ALCOAST 254/25 - JUN 2025 UPDATED SELECTION PROCESS, CRITERIA, AND TIMELINE FOR THE 15TH MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER OF THE COAST GUARD

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FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 254/25
SSIC 1430
SUBJ: UPDATED SELECTION PROCESS, CRITERIA, AND TIMELINE FOR
THE 15TH MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER OF THE COAST GUARD
A. Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) Rating Force Master Chief
(RFMC) and Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL) Program, COMDTINST 1306.1I
B. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 231042Z MAY 25/ALCOAST 236/25
1. This ALCOAST updates the criteria established in REF (A), and
the timeline for submission of applications for the next MCPOCG
in 2025.
2. Eligibility: All current or prior Gold Badges, E9 Silver Badges,
and Rating Force Master Chiefs are eligible to apply for MCPOCG.
3. Updated timeline:
    a. 12 JUN 2025 - Application Deadline
    b. TBD JUN 2025 - Screening Panel Convenes
    c. TBD - Prospective Commandant conducts interviews
    d. TBD - Commandant announces selection by ALCOAST.
4. Application packages:
    a. Completed MCPOCG application packages must be sent
electronically via email attachment to
HQS‐SMB‐PSC‐EPM‐2SpecialAssignments@uscg.mil with
HQS‐SMB‐CGPSC‐EPM‐1‐Panels@uscg.mil copied. The subject line
must read "MCPOCG APPLICATION."
    b. Applicants will receive an email acknowledging receipt.
5. Screening and selection process: CG PSC‐EPM will screen all
application packages to ensure the eligibility requirements
established in this message are met and convene a panel for the
purposes of establishing a list of best‐qualified candidates. The
Prospective Commandant will conduct interviews with those best‐
qualified, and announce the member chosen as the next MCPOCG
via ALCOAST.
6. All applications must be reviewed and endorsed by the first Flag
Officer or SES in the member's chain of command. Endorsers shall
ensure the individuals they recommend are capable of assuming the
responsibilities of the position. In addition, they shall counsel
and encourage all qualified members to apply.
7. POC: For questions and inquiries about MCPOCG applications,
contact CAPT Jay Guyer at: Jay.W.Guyer@uscg.mil. The subject line
must read "MCPOCG APPLICATION INQUIRY."
8. ADM Kevin E. Lunday, Acting Commandant (CCG), sends.
9. Internet release is authorized.