Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau | |
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since 25 August 2020 | |
National Guard Bureau | |
Type | Senior enlisted advisor |
Abbreviation | SEA |
Member of | Office of the Chief, National Guard Bureau |
Reports to | Chief of the National Guard Bureau |
Formation | November 2003 |
First holder | CSM John J. Leonard Jr. |
Salary | $9,786.00 per month, regardless of the incumbent's service longevity[1] |
Website | Official Website |
The senior enlisted advisor to the chief of the National Guard Bureau[2] (abbreviated SEA)[3] is the top enlisted person in the National Guard of the United States;[4] which is a joint reserve component of the United States Army and the United States Air Force.
The SEA is designated a special paygrade above E-9. The SEA's responsibilities include advising the chief of the National Guard Bureau on all enlisted matters affecting training and utilization, the health of the force, and enlisted professional development of National Guard Soldiers and Airmen.