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Commandant's Leadership Advisory Council
The Leadership Advisory Council (LAC) provides the Commandant with feedback from the field on the Coast Guard leadership program - how it's working, how it can be improved, and the direction for the future. The LAC typically meets twice a year for three days at a time.
Latest
News
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May 2007 briefing to the Commandant. More details about the issues brought to ADM Allen
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Current LAC Charter (2006)
LAC FAQs (member selection, time commitments, etc.)
Mid-Grade Officer Leadership Gap Assessment (MOLGA)
The Mid-Grade Officer Leadership Gap Assessment (MOLGA) was a study initiated by the LAC in 2007. TRACEN Yorktown's Performance Technology Center (PTC) conducted the study, which consisted of two phases. Below are the ALCOASTS, reports, and briefs from the MOLGA study.
ALCOAST 174/09 - MOLGA Phase II
ALCOAST 009/08 - MOLGA Phase I
MOLGA Phase I Report (Adobe)
MOLGA Phase II Report (Adobe)
MOLGA Phase I Brief to LAC November 2007 (Powerpoint)
MOLGA Phase II Brief to LAC December 2008 (Powerpoint)
Submitting an Issue to the LAC
To submit an issue for consideration by the LAC, contact a member (see below) or send an email to LAC@uscg.mil
LAC Membership
People can become a member in two ways. The first is to hold a position within the Coast Guard that entitles you to participate. These positions include:
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Director of Reserve and Training (CG-13) at CG Headquarters (Chairperson)
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Chief of the Office of Leadership and Professional Development (CG-133) at CG Headquarters
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Director of the Leadership Development Center
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Commanding Officer of a Coast Guard Training Center
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MCPO-CG
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Reserve Force MCPO
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Senior Member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary
The second method is to apply to become one of 13 rotating members. A mix of military (active duty and reserve) and civilian personnel from all different backgrounds and experiences are selected as members. An ALCOAST is released annually (normally in June) soliciting applications to the council.
Standing Members (7)
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RDML Daniel May (CG-13)
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CAPT William Milne (CG-133)
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CAPT William Kelly (LDC)
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CAPT Cari Thomas* (TRACEN Cape May)
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COMO Carol Urgola (Auxiliary)
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MCPO Charles Bowen (MCPO-CG)
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MCPO Jeffrey Smith (Reserve MCPO-CGRF)
* CO Training Center Rotates Every Two Years
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LCDR Matthew Baer (HQ - CGPC)
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CWO2 Paulette Gough (Sector San Diego)
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Mr. Andrew Webb (TRACEN Cape May)
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PA1 Judy Silverstein (USCGR)
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Mr. Mark Munson (MLCLANT)
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LTJG Josie Long (Sector Delaware Bay)
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MKCS John Ronchetti (Sector Hampton Roads)
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LCDR Latasha Pennant (CGHQ - CG-3112)
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CDR Charlene Downey (MSST 91103 LA/Long Beach)
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CWO2 Mark Rawls (USCGC Confidence)
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Ms. Jean Dominguez (MLCPAC)
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AET1 Christopher Rubinan (Air Station Borinquen, PR)
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BMCS Wayne Spritka (Station Bayfield, WI)
Adjunct Members
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LCDR Carol Stundtner (DAC)
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LCDR Charlotte Pittman (CG-133)
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LT Katie Blanchard (CG Leadership Grad Student - Penn State)
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