COAST GUARD STATION ST. CLAIR SHORES MICHIGAN UNIT INFORMATION SHEET (UIS)
Chain of Command: OINC: BMCM Christopher Markison XPO: BMC Ronald Johnson EPO: MKC Karl DeYoung st 1 LT: BM1 Ebert Crawford FSO: FS1 Galen Varon Unit Address Your Name c/o CG STA St. Clair Shores 24802 E. Jefferson Avenue St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 Unit phone number(s): Phone: 1-586-778-3320 1-586-778-0121 FAX: 1-586-778-0668 SAR: 1-586-778-0590
Date Updated: 1/23/2007 District 9 Unit Website:
http://www.uscg.mil/d9/grudet/units/scs/index.htm
Unit Mission: Coast Guard Station St. Clair Shores was initially manned as a seasonal unit in 1954. In 1960 the station moved behind Blossom Heath Park and became a fully operational year-round unit. The Station's area of responsibility includes most of Lake St. Clair out to the Canadian border. Although the area is not as large as that of some other Group Detroit units, the Station is located near the "Nautical Mile" in the city of St. Clair Shores, the "Marina-land of the Great Lakes." The City has over 90,000 residents and boasts many 1,000+ boat capacity marinas. There are over 900,000 registered boats in southeast Michigan, making the area one of the greatest boating concentrations in the nation. Along with boats of all sizes and types, offshore races are extremely popular with a steady diet of marine events and regattas occurring throughout the boating season. The Station is one of the busiest in the Coast Guard each year, both in terms of SAR cases and LE activity. It receives significant support from both the Reserve and Auxiliary. Station St. Clair Shores is a multi-mission, year round unit, conducting warm weather Search and Rescue and Maritime Law Enforcement, including multiagency illegal Alien Migrant Interdiction Operations (AMIO), and winter ice rescue. We have an outstanding Coast Guard Auxiliary and U. S. Power Squadron support team. We also participate in numerous community outreach and boater educational efforts. Notes of Interest: One of the busiest stations in CG year after year. Lake St. Clair has one of the highest boats per capita in U.S. Lake "covered" with boats in summer. Two thirds of SAR takes place between Memorial and Labor Day weekends. Station works many marine events. Close relations with local law enforcement agencies, spanning three counties (Wayne, Macomb, and St. Clair). Macomb County Sheriff operates a marine sub-unit at the Station from Memorial Day to Labor Day annually.
Command Expectations of YOU: Our expectations of you are and will be HIGH. You will be expected to work hard, meet your qualification expectations, be part of TEAM Coast Guard, look for ways to improve processes at the station, keep a sharp military appearance, maintain a positive disposition, and most of all enjoy your time while as a member of the greatest armed service. You will be expected to act like a grown adult. Remember to look back at all the things you learned at boat camp and use it. We will do everything in our power to ensure
you succeed. Our goal is to ensure you learn your job, get advanced and send you off to “A” school. Our goal for you is to succeed. Reporting Procedures: The uniform to report in to Station St. Clair Shores is Service Dress Bravo. You must report to the station prior to 2200 of the day stated on your orders. You will report in at the front window, just inside the station’s front doors. The watch stander will ask to help you. Inform them who you are and ask if your sponsor is available. If your sponsor is not available, ask to see the OOD. Be sure to bring with you, your orders, and your ticket stubs if you flew. Also be sure to bring a cleaned pressed Operational Dress Uniform (ODU) (to include name tapes and steel toe boots), which is the uniform of the day. Ensure you have a full sea bag, with pressed uniforms available. Unit Ombudsman: Our Ombudsman is Tamara Crawford. She can be reached at (586) 598-2754 or via e-mail at: mara3598@yahoo.com. If you are married, we encourage your spouse to contact her with any questions that they may have. She is always available. Ask your sponsor what the Unit Ombudsman’s responsibilities are. Flying into Michigan: If you fly into Michigan, you should use the Detroit Metropolitan Airport. It is located approximately 55 miles from Selfridge ANGB, a 1 hour and 15 minutes drive from Station St. Clair Shores. Be sure to call the station prior to your arrival and supply your sponsor and or OOD will all pertinent information concerning your flight. This way, your sponsor can plan ahead to pick you up at the airport, or send someone from the station in his or her absence. SA/SN Job assignment/expectations: You will be working for the Deck Department with BM1 Crawford as your department head. The Deck department consists of approximately 23 personnel. You will be expected to get Communications Watch stander qualified, Boat Crew and Boarding Team Member qualified. See the chart below for specific time frames and the section concerning duty for further explanation and time frames. FA/FN Job assignments/expectations: You will be working for the Engineering Department with MKC DeYoung as your department head. The Engineering department consists of approximately 10 personnel and is responsible for maintaining five Coast Guard boats. You will be expected to get Communications Watch stander qualified, Boat Crew, Boat Engineer, and Boarding Team Member qualified. See the chart below for specific time frames and the section concerning duty for further explanation and time frames.
Qualification Expectations:
Summer Time Communication Watch Stander Boat Crew Member (All Boat Types) Boat Engineer Boarding Team Member Winter time Communications Watch Stander Ice Crew Member Must Be Qualified by: 30 days from date of report (all NPOs) 105 days after qualifying comms (all NPOs) 45 days after qualifying Boat Crew (FA/FN only) 45 days after qualifying Boat Crew (for SA/SN) 45 days after qualifying Boat Engineer (for FA/FN) 30 days from date of report (all NPOs) Must qualify during ice rescue season (all NPOs)
** Not meeting your qualification dates will impact your desire to attend “A” school and move onto the economy. Your sponsor will be able to explain the ramifications of not working hard and meeting your qualification dates and expectations.** Duty: Upon your arrival you will be assigned a duty section, either the Port or Starboard section. Duty consists of two duty days on, two days off with sliding weekends. However, your first month of duty is different for you. The first 5 working days that you are at the station are utilized for you to get familiar with the station and personnel. You will be required to fill out and complete a check-in sheet within your first 5 working days as well. On your 6th working day day, you will commence the 30 day qualification process for Communication Watch stander. You will spend a minimum of 8 hours a day in the Comms Bay for 14 days (excluding Sundays). On
the 15 working day, you will be placed into your assigned duty section for the remainder of your Communication Watchstander process and stand Port/Starboard duty. That is when you will fall into the normal duty rotation of two duty days on, two off, with sliding weekends. What this means is that if you were to have duty on Monday and Tuesday, you will get Wednesday and Thursday off. Then stand duty Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Then have Monday and Tuesday off. Stand duty on Wednesday and Thursday. Have Friday, Saturday and Sunday off. It is a continuous rotation. While on duty with your section you will stand various watch rotations to gain experience at all times. Wednesdays are an all hands training day. Liberty will normally be piped after training is complete. However, be prepared to remain onboard until 1600 that day if need be. Galley: There is a galley on board Station St. Clair Shores. Three meals a day are served. You must come in and sign up for what meals you are going to eat. At the beginning of each month, a bill will be posted of how much you owe the galley. You are required to pay this within the first five days of the new month. You receive approximately $272.00 BAS (Basic Allowance for Subsistence) as part of your pay. Times for sign up and times for each meal are posted on the mess deck. The menu is put out on a weekly basis, so you can decide ahead of time when you want to eat the meal served. A mess cook is provided by the duty section and is rotated after each duty rotation. A mess cook is responsible for assisting the FS department. Your duties will be explained to you upon meeting the FS1 and standing your mess cook duties. Striking Opportunities: There are only four rates at this unit. They are BM, MK, SK and FS. Most other rates are at Sector Detroit, which is approximately twenty minutes south of the station. As well as Air Station Detroit, which is located on Selfridge Air National Guard Base, approximately twenty minutes north of the station. Your sponsor will explain to you your opportunities of striking a rate. Commuting: Distance from Selfridge is approximately 15 miles, twenty minutes, depending on traffic. Housing: Single: As part of your check-in process you will take a trip to Selfridge Air National Guard Base and set up Government Housing on base (barracks). There is no housing available on board Station St. Clair Shores. There is a good possibility that you will have a roommate. Selfridge is approximately 20 minutes from the station. Housing that you will receive is equivalent to a small partially furnished, one bathroom, two-bedroom apartment. Due to the fact that housing is located on Selfridge, it is imperative that you find some mode of transportation to the station. It is recommended that you purchase a vehicle prior to arriving or shortly after. Most members live on Selfridge, but at times it is hard to get a ride. Married: Government owned quarters are no longer available. You will get BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) and live on the economy. There are numerous apartments and homes for rent in the Metro Detroit area. You may elect to bring your family with you when you move here. However, you will need to make arrangements for a place for them to stay while you complete your paperwork for housing and your first check in day at the Station. Temporary Quarters is available on Selfridge for a nominal fee. Call housing and ask for the options. They will supply you with the numbers and information that you will need to make this arrangement. Be sure to bring a copy of your orders with you and a method of payment if electing to use Temporary Quarters. BAH Rate: E-2 / E-3: With Dependents: $820.00 Without Dependents: $652.00
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Family and Child care: Bryant Child Development Center Child Development Service Resource and Referral There are also Child Care Services in the surrounding Communities. You should receive that information in your Welcome Aboard package from ISC Cleveland. If not, then it will be made available to you upon arrival. Be sure to inform your sponsor of any special needs that you may have concerning your dependents. We will try to assist you and your family as much as possible. Persons your spouse may contact if he/she has questions: Transition Assistance: Ms. Theresa Henry, ISC Cleveland at 1-800-872-4957 Ext. 309, (216)902-6355 or via email at mthenry@isccleveland.uscg.mil
Ombudsman: Tamara Crawford at (586)598-2754, or via e-mail at: mara3598@yahoo.com Your Sponsor: The command will assign you a sponsor before you report. You sponsor will help you in your transition, and help you with your welcome you to the crew. Medical Care: Selfridge ANGB has a military clinic on base operated by Coast Guard personnel. You will be enrolled into Tricare Prime upon reporting into St. Clair Shores. You will fill out the enrollment paperwork upon your visit to the clinic. The clinic is run on an appointment basis with sick call available during the morning. The number is (586) 307-4022. Dental: United Concordia is available in the area, with a number of participating dentists. Selfridge also has a dental office located over by the Air Station. They only see Active duty personnel. Unit Mutual Assistance Rep: BMC Ronald Johnson, (586) 778-3320 Selfridge ANGB: Here are some things that you can find on board Selfridge ANGB: Morale, Exchange, Commissary, Military Clothing (limited CG items), Bowling Alley, Education Center, Auto Shop, Dry Cleaners, Barber Shop, Gas Station/Mini – Mart, Credit Union, Post Office, Gym and much more There are many more other resources and facilities available on base. When you check into housing you will be given a book that has telephone numbers and goes into depth as to the hours and all other facilities available. Community: Weather - Summer Time: 80+ Winter Time: 20 Nearest city and distance to the station = Roseville, 2.5 miles Mall – Macomb Mall located in Roseville. A second mall called Lakeside is located in Sterling Heights, which is approximately 35 minutes from Selfridge. A third mall can be located in Troy, which is approximately 45 minutes from Station St. Clair Shores. Religious Denominations – Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, and Protestant are in the immediate area. If your denomination is not listed, once you arrive, we will locate a place of worship for you, if possible. Continuing Education- University of Phoenix, Vincennes University, Macomb Community College, CLEP tests, Dantes, as well as others. You will need to contact the Education Center for further details. Auto insurance- 18 to 20 year old single male = $150-200/month 18-20 year old single female =$ 125-180/month Apartments: Cost of average two- bedroom apartment, with or without utilities, in the area is between $600$900. Banking: Standard Federal, Michigan National, CoAmerica Bank, Fifth Third Bank, and Huntington Bank are the most used local banks in the area. There are also a few Credit Unions in the area. Station St. Clair Shores and it’s surrounding areas can be interesting and fun. With Detroit just down the road, you can find just about anything that you are interested in. There are numerous things to do, not only in Detroit, but in Canada, which is a mere hour and 15 minute drive from the Station. Metro Beach is approximately 20 minutes from the station, which has a miniature golf course, a water park, picnicking, and paths for rollerblading and skating, as well as a swimming area. After your arrival, you will have to learn our Area of Responsibility (AOR). In doing so, you will be exposed to many new areas and things to do. We look forward to your arrival and welcome any questions that you many have.