Office of Leadership (DCMS-DPR-5)

The mission of the Office of Leadership is to communicate and facilitate the Commandant’s Leadership Philosophy and Coast Guard Leadership Competencies by providing Officer, Enlisted, and Civilian personnel with information and resources for professional development opportunities, recognizing exceptional leadership, and establishing policies to sustain leaders of character at all levels.

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DHS Leadership Development Opportunities


Center for Homeland Defense and Security – Executive Leaders Program

Audience 
Active Duty O5-06 & E8-9 
GS 14 & 15 
SES 

Application Deadline
Civilian: DHS application: 08 NOV 24; CHDS application: 01 DEC 24 
Military: CHDS application: 01 DEC 24 


Center for Homeland Defense and Security – Master’s Degree in Homeland Security Studies

Audience 
Any Officer & E5 and above 
GS 11-15 
SES

Application Deadline 
Civilian: DHS application: 08 NOV 24; CHDS application: 01 DEC 24 
Military: CHDS application: 01 DEC 24 


Center for Homeland Defense and Security – Emergence Program 

Audience 
Any Junior Officer & E5  
GS 9-13

Application Deadline
Civilian: DHS application: 08 NOV 24; CHDS application: 01 DEC 24 
Military: CHDS application: 01 DEC 24 


DoD Civilian Emerging Leaders Program 

Audience 
Civilians only; GS-7 through 12 

Application Deadline 
Coming Spring 2025 


OPM Detail Opportunities 

Audience
CIV

Application Deadline
Ongoing

 

Commandant (DCMS-DPR-5)
U.S. Coast Guard
2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE
Stop 7907
Washington, D.C. 20593-7907

Program and Course News

 

Check out the 2024 Mentoring Program Annual report, which highlights the program's positive impact on workplace culture by breaking down barriers and fostering connections across specialties, ratings and geographic location. The program’s 97% satisfaction rating speaks to the quality of the relationships cultivated and its value to our members. The connections forged through the program have lasting impact, helping to retain the talent and experience that make our Coast Guard stronger. Read it here >>


Know a high performer who deserves to be recognized for their outstanding leadership? Nominate them for an Inspirational Leadership Award which recognizes individuals who demonstrate visionary and innovative leadership, foster a culture of diversity, mentors’ personnel, and leads and motivates by example. Deadline for submissions is Monday, March 3, 2025.  Get more info here>>  Learn about the top reasons to nominate someone here>>

And don't miss our MyCG "Ask Me Anything" on Tuesday, December 10 from 12noon - 1pm EST. You'll hear from previous panelists about crafting a submission that makes an impact and "wow's" the panel, plus learn the do's and don'ts for submitting a nomination. Register here>> 


Interested in becoming part of the Senior Executive Service (SES)? Apply for the DHS SES Candidate Development Program. Applications accepted November 5 – 18th, 2024. Learn more here>>


Military to Mariner (M2M) now connects you to credentialed members as mentors in Coast Guard Mentoring Program. Read more here>>


Experience transformational change via the DHS Academic Programs and the Naval Postgraduate School's Center for Homeland Defense and Security. Includes Emergence Program, Executive Leaders Program and their Master's Degree Program. Deadlines for civilian applications is in November; military applications are due in December. Get more info here >>. Read about how 3 CHDS grads transformed as leaders in and out of the classroom here>>


Apply for the 2025 Federal Internal Coach Training Program. Applications are due October 7th. Read more here >>


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Give your peers an A+ for their leadership. Send them a DHS Leader Gram here>> (DHS Connect guest account required) 


LAMS FY25 session dates and info are now available here>>. E5's who took the August service wide exam are prioritized for the Oct. - Dec. 2024 sessions. The Coast Guard temporarily waived the requirement to have completed this leadership training to be eligible to sit for the 2024 SWE >> Read the MyCG story here >>


Coast Guard to direct slate for FY25 Chief Petty Officer Academy (CPOACAD). Learn more about the priority slating in this MyCG story here. >>  Read the ALCOAST solicitation here. >> 


Interested in learning more about advancing your career, growing personally and professionally and developing your leadership skills?  Our DHS Leader Development Program, DHS Academic Program & Mentoring Program participated in the HQ Employee Engagement Expo on Wednesday, August 21. They joined over 35 programs and offices to share resources, answer your questions and more. Get the resources they shared here >> 


Check out the updated Enlisted Leadership Continuum Frequently Asked Questions here. »