COMDTINST 1306.1I governs the Coast Guard CSEL, RFMC, and SEL program, including eligibility, assignments, training, and termination.
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It defines program duties and responsibilities and outlines application, screening, endorsement, selection, assignment, and training procedures. It also covers program administration, eligibility criteria, and position requirements for active and Reserve personnel.
Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, chief of headquarter directorates must comply with the policies contained in this Instruction.
MCPOCG: Candidates must have successfully completed two years as an active-duty Gold Badge CSEL prior to assuming the duties and responsibilities as the MCPOCG.
MCPO-CGR: Candidates must be an E-9 in an active status in the Coast Guard Reserve and must have successfully completed two years as a Reserve Gold Badge CSEL prior to assuming the duties and responsibilities as the MCPO-CGR.
Candidates must be in pay grade E-9 at the time of the application deadline.
Optimal candidates for Gold Badge positions should have previously served as a Silver Badge CSEL, as defined in paragraph 12.e, or Rating Force Master Chief, as defined in paragraph 12.f.
Candidates must be in pay grade E-9, or E-8 above the cut. Candidates must be in pay grade E-8 for E-8 Silver Badge CSEL positions.