DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000
NAVY PENTAGON
W
ASHINGTON, DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 1306.4A
N00D
12 Jul 2016
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 1306.4A
Subj: MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER OF THE NAVY
Ref: (a) OPNAVINST 1306.2H
(b) OPNAVINST 1700.10N
1. Purpose. To establish the responsibilities of the Master
Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON), prescribe selection
procedures and term of office, and provide for supporting
resources. Major changes to this instruction include adding
MCPON responsibilities. This is a complete revision and should
be reviewed in its entirety.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 1306.4.
3. Background. Since the establishment of the office in 1967,
the MCPON has served as the advisor to the Chief of Naval
Operations (CNO) and advocate for the needs and concerns of the
enlisted force. The MCPON is the senior enlisted leader of the
Navy.
4. Responsibilities
a. The MCPON serves as the senior enlisted leader of the
Navy and as an advisor to the CNO, and Chief of Naval Personnel
(CHNAVPERS), on matters related to enlisted personnel and their
families.
b. Per references (a) and (b), and as directed by CHNAVPERS
and the CNO, the MCPON must:
(1) Promote the CNO’s strategic guidance and Navy Core
Values within the enlisted ranks.
(2) Visit Navy installations and units, providing
information on the current status of the Navy and enlisted
force, observing training, and talking to Sailors and their
families.
