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Command Master Chief
U.S.S. INDEPENDENCE CV-62

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The Command Master Chief (CMC) serves

as the special assistant to the Commanding Officer
in all matter pertaining to the health, welfare, job
satisfaction, morale, utilization, advancement and
training of enlisted personnel.

The CMC maintains an open door policy, which
means that anyone can speak to the Command
Master Chief at anytime without routing a Special
Request Chit, or asking permission from anyone
to do so. Just call and make an appointment.

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Name	Rate	Photo	Comments
G. Chambers AVMC 1974 - 1975			*
Charles H. Bashore QMMC "Charlie" Feb 1977 - Feb 1978			*
Bobby J McWilliams ETCM 1978 - 1979			Memorial
Robinson NCCM 1979			*
Miguel R. Nunez AOCM 1980 - 1982			*
James A. Malone ABCM 1983 - 1984			*
Wallace E. Kirby ASCM 1984 - 1985			*
R. Stone MMCM 1989			*
Victor G. Perry ABCM 1990			*
Bill W. Allen ABHCM Billy 1991 - 1992			*
Burr H. Walker NCCM 1992 - 1995			*
Ashley K. Dwiggins MMCM 1995 - 1998			*

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1. As the senior enlisted leader to the Commander/Commanding Officer on all matters relating to enlisted policy, Fleet, Force, CNO-Directed, and Command Master Chiefs report directly to the Commander/Commanding Officer; however, they must work closely with the Executive Officer, Chief of Staff, or Deputy in the dissemination and promotion of command policy. They will function as an integral element of the chain of command.

2. Authority and responsibilities of a Fleet, Force, CNO-Directed, or Command Master Chief shall include, but are not limited to the following:

a. Maintain and promote effectiveness and efficiency of the chain of command.
b. Assist Commander/Commanding Officer in all matters pertaining to welfare, health, job satisfaction, morale, utilization, and training of enlisted personnel in order to promote traditional standards of good order and discipline.
c. Advise Commander/Commanding Officer on formulation and implementation of changes in policy pertaining to enlisted personnel.
d. Attend meetings as directed by Commander/Commanding Officer to keep apprised of current issues and provide a representative enlisted input.
e. Participate in ceremonies honoring command members including all reenlistment and award ceremonies.
f. When appropriate, represent or accompany Commander/ Commanding Officer to official functions, inspections, and conferences.
g. Participate in receptions and hosting of official visitors to the command.
h. Upon invitation, and as approved by the Commander/ Commanding Officer, represent the command and the Navy at community and civic functions.
i. Other duties include chairing, coordinating, monitoring of, and participating in the following:

(1) Command orientation/indoctrination division.
(2) Command sponsor program.
(3) CPO/PO indoctrination courses.
(4) Enlisted warfare qualifications program.
(5) Professional development board.
(6) Command retention team.
(7) Awards board (considering enlisted personnel).
(8) CPO initiations.
(9) Sailor of the Month/Quarter/Year programs.
(10) President of CPO Mess (Afloat).
(11) Family programs, OMBUDSMAN, family service center liaison.
(12) Family Advocacy Program.
(13) Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) program.
(14) Commissary and Navy exchange advisory boards.
(15) General mess and ship's store advisory boards.
(16) Humanitarian reassignment/hardship discharge screening boards.
(17) Command physical readiness program.
(18) Recreation advisory boards.
(19) Command disciplinary review board.
(20) Career Information Program Management.
(21) Command Managed Equal Opportunity (CMEO) Program.
(22) Command Assessment Team.
(23) Command Training Team.
(24) Command Advancement Program.
(25) Single Sailor Programs.

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