1

22.0 Transportation of Things $3 $3 $3 -

23.3 Communications, Utilities, and Misc. Charges $1 $1 $1 -

25.1 Advisory and Assistance Services $31 $30 $31 $1

25.2 Other Services from Non-Federal Sources $8,510 $8,102 $8,213 $111

25.3 Other Goods and Services from Federal Sources $17 $16 $16 -

25.6 Medical Care $7 $7 $7 -

25.7 Operation and Maintenance of Equipment $71 $67 $68 $1

26.0 Supplies and Materials $175 $167 $169 $2

31.0 Equipment $1,489 $1,417 $1,437 $20

42.0 Insurance Claims and Indemnities $1 $1 $1 -

Total - Non Pay Object Classes $10,427 $9,927 $10,063 $136
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Environmental Compliance and Restoration

Non Pay Cost Drivers

Dollars in Thousands

Leading Non Pay Cost-Drivers FY 2016 

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President’s 

Bcudget

FY 2017 to FY 

2018 Total 

Changes

Site Investigation/Remediation Activities $7,361 $7,039 $8,049 $1,010

Long Term Management of Restoration Project Sites $2,183 $2,083 $1,634 ($449)

Environmental Compliance Projects and Activities $750 $805 $ 380 ($425)

Total – Non Pay Cost Drivers $10,427 $9,927 $10,063 $136

NARRATIVE EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

Site Investigation / Remediation Activities (4 locations): Provides funding to perform site remediation work at seven locations to 

clean up hazardous substances and pollutants. Minor increases in this cost driver support new priorities to include site remediation at 

TRACEN Petaluma, California ($3.9M); Anclote Key Lighthouse, Florida ($700K); AIRSTA Annette Island, Alaska ($1.23M); 

LORAN-C St. Paul, Alaska ($1.35M); Destruction Island Lighthouse, Washington ($800K); former LORAN Station Ulithi, Hawaii

($600K); AIRSTA Barbers Point, Hawaii ($700K).

Long Term Management of Restoration Project Sites (24 locations): Provides funding to continue long-term management work at 

24 locations where remediation activities work has previously been done. Minor changes in this cost driver support ongoing priorities: 

monitoring and management work spanning multiple years to include sampling, analysis, site inspections, post closure maintenance, 

validation of land use controls, groundwater monitoring, monitoring of natural attenuation of groundwater contamination, and 

validation of institutional controls.

The table below provides a detailed listing of each planned FY 2018 EC&R project based on current information regarding 

prioritization of work. The list may be adjusted as new information is discovered based upon the completion of assessments and 

project risk priority.
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Environmental Compliance and Restoration

Project Title FY2018 Estimated Cost ($K)

Site Investigation/Remediation Activities

TRACEN Petaluma (Skeet Range) - Site Remediation (Soil Contamination) $3,928

Lighthouse - Anclote Key - Site Remediation (Lead and Mercury Soil and Groundwater 

Contamination) $70

AIRSTA Annette Island - Site Remediation (Multiple Locations/Various Contamination Sources) $1,233

LORAN Station St. Paul - Site Remediation (Groundwater and Soil Remediation) $1,348

Lighthouse - Destruction Island Lighthouse - Site Remediation (Capping of Multiple Soil 

Contaminants) $800

LORAN Station Ulithi (former) - Site Remediation (Asbestos Containing Materials and Lead Based 

Paint) $600

Air Station Barbers Point - Site Investigation (Potential PCBs Contamination) $70

Subtotal Site Investigation/Remediation Activities $8,049
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Long Term Management of Remediation Projects Estimated Cost ($K)

CG YARD / Site 9 - Long Term Management (Groundwater Monitoring/ Land Use Controls 

Oversight) $17

BASE Kodiak / Site 1 (Former CG Landfill) - Long Term Management (Post-Closure Maintenance 

& Monitoring) $57

BASE Kodiak / Site 2 (Former Navy Landfill) - Long Term Management (Post-Closure 

Maintenance & Monitoring) $42

BASE Kodiak / Site 23 (Former Power Plant) - Long Term Management (Groundwater Monitoring) $178

BASE Kodiak / Site 3 (Former Dry Cleaning/Laundry Facility) - Long Term Management 

(Groundwater Monitoring) $258

BASE Kodiak / Site 6A (Motor Gasoline) - Long Term Management (Post-Closure Maintenance & 

Annual Groundwater Monitoring of Underground Storage Tanks Leaks) $57

BASE Kodiak / Site 7A (Former Barrel Storage Area) - Long Term Management $132

BASE Elizabeth City / Solid Waste Management Units 28/56 - Long Term Management 

(Groundwater Monitoring) $180

Base Elizabeth City / Solid Waste Management Units 32/37/38 (Former Fuel Farm) - Site 

Remediation/Long Term Management (Phytoremediation System) $115

Air Station Traverse City - Site Cleanup of Asbestos Containing Materials (Annual Site Inspection 

and Cleanup of Transite Siding) $25

STA Grand Haven - Long Term Management (Groundwater Monitoring) $315

CG Yard / Site 7 - Long Term Management / Maintenance of Land Use Controls $36

BASE Ketchikan - Long Term Management (Marine Sediments Metals Contamination) $14

Base Elizabeth City / Unit 62 - Long Term Management (Seaplane Pipeline Release Site) $25

Egmont Key Lighthouse - Long Term Management (Monitoring of Natural Attenuation of 

Groundwater Contamination) $8

Detachment Sandy Hook - Long Term Management (Groundwater Monitoring) $75

Guard Island Lighthouse - Long Term Management (Inspection & Maintenance of Land Cap & 

Institutional Controls) $5

STA Port Angeles - Long Term Management (Groundwater Monitoring @ Former Underground 

Storage Tank Site) $23

Coast Guard Academy - Long Term Management (Parcel 1 Fencing & Signage) $4
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Long Term Management of Remediation Projects Estimated Cost ($K)

LORAN-C Tok - Long Term Management (Periodic Inspection of Institutional Controls) $23

Lighthouse - Five Finger Islands - Long Term Management (Inspection of Soil Cap) $13

Lighthouse - Point Retreat (former) - Long Term Management (Inspection and Review of 

Institutional Controls/Soil Cap) $11

Lighthouse - Cape Decision (former) - Long Term Management (Inspection of Soil Cap) $13

Aviation Support Facility Cordova - Long Term Management (Site Inspections) $8

Subtotal Long Term Management of Remediation Projects $1,634

Environmental Compliance Projects & Activities $380

Salaries& Benefits $3,334

Total FY 2018 Request $13,397
U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Training

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Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Coast Guard

Reserve Training

Fiscal Year 2018

Congressional Justification
U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Training

USCG – RT - 2

Table of Contents

Reserve Training........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1

Budget Comparison and Adjustments............................................................................................................................................................... 3

Personnel Compensation and Benefits.............................................................................................................................................................. 7

Non Pay Budget Exhibits................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
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Reserve Training

Budget Comparison and Adjustments

Comparison of Budget Authority and Request

Dollars in Thousands

FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2017 to FY 2018

Organization Revised Enacted Annualized CR President's Budget Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

Reserve Training 416 409 $110,099 416 409 $109,890 416 409 $114,875 - - $4,985

Total 416 409 $110,099 416 409 $109,890 416 409 $114,875 - - $4,985

Subtotal Discretionary - Appropriation 416 409 $110,099 416 409 $109,890 416 409 $114,875 - - $4,985

Overview

Mission Statement for Reserve Training:

As the principal Federal agency charged with maritime safety, security, and environmental stewardship, the Coast Guard protects vital 

economic and security interests of the United States from internal and external maritime risks and threats. The Coast Guard Reserve 

provides units and personnel to augment active duty Coast Guard forces during times of crisis, domestically or worldwide. 

Budget Activities:

The Reserve Training appropriation facilitates training, operation, and administration of the Coast Guard Reserve Program. Coast 

Guard Reserve Forces provide qualified and trained personnel for active duty in the event of conflict, national emergency, or natural 

and man-made disasters. Reservists maintain their readiness through mobilization exercises and duty alongside regular Coast Guard 

members during routine and emergency operations. Reservists will continue to serve as a cost-effective surge force to enhance the 

Nation’s resilience to disasters. 

Budget Request Summary:

The FY 2018 President’s Budget requests 416 positions, 409 FTE, and $114.875 million for Reserve Training. This request provides 

necessary resources for the training, operation, and administration of the Coast Guard Reserve Program, including training, equipping, 

and ensuring the readiness of a 7,000 member Coast Guard Reserve workforce.
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Reserve Training

Budget Authority and Obligations

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Authority FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Enacted $110,614

Transfers & Reprogrammings -

Delta in Enacted Fee Estimate to Fee Actuals -

Enacted Rescissions to Prior Year ($515)

Revised Enacted/Request $110,099 $109,890 $114,875

Carryover and/or Recoveries (Actual/Estimates/Projections) $902 - -

Rescissions to Current Year/Budget Year - - -

Net Sequestered Resources - - -

Supplementals - - -

Total Budget Authority $111,001 $109,890 $114,875

Collections – Reimbursable Resources $136 $138 $138

Total Budget Resources $111,137 $110,028 $115,013

Obligations (Actual/Projections/Estimates) $110,086 $109,890 $114,875

Personnel: Positons and FTE

Enacted/Request Positions 416 416 416

Enacted/Request FTE 409 409 409

Onboard and Actual FTE; Includes Collections - Reimbursable Resources

Onboard (Actual/Estimates/Projections) 416 416 416

FTE (Actual/Estimates/Projections) 409 409 409
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Reserve Training

Summary of Budget Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

FY 2016 Enacted 416 409 $110,614

Section 505 Rescission - - ($515)

Total Rescissions - - ($515)

FY 2016 Revised Enacted 416 409 $110,099

FY 2017 Annualized CR 416 409 $109,890

FY 2018 Base Budget 416 409 $109,890

Adjustment for Non-Recurring Rescissions - - $724

Adjustment for 2017 Initiatives - - $2,016

Annualization of 2017 Military and Civilian Pay Raise - - $459

2018 Military Pay Raise - - $1,247

2018 Civilian Pay Raise - - $116

2018 Military Allowances - - $409

2018 Civilian Allowances - - $14

Total, Pricing Increases - - $4,985

Total Adjustments-to-Base - - $4,985

FY 2018 Current Services 416 409 $114,875

FY 2018 Request 416 409 $114,875

FY 2017 TO FY 2018 Change - - $4,985
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Reserve Training

Justification of Pricing Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Pricing Changes FY 2018 President's Budget

Positions FTE Amount

Pricing Change 1 - Adjustment for Non-Recurring Rescissions - - $724

Pricing Change 2 - Adjustment for 2017 Initiatives - - $2,016

Pricing Change 3 - Annualization of 2017 Military and Civilian Pay Raise - - $459

Pricing Change 4 - 2018 Military Pay Raise - - $1,247

Pricing Change 5 - 2018 Civilian Pay Raise - - $116

Pricing Change 6 - 2018 Military Allowances - - $409

Pricing Change 7 - 2018 Civilian Allowances - - $14

Total Pricing Changes - - $4,985

Adjustment for Non-Recurring Rescissions: This adjustment accounts for the impact of the FY 2017 Continuing Resolution. 

Adjustment for 2017 Initiatives: This adjustment captures the net impact of 2017 military and civilian pay raises and allowances.

Annualization of 2017 Military and Civilian Pay Raise: Provides one quarter of funding to annualize the 2017 military and civilian 

(2.1 percent) pay raise.

2018 Military Pay Raise: Provides three quarters of funding for the 2018 military (2.1 percent) pay raise.

2018 Civilian Pay Raise: Provides three quarters funding for the 2018 civilian (1.9 percent) pay raise.

2018 Military Allowances: Provides funding to maintain current services and ensure parity of military pay, allowances, and health 

care with DoD. Health care costs are forecasted using actuarial projections and include funding for Coast Guard clinics, TRICARE, 

pharmaceuticals, use of DoD military treatment facilities, and Public Health Service physicians serving at Coast Guard medical 

facilities. This request also includes additional funding for Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) changes scheduled to take effect on 

January 1, 2018 and Permanent Change of Station costs which are based on workforce accession, assignment, and retirement 

projections, and the respective change of station costs.

2018 Civilian Allowances: Provides funding for required contributions to Federal Employee Government Life Insurance (FEGLI), 

Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB), and TSP Government Contributions.
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Reserve Training

Personnel Compensation and Benefits

Pay Summary

Dollars in Thousands

Organization

FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate

Reserve Training 416 409 $92,044 $224.19 416 409 $94,060 $229.1 416 409 $96,305 $234.57 - - $2,245 $5.47

Total 416 409 $92,044 $224.19 416 409 $94,060 $229.1 416 409 $96,305 $234.57 - - $2,245 $5.47

Discretionary - Appropriation 416 409 $92,044 $224.19 416 409 $94,060 $229.1 416 409 $96,305 $234.57 - - $2,245 $5.47

* The FTE Rate calculation does not include Object Class 11.8-Special Personal Services Payments or 13.0-Benefits for Former Personnel.

NARRATIVE EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

FTE Change FY 2017-2018: None.

PCB Change FY 2017-2018: The change from FY 2017 to FY 2018 includes funding to support the annualization of FY 2017 

military and civilian pay raise of 2.1 percent; FY 2018 military pay raise of 2.1 percent and civilian pay raise of 1.9 percent. Also 

impacting the change from FY 2017 to FY 2018 are the required contributions to Federal Employee Government Life Insurance 

(FEGLI), Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB), and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Government Contributions.

Average Cost Change FY 2017-2018: The average cost change is due to the increased personnel costs related to the pay raise and 

personnel benefits being allocated to the same number of FTE allocated in FY 2017. 

Bonuses and Performance Awards: FY 2018 request estimates $109,000 for bonuses and performance awards. This request 

remains in line with OPM Awards Guidance on Spending Limits.

Reserve Drill Pay: Provides funding to pay military reserve drill pay and allowances.
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Reserve Training

Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

11.1 Full-time Permanent $5,225 $5,315 $5,435 $120

11.3 Other than Full-Time Permanent $33 $34 $35 $1

11.5 Other Personnel Compensation $107 $109 $111 $2

11.6 Military Personnel-Basic Allowance for Housing $8,434 $8,820 $9,229 $409

11.7 Military Personnel $68,419 $69,754 $71,238 $1,484

11.8 Special Personal Services Payments $189 $193 $197 $4

12.1 Civilian Personnel Benefits $1,490 $1,529 $1,577 $48

12.2 Military Personnel Benefits $7,984 $8,140 $8,313 $173

13.0 Benefits for Former Personnel $163 $166 $170 $4

Total - Personnel Compensation and Benefits $92,044 $94,060 $96,305 $2,245

Positions and FTE

Positions - Civilian 89 89 89 -

FTE - Civilian 76 76 76 -

Positions - Military 327 327 327 -

FTE - Military 333 333 333 -
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Reserve Training

Pay Cost Drivers

Dollars in Thousands

Leading Cost-Drivers

FY 2016

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018

President's Budget

FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total 

Changes

FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate

Military FTS Personnel 333 $29,612 $88.92 333 $30,253 $90.85 333 $30,867 $92.69 0 $614 $1.84

Civilian FTS Personnel 76 $6,855 $90.20 76 $6,987 $91.93 76 $7,158 $94.18 0 $171 $2.25

Other Costs $55,577 $56,820 $58,280 $1,460

Total – Pay Cost Drivers 409 $92,044 409 $94,060 409 $96,305 0 $2,245

Military FTS Personnel: Pay costs associated with military Full Time Support.

Civilian FTS Personnel: Pay costs associated with civilian personnel.

Other Costs: All other pay costs, including all military reserve drill pay and allowances.
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Reserve Training

Permanent Positions by Grade – Appropriation

Grades and Salary Range FY 2016 

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to FY 

2018 

Change

GS-14 4 4 4 -

GS-13 4 4 4 -

GS-12 16 16 16 -

GS-11 10 10 10 -

GS-9 12 12 12 -

GS-8 5 5 5 -

GS-7 21 21 21 -

GS-6 12 12 12 -

GS-5 5 5 5 -

O-8 1 1 1 -

O-6 7 7 7 -

O-5 15 15 15 -

O-4 28 28 28 -

O-3 47 47 47 -

O-2 5 5 5 -

O-1 5 5 5 -

CWO 9 9 9 -

E-9 7 7 7 -

E-8 7 7 7 -

E-7 22 22 22 -

E-6 92 92 92 -

E-5 41 41 41 -

E-4 37 37 37 -

E-3 4 4 4 -

Total Permanent Positions 416 416 416 -

Total Perm. Employment (Filled Positions) EOY 89 89 89 -

Position Locations

Headquarters 11 11 11 -

U.S. Field 78 78 78 -

Headquarters Military 28 28 28 -
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Grades and Salary Range FY 2016 

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to FY 

2018 

Change

U.S. Field Military 299 299 299 -

Averages

Average Personnel Costs, GS Positions 87,654 88,038 93,847 5,809

Average Grade, GS Positions 9 9 9 -

Reflects Full Time Support positions only, as reserve personnel do not contribute to FTP or FTE. 
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Reserve Training

Non Pay Budget Exhibits

Non Pay Summary

Dollars in Thousands

Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Reserve Training $18,055 $15,830 $18,570 $2,740

Total $18,055 $15,830 $18,570 $2,740

Discretionary - Appropriation $18,055 $15,830 $18,570 $2,740

Non Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Non-Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

21.0 Travel and Transportation of Persons $6,876 $6,029 $7,072 $1,043

22.0 Transportation of Things $536 $470 $552 $82

23.2 Rental Payments to Others $123 $108 $127 $19

23.3 Communications, Utilities, and Misc. Charges $444 $390 $457 $67

25.2 Other Services from Non-Federal Sources $1,010 $884 $1,037 $153

25.3 Other Goods and Services from Federal Sources $283 $249 $291 $42

25.7 Operation and Maintenance of Equipment $100 $88 $103 $15

25.8 Subsistence & Support of Persons $3,688 $3,233 $3,793 $560

26.0 Supplies and Materials $4,559 $3,997 $4,689 $692

31.0 Equipment $169 $148 $174 $26

42.0 Insurance Claims and Indemnities $267 $234 $275 $41

Total - Non Pay Object Classes $18,055 $15,830 $18,570 $2,740
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Reserve Training

Non Pay Cost Drivers

Dollars in Thousands

Leading Non Pay Cost-Drivers FY 2016 

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to FY 

2018 Total 

Changes

Readiness Support $18,055 $15,830 $18,570 $2,740

Total – Non Pay Cost Drivers $18,055 $15,830 $18,570 $2,740

NARRATIVE EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

Readiness Support: Provides funding for training, travel, and non-pay related costs necessary to ensure reservists have the skills and 

readiness required to respond to all contingencies including natural and man-made disasters, maritime homeland security, national 

security, and other significant events. Change reflects adjustments for non-recurring rescissions and 2017 initiatives.

U.S. Coast Guard Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements

USCG – AC&I - 1

Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Coast Guard

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements

Fiscal Year 2018

Congressional Justification
U.S. Coast Guard Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements

USCG – AC&I - 2

Table of Contents

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements......................................................................................................................................... 1

Budget Comparison and Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................ 4

Personnel Compensation and Benefits.......................................................................................................................................... 10

Non Pay Budget Exhibits.............................................................................................................................................................. 14

Capital Investment Exhibits.......................................................................................................................................................... 15

Vessels – PPA ............................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Budget Comparison and Adjustments .............................................................................................................................. 16

Non Pay Budget Exhibits.................................................................................................................................................. 21

Capital Investment Exhibits.............................................................................................................................................. 23

Survey and Design-Vessels and Boats – PPA Level II ..................................................................................................... 24

In-Service Vessel Sustainment – PPA Level II.................................................................................................................. 27

National Security Cutter – PPA Level II........................................................................................................................... 32

Offshore Patrol Cutter – PPA Level II ............................................................................................................................. 37

Fast Response Cutter – PPA Level II ............................................................................................................................... 41

Cutter Boats – PPA Level II.............................................................................................................................................. 46

Polar Icebreaker – PPA Level II ...................................................................................................................................... 50

Inland Waterways and Western Rivers Cutter – PPA Level II......................................................................................... 56

Aircraft - PPA ............................................................................................................................................................................... 60

Budget Comparison and Adjustments .............................................................................................................................. 60

Non Pay Budget Exhibits.................................................................................................................................................. 64

Capital Investment Exhibits.............................................................................................................................................. 66

HC-27J Conversion/Sustainment – PPA Level II............................................................................................................. 67

HC-130J Acquisition/Conversion/Sustainment – PPA Level II........................................................................................ 72

HH-65 Conversion/Sustainment – PPA Level II............................................................................................................... 76
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MH-60T Sustainment – PPA Level II................................................................................................................................ 81

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems – PPA Level II........................................................................................................... 84

Other Acquisition Programs – PPA.............................................................................................................................................. 88

Budget Comparison and Adjustments .............................................................................................................................. 88

Non Pay Budget Exhibits.................................................................................................................................................. 92

Capital Investment Exhibits.............................................................................................................................................. 94

Other Equipment and Systems – PPA Level II.................................................................................................................. 95

Program Oversight and Management - PPA Level II ...................................................................................................... 98

C4ISR - PPA Level II...................................................................................................................................................... 103

Coast Guard Logistics Information Management System – PPA Level II...................................................................... 109

Shore Facilities and Aids to Navigation (ATON) – PPA............................................................................................................ 114

Budget Comparison and Adjustments ............................................................................................................................ 114

Non Pay Budget Exhibits................................................................................................................................................ 117

Capital Investment Exhibits............................................................................................................................................ 119

Major Shore, Housing, ATON, Survey and Design – PPA Level II................................................................................ 120

Major Acquisition Systems Infrastructure – PPA Level II.............................................................................................. 124

Minor Shore – PPA Level II............................................................................................................................................ 128

Personnel and Related Support Costs – PPA ............................................................................................................................. 131

Budget Comparison and Adjustments ............................................................................................................................ 131

Personnel Compensation and Benefits............................................................................................................................ 135

Non Pay Budget Exhibits................................................................................................................................................ 138
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Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements

Budget Comparison and Adjustments

Comparison of Budget Authority and Request

Dollars in Thousands

FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2017 to FY 2018

Organization Revised Enacted Annualized CR President's Budget Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

Vessels - - $1,309,430 - - $1,244,551 - - $877,100 - - ($367,451)

Aircraft - - $255,960 - - $295,000 - - $82,600 - - ($212,400)

Other Acquisition Programs - - $57,855 - - $65,100 - - $50,800 - - ($14,300)

Shore Facilities and Aids to Navigation (ATON) - - $192,800 - - $202,600 - - $75,000 - - ($127,600)

Personnel and Related Support Costs 914 766 $112,348 914 835 $116,876 914 835 $118,245 - - $1,369

Total 914 766 $1,928,393 914 835 $1,924,127 914 835 $1,203,745 - - ($720,382)

Subtotal Discretionary - Appropriation 914 766 $1,928,393 914 835 $1,924,127 914 835 $1,203,745 - - ($720,382)

Overview

Acquisition, Construction and Improvement (AC&I) provides for the acquisition, procurement, construction, rebuilding, and 

improvement of vessels, aircraft, shore facilities and military housing, aids to navigation (ATON) systems and facilities, and 

command, control, communications and computer systems and related equipment. Funds appropriated for AC&I are managed by 

Coast Guard acquisition project managers who oversee these projects and apply best practices, in accordance with the Coast Guard’s 

Major Systems Acquisition Manual (MSAM) and applicable Department of Homeland Security (DHS) management directives, to 

optimize the return on recapitalization investments.

 

The AC&I appropriation funds the acquisition of new capital assets, construction of new facilities, and physical improvements to 

existing facilities and assets. Through processes documented in the MSAM, acquisition managers follow a continuum of activities 

ranging from pre-acquisition concept development to deployment and sustainment. Activities and documentation produced 

throughout the acquisition lifecycle inform budget requests and budget-related project activities.

 

The FY 2018 President’s Budget requests 914 positions, 835 FTE, and $1.204 billion for AC&I. The following is the funding for 

each program, project or activity (PPA) within the AC&I appropriation: 
U.S. Coast Guard Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements

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• Vessels - $877.1 million

• Aircraft - $82.6 million

• Other Acquisition Programs - $50.8 million

• Shore Facilities and Aids to Navigation (ATON) - $75.0 million

• Personnel and Related Support Costs - $118.2 million
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Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements

Budget Authority and Obligations

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Authority FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Enacted $1,945,169

Transfers & Reprogrammings $6,440

Delta in Enacted Fee Estimate to Fee Actuals -

Enacted Rescissions to Prior Year ($23,216)

Revised Enacted/Request $1,928,393 $1,924,127 $1,203,745

Carryover and/or Recoveries (Actual/Estimates/Projections) $406,845 $1,326,317 $400,078

Rescissions to Current Year/Budget Year - - -

Net Sequestered Resources - - -

Supplementals - - -

Total Budget Authority $2,335,238 $3,250,444 $1,603,823

Collections – Reimbursable Resources $93,835 $41,207 $34,000

Total Budget Resources $2,429,073 $3,291,651 $1,637,823

Obligations (Actual/Projections/Estimates) $1,019,434 $2,850,366 $1,230,629

Personnel: Positons and FTE

Enacted/Request Positions 914 914 914

Enacted/Request FTE 766 835 835

Onboard and Actual FTE; Includes Collections - Reimbursable Resources

Onboard (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - 914 914

FTE (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - 835 835
U.S. Coast Guard Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements

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Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements

Collections – Reimbursable Resources

Dollars in Thousands

FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget

Collections Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

International Assistance Programs - Military Sales Program Source - - $93,835 - - $41,207 - - $34,000

Total Collections - - $93,835 - - $41,207 - - $34,000
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Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements

Summary of Budget Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

FY 2016 Enacted 914 766 $1,945,169

Transfer from Alteration of Bridges - - $10,198

Transfer from Operating Expenses - - $991

Transfer from other projects - - $118,811

Transfer Out - - ($19,550)

Transfer to other projects - - ($104,010)

Total Above Threshold Reprogrammings/Transfers - - $6,440

FY16 Rescission - - ($4,465)

Rescission of prior year balances - - ($10,000)

Rescission of prior year balances: HH-60 Conversion Projects - - ($5,000)

Rescission of prior year balances: Interagency Operations Centers - - ($800)

Rescission of prior year balances: Nationwide Automatic Identification System - - ($1,980)

Section 505 Rescission - - ($971)

Total Rescissions - - ($23,216)

FY 2016 Revised Enacted 914 766 $1,928,393

FY 2017 Annualized CR 914 835 $1,924,127

FY 2018 Base Budget 914 835 $116,876

2018 Civilian Allowances - - $56

2018 Civilian Pay Raise - - $905

2018 Military Allowances - - $465

2018 Military Pay Raise - - $522

Adjustment for 2017 Initiatives - - $4,404

Adjustment for Non-Recurring Rescissions - - $1,193

Annualization of 2017 Military and Civilian Pay Raise - - $477

Total, Pricing Increases - - $8,022

Personnel and Related Support Adjustment - - ($6,653)
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Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

Total, Pricing Decreases - - ($6,653)

Total Adjustments-to-Base - - $1,369

C4ISR - - $22,000

Coast Guard Logistics Information Management System - - $9,800

Cutter Boats - - $1,000

Fast Response Cutter - - $240,000

HC-130J Acquisition/Conversion/Sustainment - - $5,600

HC-27J Conversion/Sustainment - - $52,000

HH-65 Conversion/Sustainment - - $22,000

In-Service Vessel Sustainment - - $60,500

Inland Waterways and Western Rivers Tender - - $1,100

Major Acquisition Systems Infrastructure - - $60,000

Major Shore, Housing, ATON, Survey and Design - - $10,000

MH-60T Sustainment - - $2,500

Minor Shore - - $5,000

National Security Cutter - - $54,000

Offshore Patrol Cutter - - $500,000

Other Equipment and Systems - - $4,000

Polar Icebreaker - - $19,000

Program Oversight and Management - - $15,000

Small Unmanned Aircraft System - - $500

Survey and Design - Vessel and Boats - - $1,500

Total Investment Elements - - $1,085,500

FY 2018 Current Services 914 835 $1,203,745

FY 2018 Request 914 835 $1,203,745

FY 2017 TO FY 2018 Change - - ($720,382)
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Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements

Personnel Compensation and Benefits

Pay Summary

Dollars in Thousands

Organization

FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate

Personnel and Related Support Costs 914 766 $102,287 $133.07 914 835 $105,650 $126.09 914 835 $108,074 $128.99 - - $2,424 $2.9

Total 914 766 $102,287 $133.07 914 835 $105,650 $126.09 914 835 $108,074 $128.99 - - $2,424 $2.9

Discretionary - Appropriation 914 766 $102,287 $133.07 914 835 $105,650 $126.09 914 835 $108,074 $128.99 - - $2,424 $2.9

* The FTE Rate calculation does not include Object Class 11.8-Special Personal Services Payments or 13.0-Benefits for Former Personnel.
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Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements

Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

11.1 Full-time Permanent $44,893 $46,507 $47,430 $923

11.3 Other than Full-Time Permanent $99 $103 $105 $2

11.5 Other Personnel Compensation $599 $620 $632 $12

11.6 Military Personnel-Basic Allowance for Housing $10,572 $11,002 $11,467 $465

11.7 Military Personnel $29,105 $29,826 $30,440 $614

11.8 Special Personal Services Payments $189 $194 $198 $4

12.1 Civilian Personnel Benefits $13,474 $13,959 $14,292 $333

12.2 Military Personnel Benefits $3,193 $3,272 $3,340 $68

13.0 Benefits for Former Personnel $163 $167 $170 $3

Total - Personnel Compensation and Benefits $102,287 $105,650 $108,074 $2,424

Positions and FTE

Positions - Civilian 490 490 490 -

FTE - Civilian 399 431 431 -

Positions - Military 424 424 424 -

FTE - Military 367 404 404 -
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Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements

Permanent Positions by Grade – Appropriation

Grades and Salary Range FY 2016 

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to FY 

2018 

Change

Total, SES 2 2 2 -

GS-15 39 39 39 -

GS-14 138 138 138 -

GS-13 204 204 204 -

GS-12 75 75 75 -

GS-11 17 17 17 -

GS-10 1 1 1 -

GS-9 4 4 4 -

GS-8 3 3 3 -

GS-7 4 4 4 -

GS-6 2 2 2 -

Other Graded Positions 1 1 1 -

O-8 2 2 2 -

O-6 18 18 18 -

O-5 43 43 43 -

O-4 86 86 86 -

O-3 85 85 85 -

O-2 3 3 3 -

CWO 49 49 49 -

E-9 4 4 4 -

E-8 12 12 12 -

E-7 43 43 43 -

E-6 37 37 37 -

E-5 27 27 27 -

E-4 15 15 15 -

Total Permanent Positions 914 914 914 -

Unfilled Positions EOY 75 75 75 -

Total Perm. Employment (Filled Positions) EOY 839 839 839 -

Position Locations

Headquarters 425 425 425 -
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Grades and Salary Range FY 2016 

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to FY 

2018 

Change

U.S. Field 489 489 489 -

Averages

Average Personnel Costs, ES Positions 224,621 218,700 233,400 14,700

Average Personnel Costs, GS Positions 142,778 142,534 151,515 8,981

Average Grade, GS Positions 13 13 13 -
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Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements

Non Pay Budget Exhibits

Non Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Non-Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

21.0 Travel and Transportation of Persons $9,405 $10,133 $13,035 $2,902

22.0 Transportation of Things $659 $737 $666 ($71)

23.2 Rental Payments to Others $120 $134 $121 ($13)

23.3 Communications, Utilities, and Misc. Charges $354 $396 $383 ($13)

25.1 Advisory and Assistance Services $384,608 $282,949 $128,365 ($154,584)

25.2 Other Services from Non-Federal Sources $223,219 $241,957 $7,578 ($234,379)

25.3 Other Goods and Services from Federal Sources $81,226 $84,253 $79,314 ($4,939)

25.6 Medical Care $2,523 $2,826 $2,552 ($274)

25.7 Operation and Maintenance of Equipment $517 $579 $523 ($56)

26.0 Supplies and Materials $6,634 $7,095 $15,143 $8,048

31.0 Equipment $929,084 $989,861 $775,367 ($214,494)

32.0 Land and Structures $187,418 $197,218 $72,285 ($124,933)

42.0 Insurance Claims and Indemnities $339 $339 $339 -

Total - Non Pay Object Classes $1,826,106 $1,818,477 $1,095,671 ($722,806)
U.S. Coast Guard Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements

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Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements

Capital Investment Exhibits

Capital Investment

Dollars in Thousands

Investment Unique Item 

Identifier

Acquisition 

Level

Procurement

/ 

Construction

IT/NonIT MAOL

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

Offshore Patrol Cutter N024-000006362 1 Procurement Non-IT Yes $219,000 $89,000 $500,000

Fast Response Cutter N024-000006370 1 Procurement Non-IT Yes $340,000 $340,000 $240,000

National Security Cutter N024-000006369 1 Procurement Non-IT Yes $658,430 $723,551 $54,000

HC-27J Conversion/Sustainment N024-000006364 1 Procurement Non-IT Yes $102,000 $102,000 $52,000

HH-65 Conversion/Sustainment N024-000006366 1 Procurement Non-IT Yes $5,960 $40,000 $22,000

C4ISR 024-000006343 1 Procurement IT Yes $32,977 $36,600 $22,000

Polar Icebreaker N024-000006381 1 Procurement Non-IT Yes $6,000 $6,000 $19,000

HC-130J Acquisition/Conversion/Sustainment N024-000006382 1 Procurement Non-IT Yes $145,000 $150,000 $5,600

HC-144 Conversion/Sustainment N024-000006364 1 Procurement Non-IT Yes $3,000 $3,000 -

In-Service Vessel Sustainment N024-000006384 3 Procurement Non-IT Yes $68,000 $68,000 $60,500

Coast Guard Logistics Information Management System 024-000006115 3 Procurement IT Yes $7,658 $8,500 $9,800

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems N024-000006404 3 Procurement Non-IT Yes - - $500

Program Oversight and Management N/A Non-Major Procurement Non-IT No $17,220 $20,000 $15,000

Other Equipment and Systems N/A Non-Major Procurement Non-IT No - - $4,000

MH-60T Sustainment N/A Non-Major Procurement Non-IT No - - $2,500

Survey and Design - Vessels and Boats N/A Non-Major Procurement Non-IT No $15,000 $15,000 $1,500

Inland Waterways and Western Rivers Tender N/A Non-Major Procurement Non-IT No - - $1,100

Cutter Boats N/A Non-Major Procurement Non-IT No $3,000 $3,000 $1,000

Major Acquisition Systems Infrastructure N/A Non-Major Construction Non-IT No $52,000 $52,000 $60,000

Major Shore, Housing, ATON, Survey and Design N/A Non-Major Construction Non-IT No $135,800 $145,600 $10,000

Minor Shore N/A Non-Major Construction Non-IT No $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Vessels - PPA

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Vessels – PPA

Budget Comparison and Adjustments

Comparison of Budget Authority and Request

Dollars in Thousands

Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Survey and Design - Vessels and Boats $15,000 $15,000 $1,500 ($13,500)

In-Service Vessel Sustainment $68,000 $68,000 $60,500 ($7,500)

National Security Cutter $658,430 $723,551 $54,000 ($669,551)

Offshore Patrol Cutter $219,000 $89,000 $500,000 $411,000

Fast Response Cutter $340,000 $340,000 $240,000 ($100,000)

Cutter Boats $3,000 $3,000 $1,000 ($2,000)

Polar Icebreaker $6,000 $6,000 $19,000 $13,000

Inland Waterways and Western Rivers Tender - - $1,100 $1,100

Total $1,309,430 $1,244,551 $877,100 ($367,451)

Discretionary - Appropriation $1,309,430 $1,244,551 $877,100 ($367,451)
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Vessels - PPA

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Vessels – PPA

Budget Authority and Obligations

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Authority FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Enacted $1,264,400

Transfers & Reprogrammings $45,030

Delta in Enacted Fee Estimate to Fee Actuals -

Enacted Rescissions to Prior Year -

Revised Enacted/Request $1,309,430 $1,244,551 $877,100

Carryover and/or Recoveries (Actual/Estimates/Projections) $228,512 $896,800 $210,533

Rescissions to Current Year/Budget Year - - -

Net Sequestered Resources - - -

Supplementals - - -

Total Budget Authority $1,537,942 $2,141,351 $1,087,633

Collections – Reimbursable Resources $93,835 $41,207 $34,000

Total Budget Resources $1,631,777 $2,182,558 $1,121,633

Obligations (Actual/Projections/Estimates) $641,142 $1,930,819 $894,963

Personnel: Positons and FTE

Enacted/Request Positions - - -

Enacted/Request FTE - - -

Onboard and Actual FTE; Includes Collections - Reimbursable Resources

Onboard (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -

FTE (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Vessels - PPA

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Vessels – PPA

Collections – Reimbursable Resources

Dollars in Thousands

FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget

Collections Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

International Assistance Programs - Military Sales Program Source - - $93,835 - - $41,207 - - $34,000

Total Collections - - $93,835 - - $41,207 - - $34,000
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Vessels - PPA

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Vessels – PPA

Summary of Budget Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

FY 2016 Enacted - - $1,264,400

Transfer from Alteration of Bridges - - $10,198

Transfer from Operating Expenses - - $991

Transfer from other projects - - $118,811

Transfer to other projects - - ($84,970)

Total Above Threshold Reprogrammings/Transfers - - $45,030

FY 2016 Revised Enacted - - $1,309,430

FY 2017 Annualized CR - - $1,244,551

FY 2018 Base Budget - - -

Cutter Boats - - $1,000

Fast Response Cutter - - $240,000

In-Service Vessel Sustainment - - $60,500

Inland Waterways and Western Rivers Cutter - - $1,100

National Security Cutter - - $54,000

Offshore Patrol Cutter - - $500,000

Polar Icebreaker - - $19,000

Survey and Design - Vessel and Boats - - $1,500

Total Investment Elements - - $877,100

FY 2018 Request - - $877,100

FY 2017 TO FY 2018 Change - - ($367,451)

PPA Description

The Vessels PPA provides funding to recapitalize and/or make capital improvements to Coast Guard cutters and boats. With many of 

the Coast Guard’s surface assets operating beyond their design service life, recapitalization and sustainment projects are critical to 

ensuring continued mission effectiveness and readiness of the fleet. The FY 2018 Budget continues efforts that will lead to award of a 

contract for Detail Design and Construction of a new heavy Polar Icebreaker; funds construction of the first Offshore Patrol Cutter 
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(OPC); supports Survey and Design for emerging life-cycle event driven maintenance on cutters and boats; funds an alternatives 

analysis to inform potential solutions for the aging Inland Waterways and Western Rivers Cutter fleet; and continues the National 

Security Cutter (NSC), Fast Response Cutter (FRC), Cutter Boats, and In-Service Vessel Sustainment (ISVS) programs on schedule. 

The Coast Guard fleet of cutters and boats supported by this PPA collectively perform all eleven statutory Coast Guard missions in the 

offshore, coastal, and inland operational areas. 

The Coast Guard’s future fleet of NSCs, OPCs, and FRCs are replacing the High and Medium Endurance Cutters, and Island-Class 

Patrol Boats. These modern assets will provide improved endurance, speed, sea-keeping, surveillance, and persistent presence in the 

offshore area of responsibility (AOR).
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Vessels - PPA

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Vessels – PPA

Non Pay Budget Exhibits

Non Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Non-Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

21.0 Travel and Transportation of Persons $7,545 $8,193 $11,543 $3,350

25.1 Advisory and Assistance Services $339,029 $224,524 $82,574 ($141,950)

25.2 Other Services from Non-Federal Sources $181,197 $197,393 $1,922 ($195,471)

25.3 Other Goods and Services from Federal Sources - - $29,045 $29,045

26.0 Supplies and Materials $1,992 $1,992 $2,812 $820

31.0 Equipment $779,667 $812,449 $749,204 ($63,245)

Total - Non Pay Object Classes $1,309,430 $1,244,551 $877,100 ($367,451)
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Vessels - PPA

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Vessels – PPA

Non Pay Cost Drivers

Dollars in Thousands

Leading Non Pay Cost-Drivers FY 2016 

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President’s 

Budget

FY 2017 to FY 

2018 Total 

Changes

National Security Cutter (NSC) $658,430 $723,551 $54,000 $(669,551)

Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) $219,000 $89,000 $500,000 $411,000

Fast Response Cutter (FRC) $340,000 $340,000 $240,000 $(100,000)

Polar Icebreaker $6,000 $6,000 $19,000 $13,000

Other Costs $86,000 $86,000 $64,100 $(21,900)

Total – Non Pay Cost Drivers $1,309,430 $1,244,551 $877,100 $(367,451)

 

NARRATIVE EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

National Security Cutter (NSC): Funds the FY 2018 need for continuation of the NSC acquisition, which provides increased 

endurance, intelligence, and maritime domain awareness capability over the legacy High Endurance Cutters. Funding continues 

support of Post Delivery Activities (PDA) for the sixth through eighth hulls, and other program-wide activities.

Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC): Funds the FY 2018 need for continuation of the OPC acquisition, including construction of the first 

ship, and Long Lead Time Material (LLTM) for the second ship. 

Fast Response Cutter (FRC): Funds the FY 2018 need for continuation of the FRC acquisition, including production of hulls 45-48 

to replace legacy 110’ patrol boats.

Polar Icebreaker: Funds modeling and tank testing, Request for Proposal (RFP) development and evaluation, and other pre-contract 

activities required to award a contract for Detail Design & Construction in FY 2019.

Other: Funds the FY 2018 need for In-Service Vessel Sustainment (ISVS), Cutter Boats, Survey and Design, and begins initial 

program funding for the Inland Waterways and Western Rivers Cutter.
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Vessels – PPA

Capital Investment Exhibits

Capital Investment

Dollars in Thousands

Investment Unique Item 

Identifier

Acquisition 

Level

Procurement

/ 

Construction

IT/NonIT MAOL

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

Offshore Patrol Cutter N024-000006362 1 Procurement Non-IT Yes $219,000 $89,000 $500,000

Fast Response Cutter N024-000006370 1 Procurement Non-IT Yes $340,000 $340,000 $240,000

National Security Cutter N024-000006369 1 Procurement Non-IT Yes $658,430 $723,551 $54,000

Polar Icebreaker N024-000006381 1 Procurement Non-IT Yes $6,000 $6,000 $19,000

In-Service Vessel Sustainment N024-000006384 3 Procurement Non-IT Yes $68,000 $68,000 $60,500

Survey and Design - Vessels and Boats N/A Non-Major Procurement Non-IT No $15,000 $15,000 $1,500

Inland Waterways and Western Rivers Tender N/A Non-Major Procurement Non-IT No - - $1,100

Cutter Boats N/A Non-Major Procurement Non-IT No $3,000 $3,000 $1,000
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Vessels - PPA

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Survey and Design-Vessels and Boats – PPA Level II

Capital Investment Exhibits

Procurement/Acquisition Programs 

Survey and Design – Vessels and Boats

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Funding

Investment Unique Item 

Identifier

Acquisition 

Level

Procurement

/ 

Construction

IT/NonIT MAOL

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

Survey and Design - Vessels and Boats N/A Non-Major Procurement Non-IT No $15,000 $15,000 $1,500

PPA Level II Description

Funds multi-year engineering survey and design work in direct support of emerging In-Service Vessel Sustainment (ISVS) projects. 

Preliminary survey and design work is essential to properly plan and scope sustainment availabilities, such as Midlife Maintenance 

Availabilities (MMA), Mission Effectiveness Projects (MEP), and Service Life Extension Projects (SLEP). As in-service vessels 

continue to age, this program conducts detailed hull condition surveys, along with engineering design work useful in identifying and 

planning future projects. This request provides funding to support exploratory initiatives related to potential vessel sustainment 

options for the 270-foot Medium Endurance Cutter (WMEC) fleet. 

Justification

The 270-foot Medium Endurance Cutters are tasked with missions including search and rescue, enforcement of laws and treaties, and 

migrant interdiction. The 270-foot Medium Endurance Cutters began entering service in 1983. Although these vessels underwent a

MEP from 2010-2014 to address systems that were degrading operational readiness, additional investment may be necessary in the 

future. Funds requested will be used to continue assessing potential options based on previous inspections of hull, mechanical, 

weapons, and electrical systems and subsystems. Specifically, assessments will evaluate system suitability for possible future 

sustainment projects.
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Overall Investment Funding

Prior Years FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Operations Expenses

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements $15,000 $15,000 $1,500

Research and Development

Project Funding $25,327 $15,000 $15,000 $1,500

Obligations $16,667 $5,935 $4,152

Expenditures $13,676 $9,723 $2,487

 

Contract Information (Current/Execution Year, Budget Year)

Contract Number Contractor Type Award Date 

(mo/yr)

Start Date 

(mo/yr)

End Date 

(mo/yr)

EVM in 

Contract Total Value

N/A

Significant Changes to Investment since Prior Year Enacted

No significant changes.
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Vessels - PPA

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PPA Level II Schedule 

Description Design Work Project Work Estimated Cost

Initiated Completed Initiated Completed

FY 2016

Survey and Design FY16:Q1 FY19:Q4 $15,000

FY 2017

Survey and Design FY17:Q1 FY19:Q4 $6,500

FY 2018

Survey and Design FY18:Q1 FY20:Q4 $1,500
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Vessels - PPA

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In-Service Vessel Sustainment – PPA Level II

Capital Investment Exhibits

Procurement/Acquisition Programs 

In-Service Vessel Sustainment (ISVS)

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Funding

Investment Unique Item 

Identifier

Acquisition 

Level

Procurement

/ 

Construction

IT/NonIT MAOL

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

In-Service Vessel Sustainment N024-000006384 3 Procurement Non-IT Yes $68,000 $68,000 $60,500

PPA Level II Description

FY 2018 funding supports program management activities and continues Service Life Extension Project (SLEP) efforts on the 140-

foot Icebreaking Tugs (WTGB), CGC EAGLE, and 47-foot Motor Life Boat (MLB); continues Mid-Life Maintenance Availability 

(MMA) efforts on the 225-foot Seagoing Buoy Tender (WLB) fleet; and compliments survey and design efforts for potential future 

270-foot Medium Endurance Cutter (WMEC) sustainment.

Justification

The In-Service Vessel Sustainment (ISVS) program provides program management and logistics support for life-cycle event vessel 

repair availabilities including Mid-Life Maintenance Availabilities (MMAs) and Service Life Extension Projects (SLEPs) on existing 

Coast Guard vessels.

MMAs ensure in-service vessels meet their design service life through the recapitalization of hull, mechanical, electrical (HM&E) and 

electronic systems that have been identified as the highest contributor to maintenance costs and operational availability degradation. 

Service Life Extension Projects increase in-service vessels service life without significantly modifying capabilities. The following 

projects currently make up the ISVS program:

140-foot Icebreaking Tugs (WTGBs): The lead ship in this class was placed in service in 1978 and has been in continuous service for 

39 years. This ongoing sustainment program is the first to be performed on this fleet. Specific system upgrades and improvements 

include: propulsion plant; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; installation of an engine room fire suppression 

system; boat launching davit replacement; and crew habitability improvements to meet current standards. 
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225-foot Seagoing Buoy Tenders (WLBs): This class was placed in service in 1996 and was designed to meet a 30-year service life. 

Achieving that service life is predicated upon a mid-life availability to address obsolescence of select engineering systems. The 

ongoing WLB MMA includes a stability assessment; electrical load analysis; upgrades to the machinery control system, controllable 

pitch propeller system, and HVAC systems; topside preservation; overhauls of deck equipment and weight handling gear; and crew 

habitability updates to meet current standards.

270-foot Medium Endurance Cutter (WMEC): This class began entering service in 1983 and underwent a MEP from 2010-2014 to 

address operational readiness degradation. Funds requested will compliment ongoing survey and design activities to help evaluate 

suitability for possible future induction into the ISVS program.

FY 2016 Key Milestone Events (Prior Year)

• Completed production work on the second 140-foot WTGB SLEP, continued production work on the third and began the fourth

• Completed Phase 2 of EAGLE SLEP, began production work on Phase 3

• Completed production work on the first 225-foot WLB and began the second

• Continued engineering work, and began pre-production efforts on the 47-foot MLB

FY 2017 Planned Key Milestone Events (Year of Execution)

• Complete production work on the third and fourth 140-foot WTGB SLEP and begin the fifth and sixth

• Complete Phase 3 of EAGLE SLEP and begin production work on Phase 4

• Complete production work on the second 225-foot WLB and begin production on the third and fourth

• Continue engineering work and pre-production efforts on the 47-foot MLB

FY 2018 Planned Key Milestone Events (Budget Year)

• Complete production work on the fifth and sixth 140-foot WTGB SLEP and begin the seventh and eighth

• Complete Phase 4 production work on EAGLE

• Complete production work on the third and fourth 225-foot WLBs and begin production on the fifth and sixth

• Complete engineering and pre-production efforts on the 47-foot MLB; release Request for Proposal & award 47-foot MLB 

SLEP contract
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Funding History1

FY $K Major Activity Associated with Appropriated Funding

2013 & Prior $15,400 140’ WTGB SLEP

2014 $21,000 140’ WTGB SLEP, 225’ WLB Mid-Life, EAGLE SLEP Phase 1

2015 $49,000 140’ WTGB SLEP, EAGLE SLEP Phase 2, Continue 225’ WLB Mid-Life, begin engineering 

work for 47-foot MLB sustainment project

2016 $68,000 140’ WTGB SLEP, EAGLE SLEP Phase 3, Continue 225’ WLB Mid-Life, continue engineering 

work for 47-foot MLB sustainment project

20172

Total $153,400 Funding received for FY 2012 through FY 2017

 1 Table reflects net funding, appropriations received (+/-) reprogrammings and less rescissions. 2 A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared.
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Overall Investment Funding

Prior Years FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Operations Expenses

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements $68,000 $68,000 $60,500

Research and Development

Project Funding $85,400 $68,000 $68,000 $60,500

Obligations $79,887 $59,706 $21,256

Expenditures $37,413 $45,845 $35,478

 

Contract Information (Current/Execution Year, Budget Year)

Contract Number Contractor Type Award Date 

(mo/yr)

Start Date 

(mo/yr)

End Date 

(mo/yr)

EVM in 

Contract Total Value

N/A

Work is done primarily at the Coast Guard Yard; however, the 47-foot MLB contract will be competitively sourced in FY 2018.

Significant Changes to Investment since Prior Year Enacted

No significant changes.
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PPA Level II Schedule 

Description Design Work Project Work Estimated Cost

Initiated Completed Initiated Completed

FY 2016

140’ WTGB SLEP FY14:Q4 FY19:Q3 $28,000

EAGLE SLEP FY14:Q4 FY17:Q4 $7,000

225’ WLB MMA FY15:Q4 FY25:Q4 $29,000

47’ MLB SLEP FY15:Q4 FY26:Q4 $4,000

FY 2017

140’ WTGB SLEP FY14:Q4 FY19:Q3 $32,000

EAGLE SLEP FY14:Q4 FY17:Q4 $7,000

225’ WLB MMA FY15:Q4 FY25:Q4 $36,000

47’ MLB SLEP FY15:Q4 FY26:Q4 $4,000

FY 2018

140’ WTGB SLEP FY14:Q4 FY20:Q3 $17,640

225’ WLB MMA FY15:Q4 FY25:Q4 $42,360

270’ WMEC Sustainment FY18:Q1 FY22:Q4 $500
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National Security Cutter – PPA Level II

Capital Investment Exhibits

Procurement/Acquisition Programs 

National Security Cutter (NSC)

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Funding

Investment Unique Item 

Identifier

Acquisition 

Level

Procurement

/ 

Construction

IT/NonIT MAOL

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

National Security Cutter N024-000006369 1 Procurement Non-IT Yes $658,430 $723,551 $54,000*

PPA Level II Description

This funding supports Post Delivery Activities (PDA) for the sixth through eighth NSCs that are necessary to make these cutters ready 

for operations, as well as Test and Evaluation, program execution, and close-out support to ensure an adequate and complete basis of 

technical and logistical material and information for full transition to sustainment. 

*The 2018 request includes an Administrative Provision that would allow prior year funding appropriated for the production of the 

ninth National Security Cutter to be used for any costs incurred for the National Security Cutter program. . Following NSC 9 long 

lead time material (LLTM) and production contract awards, the Coast Guard estimates that reduced funding requirements for these 

contracts will result in a balance of $25 million. If the Administrative Provision is enacted, the Coast Guard will use these excess 

funds to support other necessary NSC activities in 2018. 

Justification

These Legend Class NSCs are replacing the legacy High Endurance Cutters (WHECs), built between 1967 and 1972. Compared to 

WHECs, NSCs provide increased endurance, intelligence, and maritime domain awareness capability in the offshore environment and 

better integration with the Department of Defense operations. The NSC, along with the Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), will comprise 

the Coast Guard’s offshore response capability for the next 40 years, and is an essential element of DHS’s layered security posture. 

NSC missions are primarily focused on drug interdiction, fisheries enforcement, and defense readiness. NSCs also perform search and 

rescue; ports, waterways and coastal security; migrant interdiction; and serve as mobile command and control platforms for surge 

operations. Completion of the NSC program will improve long-term capacity and capability in the execution of long-range and 
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extended Coast Guard mission assignments offshore. 

FY 2016 Key Milestone Events (Prior Year)

• Laid keel on NSC 7

• Completed Acceptance Trials for NSC 6

• Accomplished Start Fabrication” milestone (first 100 tons constructed) for NSC 8

• Awarded Structural Enhancement Drydock Availability (SEDA) contract and commenced work on NSC 1

• Awarded NSC 9 LLTM

FY 2017 Planned Key Milestone Events (Year of Execution)

• Awarded NSC 9 production

• Delivered NSC 6

• Christened & Launched NSC 7

• Keel laying for NSC 8

• Complete SEDA on NSC 1

• Commence SEDA on NSC 2

• Accomplish “Start Fabrication” milestone (first 100 tons constructed) for NSC 9

FY 2018 Planned Key Milestone Events (Budget Year)

• Acceptance Trials for NSC 7

• Deliver NSC 7

• Christening & Launch of NSC 8

• Keel laying for NSC 9

• Complete SEDA on NSC 2
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Funding History3

FY $K Major Activity Associated with Appropriated Funding

2013 & Prior $3,819,191 NSC 6 Segment 2 LLTM & Production; NSC 4 PDA; NSC 7 Segment 1 LLTM

2014 $535,562 NSC 7 Segment 2 LLTM & Production 

$77,000 NSC 8 Segment 1 LLTM

2015 $545,547 NSC 8 Segment 2 LLTM and Production

$61,000 NSCs 4-8 PDA

$20,000 SEDA

$6,300 sUAS A-Kit on first NSC, and initial program funding**

2016 $628,430 NSCs 5-8 PDA, NSC 9 Production4

$18,000 SEDA

$12,000 Continue installation and testing of sUAS on NSC**

20175

Total $5,723,030 Funding received for FY 2002 through FY 2017

** sUAS funding is requested under the Aircraft PPA beginning FY 2018.

 3 Table reflects net funding, appropriations received (+/-) reprogrammings and less rescissions. 4 Available FY 2016 funds (est. $25,000) following award of NSC 9 LLTM and production are proposed to meet the need in FY 2018 for program activities. 5 A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared.
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Overall Investment Funding

Prior Years FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Operations Expenses

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements $658,430 $723,551 $54,000

Research and Development

Project Funding $5,064,599 $658,430 $723,551 $54,000

Obligations $4,785,660 $106,653 $519,238

Expenditures $3,495,308 $381,678 $263,383

 

Contract Information (Current/Execution Year, Budget Year)

Contract Number Contractor Type Award Date 

(mo/yr)

Start Date 

(mo/yr)

End Date 

(mo/yr)

EVM in 

Contract Total Value

HSCG23-11-C-2DB043

(NSC 5 Production)

Huntington Ingalls Industries 

(HII) FPIF 09/2011 09/2011 03/2017 Yes $524,030

HSCG23-13-C-ADB014

(NSC 6 Production) HII FPIF 04/2013 04/2013 12/2017 Yes $510,012

HSCG23-13-C-ADB014

(NSC 7 LLTM) HII FFP 06/2013 06/2013 02/2018 No $85,667

HSCG23-13-C-ADB014

(NSC 7 Production) HII FPIF 03/2014 03/2014 02/2019 Yes $518,266

HSCG23-13-C-ADB014

(NSC 8 LLTM Segment 1) HII FFP 06/2014 06/2014 02/2019 No $88,493

HSCG23-13-C-ADB014

(NSC 8 Production) HII FPIF 3/2015 3/2015 02/2020 Yes $524,810

HSCG23-16-C-ADB016

(NSC 9 LLTM) HII FFP 08/2016 08/2016 09/2020 No $88,196

HSCG23-16-C-ADB-015

(SEDA NSC 1 & 2) Vigor Marine (Seattle, WA) FFP 02/2016 02/2016 09/2018 No $69,440

HSCG23-16-C-ADB016

(NSC 9 Production) HII FPIF 12/2016 12/2016 09/2021 Yes $526,800

Significant Changes to Investment since Prior Year Enacted

No significant changes.
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PPA Level II Schedule 

Description Design Work Project Work Estimated Cost

Initiated Completed Initiated Completed

FY 2016

Structural Enhancement Drydock Availability FY07:Q1 FY13:Q1 FY15:Q2 FY18:Q2 $18,000

NSC Class Insurance Spares FY02:Q4 FY04:Q1 FY16:Q1 FY17:Q4 $10,000

NSC 5 PDA FY02:Q4 FY04:Q1 FY11:Q4 FY17:Q3 $13,335

NSC 6 PDA FY02:Q4 FY04:Q1 FY13:Q2 FY19:Q1 $41,010

NSC 7 PDA FY02:Q4 FY04:Q1 FY14:Q2 FY21:Q4 $6,643

NSC 8 PDA FY02:Q4 FY04:Q1 FY15:Q2 FY21:Q4 $2,412

sUAS FY15:Q3 FY16:Q4 FY16:Q2 FY18:Q2 $12,000

NSC 9 LLTM FY02:Q4 FY04:Q1 FY16:Q1 FY20:Q4 $94,000

NSC 9 Production FY02:Q4 FY04:Q1 FY16:Q1 FY21:Q1 $546,000

FY 2017

NSC 4 PDA FY02:Q4 FY04:Q1 FY16:Q1 FY17:Q4 $2,096

NSC 5 PDA FY02:Q4 FY04:Q1 FY11:Q4 FY17:Q3 $4,490

NSC 6 PDA FY02:Q4 FY04:Q1 FY13:Q2 FY19:Q1 $19,057

NSC 7 PDA FY02:Q4 FY04:Q1 FY14:Q2 FY21:Q4 $58,520

NSC 8 PDA FY02:Q4 FY04:Q1 FY15:Q2 FY21:Q4 $14,204

Close-out/FOT&E/Program Support FY02:Q4 FY04:Q1 FY17:Q1 FY21:Q4 $22,633

sUAS FY15:Q3 FY16:Q4 FY17:Q3 FY18:Q2 $6,000

FY 2018

NSC 6 PDA FY02:Q4 FY04:Q1 FY13:Q2 FY19:Q1 $2,322

NSC 7 PDA FY02:Q4 FY04:Q1 FY14:Q2 FY21:Q4 $7,947

NSC 8 PDA FY02:Q4 FY04:Q1 FY15:Q2 FY21:Q4 $49,803

Close-out/FOT&E/Program Support FY02:Q4 FY04:Q1 FY17:Q1 FY21:Q4 $18,928
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Offshore Patrol Cutter – PPA Level II

Capital Investment Exhibits

Procurement/Acquisition Programs 

Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC)

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Funding

Investment Unique Item 

Identifier

Acquisition 

Level

Procurement

/ 

Construction

IT/NonIT MAOL

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

Offshore Patrol Cutter N024-000006362 1 Procurement Non-IT Yes $219,000 $89,000 $500,000

PPA Level II Description

This funding supports construction of the lead OPC which is a significant milestone for the Department of Homeland Security and the 

Coast Guard in this critical recapitalization effort. In addition, these funds will support other elements associated with the lead ship 

including warranty, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) services, outfitting materials, spares, system stock, supply support, 

Economic Price Adjustment (EPA), and Antecedent Liability (A/L). Remaining funds will support Program Office technical and 

project support for program-wide activities and the Ship Design Team; C4ISR and combat system development and integration 

support; training aids; test and evaluation efforts; logistics management and training development; preparation for post-delivery 

activities; licensing, development, and procurement of government furnished information and equipment; and Long Lead Time 

Material (LLTM) for OPC 2.

Justification

The OPC will replace the Coast Guard’s fleet of Medium Endurance Cutters (WMECs) in accordance with the Coast Guard’s 

recapitalization plan. The OPC is an essential element of the Department of Homeland Security’s layered security strategy.

OPC missions may include ports, waterways, and coastal security; search and rescue; drug interdiction; migrant interdiction; living 

marine resource; other law enforcement; and elements of defense readiness. Similar to the legacy WMEC fleet, OPCs will be able to 

support contingency operations for emergency response and national security, if needed.

FY 2016 Key Milestone Events (Prior Year)

• Completed Phase I – Preliminary & Contract Design
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• Received Technical, Management, and Price Proposals for Phase II and conducted source selection

• Awarded and commenced Phase II - Detail Design & Construction

FY 2017 Planned Key Milestone Events (Year of Execution)

• Procure LLTM for OPC 1

• Conduct Initial Critical Design Review

• Conduct Early Operational Assessment

• Commence Developmental Test and Evaluation – Phase I

FY 2018 Planned Key Milestone Events (Budget Year)

• Conduct Final Critical Design Review

• Conduct Production Readiness Review

• Begin construction of OPC 1

• Procure LLTM for OPC 2

• Continue Developmental Test and Evaluation – Phase I

• Commence Developmental Test and Evaluation – Phase II

Funding History6

FY $K Major Activity Associated with Appropriated Funding

2013 & Prior $138,494 Program Management Office (PMO) and Ship Design Team (SDT) support, Phase I –

Preliminary & Contract Design (P&CD)

2014 $16,500 PMO/SDT deliverables review during P&CD

2015 $20,000 PMO/SDT deliverables review during P&CD

2016 $189,000 P&CD proposal evaluation, source selection and award of Detail Design

20177

Total $363,994 Funding received for FY 2004 through FY 2017

 6 Table reflects net funding, appropriations received (+/-) reprogrammings and less rescissions. 7 A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared.
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Overall Investment Funding

Prior Years FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Operations Expenses

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements $219,000 $89,000 $500,000

Research and Development

Project Funding $174,994 $219,000 $89,000 $500,000

Obligations $154,865 $116,436 $7,953

Expenditures $129,698 $15,210 $19,300

 

Contract Information (Current/Execution Year, Budget Year)

Contract Number Contractor Type Award Date 

(mo/yr)

Start Date 

(mo/yr)

End Date 

(mo/yr)

EVM in 

Contract Total Value

HSCG23-14-C-APC001

(Phase I Preliminary & Contract 

Design)

Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, LLC Firm Fixed Price (FFP) 02/2014 02/2014 11/2015 No $21,950

HSCG23-14-C-APC002

(Phase I Preliminary & Contract 

Design)

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. FFP 02/2014 02/2014 11/2015 No $21,975

HSCG23-14-C-APC003

(Phase I – Preliminary & Contract 

Design)

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works FFP 02/2014 02/2014 12/2015 No $21,400

HSCG23-14-C-APC002

(Phase II – Detail Design) Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Fixed Price Incentive (Firm Target) 09/2016 09/2016 TBD Yes $110,290

Significant Changes to Investment since Prior Year Enacted

No significant changes.
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PPA Level II Schedule 

Description Design Work Project Work Estimated Cost

Initiated Completed Initiated Completed

FY 2016

Technical and Project Management FY16:Q1 FY16:Q4 $4,685

Design/Development FY16:Q1 FY21:Q3 $84,315

FY 2017

Technical and Project Management FY17:Q1 FY17:Q4 $28,500

OPC 1 Long Lead Time Material FY17:Q2 FY21:Q3 $71,500

FY 2018

Technical and Project Management FY18:Q1 FY18:Q4 $37,500

OPC 1 Production FY18:Q3 FY21:Q3 $412,500

OPC 2 Long Lead Time Material FY18:Q3 FY22:Q3 $50,000
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Fast Response Cutter – PPA Level II

Capital Investment Exhibits

Procurement/Acquisition Programs 

Fast Response Cutter (FRC)

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Funding

Investment Unique Item 

Identifier

Acquisition 

Level

Procurement

/ 

Construction

IT/NonIT MAOL

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

Fast Response Cutter N024-000006370 1 Procurement Non-IT Yes $340,000 $340,000 $240,000

PPA Level II Description

This funding supports production of four Fast Response Cutters (FRC), associated contract line items, project management costs, 

Economic Price Adjustment (EPA), Antecedent Liability (A/L), Post Delivery Activities (PDA), Government Furnished Equipment 

(GFE), and logistics and technical support under the second option of the Phase II FRC production contract. The Phase II contract is 

structured with annual options for procurement of four, five, or six cutters. 

Justification

The Sentinel Class FRCs are replacing the legacy 110-foot Island Class patrol boats, in accordance with the Coast Guard’s 

recapitalization plan, and will similarly operate in the coastal zone. FRC missions include: Search and Rescue; Migrant Interdiction;

Living Marine Resource Enforcement; Drug Interdiction; and Ports, Waterways and Coastal Security. FRCs provide enhanced 

capabilities over the 110-foot Island Class patrol boats including improved C4ISR capability and interoperability; stern launch and 

recovery (through sea state 4) of a 40-knot, 7-meter Over-the-Horizon cutter boat; a remotely-operated, gyro-stabilized MK38 Mod 2 

25mm main gun; improved sea keeping; and enhanced crew habitability.

Other capabilities include:

• Shipboard migrant interdiction evolutions, including detection, tracking, interdiction, embarkation and disembarkation, 

administrative processing, and retention onboard;

• Patrolling areas where suspected illegal migrant, drug, or fisheries activities may occur, and dispatching boarding teams to suspect 

vessels and subsequently escorting them to their final disposition;
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• Searching for, locating, and recovering distressed mariners, providing medical assistance or evacuation, and providing safe 

transport;

• Controlling damage to distressed vessels and other property, providing dewatering equipment and mechanical assistance, and 

towing disabled vessels.

FY 2016 Key Milestone Events (Prior Year)

• Delivered FRCs #15-19

• Awarded Phase II FRC production contract, including FRCs #33-38

• Commenced Final Operational Test and Evaluation

• Commenced Cost Estimating Baseline Document (CEBD) and PLCCE revisions

FY 2017 Planned Key Milestone Events (Year of Execution)

• Completed Final Operational Test and Evaluation

• Delivery of FRCs #20-25; award Option 1 under the Phase II production contract, including FRCs #39-44

FY 2018 Planned Key Milestone Events (Budget Year)

• Delivery of FRCs #26-30

• Award Option 2 under the Phase II production contract, including FRCs #45-48
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Funding History8

FY $K Major Activity Associated with Appropriated Funding

2013 & Prior $1,371,516 Base contract option plus associated CLINs, (includes DeKort Settlement) 

2014 $302,295 Option period 6 plus associated CLINs

2015 $110,000 Option period 7 plus associated CLINs

2016 $348,248 Phase II Base contract option plus associated CLINs, (includes $8,247,840 in settlement 

funds from the 123-foot Island Class patrol boat modification program)

20179

Total $2,132,059 Funding received for FY 2005 through FY 2017

Overall Investment Funding

Prior Years FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Operations Expenses

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements $340,000 $340,000 $240,000

Research and Development

Project Funding $1,783,811 $340,000 $340,000 $240,000

Obligations $1,608,532 $348,810 $29,154

Expenditures $1,072,987 $152,405 $140,842

 

 8 Table reflects net funding, appropriations received (+/-) reprogrammings and less rescissions, and applicable settlement funds. 9 A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared.
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Contract Information (Current/Execution Year, Budget Year)

Contract Number Contractor Type

Award 

Date 

(mo/yr)

Start Date 

(mo/yr)

End Date 

(mo/yr)

EVM in 

Contract Total Value

HSCG23-08-C-2FR125

(Phase I) Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. Firm Fixed Price – Economic Price Adjustment (FFP-EPA) 9/2008 9/2008 9/2019 No $1,484,090

HSCG23-16-C-2FR625

(Phase II) Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. Firm Fixed Price – Economic Price Adjustment (FFP-EPA) 5/2016 5/2016 TBD No $1,420,000

Significant Changes to Investment since Prior Year Enacted

No significant changes.
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PPA Level II Schedule 

Description Design Work Project Work Estimated Cost

Initiated Completed Initiated Completed

FY 2016

Construction FY16:Q3 FY19:Q3 $340,000

FY 2017

Construction FY17:Q3 FY20:Q3 $240,000

FY 2018

Construction FY18:Q3 FY21:Q3 $240,000
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Cutter Boats – PPA Level II

Capital Investment Exhibits

Procurement/Acquisition Programs 

Cutter Boats

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Funding

Investment Unique Item 

Identifier

Acquisition 

Level

Procurement

/ 

Construction

IT/NonIT MAOL

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

Cutter Boats N/A Non-Major Procurement Non-IT No $3,000 $3,000 $1,000

PPA Level II Description

This budget request continues funding for acquisition and production of multi-mission cutter boats – Long Range Interceptor (LRI)

and Over the Horizon (OTH) – that will be fielded on the National Security Cutter (NSC). Specifically, this request funds production 

of two CB-OTH-IVs. It also funds boat Program Management Office (PMO) project, technical, and acquisition support for other 

assets, such as the Fast Response Cutter (FRC) and Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC). Additionally, similar boat PMO support and 

expertise is provided to procure boats for Legacy Cutters, such as the Cutter Boat Large, and Coast Guard Stations Response Boat 

Small. 

Justification

The boats program office supports procurement of boats throughout the Coast Guard for use on newly acquired assets, as well as 

replacement of legacy cutter and station-based boats, to ensure commonality across the operational community. The following assets 

are procured in direct support of the ongoing NSC acquisition: 

• CB-LRI-II: The CB-LRI-II is a 35-foot cutter boat that provides enhanced capabilities compared to legacy cutter boats such as 

higher speeds, extended range, better sea-keeping, an enclosed cabin for crew protection, and greatly improved communications and 

connectivity to the parent cutter. 

• CB-OTH-IV: The CB-OTH-IV is a 26-foot cutter boat that provides enhanced capabilities compared to legacy cutter boats. The CBOTH-IV operates beyond sight of the parent cutter (over the horizon) to deploy boarding parties to pursue and interdict targets of 

interest, and perform Search and Rescue (SAR) operations.
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FY 2016 Key Milestone Events (Prior Year)

• Order CB-OTH-IV #14-15

• Deliver CB-OTH-IV #12-13; CB-LRI-II #7

FY 2017 Planned Key Milestone Events (Year of Execution)

• Order CB-OTH-IV # 16-17 & CB-LRI-II #8-10

• Deliver CB-OTH-IV #14-15

• Program management to support cutter and small boat procurement

FY 2018 Planned Key Milestone Events (Budget Year)

• Order CB-OTH-IV # 18-19

• Deliver CB-OTH-IV # 16-17; CB-LRI-II #8-9

• Program management to support cutter and small boat procurement

Funding History10

FY $K Major Activity Funded by Net Appropriation

2013 & Prior $28,484 Construction CB-OTH-IV #8-9 and CB-LRI-II #4-5

2014 $3,000 Construction CB-OTH-IV #10-11 and CB-LRI-II #6

2015 $4,000 Construction CB-OTH-IV #12-13 and CB-LRI-II #7

2016 $3,000 Construction CB-OTH-IV #14-15 and CB-LRI-II #8

201711

Total $38,484 Funding received for FY 2002 through FY 2017

 10 Table reflects net funding, appropriations received (+/-) reprogrammings and less rescissions. 11 A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared.
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Overall Investment Funding

Prior Years FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Operations Expenses

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements $3,000 $3,000 $1,000

Research and Development

Project Funding $35,484 $3,000 $3,000 $1,000

Obligations $31,225 $1,801 $395

Expenditures $27,993 $1,204 $2,141

 

Contract Information (Current/Execution Year, Budget Year)

Contract Number Contractor Type

Award 

Date 

(mo/yr)

Start Date 

(mo/yr)

End Date 

(mo/yr)

EVM in 

Contract Total Value

HSCG23-11-D-ACB014

(OTH-IV) SAFE Boat Int'l, Inc.

Indefinite Delivery Indefinite 

Quantity/Firm Fixed 

Price(IDIQ/FFP)

06/11 09/11 06/18 No $58,900

HSCG23-12-D-ACB023

(LRI-II) MetalCraft Marine, Inc. IDIQ/FFP 06/12 06/12 06/17 No $10,200

Significant Changes to Investment since Prior Year Enacted

Ordering and delivery schedule for LRI-IIs #8-10 are revised to align with the NSC production and delivery schedule.
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PPA Level II Schedule 

Description Design Work Project Work Estimated Cost

Initiated Completed Initiated Completed

FY 2016

CB-OTH-IV #14-15 (Production boats #13-14) FY16:Q2 FY17:Q1 $950

LRI-II #8 (Production boat #7) FY16:Q3 FY17:Q2 $1,000

Logistics, Engineering, Tech, & PM Support FY16:Q1 FY17:Q4 $1,050

FY 2017

CB-OTH-IV #16-17 (Production boats #15-16) FY17:Q3 FY18:Q1 $900

LRI-II #9 and #10 (Production boats #8-9) FY17:Q3 FY18:Q2 $2000

Logistics, Engineering, Tech, & PM Support FY17:Q1 FY18:Q4 $550

PMO Support and Engineering updates/changes FY17:Q2 FY18:Q2 $550

FY 2018

CB-OTH-IV #18-19 (Production boats #17-18) FY18:Q3 FY19:Q1 $900

PMO Support FY18:Q1 FY18:Q4 $100
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Polar Icebreaker – PPA Level II

Capital Investment Exhibits

Procurement/Acquisition Programs 

Polar Icebreaker

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Funding

Investment Unique Item 

Identifier

Acquisition 

Level

Procurement

/ 

Construction

IT/NonIT MAOL

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

Polar Icebreaker N024-000006381 1 Procurement Non-IT Yes $6,000 $6,000 $19,000

PPA Level II Description

This request supports activities to complete and release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Detail Design and Construction in FY 2018. 

Specifically, this funding supports program-wide activities including open water and ice tank model testing; review of Industry 

Studies contract deliverables; Integrated Program Office (IPO) and Ship Design Team (SDT) support; logistics and integration 

development for government furnished information and equipment; and additional modeling efforts to inform the evaluation and 

source selection process for the Detail Design & Construction RFP.

Justification

To support national interests in the Polar Regions and provide assured surface access in those ice-impacted waters, the Coast Guard is 

recapitalizing its heavy polar icebreaking fleet. The Program is pursuing efficient, timely, and cost-effective solutions towards this 

objective to manage and limit acquisition risks, optimize operational effectiveness, and minimize life-cycle costs. 

The Program entered the “Need” phase at Acquisition Decision Event (ADE-0) in July 2012, and transitioned to the “Analyze/Select” 

phase (ADE-1) in June 2014. Currently, the Program is maturing the system specification, developing the RFP for Detail Design &

Construction, and completing required documentation to transition to the “Obtain” phase - planned for early FY 2018. In July 2016, 

the Coast Guard established an Integrated Program Office with the Navy to continue efforts to accelerate the construction timeline and 

leverage the expertise and best practices from shipbuilding programs in both services. Based on this collaboration and lessons learned

by the Navy, the Program was able to significantly mature the acquisition approach with the incorporation of Industry Studies to 

identify solutions to minimize cost, schedule, production and technology risks. Industry Studies are focusing on leveraging industry 

perspectives, existing vessel designs, and use of mature technology to inform the iterative development of the Heavy Polar Icebreaker 
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system specification. Future “Obtain” phase activities include award of a contract for Detail Design & Construction for the heavy 

polar icebreaker.

FY 2016 Key Milestone Events (Prior Year)

• Completed Operational Requirements Document

• Developed Industry Studies Request for Proposal (RFP)

• Continued Feasibility Studies, Alternatives Analysis, and industry engagement and collaboration with international

stakeholders

• Commenced Indicative Design

• Commenced National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Study

• Held Industry Day with 93 companies and 48 one-on-one meetings

• Established an Integrated Program Office to leverage expertise across the government, and lessons learned in Navy

shipbuilding programs

• Began drafting Detail Design & Construction RFP

FY 2017 Planned Key Milestone Events (Year of Execution)

• Released acquisition strategy to industry for feedback through a Request for Information (RFI)

• Released Industry Studies RFP 

• Awarded five contracts for Industry Studies

• Released draft system specification for industry review and comment

• Commenced Ice Tank & Open Water model testing of indicative design

• Receive and review deliverables from Industry Studies

• Continue Feasibility Studies

• Continue refinement of Indicative Design(s)

• Complete Alternatives Analysis

• Continue industry engagement and collaboration with international stakeholders

• Complete acquisition documents in preparation for Acquisition Decision Event 2A/2B

• Mature Detail Design & Construction RFP

FY 2018 Planned Key Milestone Events (Budget Year)

• Complete Industry Studies

• Continue Feasibility Studies
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• Finalize Indicative Design

• Continue industry engagement and collaboration with international stakeholders

• Continue NEPA Study

• Achieve Acquisition Decision Event 2A/2B

• Release final Detail Design & Construction RFP

• Continue model testing of Indicative Design

• Begin source selection for Detail Design & Construction contract
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Funding History12

FY $K Major Activity Associated with Appropriated Funding

2013 $7,609 Pre-acquisition development activities

2014 $2,000 Pre-acquisition development activities

2015 $0 Pre-acquisition development activities supported by carryover

2016 $6,000 Pre-acquisition development activities

$30,000 Industry Studies, Ice Tank Testing and modeling activities, and Program Management Office 

(PMO) and Ship Design Team (SDT) support. Note: These funds were provided through a 

reprogramming action that increased the total FY 2016 budget authority to $36,000 to fund 

program activities during the FY 2017 Continuing Resolution.

201713

Total $45,609 Funding received for FY 2013 through FY 2017

 12 Table reflects net funding, appropriations received (+/-) reprogrammings and less rescissions. 13 A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared.
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Overall Investment Funding

Prior Years FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Operations Expenses

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements $6,000 $ 6,000 $19,000

Research and Development

Project Funding $9,609 $6,000 $6,000 $19,000

Obligations $5,846 $5,165 $28,284

Expenditures $2,311 $3,212 $4,210

 

Contract Information (Current/Execution Year, Budget Year)

Contract Number Contractor Type

Award 

Date 

(mo/yr)

Start Date 

(mo/yr)

End Date 

(mo/yr)

EVM in 

Contract Total Value

HSCG23-17-C-APB004

(Industry Studies) Bollinger Shipyards FFP 02/2017 02/2017 02/2018 No $3,990

HSCG23-17-C-APB010

(Industry Studies) Fincantieri Marine Group FFP 02/2017 02/2017 02/2018 No $3,998

HSCG23-17-C-APB011

(Industry Studies)

National Steel and Shipbuilding 

Company FFP 02/2017 02/2017 02/2018 No $4,000

HSCG23-17-C-APB012

(Industry Studies) Huntington Ingalls Inc FFP 02/2017 02/2017 02/2018 No $3,999

HSCG23-17-C-APB013

(Industry Studies) VT Halter Marine FFP 02/2017 02/2017 02/2018 No $3,974

Significant Changes to Investment since Prior Year Enacted

The Coast Guard has made significant progress to refine an acquisition approach through the establishment of an Integrated Program 

Office with the Navy. In FY 2018, the Integrated Program Office plans to release an RFP for Detail Design & Construction and be 

prepared to competitively award a contract in FY 2019. Under this schedule, the Integrated Program Office is planning for delivery of 

the ship to the Coast Guard in 2023. The evolution of the approach results from additional analysis by the Coast Guard and Navy, the 

award of Industry Studies, and critical feedback from industry.
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PPA Level II Schedule 

Description Design Work Project Work Estimated Cost

Initiated Completed Initiated Completed

FY 2016

Project Management and Technical FY14:Q1 FY16:Q4 $500

Survey Design and Engineering FY15:Q1 FY16:Q4 $3,500

Acquisition Management Support FY16:Q2 FY16:Q4 $2,000

FY 2017

Survey Design and Engineering FY17:Q1 FY21:Q4 $20,000

Project Management and Technical FY17:Q1 FY21:Q4 $17,600

Acquisition Management Support FY17:Q1 FY21:Q4 $20,000

Detail Design FY18:Q3 FY23:Q2 $90,000

FY 2018

Survey Design and Engineering FY18:Q1 FY22:Q4 $6,000

Project Management and Technical FY18:Q1 FY22:Q4 $10,000

Acquisition Management Support FY18:Q1 FY22:Q4 $3,000
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Inland Waterways and Western Rivers Cutter – PPA Level II

Capital Investment Exhibits

Procurement/Acquisition Programs 

Inland Waterways and Western Rivers Tender

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Funding

Investment Unique Item 

Identifier

Acquisition 

Level

Procurement

/ 

Construction

IT/NonIT MAOL

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

Inland Waterways and Western Rivers Tender N/A Non-Major Procurement Non-IT No - - $1,100

PPA Level II Description

The Inland Waterways and Western Rivers Tenders program will evaluate materiel and non-materiel options to replace the capabilities 

provided by the current fleet of inland tenders and barges commissioned between 1944 and 1990. The current fleet is comprised of 75-foot, 

100-foot, and 160-foot Inland Construction Tenders (WLIC); 65-foot and 100-foot Inland Buoy Tenders (WLI); and 65-foot and 75-foot 

River Buoy Tenders (WLR) that collectively average 56 years in age. Given the age and functionality of this fleet, funding supports initial

Program Management Office (PMO) exploratory activities to replace this vital capability, including the potential for commercial services 

and alternative crewing options, as well as recapitalization alternatives. 

Justification

These platforms that serve in the Nation’s inland waterways and western rivers provide vital services to the Marine Transportation System, 

and serve an important role in the movement of commerce by maintaining structures, beacons and buoys in the First, Fifth, Seventh, Eighth, 

Ninth, Thirteenth and Seventeenth Coast Guard Districts. In 2014 alone, approximately 600 million tons of cargo, worth an estimated $230 

billion, moved through the Marine Transportation System in the inland waterways and western rivers. Mariners and the shipping industry 

depend on fixed and floating Aids to Navigation (ATON) to safely navigate these waters and prevent accidents that could have significant

environmental and/or economic impacts. 

In addition to obvious age concerns and the associated equipment obsolescence issues, the legacy fleet presents other sustainment 

challenges, including hazardous materials as a result of asbestos and lead paint. Outdated technology and vessel designs have led to crew 

safety concerns, maintenance cost increases and non-compliance with environmental regulations. Finally, the vessels’ configuration does 

not allow the assignment of mixed gender crews in accordance with the Coast Guard’s workforce goals. 
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FY 2018 Planned Key Milestone Events (Budget Year)

• Program Management activities and project planning

• Analyze/Select phase documentation development including operational requirements and alternatives analysis
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Overall Investment Funding

Prior Years FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Operations Expenses

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements $1,100

Research and Development

Project Funding $1,100

Obligations

Expenditures

 

Contract Information (Current/Execution Year, Budget Year)

Contract Number Contractor Type

Award 

Date 

(mo/yr)

Start Date 

(mo/yr)

End Date 

(mo/yr)

EVM in 

Contract Total Value

N/A

Significant Changes to Investment since Prior Year Enacted

New request.
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PPA Level II Schedule 

Description Design Work Project Work Estimated Cost

Initiated Completed Initiated Completed

FY 2016

N/A

FY 2017

N/A

FY 2018

Program Management FY18:Q1 FY22:Q4 $1,100
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Aircraft - PPA

Budget Comparison and Adjustments

Comparison of Budget Authority and Request

Dollars in Thousands

Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

HC-144 Conversion/Sustainment $3,000 $3,000 - ($3,000)

HC-27J Conversion/Sustainment $102,000 $102,000 $52,000 ($50,000)

HC-130J Acquisition/Conversion/Sustainment $145,000 $150,000 $5,600 ($144,400)

HH-65 Conversion/Sustainment $5,960 $40,000 $22,000 ($18,000)

MH-60T Sustainment - - $2,500 $2,500

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems - - $500 $500

Total $255,960 $295,000 $82,600 ($212,400)

Discretionary - Appropriation $255,960 $295,000 $82,600 ($212,400)
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Aircraft - PPA

Budget Authority and Obligations

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Authority FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Enacted $295,000

Transfers & Reprogrammings ($24,040)

Delta in Enacted Fee Estimate to Fee Actuals -

Enacted Rescissions to Prior Year ($15,000)

Revised Enacted/Request $255,960 $295,000 $82,600

Carryover and/or Recoveries (Actual/Estimates/Projections) $110,054 $199,787 $54,487

Rescissions to Current Year/Budget Year - - -

Net Sequestered Resources - - -

Supplementals - - -

Total Budget Authority $366,014 $494,787 $137,087

Collections – Reimbursable Resources - - -

Total Budget Resources $366,014 $494,787 $137,087

Obligations (Actual/Projections/Estimates) $171,227 $440,300 $58,782

Personnel: Positons and FTE

Enacted/Request Positions - - -

Enacted/Request FTE - - -

Onboard and Actual FTE; Includes Collections - Reimbursable Resources

Onboard (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -

FTE (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -
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Aircraft – PPA

Summary of Budget Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

FY 2016 Enacted - - $295,000

Transfer Out - - ($5,000)

Transfer to other projects - - ($19,040)

Total Above Threshold Reprogrammings/Transfers - - ($24,040)

Rescission of prior year balances - - ($10,000)

Rescission of prior year balances: HH-60 Conversion Projects - - ($5,000)

Total Rescissions - - ($15,000)

FY 2016 Revised Enacted - - $255,960

FY 2017 Annualized CR - - $295,000

FY 2018 Base Budget - - -

HC-130J Acquisition/Conversion/Sustainment - - $5,600

HC-27J Conversion/Sustainment - - $52,000

HH-65 Conversion/Sustainment - - $22,000

MH-60T Sustainment - - $2,500

Small Unmanned Aircraft System - - $500

Total Investment Elements - - $82,600

FY 2018 Request - - $82,600

FY 2017 TO FY 2018 Change - - ($212,400)

PPA DESCRIPTION

The Aircraft PPA provides funding for recapitalization and sustainment of the Coast Guard’s fleet of aircraft. It is comprised of fixed 

and rotary-wing aircraft sustainment projects. 

The Coast Guard’s fleet of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft supported within this program collectively performs all Coast Guard 
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missions in the Offshore, Coastal and Inland AORs. The land-based fixed-wing aircraft include the HC-144A, HC-130H/J and HC27J aircraft. The Coast Guard’s fleet of HC-144As and C-27Js provide medium-range fixed-wing capability. The Coast Guard’s fleet 

of existing HC-130Hs and HC-130Js provide long-range surveillance fixed-wing capability. Each of these fixed-wing aircraft enables 

the Coast Guard to conduct airborne surveillance, detection, classification, and identification of vessels and other aircraft. 

The Coast Guard’s fleet of rotary-wing aircraft includes the H-60 and H-65 helicopters. The H-60 is a medium-range recovery 

helicopter, and the H-65 is a short-range recovery helicopter. Both aircraft are deployed from land-based air stations; the H-65 is also 

deployed routinely aboard the Coast Guard’s fleet of NSCs, WHECs, and WMECs. Similarly, the Coast Guard will continue 

operational testing of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) onboard the NSC to assess effectiveness of these assets to fulfill 

unmanned air surveillance capability requirements. 
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Aircraft – PPA

Non Pay Budget Exhibits

Non Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Non-Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

21.0 Travel and Transportation of Persons $700 $700 $484 ($216)

25.1 Advisory and Assistance Services $6,025 $14,107 $10,473 ($3,634)

25.2 Other Services from Non-Federal Sources $18,451 $18,451 $1,460 ($16,991)

25.3 Other Goods and Services from Federal Sources $81,000 $84,000 $40,000 ($44,000)

26.0 Supplies and Materials $674 $674 $8,331 $7,657

31.0 Equipment $149,110 $177,068 $21,852 ($155,216)

Total - Non Pay Object Classes $255,960 $295,000 $82,600 ($212,400)

Non Pay Cost Drivers

Dollars in Thousands

Leading Non Pay Cost-Drivers FY 2016 

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President’s 

Budget

FY 2017 to FY 

2018 Total 

Changes

HC-144 Conversion/Sustainment $3,000 $3,000 ($3,000)

HC-27J Conversion/Sustainment $102,000 $102,000 $52,000 ($50,000)

HC-130J Acquisition/Conversion/Sustainment $145,000 $150,000 $5,600 ($144,400)

HH-65 Conversion/Sustainment $10,960 $40,000 $22,000 ($18,000)

Other Costs $3,000 $3,000

Total Non Pay Cost Drivers $260,960 $295,000 $82,600 ($212,400)

 

NARRATIVE EXPLANATION OF CHANGES
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HC-144A: The HC-144A project manages the retrofit of the legacy Mission System and associated sensors with the Coast Guard 

variant of the U.S. Navy Minotaur system. No new funding is needed to continue activities planned for FY 2018.

HC-27J: This request funds the FY 2018 requirement for the ongoing HC-27J project, including continued mission system nonrecurring engineering required to support air frame modifications, and continued funding for prototype and validation/verification 

aircraft.

HC-130J: This request funds the FY 2018 requirement for the ongoing HC-130J acquisition, including retrofit of the legacy Mission 

System and associated sensors with the Coast Guard variant of the U.S. Navy Minotaur system.

HH-65: This request funds the FY 2018 requirement for the ongoing HH-65 project, including reliability and sustainability 

improvements of obsolete components.

Other: This request funds the FY 2018 requirement for MH-60T Sustainment and small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) carried 

on the NSC fleet.
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Aircraft – PPA

Capital Investment Exhibits

Capital Investment

Dollars in Thousands

Investment Unique Item 

Identifier

Acquisition 

Level

Procurement

/ 

Construction

IT/NonIT MAOL

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

HC-27J Conversion/Sustainment N024-000006364 1 Procurement Non-IT Yes $102,000 $102,000 $52,000

HH-65 Conversion/Sustainment N024-000006366 1 Procurement Non-IT Yes $5,960 $40,000 $22,000

HC-130J Acquisition/Conversion/Sustainment N024-000006382 1 Procurement Non-IT Yes $145,000 $150,000 $5,600

HC-144 Conversion/Sustainment N024-000006364 1 Procurement Non-IT Yes $3,000 $3,000 -

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems N024-000006404 3 Procurement Non-IT Yes - - $500

MH-60T Sustainment N/A Non-Major Procurement Non-IT No - - $2,500
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HC-27J Conversion/Sustainment – PPA Level II

Capital Investment Exhibits

Procurement/Acquisition Programs 

HC-27J Conversion/Sustainment

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Funding

Investment Unique Item 

Identifier

Acquisition 

Level

Procurement

/ 

Construction

IT/NonIT MAOL

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

HC-27J Conversion/Sustainment N024-000006364 1 Procurement Non-IT Yes $102,000 $102,000 $52,000

PPA Level II Description

This request funds the requirements to establish logistics for 14 newly acquired C-27J aircraft. Activities include C-27J Asset Project 

Office (APO) activities and support, logistics (including initial spares and equipment), training, and engineering studies to assess and 

resolve aircraft obsolescence issues. This request also funds continued missionization prototype development. Missionization

activities include Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE), testing, structural modifications, mission system laboratory, and mission 

systems logistics.

Justification

The HC-27J is one of the Coast Guard’s medium-range surveillance (MRS) aircraft. The engines and propellers share commonality 

with Coast Guard’s HC-130J aircraft. The two-engine high-efficiency turboprop design allows extended surveillance and quick 

response capability. Once missionized, the HC-27J will be a multi-mission asset that performs Search and Rescue; Alien Migrant 

Interdiction Operations; Counter-Drug Operations; Ports, Waterways, and Coastal Security; Ice Operations; and Marine 

Environmental Protection missions, as well as cargo and personnel transport in support of the Department’s and Coast Guard 

missions. 

FY 2016 Key Milestone Events (Prior Year)

• Continued APO operations

• Continued Contractor Logistics Support

• Continued airworthiness efforts coordinated with NAVAIR
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• Continued aircraft regeneration and induction

• Continued procurement of logistics

• Began Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) for aircraft missionization

• Commenced stand-up of first operational air station

FY 2017 Planned Key Milestone Events (Year of Execution)

• Continue APO operations

• Continue Contractor Logistics Support

• Continue airworthiness efforts coordinated with NAVAIR

• Continue aircraft regeneration and induction

• Continue procurement of logistics

• Continue NRE for aircraft missionization

• Commence missionization of prototype aircraft

• Complete stand-up of first operational air station

• Induct two aircraft into program depot maintenance (PDM) and develop PDM technical manuals

• Begin engineering studies to assess and resolve aircraft obsolescence

FY 2018 Planned Key Milestone Events (Budget Year)

• Continue APO operations

• Continue Contractor Logistics Support

• Continue airworthiness efforts coordinated with NAVAIR

• Continue aircraft regeneration and induction

• Continue procurement of logistics

• Continue NRE for aircraft missionization 

• Continue missionization of prototype aircraft

• Continue engineering studies to assess, prototype, and resolve aircraft obsolescence
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Funding History14

FY $K Major Activity Funded by Net Appropriation

2014 $24,900 Stand-up of Asset Project Office

2015 $20,000 Spares, aircraft regeneration; NAVAIR airworthiness efforts coordination

2016 $102,000 Logistics, spares, missionization NRE, begin transition of first AIRSTA

201715

Total $146,900 Funding received for FY 2014 through FY 2017

 14 Table reflects net funding, appropriations received (+/-) reprogrammings and less rescissions. 15 A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared.
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Overall Investment Funding

Prior Years FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Operations Expenses

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements $102,000 $102,000 $52,000

Research and Development

Project Funding $44,900 $102,000 $102,000 $52,000

Obligations $27,186 $68,667 $29,927

Expenditures $13,721 $25,681 $28,987

 

Contract Information (Current/Execution Year, Budget Year)

Contract Number Contractor Type

Award 

Date 

(mo/yr)

Start Date 

(mo/yr)

End Date 

(mo/yr)

EVM in 

Contract Total Value

Multiple Alenia N. America/ 

Alenia Aermacchi FFP

Multiple

02/15 -

09/16

02/15 12/20 No $21,002

Multiple NAVAIR MIPR

Multiple

07/16 -

03/17

07/16 09/20 No $55,149

HSCG21-16-236-AMJ024 SOFSA MIPR 08/16 08/16 08/17 No $1,639

HSCG23-15-X-000001 U.S. Forest Service MIPR 12/14 12/14 06/18 No $2,305

HSCG23-15-P-AMJ001 Rolls Royce Corporation FFP 05/15 05/15 05/17 No $1,526

HSCG23-17-P-N50016 Rockwell Collins FFP 01/17 01/17 01/20 No $2,188

HCSG23-17-P-N50049 Rolls Royce FFP 12/16 12/16 12/19 No $2,840

Significant Changes to Investment since Prior Year Enacted

No significant changes.
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PPA Level II Schedule 

Description Design Work Project Work Estimated Cost

Initiated Completed Initiated Completed

FY 2016

Aircraft Regeneration and Induction FY16:Q1 FY16:Q4 $102,000

FY 2017

Regeneration, logistics, and missionization FY17:Q1 FY17:Q4 $130,000

FY 2018

Logistics and missionization FY18:Q1 FY18:Q4 $52,000
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HC-130J Acquisition/Conversion/Sustainment – PPA Level II

Capital Investment Exhibits

Procurement/Acquisition Programs 

HC-130J Acquisition/Conversion/Sustainment

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Funding

Investment Unique Item 

Identifier

Acquisition 

Level

Procurement

/ 

Construction

IT/NonIT MAOL

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

HC-130J Acquisition/Conversion/Sustainment N024-000006382 1 Procurement Non-IT Yes $145,000 $150,000 $5,600

PPA Level II Description

The HC-130J project includes acquisition of HC-130J aircraft, development and installation of the mission system, and logistics. 

Logistics include acquiring initial spares and support equipment to properly maintain the HC-130J aircraft at multiple locations. This 

request continues to fund the retrofit of legacy Mission System Suite (MSS) HC-130J aircraft with the Coast Guard variant of U.S. 

Navy Minotaur Mission System Suite + (MSS+). The upgrade will improve system performance, address obsolescence issues, 

improve cyber security of the mission system, and increase compatibility with Customs and Border Protection mission systems 

through conversion to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) program of record mission system processor.

 

Justification

The HC-130J aircraft are replacing the aging Coast Guard HC-130H fleet. The HC-130J is a major contributor to performance of the 

Coast Guard’s statutory missions with specific contributions to DHS and Coast Guard Programs of Maritime Law Enforcement, 

Maritime Response, Defense Operations, and Marine Transportation System Management. 

FY 2016 Key Milestone Events (Prior Year)

• Completed CGNR-2007 & CGNR-2008 (MSS) install

• Completed SIPRnet design

• Completed CGNR-2003 MSS+ install on prototype aircraft 

• Commenced CGNR-2003 MSS+ performance testing

• Commenced CGNR-2009 & CGNR-2008 MSS+ install
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• CGNR-2010 through CGNR-2013 put on contract through USAF

• Commenced procurement of long lead spares to support stand-up of a second HC-130J unit

FY 2017 Planned Key Milestone Events (Year of Execution)

• Complete CGNR-2003 MSS+ performance testing

• Complete CGNR-2009 & CGNR-2008 MSS+ install

• Commence MSS+ install on 2 additional legacy aircraft TBD

• Accept baseline aircraft CGNR-2010 & commence MSS+ install

• Continue procurement of initial spares and equipment to support stand-up of a second HC-130J unit

FY 2018 Planned Key Milestone Events (Budget Year)

• Complete MSS+ install on 2 legacy aircraft TBD

• Complete CGNR-2010 MSS+ install

• Commence MSS+ install on 2 additional legacy aircraft TBD

• Accept baseline aircraft CGNR-2011 & commence MSS+ install

• Begin transition activities for second HC-130J operating site

• Complete procurement of initial spares and equipment to support stand-up of a second HC-130J unit

Funding History16

FY $K Major Activity Associated with Appropriated Funding

2013 & Prior $333,888 HC-130H A1U and CWB, HC-130J #9/10 procurement and missionization; includes $63.5M 

USAF appropriation transferred to USCG for HC-130J #9 baseline aircraft

2014 $129,210 Procurement of HC-130J #11 & Mission System (MS) Installation, follow-on mission system 

development, spares, Observer Station

2015 $103,000 Procurement and missionization of HC-130J #12; HC-130J spares

2016 $145,000 Procurement and missionization of HC-130J #13, initial spares and equipment for second HC-130J 

site activation

201717

Total $711,098 Funding received FY 2003 through FY 2017

 16 Table reflects net funding of combined HC-130J / LRS programs, appropriations received (+/-) reprogrammings and less rescissions. 17 A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared.
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Overall Investment Funding

Prior Years FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Operations Expenses

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements $145,000 $150,000 $5,600

Research and Development

Project Funding $566,099 $145,000 $150,000 $5,600

Obligations $499,219 $83,602 $54,018

Expenditures $228,176 $47,752 $50,990

 

Contract Information (Current/Execution Year, Budget Year)

Contract Number Contractor Type

Award 

Date 

(mo/yr)

Start Date 

(mo/yr)

End Date 

(mo/yr)

EVM in 

Contract Total Value

HSCG23-14-X-2DA023 USAF MIPR 3/2014 4/2014 9/2018 No $66,000

HSCG23-15-X-2DA007 USAF MIPR 5/2015 5/2015 6/2019 No $65,000

HSCG23-14-X-2DA018 USAF MIPR 3/2014 3/2014 9/2017 No $65,000

HSCG23-15-X-2DA016 USAF MIPR 6/2015 6/2015 6/2017 No $12,044

HSCG23-14-X-2DA008 NAWC-AD MIPR 4/2014 4/2014 3/2018 No $11,318

HSCG23-15-C-2DA002 L-3 PID FFP 9/2015 9/2015 9/2020 No $50,545

HSCG23-16-X-2DA004 USAF FFP 4/2016 4/2016 9/2019 No $64,000

Significant Changes to Investment since Prior Year Enacted

No significant changes.
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Aircraft - PPA

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PPA Level II Schedule 

Description Design Work Project Work Estimated Cost

Initiated Completed Initiated Completed

FY 2016

Aircraft #13 & MSS+ FY18:Q2 FY20:Q4 $95,000

Spares FY16:Q1 FY16:Q4 $55,000

FY 2017

MSS+ Retrofit FY17:Q1 FY19:Q1 $9,800

Spares FY17:Q2 FY17:Q4 $11,000

FY 2018

MSS+ Retrofit FY18:Q1 FY20:Q1 $5,600
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Aircraft - PPA

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HH-65 Conversion/Sustainment – PPA Level II

Capital Investment Exhibits

Procurement/Acquisition Programs 

HH-65 Conversion/Sustainment

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Funding

Investment Unique Item 

Identifier

Acquisition 

Level

Procurement

/ 

Construction

IT/NonIT MAOL

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

HH-65 Conversion/Sustainment N024-000006366 1 Procurement Non-IT Yes $5,960 $40,000 $22,000

PPA Level II Description

The MH-65 program is comprised of eight Discrete Segments (DS). Each segment consists of upgrades and modernization of aging 

components and sub-systems necessary to sustain readiness, stabilize maintenance costs, and comply with Federal Aviation 

Administration safety requirements. The latest DS, DS8, provides funding to replace specific structural components to extend the 

usable service life of each airframe an additional 10,000 hours. DS1 (Re-Engine), DS2 (National Capital Region Air Defense 

(NCRAD)), DS3 (Airborne Use of Force (AUF)) and DS4 (Obsolete Component Modernization (OCM)) were fully funded through 

prior year appropriations. DS5 (Shipboard Handling, Securing and Traversing System (SHSTS)) and DS7 (Surface Search Radar) 

were canceled in FY 2012. The FY 2018 request will support Discrete Segment 6 (DS6) – Automatic Flight Control System 

(AFCS)/Avionics upgrades, and DS8 – Service Life Extension Project (SLEP), for the 102 program of record MH-65 helicopters.

Justification

This program continues modernization and sustainment of the Coast Guard’s MH-65 helicopter fleet. The modernization effort 

includes reliability and sustainability improvements where obsolete components are replaced with modernized sub-systems, including 

an integrated cockpit and sensor suite. 

FY 2016 Key Milestone Events (Prior Year)

• Continued DS6 (AFCS/Avionics) design and integration

• Continued Developmental Testing & Evaluation 

• Completed Validation & Verification of the MH-65E
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• Continued Operational Assessment of the MH-65E

FY 2017 Planned Key Milestone Events (Year of Execution)

• Continue DS6 (AFCS/Avionics) design and integration

• Continue Developmental Testing & Evaluation

• Continue Operational Assessment of the MH-65E

• Begin DS8 SLEP activities

FY 2018 Planned Key Milestone Events (Budget Year)

• Continue DS6 (AFCS/Avionics) design and integration

• Continue Developmental Testing & Evaluation

• Continue Operational Assessment of the MH-65E

• Continue planning and procurements to support DS8 SLEP activities
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Aircraft - PPA

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Funding History18

FY $K Major Activity Funded by Net Appropriation

2013 & Prior $568,223 H-65 Conversion and Sustainment Program

2014 $2,000 H-65 Conversion and Sustainment Program

2015 $30,000 H-65 Conversion and Sustainment Program

2016 $20,960 H-65 Conversion and Sustainment Program

201719

Total $621,183 Funding received for FY 2002 through FY 2017

 18 Table reflects net funding, appropriations received (+/-) reprogrammings and less rescissions.

19 A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared.
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Overall Investment Funding

Prior Years FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Operations Expenses

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements $20,960 $40,000 $22,000

Research and Development

Project Funding $600,223 $20,960 $40,000 $22,000

Obligations $556,468 $28,431 $28,140

Expenditures $533,960 $21,625 $12,238

 

Contract Information (Current/Execution Year, Budget Year)

Contract Number Contractor Type

Award 

Date 

(mo/yr)

Start Date 

(mo/yr)

End Date 

(mo/yr)

EVM in 

Contract Total Value

N/A

Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is the integrator for the MH-65 program.

Significant Changes to Investment since Prior Year Enacted

No significant changes.
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Aircraft - PPA

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PPA Level II Schedule 

Description Design Work Project Work Estimated Cost

Initiated Completed Initiated Completed

FY 2016

DS 6 (AFCS/Avionics) Obtain FY10:Q3 FY16:Q1 FY12:Q1 FY21:Q4 $40,000

FY 2017

DS 6 (AFCS/Avionics) and DS8 (SLEP) Obtain FY10:Q3 FY17:Q2 FY12:Q1 FY22:Q2 $25,000

FY 2018

DS6 (AFCS/Avionics) Production and DS8 (SLEP) Obtain FY10:Q3 FY19:Q1 FY12:Q1 FY23:Q3 $22,000
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Aircraft - PPA

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MH-60T Sustainment – PPA Level II

Capital Investment Exhibits

Procurement/Acquisition Programs 

MH-60T Sustainment

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Funding

Investment Unique Item 

Identifier

Acquisition 

Level

Procurement

/ 

Construction

IT/NonIT MAOL

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

MH-60T Sustainment N/A Non-Major Procurement Non-IT No - - $2,500

PPA Level II Description

The MH-60T is a multi-mission, Medium Range Recovery (MRR) airframe. The FY 2018 request provides initial funding to support 

a 10,000-hour Service Life Extension Project (SLEP) for the Coast Guard fleet of 45 MRR MH-60T helicopters. This SLEP will 

extend service life of MRR airframes into the mid-2030 time frame to align timing of Coast Guard recapitalization of these airframes 

with Department of Defense Future Vertical Lift acquisitions. SLEP activities will identify and replace time-limited structural and 

dynamic components required to extend service life of the airframes to 30,000 hours. Production activities will be performed 

concurrently with Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM) at the CG Aviation Logistics Center (ALC).

Justification

This airframe complements the Short Range Recover (SRR) MH-65 helicopter in support of a 24/7 Search and Rescue and disaster 

recovery posture while also contributing to other Coast Guard missions such as Ports, Waterways, and Coastal Security; Marine

Environmental Protection; Living Marine Resources; Drug Interdiction; Migrant Interdiction; and Other Law Enforcement. 

FY 2018 Planned Key Milestone Events (Budget Year)

• Initiate the acquisition program and develop documentation
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Aircraft - PPA

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Overall Investment Funding

Prior Years FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Operations Expenses

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements $2,500

Research and Development

Project Funding $2,500

Obligations

Expenditures

 

Contract Information (Current/Execution Year, Budget Year)

Contract Number Contractor Type

Award 

Date 

(mo/yr)

Start Date 

(mo/yr)

End Date 

(mo/yr)

EVM in 

Contract Total Value

N/A

Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) will be the integrator for the MH-60T program.

Significant Changes to Investment since Prior Year Enacted

Initiates a new program.
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Aircraft - PPA

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PPA Level II Schedule 

Description Design Work Project Work Estimated Cost

Initiated Completed Initiated Completed

FY 2016

N/A

FY 2017

N/A

FY 2018

PMO Support/Service Life Extension Activities FY18:Q1 FY21:Q3 FY18:Q1 FY26:Q4 $2,500
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Aircraft - PPA

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Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems – PPA Level II

Capital Investment Exhibits

Procurement/Acquisition Programs 

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Funding

Investment Unique Item 

Identifier

Acquisition 

Level

Procurement

/ 

Construction

IT/NonIT MAOL

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems N024-000006404 3 Procurement Non-IT Yes - - $500

PPA Level II Description

The sUAS is intended to address the NSC requirement for a persistent airborne surveillance capability, and will serve as an 

information, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), platform for the cutter. This request will continue to fund the development and 

installation of sUAS capability on the National Security Cutter (NSC), to include engineering analysis, non-recurring engineering, 

procurement and installation of sUAS components, and system testing and certification.

Justification

The sUAS will address the NSC’s Key Performance Parameter (KPP) of daily flight time, which includes 12 hours of continuous 

unmanned flight operations.

FY 2016 Key Milestone Events (Prior Year)

• Completed installation and System Operation Verification Test (SOVT) of sUAS on CGC STRATTON 

FY 2017 Planned Key Milestone Events (Year of Execution)

• Operate the sUAS prototype on CGCSTRATTON for two deployments

• Initiate and complete the Operational Assessment Report

• Initiate and complete ship checks for the second NSC and one alternate

• Initiate topside analysis for the second NSC

• Initiate drawing packages for the second NSC
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• Release an RFP for sUAS for the NSC fleet

FY 2018 Planned Key Milestone Events (Budget Year)

• Continue prototype testing to inform the acquisition - Execute Option Period One (1) on the NAVAIR Multiple Award 

Contract for two 105-day deployments

• Award a contract to support sUAS on the NSC fleet

• Initiate the Installation and System Operational Verification Test (SOVT) of sUAS on the second NSC

Funding History20

FY $K Major Activity Associated with Appropriated Funding

2015 $6,300 sUAS A-Kit on first NSC and initial program funding 

2016 $12,000 Continue installation and testing of sUAS on NSC

201721

Total $18,300 Funding received for FY 2015 and 2017

 20 FY15 and FY16 funding received under National Security Cutter (NSC) appropriation. Table reflects net funding, appropriations received (+/-) 

reprogrammings and less rescissions. 

21 A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared.
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Aircraft - PPA

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Overall Investment Funding

Prior Years FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Operations Expenses

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements $12,000* $12,000* $500

Research and Development

Project Funding $6,300* $12,000* $12,000* $500

Obligations $5,608* $5,266* $917*

Expenditures $453* $451* $3,180*

 *Note: Previous years funds were appropriated for sUAS within the NSC program.

 

Contract Information (Current/Execution Year, Budget Year)

Contract Number Contractor Type

Award 

Date 

(mo/yr)

Start Date 

(mo/yr)

End Date 

(mo/yr)

EVM in 

Contract Total Value

N00019-12-D-0011-0009 Insitu Inc. FFP 06/15 06/15 12/20 No $4,506

HSCG23-17-C-2DAU01 Insitu Inc. FFP 10/16 10/16 09/17 No $77

Significant Changes to Investment since Prior Year Enacted

Previous request for sUAS funds have been imbedded in the budget requests for the National Security Cutter (NSC) program.
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Aircraft - PPA

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PPA Level II Schedule 

Description Design Work Project Work Estimated Cost

Initiated Completed Initiated Completed

FY 2016

sUAS FY15:Q3 FY16:Q4 FY16:Q2 FY18:Q2 $12,000

FY 2017

sUAS FY15:Q3 FY16:Q4 FY17:Q3 FY18:Q2 $6,000

FY 2018

sUAS FY15:Q3 FY16:Q4 FY18:Q1 FY18:Q4 $500
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Other Acquisition Programs – PPA

Budget Comparison and Adjustments

Comparison of Budget Authority and Request

Dollars in Thousands

Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Other Equipment and Systems - - $4,000 $4,000

Program Oversight and Management $17,220 $20,000 $15,000 ($5,000)

C4ISR $32,977 $36,600 $22,000 ($14,600)

Coast Guard Logistics Information Management System $7,658 $8,500 $9,800 $1,300

Total $57,855 $65,100 $50,800 ($14,300)

Discretionary - Appropriation $57,855 $65,100 $50,800 ($14,300)
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Other Acquisition Programs – PPA

Budget Authority and Obligations

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Authority FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Enacted $65,100

Transfers & Reprogrammings -

Delta in Enacted Fee Estimate to Fee Actuals -

Enacted Rescissions to Prior Year ($7,245)

Revised Enacted/Request $57,855 $65,100 $50,800

Carryover and/or Recoveries (Actual/Estimates/Projections) $17,699 $37,428 $6,603

Rescissions to Current Year/Budget Year - - -

Net Sequestered Resources - - -

Supplementals - - -

Total Budget Authority $75,554 $102,528 $57,403

Collections – Reimbursable Resources - - -

Total Budget Resources $75,554 $102,528 $57,403

Obligations (Actual/Projections/Estimates) $45,371 $95,924 $52,421

Personnel: Positons and FTE

Enacted/Request Positions - - -

Enacted/Request FTE - - -

Onboard and Actual FTE; Includes Collections - Reimbursable Resources

Onboard (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -

FTE (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -
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Other Acquisition Programs – PPA

Summary of Budget Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

FY 2016 Enacted - - $65,100

FY16 Rescission - - ($4,465)

Rescission of prior year balances: Interagency Operations Centers - - ($800)

Rescission of prior year balances: Nationwide Automatic Identification System - - ($1,980)

Total Rescissions - - ($7,245)

FY 2016 Revised Enacted - - $57,855

FY 2017 Annualized CR - - $65,100

FY 2018 Base Budget - - -

C4ISR - - $22,000

Coast Guard Logistics Information Management System - - $9,800

Other Equipment and Systems - - $4,000

Program Oversight and Management - - $15,000

Total Investment Elements - - $50,800

FY 2018 Request - - $50,800

FY 2017 TO FY 2018 Change - - ($14,300)

PPA DESCRIPTION

The Other Acquisition Programs PPA includes initial acquisition, development or construction or improvement of any system, 

hardware, software or equipment costing over $250,000, or $10 million total project cost. In FY 2018, funding will support continued 

progress on build-out of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) 

systems, and CG-Logistics Information Management System (CG-LIMS). This PPA also provides funding for Program Oversight and 

Management (PO&M).

The Coast Guard leverages its C4ISR capability to effectively execute a broad mission set in an immensely challenging operating 
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environment. Assets are able to receive, evaluate and act upon information obtained through the systems supported in this program. 

The C4ISR project provides standardized capability to major cutters and aircraft, facilitating interoperability and information sharing. 

The CG-LIMS project is replacing redundant and obsolete logistics systems with a single integrated IT system capable of providing 

enhanced configuration management, supply support, and improved financial accountability. PO&M is critical for oversight and 

efficient execution of Coast Guard’s acquisition programs.
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Other Acquisition Programs – PPA

Non Pay Budget Exhibits

Non Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Non-Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

21.0 Travel and Transportation of Persons $460 $460 $325 ($135)

25.1 Advisory and Assistance Services $35,034 $39,798 $35,318 ($4,480)

25.2 Other Services from Non-Federal Sources $22,233 $24,714 $3,650 ($21,064)

25.3 Other Goods and Services from Federal Sources - - $7,391 $7,391

26.0 Supplies and Materials $128 $128 $116 ($12)

31.0 Equipment - - $4,000 $4,000

Total - Non Pay Object Classes $57,855 $65,100 $50,800 ($14,300)
U.S. Coast Guard Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements

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Other Acquisition Programs – PPA

Non Pay Cost Drivers

Dollars in Thousands

Leading Non Pay Cost-Drivers FY 2016 

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President’s 

Budget

FY 2017 to FY 

2018 Total 

Changes

Other Equipment and Systems $4,000 $4,000

Program Oversight and Management $18,020 $20,000 $15,000 ($5,000)

C4ISR $32,977 $36,600 $22,000 ($14,600)

Coast Guard Logistics Information Management 

System $7,658 $8,500 $9,800 $1,300

Total – Non Pay Cost Drivers $58,655 $65,100 $50,800 ($14,300)

 

NARRATIVE EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

Other Equipment and Systems: Funds the FY 2018 requirement for the procurement of end-use item equipment and systems to 

support a variety of Coast Guard missions.

Program Management and Oversight: Funds the FY 2018 requirement for activities associated with the transition of the Coast 

Guard's assets from acquisition to operations, including delivery, provision of logistics, training, and other services necessary to 

ensure seamless integration into the operational fleet.

C4ISR: Funds the FY 2018 requirement for the design, development, and information assurance posture of Command, Control, 

Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) integrated hardware and software systems on

Coast Guard assets.

Coast Guard Logistics Information Management System (CG-LIMS): Funds the FY 2018 requirement for the development and 

delivery of the CG-LIMS, including continued configuration and phased deployment to Coast Guard operational assets and support 

facilities.
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Other Acquisition Programs – PPA

Capital Investment Exhibits

Capital Investment

Dollars in Thousands

Investment Unique Item 

Identifier

Acquisition 

Level

Procurement

/ 

Construction

IT/NonIT MAOL

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

C4ISR 024-000006343 1 Procurement IT Yes $32,977 $36,600 $22,000

Coast Guard Logistics Information Management System 024-000006115 3 Procurement IT Yes $7,658 $8,500 $9,800

Program Oversight and Management N/A Non-Major Procurement Non-IT No $17,220 $20,000 $15,000

Other Equipment and Systems N/A Non-Major Procurement Non-IT No - - $4,000
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvement Other Acquisition Programs - PPA

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Other Equipment and Systems – PPA Level II

Capital Investment Exhibits

Procurement/Acquisition Programs 

Other Equipment and Systems

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Funding

Investment Unique Item 

Identifier

Acquisition 

Level

Procurement

/ 

Construction

IT/NonIT MAOL

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

Other Equipment and Systems N/A Non-Major Procurement Non-IT No - - $4,000

PPA Level II Description

The FY 2018 request funds the replacement of end-use equipment that supports operations, including vessel travel lifts, specialized 

test equipment for depot maintenance, and specialized vehicles (hazmat and fire response, snow removal, road maintenance, and

mobile cranes).

Justification

This investment funds the procurement of end-use item equipment and systems expected to cost in excess of $250,000. These items 

support a variety of Coast Guard missions, including training simulators and equipment that is used to support the operation and 

maintenance of vessels, aircraft, and infrastructure.

FY 2016 Key Milestone Events (Prior Year)

N/A

FY 2017 Planned Key Milestone Events (Year of Execution)

N/A

FY 2018 Planned Key Milestone Events (Budget Year)

N/A
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Overall Investment Funding

Prior Years FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Operations Expenses

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements $8,055 $4,000

Research and Development

Project Funding $8,055 $4,000

Obligations $0

Expenditures $0

 

Contract Information (Current/Execution Year, Budget Year)

Contract Number Contractor Type

Award 

Date 

(mo/yr)

Start Date 

(mo/yr)

End Date 

(mo/yr)

EVM in 

Contract Total Value

N/A

Significant Changes to Investment since Prior Year Enacted

No significant changes.
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvement Other Acquisition Programs - PPA

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PPA Level II Schedule 

Description Design Work Project Work Estimated Cost

Initiated Completed Initiated Completed

FY 2016

N/A

FY 2017

SCANTS Replacement FY17:Q1 FY17:Q3 FY17:Q4 FY17:Q4 $4,500

Other Equipment Acquisition FY17:Q1 FY17:Q4 $3,555

FY 2018

Other Equipment Acquisition FY18:Q1 FY18:Q4 $4,000
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvement Other Acquisition Programs - PPA

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Program Oversight and Management - PPA Level II

Capital Investment Exhibits

Procurement/Acquisition Programs 

Program Oversight and Management

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Funding

Investment Unique Item 

Identifier

Acquisition 

Level

Procurement

/ 

Construction

IT/NonIT MAOL

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

Program Oversight and Management N/A Non-Major Procurement Non-IT No $17,220 $20,000 $15,000

PPA Level II Description

Provides funding for Program Oversight and Management (PO&M) activities associated with the transition of the Coast Guard’s 

assets from acquisition to operations, including delivery, provision of logistics, training and other services necessary to ensure 

seamless integration into the operational fleet.

Justification

The following FY 2018 activities are supported by PO&M funding:

PROCUREMENT DESCRIPTION 

Senior Oversight Computer support, project management site visits, management support priorities and supplies.

Contract Operations Contracting Officer (KO) contract specialist support for Major System Acquisition projects, Defense 

Contract Management Agency (DCMA)/ Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) support services.

Acquisition Workforce 

Management

Program training, strategic & tactical human capital support, Sustainment/Acquisition-Composite 

Model (SACOM) support for staff levels, program management & acquisition support.

Acquisition Support Program management, systems engineering, and acquisition management support.

Strategic Planning & Strategic planning support, as required by the CG and DHS, communication management support, 
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PROCUREMENT DESCRIPTION 

Communication external coordination support, required reports and responses.

Testing and Evaluation Execution of Surface, Aviation, Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, 

Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR), and Logistics development and testing programs.

Resource Management Acquisition Performance Management System (APMS) support and software upgrade support, (SAS) 

renewal, capitalization & audit remediation support, internal controls support, and Life Cycle Cost 

Estimating (LCCE) support.

Acquisition Programs 

Oversight

Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) programmatic support, Naval Surface Warfare Center 

(NSWC) / NAVSEA direct-site support, program management support, and site visits.

Acquisition Programs –

Aviation

Program management support to include administrative, business finance, accounting, risk 

management, schedule analysis, costs analysis; and site visits.

Acquisition Programs –

Surface

Program management support to include administrative, business finance, accounting, risk 

management, schedule analysis, costs analysis; logistics support, and site visits.

Acquisition Programs –

C4ISR

Program management support for program status control reporting, emerging issue resolution, cross 

domain issues, technical expertise; Integrated Product Team (IPT) support; and Major System 

Acquisition project coordinator at Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR); and site 

visits.

Acquisition Programs 

Logistics

Program management support for surface & air assets, technical documentation, and performance 

management, and site visits.

FY 2016 Key Milestone Events (Prior Year)

N/A

FY 2017 Planned Key Milestone Events (Year of Execution)

N/A

FY 2018 Planned Key Milestone Events (Budget Year)

N/A
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvement Other Acquisition Programs - PPA

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Funding History22

FY $K Major Activity Funded by Net Appropriation

2013 & Prior $443,028 Program Oversight and Management

2014 $10,000 Program Oversight and Management

2015 $18,000 Program Oversight and Management

2016 $20,000 Program Oversight and Management; R21 Completion

201723

Total $491,028 Funding received for FY 2002 through FY 2017

 22 Table reflects net funding, appropriations received (+/-) reprogrammings and less rescissions. 23 A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared.
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Overall Investment Funding

Prior Years FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Operations Expenses

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements $20,000 $20,000 $15,000

Research and Development

Project Funding $471,029 $20,000 $20,000 $15,000

Obligations $455,055 $16,940 $9,291

Expenditures $441,449 $15,383 $8,467

 

Contract Information (Current/Execution Year, Budget Year)

Contract Number Contractor Type

Award 

Date 

(mo/yr)

Start Date 

(mo/yr)

End Date 

(mo/yr)

EVM in 

Contract Total Value

N/A

Significant Changes to Investment since Prior Year Enacted

No significant changes.
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PPA Level II Schedule 

Description Design Work Project Work Estimated Cost

Initiated Completed Initiated Completed

FY 2016

Program Oversight and Management FY16:Q1 FY20:Q4 $20,000

FY 2017

Program Oversight and Management FY17:Q1 FY21:Q4 $20,000

FY 2018

Program Oversight and Management FY18:Q1 FY22:Q4 $15,000
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C4ISR - PPA Level II

Capital Investment Exhibits

Procurement/Acquisition Programs 

C4ISR

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Funding

Investment Unique Item 

Identifier

Acquisition 

Level

Procurement

/ 

Construction

IT/NonIT MAOL

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

C4ISR 024-000006343 1 Procurement IT Yes $32,977 $36,600 $22,000

PPA Level II Description

This program integrates and funds the design, development, and information assurance posture of Command, Control, 

Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Integrated hardware and software systems on 

National Security Cutters (NSC), Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC), the Polar Icebreaker (PIB), Fast Response Cutters (FRC), Long

Range Surveillance (LRS) aircraft, and Medium Range Surveillance (MRS) aircraft. These assets are using interoperable C4ISR 

system designs to optimize lifecycle costs and operational effectiveness.

Justification

Funding supports the following activities:

• Development, integration, and back-fit of a Segment 2 suite for the next in-service NSC (delivered with Segment 1). 

• Tailoring SEAWATCH for surface acquisition programs and legacy assets. Providing technical assistance for new acquisitions and 

in-service assets to ensure commonality.

• Technical assistance and engineering design management for the OPC, PIB, and 270-foot WMEC C4ISR and combat systems. 

• Information Assurance (IA) / TEMPEST / Certification and Accreditation (C&A) expertise and documentation to newly acquired 

surface and aviation assets. New USCG assets must be delivered with Authority to Operate (ATO) through the Designated 

Approval Agency (DAA).

• The continued operation of C4ISR development labs and test & integration labs providing product suitability validation and proper 

network integration and readiness for platform acceptance and installation on surface assets.

• Necessary Diminishing Manufacturing Source (DMS) solutions for the test and integration labs and for assets in production.
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• Logistics support providing analysis, development, and products to ensure operational capability and readiness of the C4ISR 

systems and interfaces, and their integration with USCG assets. This includes technical and training documentation, as well as the 

initial sparing analysis required to transition the C4ISR system baseline release to asset managers for platform installation, testing, 

and deployment.

• Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) development includes software and systems engineering oversight, to accommodate 

capability upgrades and design modifications related to C4ISR while the asset is in production.

• Project execution support services for planning, development, engineering, configuration management, safety, and other required 

disciplines.

FY 2016 Key Milestone Events (Prior Year)

Aviation assets

• Continued to coordinate and plan for obtaining ATO and TEMPEST certifications

Surface assets

• Completed back-fit Segment 2 suite on NSC-4

• Continued tailoring SEAWATCH for the OPC

• Assisted the NSC program with C4ISR testing and implementing engineering changes 

• Assisted FRC and NSC programs with achievement of ATO and conducted TEMPEST inspections

Labs

• Operated verification labs to facilitate fielding of Segment 2 (new cutters) 

FY 2017 Planned Key Milestone Events (Year of Execution)

Aviation assets

• Continued to coordinate and plan for obtaining ATO and TEMPEST certifications

Surface assets

• Complete back-fit of Segment 2 suite on NSC 1 and 3 

• Begin install of Segment 2 suite at Training Center Petaluma

• Continue tailoring SEAWATCH for the OPC

• Begin tailoring C4ISR and combat system elements for the OPC

• Assist the NSC and OPC programs with C4ISR testing and implementing engineering changes 

• Assist FRC and NSC programs with achievement of ATO and conducting TEMPEST inspections

Labs
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• Continue to operate verification labs to facilitate fielding of Segment 2 (new cutters)

FY 2018 Planned Key Milestone Events (Budget Year)

Aviation assets

• Continue to coordinate and plan for obtaining ATO and TEMPEST certifications

Surface assets

• Complete install of Segment 2 suite at Training Center Petaluma

• Continue tailoring SEAWATCH for the OPC

• Begin tailoring SEAWATCH and C4ISR system elements for the PIB

• Continue tailoring C4ISR and combat system elements for the OPC 

• Assist the NSC and OPC programs with C4ISR testing and implementing engineering changes 

• Assist FRC and NSC programs with achievement of ATO and conducting TEMPEST inspections

Labs

• Continue to operate verification labs to facilitate fielding of Segment 2 (new cutters) 

• Continue to operate labs to facilitate major block upgrades on legacy assets and new capability design and development on surface 

assets

Funding History24

FY $K Major Activity Funded by Appropriation

2013 & Prior $ 729,717 NSC, MPA/MSP Segment 2; Cutter Segment 5; FRC, OPC IA support

2014 $ 40,226 NSC, MPA/MSP Segment 2; Cutter Segment 5; FRC, OPC IA support

2015 $ 36,300 NSC Segment 2 procurement; FRC, OPC IA support; OPC SEAWATCH tailoring

2016 $ 36,600 NSC Segment 2 procurement, development, integration; FRC, OPC IA support; OPC SEAWATCH 

tailoring

201725

Total $ 842,843 Funding received for FY 2002 through FY 2017

 24 Table reflects net funding, appropriations received (+/-) reprogrammings and less rescissions. 25 A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared.
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Segment 1 developed a closed and complex C4ISR baseline for NSCs, HC-144As, and HC-130Js. Developed through the Integrated 

Coast Guard Systems (ICGS) contractor, this system is proprietary and does not provide the Coast Guard the ability to manage 

additional development outside of the prime contractor, nor does it allow for an affordable method of software sustainment. Segment 1 

is fully fielded. 

Segment 2 began the transition of the proprietary system developed in Segment 1 towards an open architecture owned and controlled 

by the Coast Guard. It separated the Segment 1 design into modular, scalable, functional components with clear interfaces allowing 

the Coast Guard to manage changes and sustain the system separate from the prime contractor. Segment 2 establishes a common 

baseline across the NSC, HC-144A, and HC-130J assets.

Segment 5 (Upgrades to existing assets) - In-Service Cutters: 210ft and 270ft Medium Endurance Cutter (MEC); 378ft High 

Endurance Cutter (HEC); Shore Facilities: Communications Area Master Stations (CAMS); Training Center Petaluma; 

Communication Stations (COMMSTAs).
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Overall Investment Funding

Prior Years FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Operations Expenses

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements $36,600 $36,600 $22,000

Research and Development

Project Funding $806,243 $36,600 $36,600 $22,000

Obligations $785,899 $18,951 $16,487

Expenditures $729,264 $34,694 $12,191

 

Contract Information (Current/Execution Year, Budget Year)

Contract Number Contractor Type

Award 

Date 

(mo/yr)

Start Date 

(mo/yr)

End Date 

(mo/yr)

EVM in 

Contract Total Value

HSCG23-17-C-AC4138 Lockheed Martin CPFF 11/2016 11/2016 11/2017 No $9,000

HSCG23-17-C-AC4139 Lockheed Martin T&M 11/2016 11/2016 11/2017 No $21,000

Significant Changes to Investment since Prior Year Enacted

No significant changes.
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PPA Level II Schedule 

Description Design Work Project Work Estimated Cost

Initiated Completed Initiated Completed

FY 2016

Aviation Information Assurance FY11:Q3 FY26:Q4 $300

Segment 2 Block B: NSC FY12:Q1 FY19:Q4 $32,100

New Asset Acquisition Support: OPC FY14:Q1 FY26:Q4 $3,500

New Asset Acquisition Support: FRC FY09:Q1 FY26:Q4 $700

FY 2017

Aviation Information Assurance FY11:Q3 FY26:Q4 $200

Segment 2 Block B: NSC FY12:Q1 FY19:Q4 $20,900

New Asset Acquisition Support: OPC FY14:Q1 FY26:Q4 $2,500

New Asset Acquisition Support: FRC FY09:Q1 FY26:Q4 $700

FY 2018

Aviation Information Assurance FY11:Q3 FY26:Q4 $200

Segment 2 Block B: NSC FY12:Q1 FY19:Q4 $18,000

New Asset Acquisition Support: OPC FY14:Q1 FY26:Q4 $2,500

New Asset Acquisition Support: FRC FY09:Q1 FY26:Q4 $500

New Asset Acquisition Support: PIB FY18:Q1 FY26:Q4 $800
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Coast Guard Logistics Information Management System – PPA Level II

Capital Investment Exhibits

Procurement/Acquisition Programs 

Coast Guard Logistics Information Management System (CG-LIMS)

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Funding

Investment Unique Item 

Identifier

Acquisition 

Level

Procurement

/ 

Construction

IT/NonIT MAOL

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

Coast Guard Logistics Information Management System 024-000006115 3 Procurement IT Yes $7,658 $8,500 $9,800

PPA Level II Description

This program modernizes and unifies the Coast Guard’s logistics system. Funding continues the development and delivery of the 

Coast Guard Logistics Information Management System (CG-LIMS) configuration and phased deployment to Coast Guard 

operational assets and support facilities. Specifically, the funding continues to support configuration and testing of the Segments 1 

(Configuration Management and Maintenance Management), 2 (Supply Chain Management) and 3 (Technical Information 

Management) functionality and will also support the implementation of CG-LIMS for aircraft, surface, and shore facility product 

lines.

Justification

CG-LIMS: 

• Directly supports the Coast Guard modernization goal of a unified logistics system that improves mission-readiness, operational 

effectiveness, and decision-making by enabling decision support at the enterprise and tactical level; 

• Enables product line management by providing total asset visibility throughout the enterprise; 

• Will be the tool through which all maintenance is managed and how the enterprise supply chain is driven; 

• Will organize and manage all technical information relating to Coast Guard assets, including technical publications and manuals, 

drawings, maintenance procedures, and maintenance data in the system;

• Will tightly integrate and configure the components of configuration management, maintenance management, supply chain 

management, and technical information management to allow efficient execution of a standardized business process.
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CG-LIMS is planned for phased implementation by segments, as follows: 

Segment Functionality That Will Be Provided

1 ...........................Configuration Management and Maintenance Management (CM and MM)

2 ...........................Supply Chain Management (SCM)

3 ...........................Technical Information Management (TIM)

FY 2016 Key Milestone Events (Prior Year)

• Continued development of Segments 1 CM/MM, 2 SCM, and 3 TIM

• Initiated development of interface and integration with Coast Guard Financial Systems

• Continued CG-LIMS deployment to operational units

•

FY 2017 Planned Key Milestone Events (Year of Execution)

• Continue development of Segments 1 CM/MM and 2 SCM

• Complete development of Segment 3 TIM (Air and C4ISR assets)

• Continue development of interfaces and integration with Coast Guard Financial Systems

• Continue CG-LIMS deployment to operational units

•

FY 2018 Planned Key Milestone Events (Budget Year)

• Continue development of Segments 1 CM/MM and 2 SCM

• Initiate development of Segment 3 TIM (Shore assets;

• Continue development and testing of interfaces and integration with Coast Guard Financial Systems

• Continue CG-LIMS deployment to operational units
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Funding History26

FY $K Major Activity Funded by Net Appropriation

2013 & 

Prior

$29,432 CG-LIMS Configuration and testing of Segments 1-3 functionality

2014 $1,650 CG-LIMS Configuration and testing of Segments 1-3 functionality; implementation of Segments 1-3 

functionality to USCG operational units

2015 $5,000 CG-LIMS Configuration and testing of Segments 1-3 functionality; implementation of Segments 1-3 

functionality to USCG operational units; initiate development of interface with USCG financial 

management system.

2016 $8,500 CG-LIMS Configuration and testing of Segments 1-3 functionality; implementation of Segments 1-3 

functionality to USCG operational units; continue development of interfaces and integration with USCG 

Financial Systems

201727

Total $44,582 Funding received for FY 2008 through FY 2017

 26 Table reflects net funding, appropriations received (+/-) reprogrammings, transfers and less rescissions. 27 A full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared.
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Overall Investment Funding

Prior Years FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Operations Expenses

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements $8,500 $8,500 $9,800

Research and Development

Project Funding $33,469 $8,500 $8,500 $9,800

Obligations $30,234 $6,942 $2,663

Expenditures $27,504 $5,526 $2,796

 

Contract Information (Current/Execution Year, Budget Year)

Contract Number Contractor Type

Award 

Date 

(mo/yr)

Start Date 

(mo/yr)

End Date 

(mo/yr)

EVM in 

Contract Total Value

HSCG23-16-F-ADL002 Mythics FFP 03/2016 03/2016 03/2018 No $9,863

HSCG23-16-J-ADL003 ISHPI Information Technologies FFP 08/2016 08/2016 06/2018 No $2,030

Significant Changes to Investment since Prior Year Enacted

No significant changes.
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PPA Level II Schedule 

Description Design Work Project Work Estimated Cost

Initiated Completed Initiated Completed

FY 2016

CG-LIMS Development FY08:Q2 FY18:Q2 $8,500

FY 2017

CG-LIMS Development FY08:Q2 FY22:Q4 $7,000

FY 2018

CG-LIMS Development FY08:Q2 FY22:Q4 $9,800
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Shore Facilities and Aids to Navigation (ATON) – PPA

Budget Comparison and Adjustments

Comparison of Budget Authority and Request

Dollars in Thousands

Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Major Shore, Housing, ATON, Survey and Design $135,800 $145,600 $10,000 ($135,600)

Major Acquisition Systems Infrastructure $52,000 $52,000 $60,000 $8,000

Minor Shore $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 -

Total $192,800 $202,600 $75,000 ($127,600)

Discretionary - Appropriation $192,800 $202,600 $75,000 ($127,600)
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Shore Facilities and Aids to Navigation – PPA

Budget Authority and Obligations

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Authority FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Enacted $202,600

Transfers & Reprogrammings ($9,800)

Delta in Enacted Fee Estimate to Fee Actuals -

Enacted Rescissions to Prior Year -

Revised Enacted/Request $192,800 $202,600 $75,000

Carryover and/or Recoveries (Actual/Estimates/Projections) $50,580 $192,302 $128,455

Rescissions to Current Year/Budget Year - - -

Net Sequestered Resources - - -

Supplementals - - -

Total Budget Authority $243,380 $394,902 $203,455

Collections – Reimbursable Resources - - -

Total Budget Resources $243,380 $394,902 $203,455

Obligations (Actual/Projections/Estimates) $49,073 $266,447 $106,218

Personnel: Positons and FTE

Enacted/Request Positions - - -

Enacted/Request FTE - - -

Onboard and Actual FTE; Includes Collections - Reimbursable Resources

Onboard (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -

FTE (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -
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Shore Facilities and Aids to Navigation – PPA

Summary of Budget Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

FY 2016 Enacted - - $202,600

Transfer Out - - ($9,800)

Total Above Threshold Reprogrammings/Transfers - - ($9,800)

FY 2016 Revised Enacted - - $192,800

FY 2017 Annualized CR - - $202,600

FY 2018 Base Budget - - -

Major Acquisition Systems Infrastructure - - $60,000

Major Shore, Housing, ATON, Survey and Design - - $10,000

Minor Shore - - $5,000

Total Investment Elements - - $75,000

FY 2018 Request - - $75,000

FY 2017 TO FY 2018 Change - - ($127,600)

PPA DESCRIPTION

The Shore Facilities and Aids to Navigation (ATON) PPA supports survey and design, and provides for the recapitalization, 

construction, rebuilding, and improvement of the Coast Guard’s shore facilities, military housing, ATON and related equipment. 

Shore facilities support all Coast Guard operations and address the shore-side needs of the service’s operational communities. This 

funding also provides infrastructure upgrades to homeport new assets and will ensure these facilities are fully functional and ready 

prior to arrival of new assets.
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Shore Facilities and Aids to Navigation – PPA

Non Pay Budget Exhibits

Non Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Non-Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

21.0 Travel and Transportation of Persons $40 $40 $15 ($25)

23.3 Communications, Utilities, and Misc. Charges - - $25 $25

25.1 Advisory and Assistance Services $4,520 $4,520 - ($4,520)

25.2 Other Services from Non-Federal Sources $822 $822 $25 ($797)

25.3 Other Goods and Services from Federal Sources - - $2,650 $2,650

32.0 Land and Structures $187,418 $197,218 $72,285 ($124,933)

Total - Non Pay Object Classes $192,800 $202,600 $75,000 ($127,600)
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Shore Facilities and Aids to Navigation – PPA

Non Pay Cost Drivers

Dollars in Thousands

Leading Non Pay Cost-Drivers FY 2016 

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President’s 

Budget

FY 2017 to FY 

2018 Total 

Changes

Major Shore, Housing, ATON, Survey and Design $135,800 $145,600 $10,000 ($135,600)

Major Acquisition Systems Infrastructure $52,000 $52,000 $60,000 $8,000

Minor Shore $5,000 $5,000 $5,000

Total – Non Pay Cost Drivers $192,800 $202,600 $75,000 ($127,600)

 

NARRATIVE EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

Major Shore, Housing, ATON, Survey and Design: Funds the FY 2018 requirement for major AC&I shore facility and housing 

construction, replacement, upgrade or improvement projects; construction and improvements to buoys and structures assisting 

navigation on Federal waterways; and survey and design required for future year AC&I shore projects.

Major Acquisition Systems Infrastructure: Funds the FY 2018 requirement for shore facility infrastructure modifications, 

upgrades, and new construction associated with homeporting new or modified cutters, boats, and aircraft.

Minor Shore: Funds the FY 2018 requirement for minor shore facility construction projects.
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Shore Facilities and Aids to Navigation – PPA

Capital Investment Exhibits

Capital Investment

Dollars in Thousands

Investment Unique Item 

Identifier

Acquisition 

Level

Procurement

/ 

Construction

IT/NonIT MAOL

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

Major Acquisition Systems Infrastructure N/A Non-Major Construction Non-IT No $52,000 $52,000 $60,000

Major Shore, Housing, ATON, Survey and Design N/A Non-Major Construction Non-IT No $135,800 $145,600 $10,000

Minor Shore N/A Non-Major Construction Non-IT No $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
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Major Shore, Housing, ATON, Survey and Design – PPA Level II

Capital Investment Exhibits

Construction

Major Shore, Housing, ATON, Survey and Design

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Funding

Investment Unique Item 

Identifier

Acquisition 

Level

Procurement

/ 

Construction

IT/NonIT MAOL

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

Major Shore, Housing, ATON, Survey and Design N/A Non-Major Construction Non-IT No $135,800 $145,600 $10,000

Construction Description

This program includes major AC&I shore facility and housing construction, replacement, upgrade or improvement projects; 

construction and improvements to buoys and structures assisting navigation on Federal waterways; and survey and design required for 

future year AC&I shore projects. Funding in FY 2018 supports the following facility and infrastructure construction, replacement, 

upgrade and/or improvement projects:

• Provide Permanent Boat Maintenance, Waterfront, and Support Facilities – Station Vallejo, CA. Project replaces existing 

maintenance and storage facility co-located with temporary station facilities that are being replaced with funding provided in FY 2016. 

This project also includes shore power modifications, protection of waterfront, and associated base infrastructure to provide a 

permanent footprint to support small boat operations at Station Vallejo, CA.

• Recapitalize Runway Lighting System – Elizabeth City, NC. Project replaces the existing outdated and difficult to maintain runway 

lighting system for the Coast Guard’s Airfield in Elizabeth City, NC. The current system is plagued with obsolescence, having been 

installed in 1966 and maintained as long as possible. This project will replace the existing system with a state-of-the market airfield 

lighting system and ensure aircraft operations can continue safely from this location. 

• Provide Waterways and Aids to Navigation (ATON) Infrastructure. Project establishes, maintains, and improves transportation 

safety on Federal waterways through construction and improvements to buoys and structures that assist in navigation. Waterways 
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infrastructure projects address requirements related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) activity and to repair/replace aging or 

damaged aids to navigation including work related to ranges that result from the USACE dredging projects. 

• Provide Shore Infrastructure Survey and Design. Activities support the shore infrastructure planning process by funding engineering 

studies and analyses, master plans, NEPA/Environmental studies, soil classification, real property and land acquisition. Also included 

are project development concepts including waterfront studies, design initiatives, and rough order of magnitude estimates. The 

projects supported by these efforts contribute to mission support and sustainment of front-line units.

Justification

This request supports Coast Guard shore facility infrastructure, which includes recapitalizations, modifications, upgrades, and new 

construction associated with execution of Coast Guard operations by cutters, boats, and aircraft, as well as shore forces, command and 

control, logistics, training, and personnel support. The request provides necessary investment to address the Coast Guard’s highest 

priority shore plant requirements.
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Overall Construction Funding

Prior Years FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Operations Expenses

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements $135,800 $145,600 $10,000

Research and Development

Project Funding $45,580 $135,800 $145,600 $10,000

Obligations $12,550 $18,450 $12,408

Expenditures $4,639 $8,470 $1,546

 

Contract Information (Current/Execution Year, Budget Year)

Contract Number Contractor Type

Award 

Date 

(mo/yr)

Start Date 

(mo/yr)

End Date 

(mo/yr)

EVM in 

Contract Total Value

N/A

Significant Changes to Construction since Prior Year Enacted

No significant changes.
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Construction Schedule 

Description Design Work Project Work Estimated Cost

Initiated Completed Initiated Completed

FY 2016

Facilities FY16:Q1 FY18:Q4 $131,300

Engineering/Environmental Studies FY16:Q1 FY18:Q4 $4,500

FY 2017

Facilities FY17:Q1 FY19:Q4 $16,600

Engineering/Environmental Studies FY17:Q1 FY19:Q4 $1,500

FY 2018

Facilities FY18:Q1 FY20:Q4 $9,500

Engineering/Environmental Studies FY18:Q1 FY20:Q4 $500
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Major Acquisition Systems Infrastructure – PPA Level II

Capital Investment Exhibits

Construction

Major Acquisition Systems Infrastructure (MASI)

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Funding

Investment Unique Item 

Identifier

Acquisition 

Level

Procurement

/ 

Construction

IT/NonIT MAOL

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

Major Acquisition Systems Infrastructure N/A Non-Major Construction Non-IT No $52,000 $52,000 $60,000

Construction Description

This program supports shore facility infrastructure modifications, upgrades, and new construction associated with homeporting new or 

modified cutters, boats, and aircraft. Funding in FY 2018 completes the following facility upgrades and infrastructure improvements:

• Pier, support facility, shore-power modifications, and associated base infrastructure improvements to support the FRC Homeports at 

Apra Harbor, Guam and Astoria, Oregon. These homeports will accommodate a total of five FRCs. The funding will support the 

design and construction of homeport facility additions, improvements, real property acquisition, and renovations in Guam and Oregon; 

provides improvements such as electrical and other shore-tie upgrades; dredging to accommodate deeper drafts where necessary; 

structural improvements to the piers and wharfs to accommodate larger loads; relocation and/or incorporation of existing operational 

and support functions, both waterfront and shore side, for proximity and constructability; and shore side facilities for storage, 

maintenance, and other in-port activities associated with the arrival of the new FRCs. These locations are essential to the overall 

operational force lay-down and need to be modified in order to accommodate the FRCs. This funding also provides for facilities to 

meet asset delivery schedules and threshold facilities requirements based on FRC dimensions, shore-tie requirements, operational 

needs, crewing status, and maintenance schedules.

• Provide program support and engineering, environmental, and feasibility studies and analyses for future-year facilities projects 

covered under this acquisition program. This funding is necessary to establish up to a 5-year window of planning documents in order 

to properly budget for force location decisions in association with future asset deliveries; more effectively integrate sitting decisions 
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for different classes of cutters and aircraft over the long-term planning horizon; and cover any support contracts necessary to maintain 

the day-to-day functions, oversight, support, and management of this appropriation.

Justification

This program supports shore facility infrastructure modifications, upgrades, and new construction associated with homeporting new or 

modified cutters, boats, and aircraft. The program also supports infrastructure modifications, upgrades, and new construction to 

provide logistics, maintenance, and training support for new or modified cutters, boats, and aircraft. 
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Overall Construction Funding

Prior Years FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Operations Expenses

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements $52,000 $52,000 $60,000

Research and Development

Project Funding $455,422 $52,000 $52,000 $60,000

Obligations $432,547 $29,152 $27,574

Expenditures $421,190 $8,496 $3,497

 

Contract Information (Current/Execution Year, Budget Year)

Contract Number Contractor Type

Award 

Date 

(mo/yr)

Start Date 

(mo/yr)

End Date 

(mo/yr)

EVM in 

Contract Total Value

N/A

All Major Acquisition Systems Infrastructure (MASI) projects are executed by the Coast Guard with technical oversight provided by 

the Shore Infrastructure Logistics Center, the Facilities Design and Construction Center, and Civil Engineering Units located around 

the United States. Each project is contracted to a construction contractor for execution.

Significant Changes to Construction since Prior Year Enacted

No significant changes.
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvement Shore Facilities and Aids to Navigation - PPA

USCG – AC&I - 127

Construction Schedule 

Description Design Work Project Work Estimated Cost

Initiated Completed Initiated Completed

FY 2016

Facilities FY16:Q1 FY18:Q4 $50,500

Engineering/Environmental Studies FY16:Q1 FY18:Q4 $1,500

FY 2017

Facilities FY17:Q1 FY19:Q4 $26,500

Engineering/Environmental Studies FY17:Q1 FY19:Q4 $1,500

FY 2018

Facilities FY18:Q1 FY20:Q4 $58,000

Engineering/Environmental Studies FY18:Q1 FY20:Q4 $2,000
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvement Shore Facilities and Aids to Navigation - PPA

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Minor Shore – PPA Level II

Capital Investment Exhibits

Construction

Minor Shore

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements Funding

Investment Unique Item 

Identifier

Acquisition 

Level

Procurement

/ 

Construction

IT/NonIT MAOL

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

Minor Shore N/A Non-Major Construction Non-IT No $5,000 $5,000 $5,000

Construction Description

Funds will be used to complete minor projects that have cost estimates which exceed the construction authority provided in the 

Operating Expense appropriation. For example, this may include:

•Emergency repairs with cost estimates greater than 50 percent of replacement value;

• Minor facility improvements, which cost more than one million dollars, that are needed to adapt to changing/increasing missions.

Justification

Provides funds to complete minor AC&I shore facility construction projects. These projects are typically less complex and require 

less advance planning than major shore projects. 
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvement Shore Facilities and Aids to Navigation - PPA

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Overall Construction Funding

Prior Years FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Operations Expenses

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements $5,000 $5,000 $5,000

Research and Development

Project Funding $46,896 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000

Obligations $45,587 $3,930 $920

Expenditures $42,473 $6,225 $2,241

 

Contract Information (Current/Execution Year, Budget Year)

Contract Number Contractor Type

Award 

Date 

(mo/yr)

Start Date 

(mo/yr)

End Date 

(mo/yr)

EVM in 

Contract Total Value

N/A

Significant Changes to Construction since Prior Year Enacted

No significant changes.
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvement Shore Facilities and Aids to Navigation - PPA

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Construction Schedule 

Description Design Work Project Work Estimated Cost

Initiated Completed Initiated Completed

FY 2016

Minor AC&I Shore Construction $5,000

FY 2017

Minor AC&I Shore Construction FY17:Q3 FY18:Q2 FY18:Q4 FY19:Q4 $5,000

FY 2018

Minor AC&I Shore Construction FY18:Q1 FY18:Q4 FY19:Q1 FY20:Q3 $5,000
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Personnel and Related Support Costs – PPA

Budget Comparison and Adjustments

Comparison of Budget Authority and Request

Dollars in Thousands

FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2017 to FY 2018

Organization Revised Enacted Annualized CR President's Budget Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

Personnel and Related Support Costs 914 766 $112,348 914 835 $116,876 914 835 $118,245 - - $1,369

Total 914 766 $112,348 914 835 $116,876 914 835 $118,245 - - $1,369

Subtotal Discretionary - Appropriation 914 766 $112,348 914 835 $116,876 914 835 $118,245 - - $1,369
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Personnel and Related Support Costs – PPA

Budget Authority and Obligations

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Authority FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Enacted $118,069

Transfers & Reprogrammings ($4,750)

Delta in Enacted Fee Estimate to Fee Actuals -

Enacted Rescissions to Prior Year ($971)

Revised Enacted/Request $112,348 $116,876 $118,245

Carryover and/or Recoveries (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -

Rescissions to Current Year/Budget Year - - -

Net Sequestered Resources - - -

Supplementals - - -

Total Budget Authority $112,348 $116,876 $118,245

Collections – Reimbursable Resources - - -

Total Budget Resources $112,348 $116,876 $118,245

Obligations (Actual/Projections/Estimates) $112,621 $116,876 $118,245

Personnel: Positons and FTE

Enacted/Request Positions 914 914 914

Enacted/Request FTE 766 835 835

Onboard and Actual FTE; Includes Collections - Reimbursable Resources

Onboard (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - 914 914

FTE (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - 835 835
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Personnel and Related Support Costs – PPA

Summary of Budget Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

FY 2016 Enacted 914 766 $118,069

Transfer Out - - ($4,750)

Total Above Threshold Reprogrammings/Transfers - - ($4,750)

Section 505 Rescission - - ($971)

Total Rescissions - - ($971)

FY 2016 Revised Enacted 914 766 $112,348

FY 2017 Annualized CR 914 835 $116,876

FY 2018 Base Budget 914 835 $116,876

2018 Civilian Allowances - - $56

2018 Civilian Pay Raise - - $905

2018 Military Allowances - - $465

2018 Military Pay Raise - - $522

Adjustment for 2017 Initiatives - - $4,404

Adjustment for Non-Recurring Rescissions - - $1,193

Annualization of 2017 Military and Civilian Pay Raise - - $477

Total, Pricing Increases - - $8,022

Personnel and Related Support Adjustment - - ($6,653)

Total, Pricing Decreases - - ($6,653)

Total Adjustments-to-Base - - $1,369

FY 2018 Current Services 914 835 $118,245

FY 2018 Request 914 835 $118,245

FY 2017 TO FY 2018 Change - - $1,369

PPA DESCRIPTION
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The Personnel and Related Support Costs PPA funds personnel compensation, benefits, and related costs for FTE who perform work 

on projects funded by the AC&I appropriation. The primary activities include project management, financial management, support 

services, training, and workforce certification. Coast Guard acquisition programs rely on an appropriate level of government 

acquisition professionals with the competencies and capacity to manage acquisitions in accordance with USCG and DHS policies, 

while meeting various requirements established in the Chief Financial Officer Act, Clinger-Cohen Act, DHS certification level 

requirements, and OMB Circular A-76.
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Personnel and Related Support Costs - PPA

Personnel Compensation and Benefits

Pay Summary

Dollars in Thousands

Organization

FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate

Personnel and Related Support Costs 914 766 $102,287 $133.07 914 835 $105,650 $126.09 914 835 $108,074 $128.99 - - $2,424 $2.9

Total 914 766 $102,287 $133.07 914 835 $105,650 $126.09 914 835 $108,074 $128.99 - - $2,424 $2.9

Discretionary - Appropriation 914 766 $102,287 $133.07 914 835 $105,650 $126.09 914 835 $108,074 $128.99 - - $2,424 $2.9

* The FTE Rate calculation does not include Object Class 11.8-Special Personal Services Payments or 13.0-Benefits for Former Personnel.

NARRATIVE EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

 

FTE Change FY 2017-2018: None. 

PCB Change FY 2017-2018: The change from FY 2017 to FY 2018 includes funding to support the annualization of FY 2017 

military and civilian pay raise of 2.1 percent; FY 2018 military pay raise of 2.1 percent and civilian pay raise of 1.9 percent. Also 

impacting the change from FY 2017 to FY 2018 are the required contributions to Federal Employee Government Life Insurance 

(FEGLI), Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB), and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Government Contributions. 

Average Cost Change FY 2017-2018: The average cost change is due to the increased personnel costs related to the pay raise and 

personnel benefits being allocated to the same number of FTE allocated in FY 2017. 

Bonuses and Performance Awards: FY 2018 request estimates $591,000 for bonuses and performance awards. This request remains in line 

with OPM Awards Guidance on Spending Limitation.

 
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Personnel and Related Support Costs – PPA

Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

11.1 Full-time Permanent $44,893 $46,507 $47,430 $923

11.3 Other than Full-Time Permanent $99 $103 $105 $2

11.5 Other Personnel Compensation $599 $620 $632 $12

11.6 Military Personnel-Basic Allowance for Housing $10,572 $11,002 $11,467 $465

11.7 Military Personnel $29,105 $29,826 $30,440 $614

11.8 Special Personal Services Payments $189 $194 $198 $4

12.1 Civilian Personnel Benefits $13,474 $13,959 $14,292 $333

12.2 Military Personnel Benefits $3,193 $3,272 $3,340 $68

13.0 Benefits for Former Personnel $163 $167 $170 $3

Total - Personnel Compensation and Benefits $102,287 $105,650 $108,074 $2,424

Positions and FTE

Positions - Civilian 490 490 490 -

FTE - Civilian 399 431 431 -

Positions - Military 424 424 424 -

FTE - Military 367 404 404 -
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Pay Cost Drivers

Dollars in Thousands

Leading Cost-Drivers

FY 2016

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018

President’s Budget

FY 2017 to FY 2018 

Total Changes

FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate

Civilian Personnel 399 $59,065 $148.03 399 $61,189 $153.36 431 $62,459 $144.92 32 $1,270 ($8.44)

Military Personnel 367 $42,870 $116.81 367 $44,100 $120.16 404 $45,247 $112.00 37 $1,147 ($8.16)

Other Costs 766 $352 $0.46 766 $361 $0.47 835 $368 $0.44 69 $7 ($0.03)

Total - Pay Cost Drivers 766 $102,287 $133.07 766 $105,650 $137.45 835 $108,074 $128.99 69 $2,424 ($8.46)
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Personnel and Related Support Costs – PPA

Non Pay Budget Exhibits

Non Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Non-Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

21.0 Travel and Transportation of Persons $660 $740 $668 ($72)

22.0 Transportation of Things $659 $737 $666 ($71)

23.2 Rental Payments to Others $120 $134 $121 ($13)

23.3 Communications, Utilities, and Misc. Charges $354 $396 $358 ($38)

25.2 Other Services from Non-Federal Sources $516 $577 $521 ($56)

25.3 Other Goods and Services from Federal Sources $226 $253 $228 ($25)

25.6 Medical Care $2,523 $2,826 $2,552 ($274)

25.7 Operation and Maintenance of Equipment $517 $579 $523 ($56)

26.0 Supplies and Materials $3,840 $4,301 $3,884 ($417)

31.0 Equipment $307 $344 $311 ($33)

42.0 Insurance Claims and Indemnities $339 $339 $339 -

Total - Non Pay Object Classes $10,061 $11,226 $10,171 ($1,055)

Non Pay Cost Drivers

Dollars in Thousands

Leading Non Pay Cost-Drivers FY 2016 

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President’s 

Budget

FY 2017 to FY 

2018 Total 

Changes

Military and Civilian Support $10,061 $11,226 $10,171 ($1,055)

Total – Non Pay Cost Drivers $10,061 $11,226 $10,171 ($1,055)

NARRATIVE EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

Reflects miscellaneous military and civilian support costs.
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Department of Homeland Security

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Congressional Justification
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Table of Contents

Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation ......................................................................................................................................... 1

Budget Comparison and Adjustments............................................................................................................................................................... 3

Personnel Compensation and Benefits.............................................................................................................................................................. 8

Non Pay Budget Exhibits................................................................................................................................................................................ 11

Technology Readiness Level Exhibit ............................................................................................................................................................. 13
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Research and Development

Budget Comparison and Adjustments

Comparison of Budget Authority and Request

Dollars in Thousands

FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2017 to FY 2018

Organization Revised Enacted Annualized CR President's Budget Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation 96 83 $18,019 96 83 $17,986 96 83 $18,641 - - $655

Total 96 83 $18,019 96 83 $17,986 96 83 $18,641 - - $655

Subtotal Discretionary - Appropriation 96 83 $18,019 96 83 $17,986 96 83 $18,641 - - $655

Overview

Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) funding sustains critical Coast Guard mission capabilities through applied 

research, testing, development, and evaluation programs. Several RDT&E programs include partnerships with the Department of 

Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other Federal and private research organizations. 

The RDT&E program is comprised of the Office of RDT&E at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C., and the Research and 

Development Center (RDC) at New London, Connecticut. The RDC is the Coast Guard’s sole facility performing applied RDT&E 

experimentation and demonstrations. RDT&E activities sustain program infrastructure and core capabilities, knowledge, skills, 

experience, and facilities to give the Coast Guard a strong evidence-based foundation for operational and capital investment decisionmaking. These activities include formulation and oversight of cooperative agreements with relevant professionals in the public and 

private sectors, such as University Affiliated Research Centers (UARC) and Federally Funded Research & Development Centers 

(FFRDC). The cooperative agreements promote collaboration and leverage expertise and the development of techniques, methods, 

hardware, and systems that directly contribute to increasing productivity and effectiveness of Coast Guard missions.

The FY 2018 request funds 96 positions, 83 FTE, and $18.641 million for RDT&E. This request provides necessary resources to 

develop technologies and systems that improve operational presence and response, as well as perform technology assessments to

inform the early stages of the acquisition process. Of the funds requested, $0.5 million is derived from the Oil Spill Liability Trust 

Fund as authorized by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 USC § 2701-2761).
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Budget Authority and Obligations

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Authority FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Enacted $18,019

Transfers & Reprogrammings -

Delta in Enacted Fee Estimate to Fee Actuals -

Enacted Rescissions to Prior Year -

Revised Enacted/Request $18,019 $17,986 $18,641

Carryover and/or Recoveries (Actual/Estimates/Projections) $7,257 $1,656 -

Rescissions to Current Year/Budget Year - - -

Net Sequestered Resources - - -

Supplementals - - -

Total Budget Authority $25,276 $19,642 $18,641

Collections – Reimbursable Resources $2,660 $6,000 $6,000

Total Budget Resources $27,936 $25,642 $24,641

Obligations (Actual/Projections/Estimates) $23,484 $19,642 $18,641

Personnel: Positons and FTE

Enacted/Request Positions 96 96 96

Enacted/Request FTE 83 83 83

Onboard and Actual FTE Including Collections - Reimbursable Resources

Onboard Positions (Actual/Estimates/Projections) 67 96 96

FTE (Actual/Estimates/Projections) 68 83 83
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Collections – Reimbursable Resources

Dollars in Thousands

FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget

Collections Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

Department of Defense - Navy, Marine Corps Source - - - - - $100 - - $50

Department of Defense - Army Source - - - - - $200 - - -

Department of Homeland Security - Department of Homeland Security Source - - $539 - - $3,000 - - $2,500

Independent Agency - Other Independent Agencies Source - - - - - $679 - - $1,200

Independent Agency - Environmental Protection Agency Source - - $2,006 - - $1,271 - - $1,500

Department of Interior - Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Source - - $115 - - $750 - - $750

Total Collections - - $2,660 - - $6,000 - - $6,000
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Summary of Budget Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

FY 2016 Enacted 96 83 $18,019

FY 2016 Revised Enacted 96 83 $18,019

FY 2017 Annualized CR 96 83 $17,986

FY 2018 Base Budget 96 83 $17,986

Adjustment for Non-Recurring Rescissions - - $33

Adjustment for 2017 Initiatives - - $348

Annualization of 2017 Military and Civilian Pay Raise - - $67

2018 Military Pay Raise - - $22

2018 Civilian Pay Raise - - $155

2018 Military Allowances - - $18

2018 Civilian Allowances - - $12

Total, Pricing Increases - - $655

Total Adjustments-to-Base - - $655

FY 2018 Current Services 96 83 $18,641

FY 2018 Request 96 83 $18,641

FY 2017 TO FY 2018 Change - - $655
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Justification of Pricing Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Pricing Changes FY 2018 President's Budget

Positions FTE Amount

Pricing Change 1 - Adjustment for Non-Recurring Rescissions - - $33

Pricing Change 2 - Adjustment for 2017 Initiatives - - $348

Pricing Change 3 - Annualization of 2017 Military and Civilian Pay Raise - - $67

Pricing Change 4 - 2018 Military Pay Raise - - $22

Pricing Change 5 - 2018 Civilian Pay Raise - - $155

Pricing Change 6 - 2018 Military Allowances - - $18

Pricing Change 7 - 2018 Civilian Allowances - - $12

Total Pricing Changes - - $655

Adjustment for Non-Recurring Rescissions: This adjustment accounts for the impact of the FY 2017 Continuing Resolution. 

Adjustment for 2017 Initiatives: This adjustment captures the net impact of 2017 military and civilian pay raises and allowances. 

Annualization of 2017 Military and Civilian Pay Raise: Provides one quarter of funding to annualize the 2017 military and civilian 

(2.1 percent) pay raise.

2018 Military Pay Raise: Provides three quarters of funding for the 2018 military (2.1 percent) pay raise.

2018 Civilian Pay Raise: Provides three quarters funding for the 2018 civilian (1.9 percent) pay raise.

2018 Military Allowances: Provides funding to maintain current services and ensure parity of military pay, allowances, and health 

care with DoD. This request includes additional funding for Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) changes scheduled to take effect on 

January 1, 2018. Health care costs are forecasted using actuarial projections and include funding for Coast Guard clinics, TRICARE, 

pharmaceuticals, use of DoD military treatment facilities, and Public Health Service physicians serving at Coast Guard medical 

facilities. Permanent Change of Station costs are based on workforce accession, assignment, and retirement projections, and the 

respective change of station costs.

2018 Civilian Allowances: Provides funding for required contributions to Federal Employee Government Life Insurance (FEGLI), 

Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB), and TSP Government Contributions.
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Personnel Compensation and Benefits

Pay Summary

Dollars in Thousands

Organization

FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate

Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation 96 83 $11,631 $139.95 96 83 $11,862 $142.73 96 83 $12,136 $146.04 - - $274 $3.31

Total 96 83 $11,631 $139.95 96 83 $11,862 $142.73 96 83 $12,136 $146.04 - - $274 $3.31

Discretionary - Appropriation 96 83 $11,631 $139.95 96 83 $11,862 $142.73 96 83 $12,136 $146.04 - - $274 $3.31

NARRATIVE EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

FTE Change FY 2017-2018: None. 

PCB Change FY 2017-2018: The change from FY 2017 to FY 2018 includes funding to support the annualization of FY 2017 

military and civilian pay raise of 2.1 percent; FY 2018 military pay raise of 2.1 percent and civilian pay raise of 1.9 percent. Also 

impacting the change from FY 2017 to FY 2018 are the required contributions to Federal Employee Government Life Insurance 

(FEGLI), Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB), and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Government Contributions.

Average Cost Change FY 2017-2018: The average cost change is due to the increased personnel costs related to the pay raise and 

personnel benefits.

Bonuses and Performance Awards: FY 2018 request estimates $70,300 for bonuses and performance awards. This request 

remains in line with OPM Awards Guidance on Spending Limits.
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Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

11.1 Full-time Permanent $7,368 $7,495 $7,655 $160

11.3 Other than Full-Time Permanent $150 $153 $156 $3

11.5 Other Personnel Compensation $93 $95 $97 $2

11.6 Military Personnel-Basic Allowance for Housing $381 $399 $417 $18

11.7 Military Personnel $1,249 $1,276 $1,303 $27

11.8 Special Personal Services Payments $8 $8 $8 -

12.1 Civilian Personnel Benefits $2,252 $2,303 $2,364 $61

12.2 Military Personnel Benefits $123 $126 $129 $3

13.0 Benefits for Former Personnel $7 $7 $7 -

Total - Personnel Compensation and Benefits $11,631 $11,862 $12,136 $274

Positions and FTE

Positions - Civilian 79 79 79 -

FTE - Civilian 68 68 68 -

Positions - Military 17 17 17 -

FTE - Military 15 15 15 -

Pay Cost Drivers

Dollars in Thousands

Leading Cost-Drivers

FY 2016

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018

President's Budget

FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total 

Changes

FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate

Civilian Total 68 9,863 145 68 10,046 147 68 10,272 151 - 226 3

Military Total 15 1,768 117 15 1,816 121 15 1,864 124 - 48 3

Total - Pay Cost Drivers 83 11,631 262 83 11,862 268 83 12,136 275 - 274 6
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Permanent Positions by Grade – Appropriation

Grades and Salary Range FY 2016 

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to FY 

2018 

Change

GS-15 3 3 3 -

GS-14 16 16 16 -

GS-13 31 31 31 -

GS-12 22 22 22 -

GS-11 1 1 1 -

GS-9 1 1 1 -

GS-8 1 1 1 -

GS-7 2 2 2 -

GS-6 1 1 1 -

GS-5 1 1 1 -

O-6 2 2 2 -

O-5 1 1 1 -

O-4 3 3 3 -

O-3 7 7 7 -

E-6 2 2 2 -

E-4 1 1 1 -

E-3 1 1 1 -

Total Permanent Positions 96 96 96 -

Total Perm. Employment (Filled Positions) EOY 76 79 79 -

Position Locations

Headquarters 5 5 5 -

U.S. Field 74 74 74 -

Headquarters Military 2 2 2 -

U.S. Field Military 15 15 15 -

Averages

Average Personnel Costs, GS Positions 133,477 132,144 132,144 -

Average Grade, GS Positions 13 13 13 -
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Non Pay Budget Exhibits

Non Pay Summary

Dollars in Thousands

Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation $6,388 $6,124 $6,505 $381

Total $6,388 $6,124 $6,505 $381

Discretionary - Appropriation $6,388 $6,124 $6,505 $381

Non Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Non-Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

21.0 Travel and Transportation of Persons $260 $246 $265 $19

22.0 Transportation of Things $16 $15 $16 $1

23.1 Rental Payments to GSA $1,277 $1,286 $1,296 $10

23.2 Rental Payments to Others $26 $25 $27 $2

23.3 Communications, Utilities, and Misc. Charges $196 $186 $200 $14

25.1 Advisory and Assistance Services $1,013 $959 $1,033 $74

25.2 Other Services from Non-Federal Sources $87 $82 $89 $7

25.3 Other Goods and Services from Federal Sources $6 $5 $6 $1

25.4 Operation and Maintenance of Facilities $2 $2 $2 -

25.5 Research and Development Contracts $2,237 $2,118 $2,279 $161

25.6 Medical Care $48 $45 $49 $4

25.7 Operation and Maintenance of Equipment $90 $85 $92 $7

26.0 Supplies and Materials $410 $388 $418 $30

31.0 Equipment $708 $670 $721 $51

42.0 Insurance Claims and Indemnities $12 $12 $12 -

Total - Non Pay Object Classes $6,388 $6,124 $6,505 $381

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Non Pay Cost Drivers

Dollars in Thousands

Leading Non Pay Cost-Drivers FY 2016 

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to FY 

2018 Total 

Changes

Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Activities 5,111 4,838 5,209 371

Rental Payments to GSA 1,277 1,286 1,296 10

Total – Non Pay Cost Drivers 6,388 6,124 6,505 381

NARRATIVE EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Activities: These costs are based on planned expenditures for research initiatives. 

Main cost drivers include technical and research contracts, as well as procurement of equipment and supplies. Increases to this cost 

driver reflect the anticipated research portfolio and associated funding requirements.

Rental Payments to GSA: Cost increase is due to increased rental payments to the General Services Administration (GSA). This 

increase is driven by lease requirements for the Research and Development Center located in New London, Connecticut.
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Research, Development, Test and Evaluation

Technology Readiness Level Exhibit

Project Description: 

Unmanned Systems: Assess and evaluate Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Unmanned Maritime (surface/subsurface) Vehicles 

(UMVs), for surveillance, detection, classification, and identification missions; develop and test advanced UAS and UMV payloads 

(direction finding, SIGINT, underwater acoustic classification) in partnership with both industry and DoD; initiate investigation into 

Unmanned System threats to maritime sector/first responders; and develop applications of the uses of Unmanned Systems beyond 

traditional surveillance operations.

Sub Project

• Maritime Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems

• Assessment of Unmanned Maritime Vehicles for CG Missions

• Robotic Aircraft for Maritime Public Safety (RAMPS)

• Advanced sUAS Sensor Investigations

FY 2016 Key Milestone Events (Prior Year)

• Demonstrated state-of-the-market sUAS technologies in realistic mission scenarios in the maritime environment

• Evaluated next-generation sensor payloads for the sUAS being deployed on the National Security Cutter

• Investigated sUAS sensors which incorporate automated target acquisition into traditional radars and cameras

• Completed counter-sUAS technology evaluations in partnership with the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory and DoD 

FY 2017 Planned Key Milestone Events (Year of Execution)

• Expand Use of Unmanned Systems to Non-Surveillance Activities Report

• Conduct a demonstration of the UMV for CG Missions Technology

• Finalize the sUAS Site Evaluation Study Report (RAMPS)

• Deliver UMV for CG Missions Demonstration Test Report

• Finalize Advanced sUAS Sensors Investigations Final Report

• Assess counter UAS technologies
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FY 2018 Planned Key Milestone Events (Budget year)

• Evaluate NextGen Sensors on Target Set

• Conduct UAS DF Payloads Demonstration

• Deliver UAS DF Payloads Final Report

• Develop and test sensors for integration into UMV

• Test and evaluate counter UAS technologies

Delayed Milestones

• None

Overall Project Funding

FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Project Funding 2,210 1,246 5,303 1,986 1,956

Obligations 2,210 1,246 5,303 576

Project Schedule 

Research & Development Description Planned Start Date Planned Completion

FY 2016

Robotic Aircraft for Maritime Public Safety (RAMPS) Oct-13 Feb-19

Assessment of Unmanned Maritime Vehicles for CG 

Missions Nov-13 Jun-17

Advanced sUAS Sensor Investigations Jul-15 May-17

FY 2017

Maritime Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems Oct-16 Mar-20

Robotic Aircraft for Maritime Public Safety (RAMPS) Oct-13 Feb-19

Assessment of Unmanned Maritime Vehicles for CG 

Missions Nov-13 Jun-17

Advanced sUAS Sensor Investigations Jul-15 May-17

FY 2018

Maritime Counter Unmanned Systems Oct-16 Mar-20

Robotic Aircraft for Maritime Public Safety (RAMPS) Oct-13 Feb-19
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Type of Research

Applied

Technology Readiness Level

Level 5

Transition Plans

Not Applicable

Project Description: 

Arctic Operations: Evaluate and test maritime communication solutions for use in the Arctic; continue development and testing of 

the next generation arctic navigation safety information system with private and public partnerships; plan and lead Arctic Shield 2017 

multi-agency and academic technology demonstrations; and continue to develop spill response technology/concepts for ice 

environments.

Sub Project

• Response to Oil in Ice

• Arctic Communications Technology Assessments

• Arctic Operations Support

• Next Generation Arctic Navigational Safety Information System

FY 2016 Key Milestone Events (Prior Year)

• Conducted technology demonstrations for Oil in Ice spill response equipment, including skimmer ice protection cage and ondeck oil collection temporary tanks

• Conducted test of near shore VHF-based Arctic Navigation Safety Information System (ANSIS) prototype

• Conducted evaluation of various space based and terrestrial communications technologies for reliable maritime 

communications for shore based response for SAR and Oil Spill Response in remote Arctic locations

• Conducted evaluation of Next Generation Incident Command System (NICS) in Arctic SAR application
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FY 2017 Planned Key Milestone Events (Year of Execution)

• Develop and build ANSIS Technology Demonstration System (Next Gen NAVTEX Beta Test).

• Deliver Arctic Technology Evaluation After Action Report 2017

• Draft Final Report Oil in Ice Input for FOSC Guide

• Conduct a demonstration of ANSIS Technology 

• Perform an assessment of Spill Response Technologies using UMVs

FY 2018 Planned Key Milestone Events (Budget year)

• Participate in joint ICEX Exercise with Navy

• Deliver Arctic Technology Evaluation After Action Report 2018

• Conduct an Arctic test of temporary oil storage system for Coast Guard buoy tenders

• Conduct an Arctic test of an ice management system for skimmers on Coast Guard buoy tenders

• Continue Research and Development of robust communications in the Arctic including CubeSat

• Deliver ANSIS Technology Demonstration Report

Delayed Milestones

• None

Overall Project Funding

FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Project Funding 5,080 5,018 2,738 2,239 2,206

Obligations 5,080 5,018 2,738 589
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Project Schedule 

Research & Development Description Planned Start Date Planned Completion

FY 2016

Response to Oil in Ice Nov-09 May-17

Arctic Communications Technology Assessments Oct-12 Jul-17

Arctic Operations Support Oct-13 Dec-18

Next Generation Arctic Navigational Safety Information 

System Nov-13 Mar-18

FY 2017

Response to Oil in Ice Nov-09 May-17

Arctic Communications Technology Assessments Oct-12 Jul-17

Arctic Operations Support Oct-13 Dec-18

Next Generation Arctic Navigational Safety Information 

System Nov-13 Mar-18

FY 2018

Arctic Operations Support Oct-13 Dec-18

Next Generation Arctic Navigational Safety Information 

System Nov-13 Mar-18

Type of Research

Applied

Technology Readiness Level

Level 5

Transition Plans

Not Applicable
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Project Description: 

Sensor Optimization, Automation, and Visualization: Evaluate various sensor technologies including, chemical, biological, 

nuclear, radar, electro-optical and infrared sensor systems effectiveness and impacts to search planning, detection, and mission 

operations.

Sub Project

• Tracking (Direction Finding) For Search And Rescue

• Mobile, Modular, Maritime Domain Awareness (M3DA)

• Evaluation of Potential CG Use of CubeSats

FY 2016 Key Milestone Events (Prior Year)

• Developed and tested a unique, conspicuous visual distress signal to serve as a possible alternative to red hand-flares in the 

carriage requirements for domestic recreational boats

• Conducted field evaluations of various sensors to optimize their use for the detection, mapping, tracking, and reporting of spilled oil

• Evaluated automated target acquisition technologies integrated in radar and electro-optical cameras for use in UAS and aircraft

• Developed and tested a prototype abandoned object and vessel marker to support Over The Horizon (OTH) CG activities and 

boat marking systems for adrift and abandoned boats

• Conducted field evaluation of the latest Night Vision Device technology for boat crew members

FY 2017 Planned Key Milestone Events (Year of Execution)

• Conduct Interagency and Joint Task Force technology demonstration to determine interoperability of interagency sensors 

(land-based, surface and airborne) and communications systems that meet defined mission needs

• Evaluate chemical and particulate matter detection technology for vessel exhaust gases

• Perform Automatic Transport of SAR Patterns Fixed Wing Test

• Deliver Mobile Modular Maritime Domain Awareness (M3DA) Summary Report

• Perform Automatic Transport of SAR Patterns Rotary Wing Test

• Deliver Automatic Transport of SAR Patterns Final Summary Report

• Deliver Advanced UAS Sensors Investigations Final Report

• Deliver Vessel Exhaust Gas Sensor Report
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FY 2018 Planned Key Milestone Events (Budget year)

• Develop and evaluate new methods for planning search patterns using UAV platform to enhance mission operations that use 

multi-sensor and electro-optical searches.

• Conduct a technology assessment of ways to provide protection for Coast Guard aviators from the increasing incidents of laser

strikes

• Conduct sensor and payload evaluations for UAS

Delayed Milestones

• None

Overall Project Funding

FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Project Funding 1,800 2,574 4,066 3,440 3,454

Obligations 1,800 2,574 4,066 704

Project Schedule 

Research & Development Description Planned Start Date Planned Completion

FY 2016

Mobile, Modular, Maritime Domain Awareness (M3DA) Apr-15 May-18

Evaluation of Potential CG Use of CubeSats Jun-16 Apr-19

FY 2017

Tracking (Direction Finding) for Search and Rescue Oct-16 Feb-18

Mobile, Modular, Maritime Domain Awareness (M3DA) Apr-15 May-18

Evaluation of Potential CG Use of CubeSats Jun-16 Apr-19

FY 2018

Tracking (Direction Finding) for Search and Rescue Oct-16 Feb-18

Mobile, Modular, Maritime Domain Awareness (M3DA) Apr-15 May-18

Evaluation of Potential CG Use of CubeSats Jun-16 Apr-19
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Type of Research

Applied

Technology Readiness Level

Level 5

Transition Plans

Not Applicable

Project Description:

Intelligence and Cyber: Work with port partners and leverage DoD and National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) 

technologies to evaluate existing cyber-security tools for port critical infrastructure protection and resilience. Investigate enhanced 

intelligence collection technologies and new analytic techniques to improve Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), 

Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) capability and opportunity for criminal prosecution.

Sub Project

• Hoax Location and Prosecution Technology

• Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities, Threats, and Risk Mitigation Strategies for Coast Guard Surface and Air Assets

• Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX) Testing

FY 2016 Key Milestone Events (Prior Year)

• Developed and implemented a protocol to transmit maritime security zones using the Automatic Identification System (AIS) in 

support of the Republican and Democratic National Conventions

• Deployed and performed a limited user evaluation of hoax location systems in a CG operational environment

• Developed the system test architecture to demonstrate the use of tactical communications by leveraging the upcoming First 

Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) technical capabilities in a maritime response scenario

• Researched and delivered a report outlining Arctic commercial and government communications satellite capabilities

• Performed mass rescue exercise in the Arctic demonstrating various communications systems and first responder tools

• Demonstrated airborne and shoreside direction finding capabilities in support of CG wide area surveillance missions

• Prepared for the transition of the Next Generation Incident Command System (NICS) capability to the Homeland Security 

Information Network

• Completed cyber security research for port Critical Infrastructure/Key Resource (CI/KR) protection

• Completed cyber security research with University partners in the areas of defending cyberspace, enabling operations, and 
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protecting infrastructure in the Marine Transportation System (MTS)

FY 2017 Planned Key Milestone Events (Year of Execution)

• Research and plan demonstrations of various cell phone geo-location technologies for use in Coast Guard Search and Rescue 

(SAR) missions

• Develop and demonstrate technology that will allow CG pursuit assets to be electronically vectored to Targets Of Interest 

(TOIs)

• Plan and demonstrate the use of tactical communications by leveraging the upcoming First Responder Network Authority 

(FirstNet) technical capabilities in a maritime response scenario

• Complete the current phase of Arctic communications after-action reporting

• Complete the investigation and testing of various technologies that could be used in an effort to prosecute recurring maritime 

hoax callers

• Research, design, develop, and deploy a ground control station in support of CG CubeSat space domain research

• Complete the investigation and testing of various airborne direction finding capabilities in support of CG wide area 

surveillance missions

• Complete the transition of the Next Generation Incident Command System (NICS) capability to the Homeland Security 

Information Network

• Complete the investigation and testing of using the Automatic Identification System (AIS) to transmit SAR patterns to CG 

surface assets

• Conduct cyber security risk research analysis for Global Positioning System (GPS), Automatic Identification System (AIS) and 

specific mission oriented systems dependent on position navigation and timing

FY 2018 Planned Key Milestone Events (Budget year)

• Demonstrate various cell phone geo-location technologies, including hoax locations, for use in Coast Guard Search and Rescue 

(SAR) missions. Demonstrate and evaluate the use of CubeSat technology in support of the CG SAR mission; to include 

missions in the Arctic

• Conduct cyber security risk research on CG surface and air assets (navigation systems, weapons systems, industrial control 

systems, communications systems, information technology systems)

• Continue to research and evaluate the use of mobile technology in CG operational environments

• Research the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in maritime operations

• Explore international collaboration on cybersecurity for the Maritime Transportation System (MTS)

• Evaluate of shipboard troposcatter communications
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Delayed Milestones

• None

Overall Project Funding

FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Project Funding 2,302 2,317 3,163 3,530 3,508

Obligations 2,302 2,317 3,163 504

Project Schedule 

Research & Development Description Planned Start Date Planned Completion

FY 2016

Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX) Testing Feb-14 Nov-18

Hoax Location and Prosecution Technology Jun-16 Jan-19

FY 2017

Hoax Location and Prosecution Technology Jun-16 Jan-19

Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities, Threats, and Risk Mitigation 

Strategies for Coast Guard Surface and Air Assets Oct-16 Sep-20

Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX) Testing Feb-14 Nov-18

FY 2018

Hoax Location and Prosecution Technology Jun-16 Jan-19

Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities, Threat, and Risk Mitigation 

Strategies for Coast Guard Surface and Air Assets Oct-16 Sep-20

Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX) Testing Feb-14 Nov-18

Type of Research

Applied

Technology Readiness Level

Level 5

Transition Plans

Not Applicable
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Project Description: 

Waterways Management and Environmental Response: Provide technical expertise in the areas of pollution prevention and 

response, non-indigenous species, fisheries management, marine safety, and Aids to Navigation (ATON). Develop and test In Situ 

Burning (ISB) as a spill response technology; continue research and development of viable spill response technologies; and continue 

development of heavy oil/tar sands products spill response technologies in fresh water and marine environments. Research and 

develop solutions for detection and mitigation of oil and oil products on the surface and in the water column. Continue Development 

and testing of technologies to replace traditional buoys; mooring systems, and mariner notification methods with environmentally 

friendly buoy mooring systems and electronic navigation systems to broadcast virtual and synthetic ATONs and mariner notices.

Sub Project

• Oil Spill Response Emerging Technology Research

• Nearshore and Inland Evaluation of the Estimated Recovery System Potential (ERSP) Calculator

• e-AtoN Technology Demonstration 

• Improved In-Situ Burning (ISB) for Offshore Use

FY 2016 Key Milestone Events (Prior Year)

• Conducted final demonstration of integrating oil-in-ice response technologies with a Coast Guard oil skimmer aboard a buoy 

tender

• Developed and lab tested two proof-of-concept oil-in-water-column mitigation systems and follow-on technology prototype 

development of the two systems

• Reconstituted the Joint Maritime Test Facility (JMTF) ISB burn pan and successfully conducted the first test burn in 15 years

• Completed independent field test of prototype ballast water discharge compliance verification technologies

FY 2017 Planned Key Milestone Events (Year of Execution)

• Deliver Environmentally Friendly Buoy Mooring System Prototype Development Report

• Deliver Western Rivers Electronic Aids to Navigation Technology Demonstration Report

• Deliver Prototype Ballast Water Discharge Compliance Verification Technologies Test Report

• Deliver Mitigation of Oil within-the-Water-Column Prototype Technologies Test Report

• Deliver report on the FY 2017 JMTF Burn Tests 

• Complete initial development of oil sands products spill response techniques for fresh water and marine environments

• Complete initial research and laboratory testing of a technology to perform in situ detection of sunken heavy oil mixed with 

marine sediment

• Conduct a test burn, using an oil herding agent developed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and another test burn, 
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using a heat conductive mat with Worcester Polytechnic Institute, in partnership with the Bureau of Safety and Environmental 

Enforcement

• Complete a technology demonstration of electronic navigation systems along the Ohio River

• Controlled environment testing of two prototype technologies to mitigate oil within the water column

FY 2018 Planned Key Milestone Events (Budget year)

• Field test five prototype environmentally friendly buoy mooring systems

• Develop and test a prototype oil skimmer and collected-oil temporary storage systems

• Develop and test prototype oil sands products spill response technologies in fresh water and marine environments

• Deliver report on the FY18 JMTF Burn Tests 

• Develop and test a temporary oil storage system for Coast Guard buoy tenders

• Develop and test an ice management system for skimmers on Coast Guard buoy tenders

• Deliver ANSIS Technology Demonstration Report

• Deliver report on Mitigation of Oiled Silt Moving Across the Bottom of Bodies of Water Report

• Develop Nearshore and Inland Evaluation of the Estimated Recovery System Potential (ERSP) Calculator

Delayed Milestones

• None

Overall Project Funding

FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Project Funding 3,647 3,576 4,453 3,100 3,896

Obligations 3,647 3,576 4,453 820
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Project Schedule 

Research & Development Description Planned Start Date Planned Completion

FY 2016

e-ATON Technology Demonstration Nov-13 Jun-17

Oil Spill Response Emerging Technology Research Oct-16 Oct-18

Nearshore and Inland Evaluation of the Estimated Recovery 

System Potential (ERSP) Calculator Oct-16 Sep-19

Improved In-Situ Burning (ISB) for Offshore Use Feb-14 Sep-19

FY 2017

e-ATON Technology Demonstration Nov-13 Jun-17

Oil Spill Response Emerging Technology Research Oct-16 Oct-18

Nearshore and Inland Evaluation of the Estimated Recovery 

System Potential (ERSP) Calculator Oct-16 Sep-19

Improved In-Situ Burning (ISB) for Offshore Use Feb-14 Sep-19

FY 2018

Oil Spill Response Emerging Technology Research Oct-16 Oct-18

Nearshore and Inland Evaluation of the Estimated Recovery 

System Potential (ERSP) Calculator Oct-16 Sep-19

Improved In-Situ Burning (ISB) for Offshore Use Feb-14 Sep-19

Type of Research

Applied

Technology Readiness Level

Level 5

Transition Plans

Not Applicable
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Project Description:

Operational Performance Improvements and Modeling: Develop enhancements to modeling capability for Coast Guard-wide 

asset allocation, force structure decision support, and navigational safety. Continue development and roll-out support of innovative 

interdiction patrol tactics using probabilistic-based search and game theory techniques. Investigate applications of modeling and 

simulation to evaluate and improve Coast Guard analytic competencies (mission analysis, crew efficiency, manpower requirements, 

C4IT obsolescence, survivor modeling, search effectiveness). Investigate technologies for improving overall mission effectiveness 

and efficiency such as mobile technology for data entry, single-fuel fleet, corrosion control and monitoring, and boarding team 

equipment for Coast Guard fleet implementation. Explore Artificial Intelligence for application in USCG Mission Planning & 

Disaster Response. Research augmented reality capabilities to improve Coast Guard mission support.

Sub Project

• Diesel Outboard Development

• Mobile Technology for Operational Efficiency

• Analysis of Methods and Underway Time to Develop and Maintain 

Crew Proficiency

• Mass Migration Modeling and Analysis

FY 2016 Key Milestone Events (Prior Year)

• Completed concept development and evaluation of innovative interdiction patrol tactics

• Completed initial development of campaign level modeling capability: Coast Guard Maritime Operational Effectiveness 

Simulation (CGMOES)

FY 2017 Planned Key Milestone Events (Year of Execution)

• Develop Mass Migration Analysis and tactics

• Complete Fleet Mix Analysis I (FMA I) and FMA II

• Perform Insurance Risk Practice research

• Perform GIS analysis in support of Navigation safety

• Develop an adaptive strategy to analyze offshore energy development risk

• Deliver Innovative Interdiction Patrol Tactics: operational tactics playbook and final report

• Perform Unmanned Aviation Systems (UAS) airspace density analysis 

FY 2018 Planned Key Milestone Events (Budget year)

• Improve processing of geospatial imagery for analytical use
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• Develop a simulation framework for development of mass migration planning tool

• Conduct modeling and simulation excursions to meet the emerging needs of the Coast Guard

Delayed Milestones

• None

Overall Project Funding

FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Project Funding 4,691 2,683 5,125 3,791 3,621

Obligations 4,691 2,683 5,125 779

Project Schedule 

Research & Development Description Planned Start Date Planned Completion

FY 2016

Diesel Outboard Development Feb-14 Oct-18

Mobile Technology for Operational Efficiency Mar-15 May-18

Analysis of Methods and Underway Time to Develop and 

Maintain Crew Proficiency Dec-15 Nov-19

Mass Migration Modeling and Analysis Oct-14 Feb-18

FY 2017

Diesel Outboard Development Feb-14 Oct-18

Mobile Technology for Operational Efficiency Mar-15 May-18

Analysis of Methods and Underway Time to Develop and 

Maintain Crew Proficiency Dec-15 Nov-19

Mass Migration Modeling and Analysis Oct-14 Feb-18

FY 2018

Diesel Outboard Development Feb-14 Oct-18

Mobile Technology for Operational Efficiency Mar-15 May-18

Analysis of Methods and Underway Time to Develop and 

Maintain Crew Proficiency Dec-15 Nov-19

Mass Migration Modeling and Analysis Oct-14 Feb-18
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Type of Research

Applied

Technology Readiness Level

Level 5

Transition Plans

Not Applicable
U.S. Coast Guard Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund Contribution

USCG – MERHCFC - 1

Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Coast Guard

Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund Contribution

Fiscal Year 2018

Congressional Justification
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Table of Contents

Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund Contribution .................................................................................................................... 1

Budget Comparison and Adjustments............................................................................................................................................................... 3

Personnel Compensation and Benefits.............................................................................................................................................................. 7
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Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund Contribution

Budget Comparison and Adjustments

Comparison of Budget Authority and Request

Dollars in Thousands

FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2017 to FY 2018

Organization Revised Enacted Annualized CR President's Budget Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund Contribution - - $168,847 - - $175,506 - - $195,784 - - $20,278

Total - - $168,847 - - $175,506 - - $195,784 - - $20,278

Subtotal Discretionary - Appropriation - - $168,847 - - $175,506 - - $195,784 - - $20,278

Overview

The Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund Contribution (MERHCFC) funds accrual of the Coast Guard’s military Medicareeligible health benefit contribution to the Department of Defense (DoD) Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund. Contributions 

are for future Medicare-eligible retirees, as well as retiree dependents and their potential survivors. The authority for the Coast Guard 

to make this payment, on an annual basis, is provided in P.L. 108-375, the 2005 Defense Appropriations Act. While this expenditure 

requires no annual action by Congress, it is scored as discretionary spending. 

The FY 2018 President’s Budget estimates that the Coast Guard’s contribution will be $195,784,000 to the Medicare-Eligible Retiree 

Health Care Fund. The total adjustment-to-base is an increase of $20,278,000. In the FY 2018 President’s Budget, DoD will propose 

additional TRICARE consolidation and modernization initiatives. Those proposals would restore FY 2017 benefit change grandfathering guidelines, increase co-pays for pharmaceuticals, index future fees to National Health Expenditures vice COLA (similar to 

the reforms proposed in the FY 2017 President’s Budget). This request will be paid to the DoD MERHCF to support the benefits 

outlined above. The Coast Guard’s annual budget estimate for MERHCFC is calculated by multiplying the projected average force 

strength (FTE) by DoD actuary projected normal cost rates for active duty and reserve personnel
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Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund Contribution

Budget Authority and Obligations

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Authority FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Enacted $168,847

Transfers & Reprogrammings -

Delta in Enacted Fee Estimate to Fee Actuals -

Enacted Rescissions to Prior Year -

Revised Enacted/Request $168,847 $175,506 $195,784

Carryover and/or Recoveries (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -

Rescissions to Current Year/Budget Year - - -

Net Sequestered Resources - - -

Supplementals - - -

Total Budget Authority $168,847 $175,506 $195,784

Collections – Reimbursable Resources - - -

Total Budget Resources $168,847 $175,506 $195,784

Obligations (Actual/Projections/Estimates) $168,847 $175,506 $195,784

Personnel: Positons and FTE

Enacted/Request Positions - - -

Enacted/Request FTE - - -

Onboard and Actual FTE Including Collections - Reimbursable Resources

Onboard Positions (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -

FTE (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -
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Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund Contribution

Summary of Budget Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

FY 2016 Enacted - - $168,847

FY 2016 Revised Enacted - - $168,847

FY 2017 Annualized CR - - $175,506

FY 2018 Base Budget - - $175,506

Base Adjustments - - $28,630

Total, Pricing Increases - - $28,630

2018 TRICARE Proposals - - ($8,352)

Total, Pricing Decreases - - ($8,352)

Total Adjustments-to-Base - - $20,278

FY 2018 Current Services - - $195,784

FY 2018 Request - - $195,784

FY 2017 TO FY 2018 Change - - $20,278
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Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund Contribution

Justification of Pricing Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Pricing Changes FY 2018 President's Budget

Positions FTE Amount

Pricing Change 1 - 2018 TRICARE Proposals - - ($8,352)

Pricing Change 2 - Base Adjustments - - $28,630

Total Pricing Changes - - $20,278

2018 TRICARE Proposals: Reduction reflects DoD proposal to modify retail and mail order pharmaceutical co-pays above the 

National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2016 levels.

Base Adjustments: Change reflects increased DoD actuary projected normal cost rates for active duty and reserve personnel.
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Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund Contribution

Personnel Compensation and Benefits

Pay Summary

Dollars in Thousands

Organization

FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate

Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund Contribution - - $168,847 - - - $175,506 - - - $195,784 - - - $20,278 -

Total - - $168,847 - - - $175,506 - - - $195,784 - - - $20,278 -

Discretionary - Appropriation - - $168,847 - - - $175,506 - - - $195,784 - - - $20,278 -

Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

12.2 Military Personnel Benefits $168,847 $175,506 $195,784 $20,278

Total - Personnel Compensation and Benefits $168,847 $175,506 $195,784 $20,278

Positions and FTE

Positions - Civilian - - - -

Pay Cost Drivers

Dollars in Thousands

Leading Cost-Drivers

FY 2016

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018

President’s Budget

FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total 

Changes

FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate

MERHCFC $168,847 $175,506 $195,784 $20,278

Total – Pay Cost Drivers $168,847 $175,506 $195,784 $20,278

 

U.S. Coast Guard Retired Pay

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Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Coast Guard

Retired Pay

Fiscal Year 2018

Congressional Justification
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Table of Contents

Retired Pay ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

Budget Comparison and Adjustments............................................................................................................................................................... 3

Personnel Compensation and Benefits.............................................................................................................................................................. 6

Non Pay Budget Exhibits.................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
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Retired Pay

Budget Comparison and Adjustments

Comparison of Budget Authority and Request

Dollars in Thousands

FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2017 to FY 2018

Organization Revised Enacted Annualized CR President's Budget Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

Retired Pay - - $1,604,000 - - $1,604,000 - - $1,690,824 - - $86,824

Total - - $1,604,000 - - $1,604,000 - - $1,690,824 - - $86,824

Subtotal Mandatory - Appropriation - - $1,604,000 - - $1,604,000 - - $1,690,824 - - $86,824

Overview

The Retired Pay (RP) appropriation provides payments as identified under the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection and Survivor 

Benefits Plans, and other retired personnel entitlements identified under prior-year National Defense Authorization Acts. This 

appropriation also includes funding for medical care of retired personnel and their dependents.

The FY 2018 President's Budget estimates that the Coast Guard’s contributions will be $1.7 billion for Retired Pay. The total 

adjustment-to-base is an increase of $86.8 million for FY 2018 Actuarial Adjustments and inclusion of the Modernized Retirement 

System. DoD will propose legislation to implement additional TRICARE consolidation and modernization initiatives in FY 2018. 

Those proposals would restore FY 2017 benefit change grand-fathering guidelines, increase co-pays for pharmaceuticals, and index 

future fees to National Health Expenditures vice COLA (similar to the reforms proposed in the FY 2017 Budget). This appropriation

includes payments for the Modernized Retirement System as directed by the 2016/2017 National Defense Authorization Acts –

including Thrift Savings Plan contributions and lump-sum elections. DHS will propose legislation to authorize payment of 

Continuation Pay, another new element of the Modernized Retirement System, from this appropriation, beginning in 2018. This 

request supports the benefits outlined above and remains available until expended. The Retired Pay appropriation is scored as a 

mandatory appropriation. 
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Retired Pay

Budget Authority and Obligations

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Authority FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Enacted $1,604,000

Transfers & Reprogrammings -

Delta in Enacted Fee Estimate to Fee Actuals -

Enacted Rescissions to Prior Year -

Revised Enacted/Request $1,604,000 $1,604,000 $1,690,824

Carryover and/or Recoveries (Actual/Estimates/Projections) $54,170 $85,688 -

Rescissions to Current Year/Budget Year - - -

Net Sequestered Resources - - -

Supplementals - - -

Total Budget Authority $1,658,170 $1,689,688 $1,690,824

Collections – Reimbursable Resources - - -

Total Budget Resources $1,658,170 $1,689,688 $1,690,824

Obligations (Actual/Projections/Estimates) $1,572,482 $1,689,688 $1,690,824

Personnel: Positons and FTE

Enacted/Request Positions - - -

Enacted/Request FTE - - -

Onboard and Actual FTE; Includes Collections - Reimbursable Resources

Onboard (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -

FTE (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -
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Retired Pay

Summary of Budget Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

FY 2016 Enacted - - $1,604,000

FY 2016 Revised Enacted - - $1,604,000

FY 2017 Annualized CR - - $1,604,000

FY 2018 Base Budget - - $1,604,000

Retired Pay Contribution - - $86,824

Total, Pricing Increases - - $86,824

Total Adjustments-to-Base - - $86,824

FY 2018 Current Services - - $1,690,824

FY 2018 Request - - $1,690,824

FY 2017 TO FY 2018 Change - - $86,824

Justification of Pricing Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Pricing Changes FY 2018 President's Budget

Positions FTE Amount

Pricing Change 1 - Retired Pay Contribution - - $86,824

Total Pricing Changes - - $86,824

Retired Pay Contribution: Reflects FY 2018 Actuarial Adjustments and inclusion of the Modernized Retirement System.
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Retired Pay

Personnel Compensation and Benefits

Pay Summary

Dollars in Thousands

Organization

FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate

Retired Pay - - $1,365,621 - - - $1,365,621 - - - $1,457,024 - - - $91,403 -

Total - - $1,365,621 - - - $1,365,621 - - - $1,457,024 - - - $91,403 -

Mandatory - Appropriation - - $1,365,621 - - - $1,365,621 - - - $1,457,024 - - - $91,403 -

* The FTE Rate calculation does not include Object Class 11.8-Special Personal Services Payments or 13.0-Benefits for Former Personnel.

NARRATIVE EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

FTE Change FY 2017-2018:N/A 

PCB Change FY 2017-2018: Increase due to changes in actuarial projections and costs associated with the Modernized Retirement 

System.

Average Cost Change FY 2017-2018: N/A 
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Retired Pay

Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

13.0 Benefits for Former Personnel $1,365,621 $1,365,621 $1,457,024 $91,403

Total - Personnel Compensation and Benefits $1,365,621 $1,365,621 $1,457,024 $91,403

Positions and FTE

Positions - Civilian - - - -

Pay Cost Drivers

Dollars in Thousands

Leading Cost-Drivers

FY 2016

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018

President’s Budget

FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total 

Changes

FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate

Retired Pay $1,365,621 $1,365,621 $1,474,420 $108,799

Total – Pay Cost Drivers $1,365,621 $1,365,621 $1,474,420 $108,799

 
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Retired Pay

Non Pay Budget Exhibits

Non Pay Summary

Dollars in Thousands

Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Retired Pay $238,379 $238,379 $233,800 ($4,579)

Total $238,379 $238,379 $233,800 ($4,579)

Mandatory - Appropriation $238,379 $238,379 $233,800 ($4,579)

Non Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Non-Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

25.6 Medical Care $238,379 $238,379 $233,800 ($4,579)

Total - Non Pay Object Classes $238,379 $238,379 $233,800 ($4,579)

Non Pay Cost Drivers

Dollars in Thousands

Leading Non Pay Cost-Drivers FY 2016 

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President’s 

Budget

FY 2017 to FY 

2018 Total 

Changes

Medical Payments $238,379 $238,379 $233,800 ($4,579)

Total – Non Pay Cost Drivers $238,379 $238,379 $233,800 ($4,579)

NARRATIVE EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

Medical Payments: Decrease reflects FY 2018 Actuarial Adjustments and DoD proposed TRICARE benefit changes. 
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Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Coast Guard

Boat Safety

Fiscal Year 2018

Congressional Justification
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Table of Contents

Boat Safety.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

Budget Comparison and Adjustments............................................................................................................................................................... 3

Personnel Compensation and Benefits.............................................................................................................................................................. 7

Non Pay Budget Exhibits................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
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Boat Safety

Budget Comparison and Adjustments

Comparison of Budget Authority and Request

Dollars in Thousands

FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2017 to FY 2018

Organization Revised Enacted Annualized CR President's Budget Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

Boat Safety 14 14 $114,326 14 14 $113,049 19 19 $118,416 5 5 $5,367

Total 14 14 $114,326 14 14 $113,049 19 19 $118,416 5 5 $5,367

Subtotal Mandatory - Appropriation 14 14 $114,326 14 14 $113,049 19 19 $118,416 5 5 $5,367

Overview

Mission Statement for Boat Safety:

The Boat Safety program applies preventive means and strategies to minimize loss of life, personal injury, property damage, and 

environmental impact associated with the use of recreational boats. The program directly supports the Coast Guard’s Maritime

Prevention Program by promoting safe and enjoyable use of public U.S. waterways. 

Budget Activities:

Boat Safety activities include: overseeing manufacturer compliance with Coast Guard regulations; grant making to States and national 

non-profit boating safety organizations; conducting surveys to measure recreational boating activity; continuing the Boat Responsibly 

national outreach and awareness initiative; promulgating safety regulations; and measuring life jacket wear rates, including the 

effectiveness of voluntary and mandatory efforts to increase life jacket usage. 

Budget Request Summary:

The FY 2018 President's Budget requests 19 positions, 19 FTE and $118.416 million for Boat Safety. The total adjustments-to-base 

include a 1.9 percent pay raise for civilians and an increase in civilian allowances due to an increase in government contributions for 

various Federal Employee benefits.

In its role as the designated National Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Program Coordinator, the Coast Guard is charged with 

managing dedicated user fee funding provided from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund to support the National 

Recreational Boating Safety Program. Under the provisions of the Sportfishing and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2005 (Subtitle 

A, Title X, P.L. 109-59), the Coast Guard receives a percentage distribution of total trust fund receipts from the preceding fiscal year 

(i.e., FY 2018 funding will be a percentage of FY 2017 trust fund receipts). Funds are available until expended, but are limited in 

purpose and amount in accordance with existing statute.
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Boat Safety

Budget Authority and Obligations

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Authority FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Enacted $114,326

Transfers & Reprogrammings -

Delta in Enacted Fee Estimate to Fee Actuals -

Enacted Rescissions to Prior Year -

Revised Enacted/Request $114,326 $113,049 $118,416

Carryover and/or Recoveries (Actual/Estimates/Projections) $10,008 $8,014 -

Rescissions to Current Year/Budget Year - - -

Net Sequestered Resources $16,011 $15,574 $7,800

Supplementals - - -

Total Budget Authority $140,345 $136,637 $126,216

Collections – Reimbursable Resources - - -

Total Budget Resources $140,345 $136,637 $126,216

Obligations (Actual/Projections/Estimates) $114,326 $121,307 $118,416

Personnel: Positons and FTE

Enacted/Request Positions 14 14 19

Enacted/Request FTE 14 14 19

Onboard and Actual FTE; Includes Collections - Reimbursable Resources

Onboard (Actual/Estimates/Projections) 14 14 19

FTE (Actual/Estimates/Projections) 14 14 19

 
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Boat Safety

Summary of Budget Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

FY 2016 Enacted 14 14 $114,326

FY 2016 Revised Enacted 14 14 $114,326

FY 2017 Annualized CR 14 14 $113,049

FY 2018 Base Budget 14 14 $113,049

Adjustment for 2017 Initiatives - - $45

Annualization of 2017 Civilian Pay Raise - - $10

2018 Civilian Pay Raise - - $30

2018 Civilian Allowances - - $2

Boat Safety Management Personnel 5 5 $878

Trust Fund Receipts Adjustment - - $4,402

Total, Pricing Increases 5 5 $5,367

Total Adjustments-to-Base 5 5 $5,367

FY 2018 Current Services 19 19 $118,416

FY 2018 Request 19 19 $118,416

FY 2017 TO FY 2018 Change 5 5 $5,367
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Boat Safety

Justification of Pricing Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Pricing Changes FY 2018 President's Budget

Positions FTE Amount

Pricing Change 1 - Adjustment for 2017 Initiatives - - $45

Pricing Change 2 - Annualization of 2017 Civilian Pay Raise - - $10

Pricing Change 3 - 2018 Civilian Pay Raise - - $30

Pricing Change 4 - 2018 Civilian Allowances - - $2

Pricing Change 5 - Boat Safety Management Personnel 5 5 $878

Pricing Change 6 - Trust Fund Receipts Adjustment - - $4,402

Total Pricing Changes 5 5 $5,367

Adjustment for 2017 Initiatives: This adjustment captures the net impact of 2017 civilian pay raises and allowances.

Annualization of 2017 Civilian Pay Raise: Provides one quarter of funding to annualize the 2017 civilian (2.1 percent) pay raise.

2018 Civilian Pay Raise: Provides three quarters funding for the 2018 civilian (1.9 percent) pay raise.

2018 Civilian Allowances: Provides funding for required contributions to Federal Employee Government Life Insurance (FEGLI), 

Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB), and TSP Government Contributions.

Boat Safety Management Personnel: In accordance with statutory authority granted in 46 USC 13107(a)(2) and (c)(1), as amended 

by P.L. 114-94, Section 10002(2), five additional personnel are included for administering state recreational boating safety programs 

and carrying out the National Recreational Boating Safety Program.

Trust Fund Receipts Adjustment: Under provisions of the Sportfishing and Recreational Boating Safety Act, the Coast Guard 

receives a percentage distribution of total trust fund receipts. The FY 2018 request reflects anticipated needs to non-federal sources.
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Boat Safety

Personnel Compensation and Benefits

Pay Summary

Dollars in Thousands

Organization

FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate

Boat Safety 14 14 $2,075 $148.21 14 14 $2,088 $149.14 19 19 $2,786 $146.63 5 5 $698 ($2.51)

Total 14 14 $2,075 $148.21 14 14 $2,088 $149.14 19 19 $2,786 $146.63 5 5 $698 ($2.51)

Mandatory - Appropriation 14 14 $2,075 $148.21 14 14 $2,088 $149.14 19 19 $2,786 $146.63 5 5 $698 ($2.51)

NARRATIVE EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

FTE Change FY 2017-2018: Reflects five additional FTE for administering state recreational boating safety programs and carrying 

out the National Recreational Boating Safety Program.

PCB Change FY 2017-2018: Provides funding to annualize the FY 2017 civilian pay raise of 2.1 percent, FY 2018 civilian pay raise 

of 1.9 percent, and funding for required contributions to Federal Employee Government Life Insurance (FEGLI), Federal Employee 

Health Benefits (FEHB), and TSP Government Contributions.

Average Cost Change FY 2017-2018: Average cost change reflects an increase in FTE related to pay and personal benefits being 

allocated in FY 2018.

Bonuses and performance awards: FY 2018 request estimates $19,000 for bonuses and performance awards. This request remains 

in line with OPM Awards Guidance on Spending Limitation. 
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Boat Safety

Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

11.1 Full-time Permanent $1,600 $1,610 $2,149 $539

11.5 Other Personnel Compensation $14 $14 $18 $4

12.1 Civilian Personnel Benefits $461 $464 $619 $155

Total - Personnel Compensation and Benefits $2,075 $2,088 $2,786 $698

Positions and FTE

Positions - Civilian 14 14 19 5

FTE - Civilian 14 14 19 5

 Pay Cost Drivers

Dollars in Thousands

Leading Cost-Drivers

FY 2016

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018

President’s Budget

FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total 

Changes

FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate

Civilian Pay 14 $2,075 $148.21 14 $2,088 $149.14 19 $2,786 $146.63 5 $698 ($2.51)

Total – Pay Cost Drivers 14 $2,075 $148.21 14 $2,088 $149.14 19 $2,786 $146.63 5 $698 ($2.51)

 
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Boat Safety

Permanent Positions by Grade – Appropriation

Grades and Salary Range FY 2016 

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to FY 

2018 

Change

GS-15 1 1 3 2

GS-14 3 3 3 -

GS-13 9 9 12 3

GS-7 1 1 1 -

Total Permanent Positions 14 14 19 5

Total Perm. Employment (Filled Positions) EOY 14 14 14 -

Position Locations

Headquarters 12 12 17 5

U.S. Field 2 2 2 -

Averages

Average Personnel Costs, GS Positions 142,492 142,136 155,826 13,690

Average Grade, GS Positions 13 13 13 -

 
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Boat Safety

Non Pay Budget Exhibits

Non Pay Summary

Dollars in Thousands

Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Boat Safety $112,251 $110,961 $115,630 $4,669

Total $112,251 $110,961 $115,630 $4,669

Mandatory - Appropriation $112,251 $110,961 $115,630 $4,669

Non Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Non-Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

21.0 Travel and Transportation of Persons $158 $156 $162 $6

22.0 Transportation of Things $1 $1 $1 -

24.0 Printing and Reproduction $10 $10 $10 -

25.1 Advisory and Assistance Services $5 $5 $5 -

25.2 Other Services from Non-Federal Sources $2,856 $2,823 $2,943 $120

31.0 Equipment $4 $4 $4 -

41.0 Grants, Subsidies, and Contributions $109,217 $107,962 $112,505 $4,543

Total - Non Pay Object Classes $112,251 $110,961 $115,630 $4,669
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Boat Safety

Non Pay Cost Drivers

Dollars in Thousands

Leading Non Pay Cost-Drivers FY 2016 

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President’s 

Budget

FY 2017 to FY 

2018 Total 

Changes

Boat Safety Grants & Administration $112,251 $110,961 $115,630 $4,669

Total – Non Pay Cost Drivers $112,251 $110,961 $115,630 $4,669

NARRATIVE EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

Provides grants for the development and implementation of a coordinated national recreational boating safety program. This funding 

level is based on current estimates of trust fund receipts from the Office of Tax Analysis at the Department of Treasury (adjusted to 

reflect amendments to current law enacted in P.L. 109-59). 

U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Oil Spill Program

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Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Coast Guard

Maritime Oil Spill Program

Fiscal Year 2018

Congressional Justification
U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Oil Spill Program

USCG – MOSP - 2

Table of Contents

Maritime Oil Spill Program....................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Budget Comparison and Adjustments............................................................................................................................................................... 3

Non Pay Budget Exhibits.................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
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Maritime Oil Spill Program

Budget Comparison and Adjustments

Comparison of Budget Authority and Request

Dollars in Thousands

FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2017 to FY 2018

Organization Revised Enacted Annualized CR President's Budget Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

Maritime Oil Spill Program - - $107,329 - - $101,000 - - $101,000 - - -

Total - - $107,329 - - $101,000 - - $101,000 - - -

Subtotal Mandatory - Appropriation - - $107,329 - - $101,000 - - $101,000 - - -

Overview

The Maritime Oil Spill Program operates under the authority of Title I of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA), as amended, which 

provides for the use of the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (OSLTF) to pay for Federal response to oil spills and claims for 

uncompensated removal costs and damages resulting from such spills. The Maritime Oil Spill Program directly supports the Coast 

Guard’s Marine Environment Protection mission and Maritime Response Program.

In Section Seven of Executive Order 12777, the President delegated management responsibility of the OSLTF to the Secretary of the 

Department in which the Coast Guard is operating. Upon re-delegation by the Secretary, the Commandant of the Coast Guard 

delegated responsibility to the National Pollution Funds Center (NPFC), which oversees the OSLTF. 

The NPFC:

• Provides funding for Federal removal actions in response to a discharge or a substantial threat of discharge of oil to navigable 

waters of the United States;

• Compensates claimants for OPA removal costs or damages;

• Provides funding to natural resource trustees for Natural Resource Damage Assessments (NRDA); 

• Administers the OSLTF.

The FY 2018 President’s Budget estimates that expenditures from this account will total $101 million for the Maritime Oil Spill 

Program. These estimated expenditures consist of a $50 million transfer for immediate federal oil spill response, an estimated $1

million payment to the Prince William Sound Oil Spill Recovery Institute, and an estimated $50 million to compensate claimants for 

uncompensated OPA removal costs and damages, including natural resource damages. 
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Maritime Oil Spill Program

Budget Authority and Obligations

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Authority FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Enacted $107,329

Transfers & Reprogrammings -

Delta in Enacted Fee Estimate to Fee Actuals -

Enacted Rescissions to Prior Year -

Revised Enacted/Request $107,329 $101,000 $101,000

Carryover and/or Recoveries (Actual/Estimates/Projections) $108,980 $124,912 -

Rescissions to Current Year/Budget Year - - -

Net Sequestered Resources $20,049 $13,821 $6,969

Supplementals - - -

Total Budget Authority $236,358 $239,733 $107,969

Collections – Reimbursable Resources - - -

Total Budget Resources $236,358 $239,733 $107,969

Obligations (Actual/Projections/Estimates) $107,329 $225,795 $107,969

Personnel: Positons and FTE

Enacted/Request Positions - - -

Enacted/Request FTE - - -

Onboard and Actual FTE Including Collections - Reimbursable Resources

Onboard Positions (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -

FTE (Actual/Estimates/Projections) - - -
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Maritime Oil Spill Program

Summary of Budget Changes

Dollars in Thousands

Budget Formulation Activity Positions FTE Amount

FY 2016 Enacted - - $107,329

FY 2016 Revised Enacted - - $107,329

FY 2017 Annualized CR - - $101,000

FY 2018 Base Budget - - $101,000

FY 2018 Current Services - - $101,000

FY 2018 Request - - $101,000

FY 2017 TO FY 2018 Change - - -
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Maritime Oil Spill Program

Non Pay Budget Exhibits

Non Pay Summary

Dollars in Thousands

Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes

Maritime Oil Spill Program $107,329 $101,000 $101,000 -

Total $107,329 $101,000 $101,000 -

Mandatory - Appropriation $107,329 $101,000 $101,000 -

Non Pay by Object Class

Dollars in Thousands

Non-Pay Object Classes

FY 2016 

Revised 

Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized 

CR

FY 2018 

President's 

Budget

FY 2017 to 

FY 2018 

Change

25.2 Other Services from Non-Federal Sources $107,329 $101,000 $101,000 -

Total - Non Pay Object Classes $107,329 $101,000 $101,000 -

Non Pay Cost Drivers

Dollars in Thousands

Leading Non Pay Cost-Drivers FY 2016 

Revised Enacted

FY 2017 

Annualized CR

FY 2018 

President’s 

Budget

FY 2017 to FY 

2018 Total 

Changes

Maritime Oil Spill Program $107,329 $101,000 $101,000

Total – Non Pay Cost Drivers $107,329 $101,000 $101,000

 
U.S. Coast Guard Funds

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Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Coast Guard

Funds

Fiscal Year 2018

Congressional Justification
U.S. Coast Guard Funds

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Table of Contents

Funds.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Budget Comparison and Adjustments............................................................................................................................................................... 3

General Gift Fund ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Yard Fund ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Supply Fund...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
U.S. Coast Guard Funds

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Funds

Budget Comparison and Adjustments

Comparison of Budget Authority and Request

Dollars in Thousands

FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2017 to FY 2018

Organization Revised Enacted Annualized CR President's Budget Total Changes

Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount

General Gift Fund - - $1,621 - - $2,214 - - $2,864 - - $650

Total - - $1,621 - - $2,214 - - $2,864 - - $650

Subtotal Mandatory - Appropriation - - - - - - - - $2,864 - - $2,864

Subtotal Mandatory - Fee - - $1,621 - - $2,214 - - - - - ($2,214)
U.S. Coast Guard Funds

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General Gift Fund

Budget Activities: The Coast Guard General Gift Fund is authorized under 10 U.S.C. § 2601, which provisions for such funds within 

the Department of Defense and the Coast Guard. The General Gift Fund is a vehicle that authorizes the Commandant of the Coast 

Guard to accept gifts and donations for the benefit of museums, chapels, and other organizations under the jurisdiction of the Coast 

Guard. The Coast Guard is also authorized to accept gifts to be used for the benefit of service members who are wounded, injured or 

taken ill while in the line of duty, as well as for those members’ dependents and survivors.

Budget Request Summary: The FY 2018 President's Budget estimates $2.9 million in bequests from various sources to the General 

Gift Fund.

Yard Fund

Budget Activities: The Coast Guard Yard, located in Curtis Bay, MD, provides engineering support and industrial services for 

maintenance and repair of Coast Guard cutters, aids to navigation and other equipment. The Coast Guard Yard also manages facilities 

that homeport two major cutters and house several Coast Guard commands including the Surface Forces Logistics Center, Sector 

Baltimore and Curtis Bay Station. 

Budget Request Summary: The Yard Fund is a revolving account supported by the Coast Guard’s Operating Expenses and 

Acquisition, Construction & Improvements appropriations. It pays for personnel and materials required for Coast Guard projects and 

work orders completed by the Coast Guard Yard. These activities indirectly support Coast Guard missions.

Supply Fund

Budget Activities: The Supply Fund, in accordance with 14 U.S.C. § 650, finances the procurement of uniform clothing, commissary 

provisions, general stores, technical material, and fuel for vessels over 180 feet in length. 

Budget Request Summary: The fund is financed by reimbursements from the sale of goods, including the procurement of uniforms, 

commissioning provisions, stores, materials, and fuel. These activities indirectly support Coast Guard missions.