Welcome

Sponsors: 

You’ve got orders to San Diego, California. What next? You are assigned a sponsor in order to ease the problems associated with your move. Your sponsor will generally be someone of the same rate and rank. You should receive a letter from the ship's Captain, a letter from your sponsor and a Welcome Aboard packet. If you do not receive this information at least two months prior to your transfer, please contact the ship's Chaplain. The key to a smooth transition is your sponsor, who in turn can help arrange your TLA accommodations, provide transportation from the airport, check you into the command and provide you with general information about the community and on-station facilities well in advance of your move. Ensure you contact your sponsor as soon as possible before leaving for San Diego. Constant communication with your sponsor is very important for the easiest transition to BUNKER HILL. They have been assigned as a sponsor because of their experience and knowledge. Use this source of information! Other sources of information include the Family Service Center at your current command or the Internet.
The official Navy website for Navy Region SW www.cnic.navy.mil/cnrsw

Advance Application for Housing:
You can make your initial appointment with the housing office as far as 30 days in advance of your arrival. This initial appointment can be made by you or by your sponsor. The easiest way to make an appointment with the Housing Office is to request one via the website. Upon checking in to PSD, the Administration Office will provide you with a copy of your PCS Orders showing the time and date you reported, a copy of your detaching endorsement showing when you detached your last command and a copy of your Page 2. You will need these documents to check in to the Navy Family Housing Office. The complete listing of Navy Family Housing Area information for both Enlisted and Officers is at lifelines.navy.mil/SanDiego/OperatingForcesSupport/Apply/index.htm

Hotel Reservations:
It is advisable to make reservations well in advance. Your sponsor can help you, although you will be required to finalize your reservation with the hotel of your choice. Hotel accommodations are usually plentiful except during the high tourist seasons, so make your reservations early. Accommodations must be Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) approved. The complete listing of TLA phone numbers for approved lodging www.housing.navy.mil/onestop

Shipment of Household Goods:
Large Appliance -All Navy Housing units are equipped with a refrigerator, range, washer and dryer. Ranges and refrigerators are provided for use on base and in private rental housing when not provided by the landlord as part of the rental agreement. Consider bringing lawn care equipment such as lawn mowers and weed eaters, etc. These items are available for use to family housing residents through self-help stores, but may not be available at the time you want them.

Express Shipment
You are authorized an unaccompanied baggage shipment (often called an express shipment). This shipment should be limited to clothing, linens, dishes, towels, cooking utensils and other house keeping items. You may also ship cribs, playpens, baby carriages and articles necessary for the immediate care of your children. Small radios, portable televisions, sewing machines and small appliances may also be shipped.

Autombile Shipment:
Each service member is authorized to ship one privately owned vehicle at government expense. If you are shipping a privately owned vehicle (POV) it will require approximately 21 days from the east coast to reach California.

Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA):
ITLA is an allowance to help offset the cost of living in hotels during your PCS move. TLA is based on the per diem rate and paid in ten-day increments. TLA is not paid in advance, but is paid after filing a completed claim with receipts and endorsements. It’s advisable to have at least $1,500 in traveler’s checks to meet immediate off-base living expenses. TLA is authorized for all command sponsored military personnel arriving on Permanent Change of Station orders pending availability of government housing, or pending completion of permanent living arrangements. TLA commences the date your PCS orders are endorsed as having reported aboard. It is imperative that you have your orders endorsed with the time and date reported as soon as possible after arriving in San Diego. You will not be reimbursed for any days of temporary lodging prior to the report date endorsed on your orders. TLA is processed by the TLA Clerk, located in the PSD.

Upon Arrival
USO
The USO is located at the San Diego International Airport Terminal 2, is available for use by all military personnel and their family members, reservists on active duty, retirees and Department of Defense civilians on orders.

Orders
Report directly to the ship. If the ship is deployed or underway, report to Transit Personnel Unit (TPU), Bldg. 1753, Naval Station San Diego for further transfer or to await ship’s arrival, phone: 473-0065.

Transportation From The Airport
Taxi - Approximately $15.00-$20.00 from the airport to Naval Station San Diego during the non-rush hour period.
Rental Car - SATO Travel office also has cooperative agreements with local commercial car rental agencies. Prices range from $28.00 to $58.00. For current information, call your local SATO Travel office. The minimum renter age is 21 years.