Form CG-7421B Direct Access User Role Designation

Form CG-7421B Direct Access User Role Designation

What Is Form CG-7421B?

Form CG-7421B, Direct Access User Role Designation , is used to identify individuals requesting access to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) information technology and systems. The USCG needs this identification to validate users' credentials and document user roles and responsibilities. An individual must have a need-to-know to perform the required duties and to be given access to the automated information systems.

The latest version of the form was released on August 1, 2017 , with all previous editions obsolete. You can download a fillable Form CG-7421B through the link below.

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Form CG-7421B Instructions

Provide the following details in the CG-7421B Form:

  • Enter your full name, military rank, and employee identification number. Record the names of your department and unit. Add your phone number and email address;
  • Choose a role for your access. You may select between command, administration, reserve only administration, mobilization, training, security, and various/others. Different roles allow different levels of access - for instance, view-only access. You are not allowed to access the system for purposes beyond the scope of your authorization;
  • Acknowledge the authorization to access the Direct Access system and sign the form. Since the form has to be filled out online, you may click on the field "user click here" to email the form to your authorizing official.

The rest of the form must be completed by the authorizing official:

  • Certify that the authorized access is based on an official need;
  • State your employee identification number, rank, title, and telephone number;
  • Sign the form and send the document directly to the Pay and Personnel Center via email.

Form CG-2002, CG Direct Access System Assignment Data Worksheet, is a related document you need to complete to update assignment data, for example, if you want to request a transfer. This form is used to communicate the assignment preferences - you may describe assignment concerns and list your geographic preferences. The USCG personnel, contractors, and other agents will use this information to assist in activities related to your assignment.

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