Sec. 207. Strategy on leadership of the Coast Guard
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Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall develop and make available to the public a strategy to improve leadership development in the Coast Guard, including mechanisms to address toxic leadership in the Coast Guard. The strategy shall include the following: Mechanisms to foster positive and productive leadership qualities in emerging Coast Guard leaders, beginning, at minimum, members at grade O–2 for officers, members at grade E–6 for enlisted members, and members training to become an officer-in-charge.
Mechanisms for the ongoing evaluation of unit commanders, including identification of toxic leadership qualities in commanders. Formal training on the recognition of toxic leadership qualities (in self and others), including at leadership seminars and school houses in the Coast Guard, including means to correct such qualities. Clear and transparent policies on standards for command climate, leadership qualities, and inclusion. Policy to ensure established and emerging leaders have access to hands-on training and tools to improve diversity and inclusion.
Policy and procedures for commanders to identify and hold accountable toxic leaders. In this section, the term toxic leadership has the meaning given that term for purposes of Army Doctrine Publication 6–22.