The document outlines 25 authorities and responsibilities that Command Master Chiefs (CMCs) must perform according to Navy instruction, as well as 69 programs that CMCs are responsible for supporting. Some of the key duties of CMCs include providing leadership to the enlisted force, advising on policies concerning personnel issues, and upholding high standards of conduct. CMCs are also expected to support a wide range of programs focused on areas such as career development, family support, equal opportunity, and command readiness.

1. CTF-20 & Fleet CPO Training
Command Master Chief
TO: FTLCM (AW/NAC) M. STEVENS
FROM: CMDCM (AW/SW) G. MALLO
SUBJECT: WHAT CMCs DO AND PROGRAMS THEY SUPPORT
DATE: 11 OCT 2011
There are 25 authorities and responsibilities specifically listed in the Command Master Chief
(CMC) Program instruction (OPNAVINST 1306.2F) that CMCs must do and 69 programs directly
supported by the CMC.
Listed in OPNAVINST 1306.2F are the following that CMCs must do on their watch:
(1) Actively involve in all operational aspects of the command (OPNAVINST 1306.2F
enl(2)para2)
(2) Other programs as directed by the commander or CO (OPNAVINST 1306.2F encl(2)para2)
(3) Provide leadership to enlisted force (OPNAVINST 1306.2F para1.1 & 4.1)
(4) Advise in dissemination and promotion of command policy and on enlisted matters that
support mission accomplishment (OPNAVINST 1306.2F para1.1 & 4.1)
(5) Uphold and enforce highest standards of professionalism and integrity (OPNAVINST 1306.2F
para1.1)
(6) Enhance active communications at all levels (OPNAVINST 1306.2F para1.1)
(7) Advise and provide input in formulation, implementation and execution of policies concerning
morale, welfare, job satisfaction, discipline, utilization, family support, and training of enlisted Sailors
(OPNAVINST 1306.2F para1.2)
(8) Provididing input and advice in matters affecting mission and operations (OPNAVINST
1306.2F para1.2)
(9) Developing Sailors and enforcing Standars (OPNAVINST 1306.2F para4.1)
(10) Remain responsive, aligned and well-connected to both leadership and Sailors (OPNAVINST
1306.2F para4.1)
(11) Conduct themselves in a consistently professional, ethical, and traditional manner
(OPNAVINST 1306.2F para4.1)
(12) Must set the tone for the command through active involvement in the professional and
personal development of Sailors.(OPNAVINST 1306.2F enl(2)para2)
(13) Provide solicited and unsolicited advice and deckplate perspectives to the Chain of Command
as well as to their respective Fleet, Force and ISIC Command Master Chiefs. (OPNAVINST
1306.2F enl(2)para2)
(14) Demonstrate institutional and technical expertise and hold the Chief Petty Officer Mess to the
same high standards of professional excellence. (OPNAVINST 1306.2F enl(2)para2)
(15) Actively teach, uphold and enforce standards.(OPNAVINST 1306.2F enl(2)para2)
(16) Provide leadership to enlisted Sailors and assist in the growth and development of junior
officers. (OPNAVINST 1306.2F enl(2)para2)
(17) Provide sound guidance to junior officers and advice to command leadership.(OPNAVINST
1306.2F enl(2)para2)

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(18) Promote the internalization of the Navy Ethos and Navy Core Values in all Sailors. Inspire
and motivate CPO messes to embrace and teach MVGP. (OPNAVINST 1306.2F enl(2)para2)
(19) Assist Commanders and Commanding Officers in all matters pertaining to welfare, health, job
satisfaction, morale, utilization, and training of Sailors in order to promote traditional standards of
good order and discipline.(OPNAVINST 1306.2F enl(2)para2)
(20) Advise Commanders and Commanding Officer on formulation and implementation of
changes in policy pertaining to enlisted personnel.(OPNAVINST 1306.2F encl(2)para2)
(21) Actively promote and ensure ceremonies honoring command Sailors and/or related to
heritage and tradition are embraced and executed.(OPNAVINST 1306.2F encl(2)para2)
(22) Ensure heritage and tradition are key components of training plans and Sailor development
efforts. (OPNAVINST 1306.2F encl(2)para2)
(23) Acitively lead, develop and focus the CPO Mess on the development of character,
pride and professionalism in Sailors.(OPNAVINST 1306.2F encl(2)para2)
(24) Ensure basic and traditional communication practices (Sailor-led GMT; Quarters for Muster,
Instruction and Inspection) are executed within the command.(OPNAVINST 1306.2F encl(2)para2)
(25) Actively communicate with and support Navy family members.(OPNAVINST 1306.2F encl(2)
para2)
Total of 69 (31 programs are listed in OPNAVINST 1306.2F with an additional 38 un-listed but
never forgotten ) programs requiring CMC support:
(1) Command Sponsor program. (OPNAVINST 1740.3)
(2) Command Indoctrination (OPNAVINST 1740.3)
(3) Career Development Boards (OPNAVINST 1040.11 & NAVPERS 15878J)
(4) Navy Family Ombudsman, Fleet and Family Support Center liaison (OPNAVINST 1750.1)
(5) Mentor Program (OPNAVINST predecisional)
(6) Sailor Recognition and Awards Board (SECNAV 1650-1)
(7) CPO Induction (MCPON MVGP)
(8) CPO/Petty Officer Leadership Courses (NAVADMIN 272. 08)
(9) Chiefs Mess Training (MCPON CPO 365 & NAVADMIN 098/10)
(10) President of CPO Mess and command sponsored CPO association (OPNAVINST 1306.2)
(11) Command Development Team (OPNAVINST 1040.11)
(12) Sailor of the Month/Quarter/Year Programs. (OPNAVINST 1700.10)
(13) Enlisted Warfare Qualification Programs (OPNAVINST 1414.1 & OPNAVINST 1414.2)
(14) Family Advocacy Program. (OPNAVISNT 1752.2 & SECNAVINST 1752.3)
(15) Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) program. (OPNAVINST 1300.17 & SECNAVINST
1300.12)
(16) Commissary and Navy Exchange Advisory Board
(17) General Mess and Ship’s Store Advisory Boards
(18) Humanitarian Reassignment/Hardship Discharge Screening Boards. (MPM 1300-500 HUMS
xfer & MPM 1910-110 Hardship Discharge)
(19) Command Physical Readiness Program. (OPNAVINST 6110.1)
(20) MWR Committee/Advisory boards. (OPNAVINST 1700.7)
(21) Command Managed Equal Opportunity Program. (OPNAVINST 5354.1)
(22) Command Assessment Team. (OPNAVINST 5354.1)
(23) Command Training Team. (OPNAVISNT 5354.1)

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(24) Command Advancement Program. (BUPERSINST 1430.17)
(25) Single Sailor Programs. (OPNAVINST 1700.7)
(26) Liberty Risk Program
(27) Sailor Housing Advisory Committee
(28) Safety/ORM Committee (OPNAVINST 5100.12)
(29) Sexual assault prevention and response (OPNAVINST 1752.1)
(30) Personal financial management (OPNAVINST 1740.5)
(31) Operational stress control, suicide awareness and prevention (OPNAVINST 1720.4)
Not-Listed in OPNAVINST 1306.2F but “we must do”
(1) EVAL Rankings (BUPERSINST 1610.10)
(2) PBFT (OPNAVINST 1306.2F para1.1 & 4.1)
(3) DBB/XOI/CO Mast/Bearings (OPNAVINST 1306.2F para1.1 & 4.1)
(4) GQ (OPNAVINST 1306.2F para1.1 & 4.1)
(5) 3M (OPNAVINST 4790.4)
(6) Zone Inspection/Shipboard Habitability (OPNAVINST 9640.1)
(7) FRTP Basic Phase TSTA-FEP Cert Training & Preps: Training Team, ATFP, VBSS
(OPNAVINST 1306.2F para1.1 & 4.1)
(8) FRTP Intermediate/Advanced/C2X-IDCERTEX (OPNAVINST 1306.2F para1.1 & 4.1)
(9) PIRA/DRRS-N (OPNAVINST 1306.2F para1.1 & 4.1)
(10) Deployment Port Visit Preps/Liberty-as-a-Mission (OPNAVINST 1306.2F para1.1 & 4.1)
(11) Shipyard CMAV/INSURV preps (OPNAVINST 4730.5)
(12) Navy Heritage Celebrations (OPNAVINST 1306.2F paraD.2)
(13) Drug & Alcohol Abuse Prevention + Urinalysis Program (OPNAVINST 5350.4)
(14) Motorcyle Safety & ESAMS Management (OPNAVINST 5100.12)
(15) Health & Wellness Council (OPNAVINST 6100.2)
(16) GMT + TIP/Info Assurance & FLTMPS management (OPNAVINST 1500.22F &
NAVADMIN 098/10)
(17) DITS (OPNAVINST 1306.2F para1.1 & 4.1)
(18) IA/GSA (OPNAVINST 1001.24)
(19) Personnel Manning Pre-Deployment Planning & Coordination (OPNAVINST 1306.2F para1.1
& 4.1)
(20) EDVR Management PERSMARS/EMIRS (OPNAVINST 1306.2F para1.1 & 4.1)
(21) Pregnancy & Parenthood (OPNAVINST 6000.1)
(22) Family Care Plan oversight (OPNAVINST 1740.4 Family Care Policy)
(23) Women at Sea Assignment (OPNAVINST 1300.17A & SECNAVINST 1300.12C)
(24) Overseas & Special Duty Screening (MILPERSMANs 1300-302 & 1306-900)
(25) Transition & Preseparation Preps (OPNAVINST 1900.1)
(26) USMAP (OPNAVINST 1560.10)
(27) LADR (OPNAVINST 1500.77)
(28) COOL (OPNAVINST 1540.56)
(29) VOLED (OPNAVINST 1560.9)
(30) CSADD (OPNAVINST 1500.80)
(31) NMCRS (OPNAVINST 1740.5)
(32) CFC (OPNAVINST 5350.6)

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(33) VOTING Assistance (OPNAVINST 1740.2)
(34) CACO (OPNAVINST 1770.1)
(35) VWAP (OPNAVINST 5800.7)
(36) TAPL/CAG or MEU Integration
(37) EPME
(38) JPME
Listed in “USFFC P 101617Z FEB 10 PRACTICES OF SUCCESSFUL COMMANDS” are the
following 21 Practices identified in successful commands.
A. COMMAND READINESS
(1) DAILY QUARTERS FOR MUSTER, INSPECTION & INSTRUCTION
(2) EDVR MANAGEMENT
(3) PQS AND WARFARE SPECIALTY QUALIFICATION
(4) 3M/PLANNED MAINTENANCE SYSTEM
(5) OPERATING AND SAFETY PROCEDURES (NAVY OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND
SAFETY PROGRAMS, EOSS, CSOSS, NATOPS, NSTM COMPLIANCE)
(6) ZONE INSPECTION PROGRAM
(7) DIVISION/DEPARTMENT IN THE SPOTLIGHT
B. SAILOR READINESS
(1) COMMAND SPONSOR/INDOCTRINATION PROGRAMS
(2) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/CAREER DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
(3) ADVANCEMENT QUALIFICATION AND PREPARATION
(4) PETTY OFFICER INDOCTRINATION/COMMAND-DELIVERED LEADERSHIP
(5) INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTEE SUPPORT
(6) PHYSICAL READINESS PROGRAM
(7) MENTOR PROGRAM
C. COMMAND HEALTH AND WHOLENESS
(1) OMBUDSMAN/FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP PROGRAMS
( 2) EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS
(3) SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PROGRAMS
(4) ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION/URINALYSIS PROGRAMS
(5) SUICIDE PREVENTION/STRESS CONTROL PROGRAMS
(6) VEHICLE SAFETY PROGRAMS
(7) LIBERTY INCIDENT MITIGATION/LIBERTY AS A MISSION