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Information on the Master Chief of the Coast Guard
Current Events
- MCPOCG Bowen at Training Center Cape May's Sunset Parade September 7, 2008.
- MCPOCG Question of the Month for August 2008 -- Answer & Winners Posted!
- Pentagon Channel story about the CGC Morgenthau and the U.S. Navy's 2008 Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training, July 14, 2008.
- Pentagon Channel video about the Coast Guard's new law enforcement rating, July 7, 2008.
- MCPOCG Bowen and MCPO-CGRF Smith with the crew of the USCGC TIGER SHARK
- Pentagon Channel Video featuring interview with MCPOCG Bowen
- Statement from MCPO George Ingraham, MCPO Jeff Smith,and MCPO Skip Bowen regarding Law Enforcement rating
- May 2003 White Paper recommending the
establishment of an LE rating. Written by: MCPO Charles Bowen, MCPO George
Ingraham, and MCPO Jeff Smith - MCPOCG Standing Orders under "Chief's Info"
- Leadership Library Recommendation, "Coming Back Alive" by Spike Walker
About the Office of the Master Chief of the Coast Guard
The office of the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard
(MCPOCG) was established by legislative action on August 27, 1969 to provide
the Commandant with a personal advisor and assistant in matters affecting
the enlisted members of the Coast Guard, both active and reserve, and their
families. The MCPOCG is the most senior enlisted member of the Coast Guard.
The normal tour of assignment is four years, which runs concurrently with
the Commandant of the Coast Guard.
The MCPOCG must be a living example of the Coast Guard’s core values of honor, respect, and devotion to duty. Individuals who are selected to serve in this prestigious position must possess the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity.
Master Chief Charles "Skip" Bowen assumed the duties of the 10th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard on June 14th, 2006. Master Chief Bowen relieved Master Chief Frank Welch, who had 26 years of the service in the Coast Guard, in a ceremony held at the USCG Telecommunications and Information Systems Command (TISCOM). Master Chief Bowen carries on the legacy which began with Master Chief Charles Calhoun over 30 years ago.
Activities and responsibilities of the MCPOCG
- assisting in the development of policy for managing the enlisted workforce of the Coast Guard;
- traveling to various units throughout the Coast Guard, addressing personnel on quality of life and personnel issues. Often times accompanying the Commandant on many of these visits;
- formal testimonials before Congress;
- representing enlisted quality of life issues by speaking to various civilian and military committees and forums;
- representing the Coast Guard by accepting opportunities to speak at military, civic, and social functions;
- maintaining a strong relationship with service organizations and companies that support enlisted personnel issues;
- working closely with the Department of Defense senior enlisted counterparts; and
- by serving as the Force Manager for the Command Master Chief Program and Program Manager for the Chief Petty Officer Academy.
As the senior Chief Petty Officer in the Coast Guard, the MCPOCG is also responsible for all aspects of the implementation and management of the Chiefs Call to Indoctrination Program.
Send Suggestions
Suggestions and concerns of Coast Guard enlisted personnel may be submitted to the MCPOCG through the "Contact" link where they will be evaluated and forwarded to the Commandant with appropriate action recommended.