COMDTINST 1306.1A
JAN 15, 2002
possible to foster a better understanding of the needs and viewpoints of all members of
the Coast Guard family. By advising, consulting, and through direct participation, CMCs
play an important role in the continuous improvement of the Coast Guard. The vision of
the CMC program is "Proactively Assist Coast Guard Members to be Ready Today -
Preparing for Tomorrow."
b. The CMC is the senior enlisted advisor to Coast Guard leadership. Collectively, the
CMC corps promotes balance between workforce needs and organizational goals.
Accessible to all, CMCs encourage communication throughout the organization on issues
affecting personnel and mission accomplishment. In addition, the CMCs provide
guidance to a network of unit level command chiefs. CMCs report directly to their
commanders or commanding officers and keep the chain of command aware and
informed of sensitive and current issues whenever appropriate.
c. During recent years, CMCs, by necessity, have assumed increased leadership
responsibilities. At all levels of command, CMCs have become more involved in
consulting with commands and program managers on policies which affect enlisted
personnel. As joint operations within the armed forces have increased, recognition of
these positions by the Department of Defense (DoD) has become critical to successfully
accomplishing their duties and responsibilities in a joint operating environment.
d. Definitions.
(1) CMC Force Manager is the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard
(MCPOCG). Responsibilities include initiating action to ensure CMC applicants are
available to fill projected vacancies of Commandant-designated CMC positions; assist
CG Personnel Command (CGPC) in screening CMC applicants; advise commanders
or commanding officers on the CMC selection process, and assist when requested;
initiate Special Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP) recommendations to ensure all CMC
positions remain filled with qualified and/or experienced personnel; recommend
position adjustments within the CMC program as appropriate; periodically review this
Instruction and recommend changes as appropriate; when requested, advise
commanders or commanding officers desiring to establish CMC positions; support the
CMC program by providing current information pertinent to the enlisted workforce;
provide assistance with issues beyond the resources available to the CMC; foster a
better understanding of the CMC program and the role of the CMC at all levels of the
Coast Guard; ensure field personnel remain informed on how to communicate with
their CMC; organize and convene indoctrination training for new Commandant-
designated CMCs; recommend CMC participation on Coast Guard Headquarters and
CGPC convened boards, panels, and studies, as appropriate; and maintain a history
of the CMC program which includes a roster and contact information on all former
area, reserve force, and Commandant-designated CMCs.
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