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U.S. Coast Guard

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About Coast Guard Pay & Personnel Center

The Coast Guard Pay & Personnel Center (PPC) was established in 1979 to centralize and streamline pay, personnel, and administrative support for United States Coast Guard members. Headquartered in Topeka, Kansas, the PPC plays a critical role in managing payroll, benefits, and human resources services for active duty, reserve, and retired Coast Guard personnel, as well as members of the Public Health Service. Over the decades, PPC has integrated technological advancements to automate and improve service delivery, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. The center continues to serve as a vital administrative backbone, supporting Coast Guard operations worldwide by maintaining the well-being and readiness of its workforce.

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Tamica Carter

U.S. Coast Guard

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USCG Station San Francisco, CA

USCG Station San Francisco, CA • U.S. Coast Guard • 1989

USCGC Point Brower Homeport San Diego CA

USCGC Point Brower (WPB-82372) • U.S. Coast Guard • 1986

USCGC Boutwell (WHEC-719)

USCGC Boutwell (WHEC-719) • U.S. Coast Guard • 1982

USCGC Campbell (WHEC-32)

U.S. Coast Guard • 1975

About Coast Guard Pay & Personnel Center

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Foundation Year: The Coast Guard Pay & Personnel Center (PPC) was established in 1979, consolidating various pay and personnel functions into a single center to improve efficiency. • Location: PPC is headquartered in Topeka, Kansas, making it one of the few Coast Guard units based far from any coastline. • Payroll Responsibility: PPC processes payroll for over 50,000 active duty, reserve, and retired Coast Guard personnel each month, ensuring timely and accurate payments. • Disaster Response: After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, PPC expedited emergency pay and personnel transactions to support Coast Guard members deployed for rescue and recovery operations. • Technological Upgrades: In 2003, PPC transitioned from a legacy mainframe system to the Direct Access human resources management system, modernizing pay and personnel services. • Support for Other Services: PPC also processes pay and personnel support for the U.S. Public Health Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps. • Customer Service: PPC operates a call center that handles thousands of inquiries per month, assisting Coast Guard members and retirees with complex pay and personnel questions. • Critical Role in Deployments: During major Coast Guard deployments, such as Deepwater Horizon (2010), PPC ensured rapid mobilization and pay adjustments for personnel responding to the crisis. • Awards and Recognition: PPC has earned multiple Coast Guard Unit Commendations for its outstanding service, particularly during times of national emergencies. • Continuous Innovation: PPC routinely pilots new technologies and business processes, including e-Gov initiatives, to streamline pay and personnel support for Coast Guard members worldwide.