CMDCM(AW/SW) Roy B. Carter Sr
Command Master Chief
Command Master Chief Carter is a native of Chicago Illinois and graduated from George Washington Carver High School in 1986. He enlisted in the Navy September 17, 1986 and attended basic training at Recruit Training Command Orlando, FL.
Master Chief Carter's military schools include Storekeeper Class "A" School in Meridian, MS; Class "C" School SNAPII Supply and Financial Management Supervisor, San Diego, CA; Hazardous Materials Supervisor Course, Yokosuka, JA; Navy Orientation Recruiting University, Pensacola, FL; R-Supply Advanced Technical Specialist and R-Supply Force Level Supervisor's Course, Norfolk, VA; Instructor Training Course, Kings Bay, GA; Senior Enlisted Academy Blue Group, Newport, RI; CMC/COB Course, Newport, RI (Class 120).
Previous sea duty assignments include: USS Towers (DDG-9), USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19), USS Roosevelt (DDG-80), USS Nassau (LHA-4), and an IA with JTF-B Honduras, Soto Cano Air Base. During his sea time, he completed 12 deployments to the North Atlantic, South Atlantic, Pacific, Mediterranean, and Persian Gulf.
Shore tours include: Chief of Naval Air Training, Corpus Christi, TX; Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, JA; Navy Recruiting District Chicago, IL; Afloat Training Group, Mayport, FL; Fleet Logistics Center, Jacksonville, FL.
Master Chief Carter is a qualified Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist, and Afloat Training Specialist. His personal awards include the Joint Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (five awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (four awards), Good Conduct Medal (seven awards), and various other service awards.
Master Chief Carter has earned a certificate in Advanced Logistics and Technology from the University of North Carolina, Kenan-Flagler Business School, Associates of Arts from the University of Maryland, Bachelor's of Science in Education from the Southern Illinois University, and a Master's of Arts in Procurement and Acquisitions from Webster University and is currently pursuing a MBA from Webster University.