Master Chief Horton Essay

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As the Command Master Chief of U.S. Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station (NCTS), Far East from June 2014 through December 2016, Master Chief Horton demonstrated superb leadership, influential presence, unequaled counsel and proactive engagement in the Navy's most geographically dispersed NCTS command. His leadership in the Chief's Mess was instrumental in setting stringent, achievable performance standards and professional growth for junior Sailors, Chief’s Mess and Wardroom. His specific accomplishments include:

- NAVY-WIDE RECOGNITION AND SAILORIZATION
- His sustained, proactive leadership and mentoring directly contributed to recognition of Sailors and civilians as follows:
AFCEA COPERNICUS Award Winner 2014 - NCTS Far East HQ Base Communications Officer (BCO) Mr. Chris Mommaerts.
AFCEA COPERNICUS Award Winner 2015 - NCTS Far East Detachment Sasebo BCO Mr. Andy Schrader.
ENLISTED WOMEN IN SUBMARINES Inaugural Selection - NCTS Far East Detachment Singapore IT2 Jin Choe - one of thirty-eight selected Navy-wide.
UNITED SERVICES ORGANIZATION (USO) JAPAN Volunteer of the Year Award 2014 - NCTS …show more content…

Each site, whether led by a junior Officer or civilian civil service employees, all turned to Master Chief Horton as the binding force within a command spread across five nations and spanning five time zones. His proactive involvement and enthusiasm had a significant impact among civilian and military leadership, effecting not only rapid technology change, but also garnering wide recognition for the scope of the command's mission. Additionally, he improved upon a command CPO 365 training program that continues to provide positive interaction between Chiefs, First Classes and Chief Selectees, which has resulted in a diversified and ready force of First Classes and prospective First

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