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CMDCM

Command Master Chief

Description

Command Master Chiefs are senior enlisted leaders who report directly to their respective Commanders/Commanding Officers. They participate in formulating and implementing policies concerning morale, welfare, job satisfaction, discipline, utilization, and training of Navy enlisted personnel. By reporting directly to their Commanders, the FLTMCs, FORMCs, CNOMCs, and CMDMCs/CMCs keep their chain of command aware and informed of sensitive and current issues. Authority and responsibilities of a Fleet, Force, CNO-Directed, or Command Master Chief shall include, but are not limited to the following: A. Maintain and promote effectiveness and efficiency of the chain of command. B. Assist Commander/Commanding Officer in all matters pertaining to welfare, health, job satisfaction, morale, utilization, and training of enlisted personnel in order to promote traditional standards of good order and discipline. C. Advise Commander/Commanding Officer on formulation and implementation of changes in policy pertaining to enlisted personnel. D. Attend meetings as directed by Commander/Commanding Officer to keep apprised of current issues and provide a representative enlisted input. E. Participate in ceremonies honoring command members including all reenlistment and award ceremonies. F. When appropriate, represent or accompany Commander/Commanding Officer to official functions, inspections, and conferences. G. Participate in receptions and hosting of official visitors to the command. H. Upon invitation, and as approved by the Commander/Commanding Officer, represent the command and the Navy at community and civic functions. I. Other duties include chairing, coordinating, monitoring of, and participating in the following: (1) Command orientation/indoctrination division. (2) Command sponsor program. (3) CPO/PO indoctrination courses. (4) Enlisted warfare qualifications program. (5) Professional development board. (6) Command retention team. (7) Awards board (considering enlisted personnel). (8) CPO initiations. (9) Sailor of the Month/Quarter/Year programs. (10) President of CPO Mess (Afloat). (11) Family programs, OMBUDSMAN, family service center liaison. (12) Family Advocacy Program. (13) Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) program. (14) Commissary and Navy exchange advisory boards. (15) General mess and ship's store advisory boards. (16) Humanitarian reassignment/hardship discharge screening boards. (17) Command physical readiness program. (18) Recreation advisory boards. (19) Command disciplinary review board. (20) Career Information Program Management. (21) Command Managed Equal Opportunity (CMEO) Program. (22) Command Assessment Team. (23) Command Training Team. (24) Command Advancement Program. (25) Single Sailor Programs.

Core Skills

  • strategic leadership and command advisory
  • policy development and implementation
  • organizational change management
  • talent management and mentoring
  • training and professional development programs
  • performance management and evaluation
  • conflict resolution and mediation
  • communications and briefing to senior leaders
  • risk management and compliance oversight
  • culture and morale program leadership
  • data driven decision making basic metrics
  • cross functional team leadership
  • crisis management and contingency planning

Common Certifications

  • Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
  • Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
  • Certified Manager (CM)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM)

Civilian Career Paths

  • HUMAN RESOURCES
  • ADMINISTRATION
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION

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Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.