The U S Coast Guard Reserve Strategic outlook

The U. S. Coast Guard Reserve – Strategic outlook RDML Scott Mc. Kinley Director of Reserve Officers Association Naval Services Section 19 March 2018 Director Reserve & Military Personnel

2017 Accomplishments • Activated nearly 1, 300 reservists domestically iso Hurricanes HARVEY, IRMA, JOSE, MARIA, & NATE • Deployed two PSUs to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba • Stabilized the Reserve Training Appropriation • Rediscovered and honored our past Director of Reserve and Military Personnel The U. S. Coast Guard Reserve – Strategic Outlook

• End Strength: – 7, 000 authorized – 6, 300 current • Resources: – FY 16: $110. 6 M – FY 17: $112. 3 M – FY 18 (anticipated): $114. 8 M • Operational Readiness: – 44% hold position required competencies Director of Reserve and Military Personnel The U. S. Coast Guard Reserve – Strategic Outlook

Concerns • End strength of ~6, 300 is an operational challenge – Planned/actual accessions during FY 14 -FY 16 REDUX not sufficient to maintain long-term strength – Working with key stakeholders to address capacity limitations impacting our ability to return to strength – Sliver lining … Attrition rates are at historic lows Enlisted (8. 6%) and Officer (6. 7%) however, Active Component demand remains high • Need to find a way to get beyond the “symptoms” that affect the Reserve Component Director of Reserve and Military Personnel The U. S. Coast Guard Reserve – Strategic Outlook

Reserve Governance • Single greatest impediment to advancing RC strategic interests • Visibility at the highest levels – DCO FY 17 Priority – March 2018 Area Commanders Forum topic – Championed by DCO/DCO-D • Integrated Project Team (IPT) Charter Signed – Place Director of Reserve in the right location – Build structures to better support (i. e. Resource Council) Director of Reserve and Military Personnel The U. S. Coast Guard Reserve – Strategic Outlook

Strategy/Doctrine • DCO-X currently developing Reserve Strategy to better support current/future CG Strategies (as applicable) UNITED STATES COAST GUARD RESERVE FORCES STRATEGY • Developing Reserve Doctrine to establish enduring RC expectations/requirements Director of Reserve and Military Personnel The U. S. Coast Guard Reserve – Strategic Outlook

Strategic Priorities • Get the Organization Right • Get the Force Right • Build Leadership for the Reserve Director of Reserve and Military Personnel The U. S. Coast Guard Reserve – Strategic Outlook

Get the Organization Right • Look to complete integration above field level • Effectively tie Area contingency requirements w/HQ Capability managers • Enhance governance of limited Reserve resources Director of Reserve and Military Personnel The U. S. Coast Guard Reserve – Strategic Outlook

Get the Force Right • Geographically targeted accessions to align with training capacity in key metropolitan areas • Evaluate distribution of Full Time Support positions to increase program effectiveness • Evaluate policy/statutory career management limits or opportunities Director of Reserve and Military Personnel The U. S. Coast Guard Reserve – Strategic Outlook

Build Leadership for the Reserve • Increase AC leadership awareness of RC issues and build an ownership culture • Improve capability in the Reserve Management Officer specialty • Invest in the next generation of Reserve leaders Director of Reserve and Military Personnel The U. S. Coast Guard Reserve – Strategic Outlook

The Future CAN Innovate to increase our WE MUST efficiency & effectiveness Build on our legacy of WILL operational excellence Build the next generation Reserve Director of Reserve and Military Personnel The U. S. Coast Guard Reserve – Strategic Outlook 10

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