FORCM(SS) Matthew J. Schecter

Force Master Chief

Master Chief Matthew Schecter was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts. He graduated from Coconut Creek High School in May 1993 and enlisted in the Navy in July 1993. He graduated from the Senior Enlisted Academy and completed the Command Master Chief/Chief of the Boat Leadership Course.

Master Chief Schecter’s sea duty assignments include USS Hawkbill (SSN 666), USS Michigan (SSBN 727 BLUE), USS City of Corpus Christi (SSN 705), and USS Topeka (SSN 754).

In April 2014, Master Chief Schecter reported to USS Topeka (SSN 754) as the Chief of the Boat and completed a transoceanic change of homeport from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to Guam.

His shore duty assignments include Navigation Lead Instructor at Naval Submarine School, Navigation Evaluator on the COMSUBPAC Tactical Readiness Evaluation Team, Command Master Chief of Submarine Readiness Squadron 32, New London, Command Master Chief of Submarine Squadron Twelve and Command Master Chief of Submarine Group 9.

Master Chief Schecter is currently the Force Master Chief for Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Master Chief Schecter’s personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (four awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (six awards), and various unit citations.