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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:
Report to VALIANT’s quarterdeck watchstander, OOD will be notified.
IF UNIT IS UNDERWAY, WHERE TO REPORT:
Report to Base Miami’s OOD (3rd floor of Barracks). Base Miami will
contact VALIANT to ask where you will meet the ship
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: 92 F; WINTER: 80 F
TYPES OF CONTINUING EDUCATION AVAILABLE IN THE AREA:
There are several universities in South Florida. Miami-Dade
Community College, Broward Community College, Florida International
University, University of Miami
RATINGS PRESENT AT UNIT:
BM, DC, ME, EM, ET, FS, GM, HS, IT, MK, OS, SK, YN
NAME OF NEAREST CITIES
Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Homestead, Kendall, Pembroke Pines
NAME OF NEAREST MILITARY FACILITY AND DISTANCE:
Base Miami (onsite)
LOCATION OF NEAREST EXCHANGE AND COMMISARY:
Small exchanges at Base Miami, Air Station Miami and Richmond
Heights.
The nearest commissary is at Homestead Air Base (1 hr one-way)
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)
2011 BAH RATE FOR AN E2 – E-4:
$1,698 - with dependents
$1,311 - without dependants
IS LEASED HOUSING AVAILABLE:
No, You may participate in the Rent Set-A-Side program. Contact the
housing office for details.
IS GOVERNMENT OWNED HOUSING AVAILABLE:
No longer occupied. Loss of government contract.
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:
Miami, Kendall, Homestead, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke
Pines, Plantation.
RATE OF AUTO INSURANCE FOR TYPICAL YOUNG FAMILY:
$100 / MONTH (approx.)
WHERE DO MOST DEPENDENTS RECEIVE MEDICAL CARE:
Small clinics at Base 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?
No, there is no temporary lodging for dependents in South Florida.
You are encouraged to leave dependents until a residence is
established.
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