E8 Study Guide Flashcards
Commandant’s Direction
Ready Today: Preparing for Tomorrow
Mission Execution
Improved mission execution
The Commandant’s key watchwords
All Threats, All Hazards, Always Ready (Semper Paratus)
Coast Guard Commandant #
24th
Coast Guard Commandant
The Commandant directs the policy and administration of the Coast Guard under the general supervision of the Secretary o the Department of Homeland Security.
Responsibilities of the Commandant
Prescribes broad policies for the government of the service and generally directs, supervised and coordinates service endeavors and performance.
Office of Acquisition
the Acquisition Directorate delivers systems, products, and services insuring that the Coast guard has best means to accomplish their missions.
Office of Operations
the Chief, Office of Law Enforcement and Defense Operation (G-O) has responsibility for Coast guard operations involving: Enforcement of Laws and treaties, Defense operations, intelligence, Investigations, Security.
Chief Petty Officer
Earlier use of the title “Chief” can be traced back to 1865 during the Civil War era.
Chief Petty Officer (continued)
They were givein the title Chief Boatswains’ Mate (CBM) with an (L) for “Lifesaving” attached to their rate to distinguish them from their seagoing counterparts.
Senior and Master Chief Petty Officer
In May 1958, Congress established two additional senior enlisted pay grades.
Senior Enlisted Advisory Team (SEAT)
Under the guidance of the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast guard, Vincent Patton
The First Coast Guardsman to advance to E9
November 1, 1958, Master Chief Yeoman Jack Kerwin
The 55th U.S. Congress established the Coast Guard’s Chief Petty Officer grade.
18-May-20
the Chief Petty Officer (CPO)
Is a Leader, Mentor, and Technical Expert
What size should the tie bar be.
Approximately 3/16 inches wide
What gear could you carry in uniform.
Briefcases are to be black, navy blue, or dark brown and carried in the left hand when in uniform.
Mast Representative Responsibilities
Part V of the Manual for Court Martial states that you may: question witnesses, submit questions to ask witnesses, present evidence, make statements geared to the commanding officer.
As A Preliminary Inquiry Officer
You must advise the person named as the suspect on the CG-4910 of his or her rights under article 31(b) before asking that person any questions.
Self-evaluation form
CG-3788F
EER Direct Access
After completing all fields on the reviewers tab, select the Comments tab.
EER Direct Access (continued)
Select the Validate Employee Review button
Departmental Budget
The Coast Guard employs Zero Based Budgeting
Developing a Departmental Budget
Be sure to include the impact of denial statement. Explain in detail and/or justify your funding needs.
Operational Risk Management Application
- Define mission task, 2. identify hazards, 3. Assess risk, 4. identify options, 5. Evaluate risk vs. gain, 6. Execute decision, 7. Monitor situation.
Step 4 of ORM: Identify the Options
Spread out, Transfer, Avoid, Accept, Reduce
Accountability and responsibility
leading self
Commandant Awards
Educate, Encourage, Publicize, Recognize
What quality award program does the Commandant use.
Malcolm Baldrige Natioanl Quality Award (MBNQA)
Commandants Quality Award Criteria
Leadership, Strategic Planning, Customer Focus, Information and Analysis, Human Resources Focus, Process Management, Business Results
EPME Analysis was required to document the requirment by how much.
At least 30% of the enlisted workforce at the pay grade.
Process for new ideas
Brainstorming, Why technique, contingency diagram, affinity diagram, force field analysis
Why Technique
Identify the root cause(s) of a problem
Contingency Diagram
Develop action plans
Leading a Project Team
Set of principles, practices, and techniques used to sussessfully accomplish a defined goal
