Assists and advises the commanding officer and executive officer on matters regarding the good order and discipline of the crew.
Personnel assigned as chiefs of the boat are the top leaders in the enlisted community.
Master Chief Hudson graduated from Paradise High School in Paradise, Calif., and enlisted in the United States Navy in June of 1981. During his tour, he completed a two-year major overhaul, five strategic deterrent patrols, and was advanced to petty officer first class. He detached in December of 1988. After his first sea tour, he returned to Recruit Training Command in San Diego for recruit company commander duty. He led five recruit companies and graduated six recruit company commander classes.