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Information on the Master Chief of the Coast Guard
Current Events
- Lateral select process for Maritime Enforcement Specialias (ME) rating & Maritime Law Enforcement & Security Specialist (MLES) CWO Specialty (ALCOAST 445/09)
- The Coast Guard Compass, http://coastguard.dodlive.mil, official blog for USCG
- Photos from MCPOCG Bowen's International Travel
- Photos from MCPOCG Bowen's visit to TRACEN Petaluma
- The Homeowners Assistance Program (ALCOAST 156/09)
- Paternity Leave Policy (ALCOAST 155/09)
- Recipient of MCPO Angela McShan Inspirational Leadership Award (ALCOAST 149/09)
- Information on BAH Overpayments
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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.
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.
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