UNIT INFORMATION DATE SHEET FILLED OUT: UNIT NAME: 24 SEP 07 District 11 page 1 of 4
AIR STATION/GROUP PORT ANGELES, WA
(YOUR NAME) USCG GROUP/AIR STATION PORT ANGELES, WA 98362-0159
Personal Mailing Address:
Commercial Phone #
(360) 417-5840
Fax: (360) 417-5819 E-Mail:
Web site: http://www.uscg.mil/d13/units/grupangeles/default.htm
Unit’s Missions: Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement/Homeland Security and Resource Protection. Typical AN Job Assignment: Aviation Maintenance FN and SN are assigned to Station Port Angeles. Watch type and duty rotation: Aviation Personnel E-6 & below stand overnight duty. Non-Aviation personnel E-6 & below stand Junior Officer of the Deck (JOOD) day watch and Gate Guard. (1 in 12/16). Special procedures for reporting after hours: Report to the Group Duty Officer, (GDO) How much personal storage space: n/a Uniform normally worn during the workday: ODU Recommended uniform items in addition to seabag issue: NONE Average Temperature Summer 70-80 Winter 30-40 Unit Mutual Assistance Representative / Phone: YNC COLE, (360) 417-5813 What type of continuing education is available within immediate area? Peninsula Community College.
UNIT NAME: AIR STATION/GROUP PORT ANGELES Ratings present at the unit: All Except SN, FN, PA, FS, MST, PS Name of nearest city and distance: Port Angeles / 3 Miles
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Name of nearest military facility and distance: Naval Submarine Base Bangor, 70 Miles. Location of nearest exchange and commissary: There is an EXCHANGE on base. The nearest Commissary is NSB Bangor, 70 Miles. Religious denominations in the area: All Area of responsibility: Strait of Juan DeFuca, Puget Sound, Olympic Peninsula and North Western Washington Coast. Uniform to report in: Service Dress Blues or Tropical Blue Long. If sponsor is not available, apprentice should ask for: PERSRU YN Housing contact: Judy Brzoska 360-417-5826 http://cgweb.d13.uscg.mil/gruportangeles/housing
MEMBER WITHOUT DEPENDENTS Is messing available: NO Quarters and/or barracks available: NO, (contact Housing for quarters) Rate of auto insurance for the typical 18-20 year old: Varies, Average. Is Unaccompanied Personnel Leased Housing available: YES Where will a single non-rate more than likely live: Leased housing (if available). If housing is not available, you’ll live on the economy. Should member submit Housing application to housing office: YES Where do most people bank: There are numerous bank in Port Angeles. Is there a credit union in the area: Washington Credit Union. Is there a mall in the area: NO, the closest Mall is in Silverdale. How many stores? Several; Wal-Mart, Albertsons, Safeway, Walgreens.
UNIT NAME: AIR STATION/GROUP PORT ANGELES MEMBER WITH DEPENDENTS Cost of average two bedroom apartment in the area: $650. with or without utilities: without BAH rate: http://cgweb.d13.uscg.mil/gruportangeles/housing Is leased housing available: YES, Limited Availability. Is government owned housing available: NO What is the average wait for a two-bedroom house/apartment: month, (depending on time of year). Housing office phone number: (360) 417-5826 Where do most dependents live: Economy. Rate of auto insurance for the typical young family:
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Usually less than 1
fax: (360) 417-5856
Variable, Average.
Where do most dependents receive medical care: Approx. 90% Choose Tricare Prime and are assigned to a local civilian Doctor. 10% Choose Tricare Standard and are seen at the Medical Clinic on base. Go to school: Public Schools
What level of TRICARE is available in the area: STANDARD / PRIME All dependents are encouraged to sign up for the government subsidized military dependent TRICARE Dental Plan (TDP) through the current contract holder, UNITED CONCORDIA. Covered benefits/costs, lists of participating dentists (there are approximately a dozen in the Port Angeles area), and online enrollment is available at their website, www.unitedconcordia.com under TDP. The Coast Guard Clinic does not offer routine dental care to dependents. Is it advisable to bring dependents when first reporting aboard: YES
UNIT NAME: AIR STATION/GROUP PORT ANGELES
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ANY OTHER INFO A NEWLY ARRIVING APPRENTICE NEEDS TO KNOW: There are numerous rivers, lakes, streams as well as the Strait of Juan De Fuca. Hiking, Fishing, Hunting, Camping, Bicycling, Kayaking, and Boating are very prominent hobbies. There are several dedicated areas for off-road four-wheeling, quad riding and dirt-biking. In May, Bald Eagles can be seen hunting or nesting in the area. Victoria, Canada is a short 1.5 hour ferry ride from Port Angeles.