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UNIT INFORMATION
UNIT’s MISSIONS:
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Search & Rescue, Alien and
Migrant Interdiction Operations
TYPICAL SA/SN JOB ASSIGNMENT:
Daily clean-ups, routine maintenance of interior & exterior of ship
TYPICAL FA/FN JOB ASSIGNMENT:
Preventative Maintenance and repair of engineering machinery
INPORT WATCH TYPE AND DUTY ROTATION FOR SA/SN:
Quarterdeck watchstander. Typically 1 in 4 duty rotation. Damage
control repair party
INPORT WATCH TYPE AND DUTY ROTATION FOR FA/FN:
Engineering Auxiliary watchstander. Typically 1 in 4 duty rotation.
UNDERWAY WATCH TYPE AND DUTY ROTATION FOR SA/SN:
Helm/lookout, messcook, clean-ups. Boarding team member, small boat
crewman, Helo tie-down teams
UNDERWAY WATCH TYPE AND DUTY ROTATION FOR FA/FN:
Engineering Auxiliary watchstander, Small Boat Engineer, Boarding
Team Member & Helo Firefighting Party.
SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING AFTER HOURS:
If arriving after hours please contact the Sector Jacksonville Base
Duty Officer (BDO) at 904-591-1705.
IF UNIT IS UNDERWAY, WHERE TO REPORT:
If USCGC VALIANT is deployed upon your arrival, check in with Sector
Jacksonville Servicing Personnel Office (SPO). Sector Jacksonville
is located 18 miles east of downtown Jacksonville, fl in Atlantic
beach, fl. the mailing address is: commander, uscg sector
Jacksonville, 4200 ocean street, Atlantic beach, fl 32233. the SPO
hours are Monday - Friday from 0730-1530. the main phone number is
904-564-7500.
HOW MUCH PERSONAL STORAGE SPACE:
One locker (2’ X 6’ 3’) and one rack with space beneath.
UNIFORM NORMALLY WORN DURING THE WORKDAY:
Operational Dress Uniform (ODU’s)
RECOMMENDED UNIFORM ITEMS IN ADDITION TO SEABAG ISSUE:
Additional Operational Dress uniforms, dark blue T-shirts,
coveralls, boots. Brown boat shoes are authorized underway.
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
SUMMER: 90 F; WINTER: 69 F
TYPES OF CONTINUING EDUCATION AVAILABLE IN THE AREA:
Florida State College at Jacksonville, Jacksonville University,
Central Texas College, Strayer University, Flagler College,
University of Florida
RATINGS PRESENT AT UNIT:
BM, DC, ME, EM, ET, FS, GM, HS, IT, MK, OS, SK, YN
NAME OF NEAREST CITIES
Jacksonville, Atlantic Beach, Gainesville, Lake City, Saint
Augustine, Palm Valley
NAME OF NEAREST MILITARY FACILITY AND DISTANCE:
Air Station NAS Jacksonville (15 minute drive from Mayport base)
LOCATION OF NEAREST EXCHANGE AND COMMISARY:
Mayport NS Commissary, 2294 MAYPORT ROAD #51, Atlantic Beach, FL
32233 or Jacksonville NAS Commissary, 951 ALLEGHENY AVE, NAS
Jacksonville, FL 32212, NS Mayport Exchange, BLDG # 1900, 2292
Mayport Rd. #50, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
RELIGIOUS DENOMINATIONS IN THE AREA:
All types available
COMMON DESTINATIONS OF DEPLOYMENTS:
Caribbean Sea, Florida Straits
UNIFORM TO REPORT IN:
Tropical Blue Long with Combination Cover
IF SPONSOR NOT AVAILIBLE, RECRUIT SHOULD ASK FOR:
Officer of the Day (OOD)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Certain members are required to attend provided their position's
readiness needs (i.e.: Boarding Team Members, Boarding Officers,
Rescue Swimmers, etc.)
Typical Inport Routine:
0700 – Reveille/Morning meal served for all hands; All E6 & below
muster at VALIANT’s Flight Deck
1300 – Liberty at Department Head discretion/Noon meal served for
all hands
1700 - Evening Meal served for all hands
2200 – Taps
Typical Underway Routine:
0700 – Reveille/Morning meal served for all hands
1000 – Reveille for the Mid-watch
1100 – Noon meal served for all hands
1600 – Damage Control Training on messdeck
1700 - Evening Meal served for all hands
1845 - Evening Reports
2200 - Taps
IS MESSING AVAILABLE: Yes, onboard ship
QUARTERS AND OR BARRACKS AVAILABLE: Yes
APPROX. RATE OF AUTO INSURANCE FOR TYPICAL 18-20 YR OLD
SINGLE MALE: $200 / month
SINGLE FEMALE: $150 / month
IS UNACCOMPANIED PERSONNEL LEASED HOUSING AVAILABLE:
Yes, non-rates must wait 6 months before applying and be qualified
in all of their assigned watch stations; Basic and Advanced Damage
Control Qualified, Gangway Petty Officer of the Watch (SA/SN),
Helm/Lookout (SA/SN), Auxiliary Watchstander Inport/Underway (FA/FN)
WHERE WILL A SINGLE NON-RATE MORE THAN LIKELY LIVE:
Onboard ship for first 6 months.
SHOULD MEMBER SUBMIT HOUSING APPLICATION TO HOUSING OFFICE:
Only after meeting all criteria shown above. See ship’s YN’s.
WHERE DO MOST PEOPLE BANK:
Variety of banks are available, Bank of America, USAA, Navy Federal
Credit Union,
Washington, Mutual, Wachovia are most common.
IS THERE A CREDIT UNION IN THE AREA:
Yes, Navy Federal Credit Union (01 branch)
IS THERE A MALL IN THE AREA:
Yes, several malls along with many shops, department stores, and
grocery stores
COST OF AVERAGE TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT IN THE AREA:
Approx. $1000.00 (Without utilities)
2012 BAH RATE FOR AN E2 – E-4:
$1,104 - with dependents
$1,828 - without dependants
IS LEASED HOUSING AVAILABLE:
Yes
IS GOVERNMENT OWNED HOUSING AVAILABLE:
Yes, we have just implemented a new housing resource website.
http://www.ahrn.com/
has available homes, apartments, rooms, and temporary lodging that
specifically caters to military members relocating. In order to
register for the site, members must have a .mil email address
initially.
WHAT IS THE AVERAGE WAIT FOR HOUSING:
It varies. Depends on time of year and how large a home you need
WHERE DO MOST DEPENDENTS LIVE:
Jacksonville (Southside), Saint Augustine, Atlantic Beach
RATE OF AUTO INSURANCE FOR TYPICAL YOUNG FAMILY:
$100 / MONTH (approx.)
WHERE DO MOST DEPENDENTS RECEIVE MEDICAL CARE:
Small clinics at ISC Miami Beach and Air Station Miami.
Services vary.
WHAT LEVEL OF TRICARE IS AVAILABLE:
Standard, Prime, and Extra. Contact Tricare to discuss which program
is best for you.
IS DELTA DENTAL AVAILABLE:
Yes, but must enroll. Single plan cost’s approx $10. Family plan $19
IS IT ADVISABLE TO BRING DEPENDENTS ALONG WHEN REPORTING?
Yes, temporary lodging is available and specifically caters to
military members relocating.
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