Master Chief's Corner

About the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Reserve

Established to provide the Commandant with a personal advisor and assistant in matters affecting the enlisted Reserve members of the Coast Guard and their families. The MCPO-CGR is the senior enlisted Reserve member of the Coast Guard. The normal tour of assignment is four years, which runs concurrently with the Commandant of the Coast Guard. The MCPO-CGR is 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.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the development of policy for managing the enlisted Reserve workforce of the Coast Guard

• Traveling to various units throughout the Coast Guard, addressing personnel on quality of life and personnel issues

• Giving formal testimonials before Congress

• Representing enlisted quality of life issues by speaking to various civilian and military committees and forums

• Representing the Coast Guard Reserve by accepting opportunities to speak at military, civic, and social functions

• Maintaining a strong relationship with service organizations and companies that support enlisted Reserve personnel issues

• Working closely with the Department of Defense senior enlisted counterparts