Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy

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Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy ( MCPON ) is the highest NCO rank in the US Navy . There is only one NCO (Non Commissioned Officer) of this rank and at the same time this official position holds. He is the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO).

Russell L. Smith has held the position of MCPON since August 29, 2018 .

Historical

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The service position of the MCPON was introduced on January 13, 1967 under the designation "Senior Enlisted Advisor of the Navy". Three months later, the name was changed to the name still used today. Until 1971, the seamen who held this position continued to wear their designation in the rank badge, later this was replaced by a gold star. The actual rank was introduced with the appointment of MCPON John Hagan, until then the post holders wore their previous rank.

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The MCPON is responsible for the concerns of the NCOs of the US Navy, is their superior and belongs to the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations . He is paid according to grade E-9 ( NATO rank code OR-9).

List of MCPON

MCPON Russell L. Smith, who has been in office since 2018
No. Surname Beginning of the appointment End of appointment
15th MCPON Russell L. Smith 2018 ---
14th MCPON Steven S. Giordano 2016 2018
13 MCPON Michael D. Stevens 2012 2016
12 MCPON Rick D. West 2008 2012
11 MCPON Joe R. Campa, Jr. 2006 2008
10 MCPON Terry D. Scott 2002 2006
9 MCPON James L. Herdt 1998 2002
8th MCPON John Hagan 1992 1998
7th Master Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Duane R. Bushey 1988 1992
6th Master Chief Operations Specialist William H. Plackett 1985 1988
5 Master Chief Avionics Technician Billy C. Sanders 1982 1985
4th Aviation Master Chief Thomas S. Crow 1979 1982
3 Master Chief Operations Specialist Robert Walker 1975 1979
2 Master Chief Aviation Machinist's Mate John "Jack" Whittet 1971 1975
1 Master Chief Gunners Mate Delbert D. Black 1967 1971

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