Sec. 8281. STRATEGY ON LEADERSHIP OF COAST GUARD

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## SEC. 8281 STRATEGY ON LEADERSHIP OF COAST GUARD ###

(a)In General 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 counterproductive leadership in the Coast Guard. ###

(b)Elements The strategy shall include the following: ####

(1)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. ####

(2)Mechanisms for the ongoing evaluation of unit commanders, including identification of counterproductive leadership qualities in commanders. ####

(3)Formal training on the recognition of counterproductive leadership qualities (in self and others), including at leadership seminars and school houses in the Coast Guard, including means to correct such qualities. ####

(4)Clear and transparent policies on standards for command climate, leadership qualities, and inclusion. ####

(5)Policy to ensure established and emerging leaders have access to hands-on training and tools to improve diversity and inclusion. ####

(6)Policy and procedures for commanders to identify and hold accountable counterproductive leaders. ###

(c)Counterproductive Leadership Defined In this section, the term “counterproductive leadership” has the meaning given that term for purposes of Army Doctrine Publication 6-22.