1. The U.S. Coast Guard Reserve –
Strategic outlook
RDML Scott McKinley
Director of Reserve
Reserve Officers Association
Naval Services Section
19 March 2018

2. The U.S. Coast Guard Reserve –
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
The U.S. Coast Guard Reserve –
Strategic Outlook

3. The U.S. Coast Guard Reserve –
End Strength:
7,000 authorized
6,300 current
Resources:
FY16: $110.6M
FY17: $112.3M
FY18 (anticipated): $114.8M
Operational Readiness:
44% hold position required competencies
The U.S. Coast Guard Reserve –
Strategic Outlook

4. The U.S. Coast Guard Reserve –
Concerns
End strength of ~6,300 is an operational challenge
Planned/actual accessions during FY14-FY16 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
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Strategic Outlook

5. The U.S. Coast Guard Reserve –
Reserve Governance
Single greatest impediment to advancing RC strategic interests
Visibility at the highest levels
DCO FY17 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)
The U.S. Coast Guard Reserve –
Strategic Outlook

6. Strategy/Doctrine
DCO-X currently developing Reserve Strategy to better support current/future CG Strategies (as applicable)
Developing Reserve Doctrine to establish enduring RC expectations/requirements
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
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The U.S. Coast Guard Reserve –
Strategic Outlook

7. The U.S. Coast Guard Reserve –
Strategic Priorities
Get the Organization Right
Get the Force Right
Build Leadership for the Reserve
The U.S. Coast Guard Reserve –
Strategic Outlook

8. 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
The U.S. Coast Guard Reserve –
Strategic Outlook

9. The U.S. Coast Guard Reserve –
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
The U.S. Coast Guard Reserve –
Strategic Outlook

10. 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
The U.S. Coast Guard Reserve –
Strategic Outlook

11. WE CAN MUST WILL The Future Build the next generation Reserve
Innovate to increase our efficiency & effectiveness
WILL
Build on our legacy of operational excellence
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Strategic Outlook

12. The U.S. Coast Guard Reserve –
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Strategic Outlook

13. The U.S. Coast Guard Reserve –
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Strategic Outlook