Search Underway For Next Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy

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Navy News | October 19, 2005

WASHINGTON - The next Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) is anticipated to take the helm from MCPON (SS/AW) Terry Scott in late spring or early summer of 2006, and the Chief of Naval Personnel is accepting applications.

NAVADMIN 273/05 serves as the guidance for the nomination and screening procedures for qualified MCPON candidates. Commanding officers and commanders must submit packages for consideration to the Chief of Naval Personnel (Code N1A) no later than Nov. 15.

The process will permit as many qualified candidates as possible the opportunity to apply, provide the time for a thorough examination of all nominating packages, and convene a special selection board to submit a list of recommended candidates for a final interview before the selection by the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) is made.

In addition to drawing upon proven leadership ability over a career, experience as a command master chief is essential for the MCPON to have.

The MCPON serves as a trusted and valued personal advisor to the CNO and Chief of Naval Personnel. As the Navy's senior enlisted leader, the MCPON must have the ability to serve as the Navy's enlisted representative at all levels of strategic planning crucial to the Navy's ability to meet challenges now and in the future.

The MCPON accompanies the CNO on visits to Navy installations and units around the world, testifies before Congressional committees and other advisory boards on quality of life issues. The MCPON also represents the Navy's enlisted Sailors on presidential, Defense Department, Department of the Navy and corporate executive-level working groups, and often serves as guest speaker before a wide range of civic and Navy affiliated functions.

To view NAVADMIN 273/05, visit www.npc.navy.mil/NR/rdonlyres/3870D3CE-B9B7-4162-A6C6-9EB8CA495BDC/0/NAV05273.txt.

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