COMDTINST 1306.1A
JAN 15, 2002
(2) The CMC program consists of six categories listed below in order of
precedence. Authorized positions are listed in enclosures (1) and (2) are
defined as Commandant-designated:
(a) Area CMCs are assigned to the Atlantic and Pacific Area Commanders. They
work separate from the chain of command, report directly to their area
commander, advise and consult with their area commander, have responsibility
for assisting their commander in managing the CMC program within their
commands as prescribed under 5.e. and f. of this Instruction, and may
communicate directly with the MCPOCG. While assigned, the area CMC is
designated as the area's senior enlisted person regardless of date of advancement.
(b) Reserve Force Master Chief is a selected reservist who serves at least two years of
active duty assigned to the Training and Reserve Directorate at Coast Guard
Headquarters. The reserve force master chief works separate from the chain of
command, reports directly to the Director of Reserve and Training (Commandant
(G-WT)), advises and consults with the Director of Reserve and Training, and
may communicate directly with the MCPOCG. While assigned, the reserve force
master chief is designated as the senior enlisted reservist regardless of date of
advancement.
(c) Other Commandant-designated CMCs are assigned to Headquarters (G-CCS),
districts, maintenance and logistics commands, the Coast Guard Academy, or
other commands having positions identified in accordance with the unit Personnel
Allowance List (PAL) or Reserve Personnel Allowance List (RPAL) authorizing
a full-time CMC. They work separate from the chain of command, report directly
to their command flag officer or commanding officer, advise and consult with
their commander, have responsibility for assisting their commander in managing
the CMC program within their commands as prescribed under 5.e. and f. of this
Instruction, and may communicate directly with the MCPOCG. While assigned,
the Commandant-designated CMC is designated as the senior enlisted person in
their respective commands regardless of date of advancement.
(d) Commandant-designated Reserve Area CMCs are selected reservists who are
assigned to Commander, Atlantic and Pacific Areas. They work separate from
the chain of command, report directly to their area commander, advise and
consult with their area commander, have responsibility for assisting their area
commander in managing the CMC program within their areas as prescribed under
5.e. and f. of this Instruction, and may communicate directly with the reserve
force master chief or the MCPOCG. They work closely with their active duty
counterparts, ensuring
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