UNIT INFORMATION



DATE SHEET FILLED OUT: 03/19/2019 District 13

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PERSONAL MAILING ADDRESS:

Commanding Officer

Attn: (Your name)

USCGC ELM

BASE TONGUE POINT

ASTORIA, OR 97103

UNIT PHONE # (503) 325-1601 FAX: (503) 325-1601

WEB SITE: (URL to be updated)

UNIT POINT OF CONTACT (POC) E-MAIL: Paul.J.Jirasek@uscg.mil

UNIT’s MISSIONS: Aids to Navigation, Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue.

TYPICAL SA/SN JOB ASSIGNMENT:

You will be a member of Deck Force and work on Buoy Ops. Other duties include working as a Messcook. Watchstanding roles are: Helm & Lookout, Junior Officer of the Deck (underway), Security Watch stander (inport).

TYPICAL FA/FN JOB ASSIGNMENT:

You will be assigned to either the Main Propulsion or Auxiliary division of Engineering and also work Buoy Ops/LE. Other duties include working as a Messcook. Watchstanding roles are: Journeyman Engineer (underway), Security Watch stander (inport).

INPORT WATCH TYPE AND DUTY ROTATION: 1 in 4 (1 in 3 until qualified)

SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING AFTER HOURS:

See Officer of the Day although it is strongly recommended that you contact your Sponsor and coordinate your arrival with him/her.

SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING IF UNIT IS UNDERWAY: Coordinate reporting time and location with your sponsor if cutter is underway.

AMOUNT OF PERSONAL STORAGE SPACE: You will be assigned an upright locker and there is storage in your rack. Total cubic feet: 40

NORMAL WORKDAY UNIFORM: Operational Dress Uniform

UNIFORM TO REPORT IN: Tropical Blue Long

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE SUMMER: 70 WINTER: 40

UNIT MUTUAL ASSISTANCE REP NAME & PHONE #: See Sector Columbia River Rep.

TYPES OF CONTINUING EDUCATION AVAILABLE IN THE AREA:

Clatsop Community College is in the town of Astoria but other opportunities exist in Washington. Grays Harbor Community College has a satellite branch in the town of Ilwaco, WA which provides excellent courses which are transferable to other colleges. There are also distance learning courses available through the Educational Services Officer for active duty members.

RATINGS PRESENT AT UNIT:

BM, MK, EM, ET, DC, SK, YN, HS, CS

NAME OF NEAREST CITY AND DISTANCE:

Astoria – 2 miles

NAME OF NEAREST MILITARY FACILITY AND DISTANCE:

Camp Rilea – 15 miles

LOCATION OF NEAREST EXCHANGE AND COMMISSARY:

CG Exchange – Astoria

RELIGIOUS DENOMINATIONS IN THE AREA: Varied

ALTERNATE POC IF SPONSOR’S NOT AVAILABLE: YN2

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Astoria is a coastal town with normal amenities (Safeway, movie theater, Fred Meyer, Costco). There are shops in town but no mall. There is an outlet mall in seaside which is a 25 minute drive south on Hwy 101. Longview, WA is a 45 minute drive east on Hwy 30 and has a Wal-Mart, Home Depot and a full mall. Portland, OR is a two hour drive east. Seattle, WA is a three and a half hour drive north

MEMBERS WITHOUT DEPENDENTS

IS MESSING AVAILABLE: Yes, onboard.

TYPICAL HOUSING ASSIGNMENT FOR A SINGLE NON-RATE:

All members without dependents are placed in leased 2 bedroom apartments in Astoria, Seaside and Warrenton.

STEPS TO ARRANGE ACCOMMODATIONS:

This will be completed once you have reported to the unit. The Sector Housing Officer is SK1 Wade Feast. (530) 414-5177

RATE OF AUTO INSURANCE FOR TYPICAL 18-20 YR OLD

SINGLE MALE: $180 per month

SINGLE FEMALE: $160 per month

MOST WIDELY USED BANK: Columbia Bank

IS THERE A CREDIT UNION IN THE AREA: Wauna Credit Union

DISTANCE TO THE NEAREST MALL:

Outlet Shopping center in Seaside, OR 30 minutes from cutter.

MEMBERS WITH DEPENDENTS

COST OF AVERAGE TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT IN THE AREA: $900-$1200 per month

AVERAGE COST OF UTILITIES FOR TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT: $200 per month

BAH RATE FOR AN E2 & E3 WITH DEPENDENTS: $975.00/$1299.00

LEASED HOUSING AVAILABILITY: Yes

GOVERNMENT OWNED HOUSING AVAILABILITY: Yes

AVERAGE WAIT FOR HOUSING: 0-3 months

HOUSING OFFICE PHONE# (503) 325-0203/0204 FAX# (503) 325-1977

WHERE MOST MEMBERS WITH DEPENDENTS LIVE: Coast Guard Housing

RATE OF AUTO INSURANCE FOR TYPICAL YOUNG FAMILY: $150 per month

WHERE MOST DEPENDENTS RECEIVE MEDICAL CARE: Columbia Memorial Hospital

LEVELS OF TRICARE AVAILABLE: Tricare Prime Remote

IS THE TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM AVAILABLE: Yes

LOCAL SCHOOLING OPTIONS: Astoria Public Schools or Warrenton Public Schools

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