Welcome Aboard

Congratulations on your assignment to the finest Assault Craft Unit in the fleet. The crew and I look forward to your arrival aboard ACU ONE and welcome you to the best crew in the Navy.

Your assignment onboard ACU ONE will be the most challenging and fulfilling of your Naval career. Your new command has a proud and distinguished history in the service of our nation and the crew prides itself on being ready to rapidly respond to any world crisis.

If you have received orders to our command and have not heard from your sponsor yet, contact our Command Career Counselor or the Command Master Chief at the links provided below.

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San Diego has an International Airport with flights arriving day and night from a multitude of cities. Naval Amphibious Base Coronado is located approximately 15 minutes from the airport. Various cab companies located outside of the airport will take you to the base for around $20. Contacting ACU-1 in advance may afford you a ride from the duty driver.

From San Diego Airport: From Interstate 5, take the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge (HWY 75) to Coronado. Turn left on to Orange Avenue. Continue straight, you will pass the Hotel Del Coronado on your right. Turn LEFT onto TARAWA RD. You will see a sign directing you to turn left into Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Main Gate. Continue straight through the gate and take the first left after Navy Exchange Retail Store. You will see a blue awning over the ACU ONE quarterdeck.

From Imperial Beach: Follow 75 North to Coronado. Turn RIGHT onto GUADALCANAL RD. You will see a sign directing you to turn right into Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Main Gate. Continue straight through the gate and take the first left after Navy Exchange Retail Store. You will see a blue awning over the ACU ONE quarterdeck. 

Reporting:   Report in the uniform of the day to the ACU-1 quarterdeck. Your sponsor will meet you and assist you in checking in.

For more information and local links, visit the Family page.

Phone Numbers:
DSN Prefix 577

Command Duty Officer: 619-247-0263        Quarterdeck: 619-437-3484                Administrative Office: 619-437-2683
Operations Officer: 619-437-3489                Weapons Officer: 619-437-2968        Supply Department: 619-437-3568
Command Master Chief: 619-437-3491      Medical Department: 619-437-2845

Official Mailing Address

(Your Rate / Name)
(Assigned Department or LCU)
Assault Craft Unit ONE
3226 Tarawa Road
San Diego CA 92155-5084

Ombudsman

The OMBUDSMAN serves as an intermediary between squadron families and the Navy, providing advice and assistance. Some of the functions of the OMBUDSMAN are to assist Navy families with answers and support and to provide resources. This is an extremely effective way of dealing with the many common Navy family problems associated with our way of life.

Please contact: Ms. Dani Zastrow 619-541-5330
E-Mail:  acu1.ombudsman@gmail.com

Phone Number:  (619)246-2962