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Leadership Analyses & Reports

Needs Assessments

Several needs assessments (studies) have been conducted to focus on the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and abilities (KSAAs) needed for optimal performance and to develop solutions so that our people meet the desired KSAAs.

Note: Within these files, you will find the "optimal" traits (knowledge, skills, attitudes, and abilities) the Coast Guard desires of each group, e.g., senior enlisted, nonrates, civilians, and junior officers.

Optimal Traits of E-3s (from the Nonrate Workforce Structure Study)
Senior Enlisted Needs Assessment Final Report
Optimal Traits of Chiefs (from the Chief Petty Officer Needs Assessment)
Junior Officer Needs Assessment Final Report
Civilian Needs Assessment Final Report

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)

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