COMDTINST M1040.6A — Temporary Separations

COMDTINST M1040.6A governs policies and standards for administering the Coast Guard Temporary Separation (TEMPSEP) program.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST M1040.6A
  • Title: TEMPORARY SEPARATIONS
  • Date: 10/15/2021
  • Proponent: CG-1331

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The publication addresses TEMPSEP eligibility, approval, cancellation, Reserve affiliation, separation, return to active duty, sexual assault, and surrogacy. It requires eligible members to submit requests through their unit commander and establishes conditions for separation and Reserve affiliation.

Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements shall comply with the provisions of this Manual.

Topics covered

  • Temporary Separation eligibility
  • TEMPSEP approval and cancellation
  • Return to active duty
  • Coast Guard Reserve affiliation
  • TEMPSEP separation conditions
  • Sexual assault
  • Surrogacy

Questions and answers

Does TEMPSEP eligibility guarantee approval?

Eligibility for TEMPSEP does not guarantee approval. (paragraph 2)

How must members submit a TEMPSEP request?

Members must submit their request for TEMPSEP through their unit commander in accordance with directions set by Commander (CG PSC). (paragraph 1)

Can members request TEMPSEP for a temporary hardship?

Members may request a TEMPSEP in lieu of discharge by reason of hardship if the hardship is temporary in nature. (paragraph 2)

What must TEMPSEP members do regarding the Coast Guard Reserve?

All TEMPSEP members must affiliate with the Coast Guard Reserve and follow Commander (CG PSC) procedures for affiliating with the Coast Guard Reserve. (paragraph 1)

What discharge must members receive under TEMPSEP?

Members must receive an honorable discharge. (paragraph 2)

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