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Electronic Systems Support Unit (ESU)

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Overview:

Electronic Systems Support Unit (ESU) Seattle is located on Pier 36 on Seattle's south waterfront. The unit consists of 84 active duty, reserve, and civilian personnel in six locations throughout the Pacific Northwest. In addition to the offices at Pier 36 in Seattle, Washington, ESU has three detachments:
 

There are also detachment details at Sector Portland, Oregon and at the Jackson Federal Building in Seattle, Washington.

Mission:

ESU Seattle provides technical support for all Coast Guard electronic systems operated in the Pacific Northwest.  The unit maintains a wide variety of electronics equipment on small boats, shore units, and patrol boats through an electronics maintenance contract. This contract is monitored by Quality Assurance Evaluators (QAEs) at the ESU’s three detachments and in Seattle. In addition, ESU has a small number of technicians to assist larger cutters and with electronics project coordination.

ESU Seattle's Networks Branch maintains and supports Coast Guard-owned telephone systems, including switches and associated telephone wiring, and Coast Guard-owned microwave systems. The ESU also supports data networks and telephone circuits. Much of this support is provided through Network Shops at the three detachments, at Pier 36 in Seattle, and at the detail in Portland, Oregon. In addition, in-depth technical network work is done at Pier 36 in Seattle.

ESU Seattle's Information Resources Management (IRM) Branch provides a wide range of support for Coast Guard computer workstations. This includes technical assistance and user support. Work in the field is performed primarily by Regional System Managers (RSMs) at the ESU’s three detachments and by the small computer support staff located in the Jackson Federal Building. ESU provides technical support and user training through the computer support staff at Pier 36.

ESU Seattle is physically located in the 13th Coast Guard District and is under administrative direction of Maintenance and Logistics Command Pacific.

Last Modified 1/28/2009