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ALCGPSC 057/25
SUBJ: AY26 COMMAND SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER (CSEL) SOLICITATION
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
B. Command Senior Enlisted Leader Program, COMDTINST 1306.1I
C. Special Assignments - Home
1. This message solicits those MCPOs and SCPOs desiring assignment 
as a Gold or Silver Badge CSEL in AY26. CSELs uphold the highest standards 
and traditions of the United States Coast Guard. The candidate 
selected for these prestigious positions must model the Coast Guard’s 
Core Values of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty and possess the 
highest standards of professionalism and integrity. They shall 
lead others in building a core values-based culture where every 
member of our workforce is safe, valued, and empowered, and where 
every workplace is intolerant of harmful behaviors. These 
assignments are reserved for outstanding individuals whose career
has displayed excellence in mission execution, adherence to core 
values, and a keen understanding of Coast Guard policies.
2. The CSEL is the direct representative to their principal on all
matters pertaining to efficient and effective management of day to 
day activities in their area of responsibility (AOR). CSELs assist 
and advise in enhancing policy, strategy, and outreach to the 
workforce, serve as a liaison to the Chief Petty Officer network, 
and manage communications between their principal and Senior 
Enlisted Leaders (SELs) throughout their AOR. They must possess the
communication skills necessary to push ground truth up and down the
chain of command. These skills are critical in building and 
maintaining a strong and effective Command Cadre as well as 
enhancing a positive command climate.
3. Eligibility:
a. Open to Active Duty (AD) MCPOs and SCPOs tour complete in AY26 or
AY27, or those who will have completed two years in their current
assignment in AY26, and who meet qualifications set forth in Ref 
(A) and (B). Members effected by the Force Alignment Initiative may 
request a tour completion waiver in their Command Endorsement.
b. Open to Reserve (RSV) MCPOs and SCPOs who meet qualifications 
set forth in Ref (A) and (B).
c. Incumbent Silver Badge CSELs who are tour complete in AY26 and 
desire a follow-on CSEL assignment (or extension) are required to 
submit a complete application. 
4. Process/timeline:
a. NLT 13 JUN 2025: Standard applications emailed to:
HQS-SMB-PSC-EPM-2-SpecialAssignments@uscg.mil,
and 'My Panel Submissions' submitted in Direct Access.
b. OOA 25 JUL 2025: Panel results released.
c. The expected report date is 01 JUL 2026. 
NOTE: MSU Houma's Command Senior Chief position will be available
with a reporting date of 01 OCT 2025.
5. Standard Applications: Members and Commands should pay close 
attention to the requirements listed in the standard application 
found in Ref (C). Incomplete or improperly formatted applications
will result in the applicant not being considered for the CSEL 
Program. Deadline extensions will not be granted to correct errors.
6. The Special Assignments Officer will coordinate the
release from rating process. Applicants should not contact their
detailer asking to be released from rating.
7. Point of Contact:
a. CSEL Program Manager: CMC J. A. Pereira, COMDT (CG-00B-D)
(202) 372-4431 or Jahmal.A.Pereira@uscg.mil.
b. Special Assignments Officer, CWO4 Derek Hardy, (571) 607-8792 or
HQS-SMB-PSC-EPM-2-SpecialAssignments@uscg.mil. After JUN 11, 2025 
CWO2 Michael Ballon-Garst, (571) 613-3149.
c. Reserve CSEL Assignment Officer, YNCM Mary Endicott, (202) 795-6538
or HQS-SMB-CGPSC-RPM-2-Assignments@uscg.mil.
8. RDML Z. Merchant, Commander, Personnel Service Center (CG-PSC),
sends.
9. Internet release authorized.
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