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WELCOME ABOARD USCGC SHERMAN (WHEC-720)
Welcome Aboard CGC SHERMAN!
Certainly the words excitement and anticipation will be used to describe the day you report aboard SHERMAN. Some personnel may report aboard SHERMAN while she is inport in San Diego. Other personnel may be lucky enough to travel to exotic locales like Panama, Golfito Costa Rica or maybe even Puerto Vallarta Mexico to meet SHERMAN while deployed. No matter where you arrive if you have any questions or concerns about your arrival, please do not hesitate to call SHERMAN at (619) 556-6530. If SHERMAN is underway you can contact our cutter liaison at Sector ADMIN who can answer any questions you may have at (619) 278-7110.Your Sponsor
You should have already received a Welcome Aboard package and a message identifying your sponsor. If you have not, contact the Yeoman's Office onboard at the ship's telephone number: (619)556-6530 ext.235/236. If the ship is underway, email: YN3 Osman. Your sponsor should be contacting you within a week of receiving your welcome aboard message. Your sponsor will assist you and make your move as smooth as possible. Feel free to contact your sponsor at any time during the reporting process.
Contacting the Ship
SHERMAN is moored at NAVAL STATION
SAN DIEGO, near the 32nd St
entrance.
SHERMAN's Mailing Address:
ATTN: [Member's Name]
c/o COMMANDING OFFICER
USCGC SHERMAN (WHEC 720)
FPO AP 96678-3923
SHERMAN's Email
Addresses:
[first name].[middle initial].[last name]@uscg.mil
example: John.Q.Smith@uscg.mil
SHERMAN's Homeport
Telephone/Facsimile:
Ship's Telephone: (619)-556-6530
Ship's Fax: (619)-556-6545
SHERMAN's Unit Ombudsman:
Crystal Slusher
Home Phone: (858)-217-6994
Cell Phone: (858)-382-5476
Email: USCGCSHERMANOmbudsman@gmail.com
Reporting while SHERMAN is in Homeport
Arriving at NAVSTA San Diego the morning of your reporting in, make certain you have a valid Coast Guard Decal on your car and your current military ID. Directions to the NAVSTA can be found by clicking here. The following satellite images shows SHERMAN's designated mooring and vehicle parking area. Call ahead of time and ask your sponsor to find out which quay wall or pier SHERMAN is moored at when you arrive. You will report to the Quarterdeck in Tropical Blue Long where you will meet the OOD and most likely your sponsor.Reporting while SHERMAN is Underway
If SHERMAN is underway, report first to Sector San Diego Admin at 2710 Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA. 92101. The phone number that you can reach Sector San Diego at is (619)-278-7033. If you are flying in to San Diego, Sector San Diego is very easy to find. It is located right across the street from the San Diego airport at Lindbergh Field. Once at Sector San Diego, they will show you your travel itinerary help you begin your paperwork.Your First Days Onboard
As you cross the brow to the quarterdeck, the OOD will greet you and put you in touch with your sponsor. You'll be shown where you'll sleep and your rack will be made with a fresh set of sheets for your first night aboard. If your sponsor is not onboard, the OOD will assist you until they return. Also on your first day you'll receive egress training on various escape routes from the ship in the event of an emergency. In the following few days your sponsor will take you through the ship and introduce you to various shipboard personnel. These people will give you information that will assist you during your time aboard. Some of the people you will be introduced to are the Civil Rights Officer, the ships Morale Officer, the Education Services Officer in addition to others. You'll be shown all around the ship from the bilges to the masts and from bow to stern. You'll also get a chance to meet the Command Chief, your division officer and even the Captain. Don't worry if this seems like a lot of information...you'll pick it up and become part of the crew in no time at all. And you'll have about 160 shipmates that will be happy to answer any questions you have.Housing
All reporting personnel are required to be released from government housing. Contact your current admin office and complete CD-5267 (Application for Military Housing). Email it with a copy of your orders and your CG-4170A or Direct-Access Generated BAH/Generated BAH/Dependency Data Sheet (Dependent Verification) ASAP to Brenda Godbolt or fax your housing requisition to (619) 278-7221. Contact YNC Vassallo for more information.
Single Junior Enlisted members can expect to live onboard CHASE upon reporting. There is limited storage space (approx 6 cubic feet), so pack accordingly. Suggested items to bring included complete seabag, several sets of civilian clothes and toiletries. Single members are placed on a waiting list for the Snyder Hall Barracks, located at Naval Station San Diego, within easy walking distance of CHASE. Barracks rooms house two per room and the average wait is three months.
Important San Diego Numbers
Certainly the words excitement and anticipation will be used to describe the day you report aboard SHERMAN. Some personnel may report aboard SHERMAN while she is inport in San Diego. Other personnel may be lucky enough to travel to exotic locales like Kodiak AK, Golfito Costa Rica or maybe even Acapulco Mexico to meet SHERMAN while deployed. No matter where you arrive if you have any questions or concerns about your arrival, please do not hesitate to call SHERMAN at (619) 556-6530. If SHERMAN is underway you can contact our cutter liaison at Sector San Diego who can answer any questions you may have. SHERMAN's cutter port services liaison is Mr. Bernard Royal who can be reached at (619) 278-7225.
| CGC SHERMAN | (inport) | (619)556-6530 |
| Sector San Diego | (main gate) | (619) 278-6470 |
| (YN2 Lamborn) | (619) 278-7110 | |
| (housing) | (619) 278-7218 | |
| (admin) | (619) 278-7104 | |
| (PERSU) | (619) 278-7103 | |
| (medical) | (619) 278-7130 | |
| (exchange) | (619) 683-6326 | |
| Naval Medical Center San Diego | (emergency) | (619) 532-8275 |
| (appointments) | (619) 532-8225 | |
| (information) | (619) 532-6400 | |
| Tricare | (benefits) | (800) 242-6788 |
| (claims) | (800) 830-2929 | |
| (health info) | (800) 611-2883 | |
| Commissaries | (Naval Station) | (619) 556-7199 |
| (MCAS Miramar) | (858) 695-6560 | |
| (NAS N. Island) | (619) 537-4516 | |
| Naval Lodge | (Naval Station) | (619) 234-6142 |
| (N. Island) | (619)435-0191 | |
| (MCAS Miramar) | (858) 271-7111 | |
| (24 HR) | 800) 628-9466 | |
| Local Naval Station MWR | (Naval Station) | (619) 556-6310 EXT. 5570 |
| San Diego Red Cross | Primary Numbers | (619) 532-8165 / (619) 542-7552 / (800) 660-4272(24HRS) |
Relocation to San Diego Information
The Sector San Diego Work Life Office can provide a welcome aboard
package at your request, with resources available to assist you in the
relocation process. If you would like information about the area
or have questions related to employment, childcare, or local area
resources you may contact Ms. Jennifer Courcy at (619) 278-7117.
Southern California's year round warm climate makes it an exciting area to live. Minutes away from miles of beautiful beaches, SHERMAN's location at Naval Station San Diego is within a 2.5 hour's drive from snow skiing, and recreational wilderness and desert camping sites. San Diego is home to the Padres baseball club and the Chargers football team; both now have their own stadiums. The world famous San Diego Zoo, the Wild Animal Park, Sea World, Legoland and Knott's Soak city Water Park are additional fun places to visit within a 40-minute drive of downtown San Diego. San Diego is also home to several Navy and Marine corps Bases which provide Coast Guard members with Commissaries/Exchanges as well as Medical facilities.
The following websites provide further details about San Diego and some local attractions and commands:Sector San Diego
Basic Housing Allowance
San Diego Navy Lodge
San Diego's Government Site
Current Events in San Diego
Reviews of Current Events in San Diego
School District Information
Aid for Apartment Hunting
San Diego Zoo
Sea World
Knott's Water Park
CG Spouses' Webpage
Passport Information
SHERMAN often deploys to foreign countries which require a U.S. Government passport for travel. If you have a blue tourist passport, it is necessary that you have it with you. If you do not hold a valid U.S. passport, ensure you have your original or certified birth certificate. Other valid proofs of identification are certificates of naturalization, delayed birth certificate, or form FS-240 certificate of naturalization. The unit will help you process your passport application. Information regarding the passport application process can be found at the following website: http://www.uscg.mil/international (click on official passport procedures on left side of website) and http://www.travel.state.gov.Medical Concerns
The primary medical facility for Cutter SHERMAN is Naval Medical Center San Diego located at Naval Station San Diego at the following address:Naval Medical Center San Diego
34800 Bob Wilson Drive
San Diego, CA 92134-5000
Emergency Phone Number: (619) 532-8275
Information Phone Number: (619) 532-6400
Prior to reporting aboard, you must complete a sea duty physical examination. You must also have an up-to-date smallpox vaccination properly entered in Direct Access under the medical readiness system. If your smallpox vaccine is out-of-date or not in the system, unfortunately, you'll receive it again.
Again, Welcome Aboard, let us know what we can do to help make the transition a smooth one!
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