Coast Guard Research Paper

Some positions within the Coast Guard should be evaluated closely to determine if these positions are beneficial to the Coast Guard Mission. My position in the Response Division, at Sector Buffalo, I feel should be eliminated because it is of no value to the Coast Guard. This position does not have a mission, there are no leadership opportunities, and is an ineffective use of Coast Guard resources. Every member of the Coast Guard should want to, and should be expected to, contribute in some way to one of the many Coast Guard missions. One of the main reasons that this position should be eliminated is because it is a Chief Petty Officer (CPO) position that does not offer any leadership opportunities.
As with most people, I joined the military to serve my country but what I enjoy most about the military is the opportunities that I have had to lead, mentor, and develop young men and women. A CPO is expected to be a leader and a role model to the junior enlisted, however, this position does not provide that opportunity. There are …show more content…
Upon reporting to Sector Buffalo I was told to take the next three years to focus on my career and getting advanced, because I had worked so hard while serving at PSU 309. While it is very flattering to hear this, and I appreciate the thought, this is not helpful to me or to the Coast Guard. Plus, all of the requirements needed for me to take the Service Wide Exam for Senior Chief has already been met (upon completion of CPOA). Due to the fact that I have over 19 years of service, I feel that I could be much more useful in another position. Since I have spent my entire Coast Guard career at Port Security Unit (PSU) 309 prior to being assigned to Sector Buffalo I had expected to use this opportunity to become more proficient in my rate and to learn about the “blue side” of the Coast Guard. Hoowever, due to the fact that I have nobody