Command Master Chief
After attaining the rate of Master Chief Petty Officer, servicemembers may choose to further their career by becoming a Command Master Chief Petty Officer (CMC). A CMC is considered to be the senior-most enlisted service member within a command, and is the special assistant to the Commanding Officer in all matters pertaining to the health, welfare, job satisfaction, morale, utilization, advancement and training of the command's enlisted personnel. CMCs can be Command level (within a single unit, such as a ship or shore station), Fleet level (squadrons consisting of multiple operational units, headed by a flag officer or commodore), or Force level (consisting of a separate community within the Navy, such as Subsurface, Air, Reserves).
CMC insignia are similar to the insignia for Master Chief, except that the rating symbol is replaced by an inverted five-point star, reflecting a change in their rating from their previous rating (i.e., MMCM) to CMDCM. The stars for Command Master Chief are silver, while stars for Fleet or Force Master Chief are gold. Additionally, CMCs wear a badge, worn on their left breast pocket, denoting their title (Command/Fleet/Force).
| Sleeve insignia | Collar device | Rate title | Pay grade | Abbreviation | NATO code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Command Master Chief Petty Officer | E-9 | CMDCM | OR-9 | ||
| Fleet/Force Master Chief Petty Officer | E-9 | FLTCM/FORCM | OR-9 |
Read more about this topic: List Of United States Navy Enlisted Rates
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