COMDTINST 1306.1A
JAN 15, 2002
that all members of the Coast Guard are represented. While assigned, the reserve
area CMCs are designated as the senior enlisted reservist in their respective areas
regardless of date of advancement.
(e) Commandant-designated Reserve CMCs are selected reservists who are assigned
to district commanders. They work separate from the chain of command, report
directly to their district commander, advise and consult with their district
commander, have responsibility for assisting their district commander in
managing the CMC program within their district 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 that all members of the Coast Guard are represented. While assigned,
the reserve CMC is designated as the senior enlisted reservist in their respective
district regardless of date of advancement.
(f) Collateral Duty CMC, Command Senior Chief, and Command Chief Positions.
Commanders or commanding officers which do not have an authorized CMC
position, may select from within their division or command, a MCPO, SCPO, or
CPO from a PAL and/or RPAL position to perform the duties and responsibilities
of a CMC described in this Instruction. Collateral duty command chiefs are the
senior enlisted advisors to unit commands. Command chiefs promote balance
between workforce needs and command goals. Accessible to all crewmembers
and their dependents, command chiefs encourage communications affecting
personnel and mission accomplishment. In addition, command chiefs network
with other resources to resolve unit-level problems and concerns. They work
separate from the chain of command, report directly to and advise and consult
with their commander or commanding officer, and may communicate directly
with their respective Commandant-designated CMC.
5. PROCEDURES.
a. Eligibility. CMC positions are reserved for those truly outstanding master chief petty
officers who have achieved or demonstrated the requirements enumerated below and
exemplify the finest leadership abilities and the Coast Guard's Core Values. To be
eligible for assignment as a CMC, the individual must:
(1) Serve in pay grade E-9 or pay grade E-8 if above the cutoff on the E-9 advancement
eligibility list or number one on the E-9 advancement eligibility list where the cutoff
is
zero.
(2) Have demonstrated superior leadership abilities and broad management skills.
(3) Possess effective communication abilities (oral and written) and proven
administrative capabilities.
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