Information on 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.
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.
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.