Heath B. Jones | |
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 Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Born | Covington, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Coast Guard |
| Years of service | 1995–present |
| Rank | Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard |
| Commands | Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Deputy Commandant for Mission Support (DCMS) Command Master Chief of Coast Guard Pacific Area |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal (4) with "O" device Coast Guard Commendation Medal (5) with "O" device Coast Guard Achievement Medal (2) with "O" device |
Heath B. Jones is a United States Coast Guard serviceman who serves as the 14th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard since 19 May 2022. He serves as the principal advisor to the Commandant of the Coast Guard on all enlisted personnel matters.[1] As a matter of protocol, this gives him precedence equal to that of a three-star officer (vice admiral).[2]
- ^ "Heath B. Jones Command Master Chief District 8" (PDF). U.S. Coast Guard. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
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- ^ "Order of Precedence – OPNAVINST 1710.7J (NOTES: 7)" (PDF). JMAR Protocol Training and Consulting. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 27, 2020. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
Senior Enlisted Service Representatives (SMA, SGMMC, MCPON, CMSAF, etc.) are typically afforded precedence equal to that of a three-star officer and are placed somewhere midway between the senior and junior general/flag officer present. This is not an exact rule, but one which can used to arrive at the proper placement for most situations.
