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Pre-planning is essential for newcomers moving to Naval Submarine Base New London, whether for a permanent change of station, or student assignment. An excellent source of information for military moves is the Department of Defense “SITES” Web site. This Web site contains resources for everyone who is relocating from one duty station to another anywhere in the world. The Web site includes a section on planning PCS moves, as well as a section with information on 350 military installations worldwide. The address for the Web site is: http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/sites.
Military families are also encouraged to contact the Housing Welcome Center at
(860) 694-3851 or toll free at (877) 843-5236 as soon as orders are received. Its
staff will help you locate suitable and affordable housing in the local area.
Temporary quarters can be arranged by contacting either the Navy Lodge or the Combined Bachelor Housing Office, which also arranges permanent on-base quarters
for single military personnel. Reservations can be made at the Navy Lodge by calling (800) NAVY-INN or (860) 446-1160. On-base visiting quarters can be reserved by calling the Combined Bachelor Housing office at (860) 694-3416 or DSN 694-3416.
Newcomers are also encouraged to contact their local Personal Property office as soon as possible after receiving orders to arrange shipment of household goods. Once shipment dates are known, you should contact the Personal Property Office at Naval Submarine Base New London by calling (860) 694-3670 to arrange storage or delivery of household goods.
All new personnel should hear from a gaining-command sponsor shortly after receiving orders. If not, contact your gaining unit and ask for your sponsor’s name and phone number. Your gaining command should also provide you a mailing address where letters can be forwarded until a permanent address can be established. If not already received, you can also call the Fleet and Family Support Center at (860) 694-3383 to request a Welcome Aboard packet.
Naval Submarine Base New London is located on the east side of the Thames River in Groton, Conn. The main gate is located approximately two miles from Exit 86 off Interstate 95.
By Car - Travel either north or south on Interstate 95 to Exit 86. Turn north at the end of the ramp onto Route 12 and travel approximately two miles to the fifth stop light. Turn left at Crystal Lake Road, and follow it approximately 1/2 mile to the end of the road. The main gate is on your right. Traffic signs, beginning on I-95, provide clear directions to the submarine base.
By Plane - The base is within an hour’s drive from two major airports: Bradley Inter-national Airport in Hartford, Conn., and T.F. Green Airport in Providence, R.I. A much smaller air field - Groton/New London Airport - is located approximately seven miles from the base.
If driving from T.F. Green Airport in Providence, follow airport signs to Interstate 95. Follow I-95 south to Exit 86 in Conn. If driving from Bradley International Airport in Hartford, take Interstate 91 south to Route 9 south, to I-95 north. Take I-95 north across the Gold Star Bridge to exit 86 (a left lane exit). Follow road signs approximately two miles from Exit 86 to arrive at the Naval Submarine Base.
By Rail - An Amtrak train station is located in downtown New London which is regularly served by local cab companies.
By Bus - Greyhound Bus Lines is located next to the Amtrak train station in New London.
All vehicles entering SUBASE must have a temporary base pass or a valid DoD decal. Temporary base passes are issued at Building 500, just outside the main gate, during duty hours and by the gate guard after duty hours. The Pass and ID office is open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., five days a week. It is also open between 6 a.m. and noon, the first Saturday of every month. It is closed on holidays.
Parking is very limited on SUBASE. Therefore, it is very important for you to register your vehicle and obtain a Submarine Base New London DoD decal within 30 days after your arrival. You can register your vehicle with the Pass and ID office at Building 500.
To register your vehicle on base, you must provide the following documentation:
1. Proof of Ownership - Your vehicle must be registered in your name or your spouse’s name, or you must have notarized written permission from the owner to operate/register the vehicle (Bill of Sale is unacceptable).
2. Insurance - You must ensure that your liability coverage fulfills Connecticut’s financial responsibility laws. Check with your insurance company to be sure. You’ll also need your current proof of insurance card which should be maintained in your vehicle at all times in Connecticut.
3. ID Card - You must have a valid military identification or civilian ID card.
4. Inspection - If your vehicle is 10 years old or older, it must pass a safety inspection that meets Connecticut’s requirements.
You must properly complete the vehicle forms available at the Pass Office. Call (860) 694-3224 for information or assistance.
Motorcycles - There are a number of special requirements that must be accomplished before riding a motorcycle on SUBASE, including completion of the DoD Motorcycle Safety Course. Check with the SUBASE Safety Division at (860) 694-3739 before bringing a motorcycle
on the base.
Vehicle Regulations - The speed limit on most base roads is 15 mph unless otherwise posted. Speed limits in parking lots are 5 mph. As a base driver, you are required to stop for pedestrians. As a base pedestrian, you are required to use crosswalks.
Both Navy regulation and Connecticut law requires that everyone wear a seat belt while in a moving vehicle. Children under age 6 or less than 60 pounds need to be in approved child restraints.
Parking - Because there is a critical shortage of parking on base, parking regulations are strictly enforced. All newcomers should read the parking rules and regulation instruction - SUBASENLON INST 5560.11 (series) - for the most up-to-date requirements.
If it becomes necessary to tow your vehicle, it will be done at your expense and risk. Damages or charges incurred in the towing will rest solely with the owner.
Traffic Court is held on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon in Building 462. If you receive a ticket with a court date, you must attend. If you do not attend, you receive an automatic 60-day suspension of driving privileges on SUBASE in addition to whatever penalties you may receive.
Drugs - It should go without saying that the introduction, possession, use, sale or other transfer of marijuana, narcotic substances or other controlled substances aboard SUBASE is strictly prohibited.
Firearms/Dangerous Weapons - Any kind of firearms, explosive devices, compressed air or gas-powered guns, metallic or chain knuckles, blackjacks, billy and folding knives with blades more than 3.5 inches in length, all quick-opening knives of switch or spring type regardless of blade length, or any handmade devices which might be used for assault are considered to be dangerous weapons.
You may not conceal or carry upon your person any dangerous weapon, instrument or device or any highly explosive article or compound on board any Navy station, ship, craft or aircraft or any other place under the jurisdiction of the Navy.
You must register firearms and certain other weapons with the Security Department Armory in Building 462 if you store these weapons in off-base housing. Storage of firearms and weapons is prohibited in on-base quarters and barracks. For additional information on firearms and weapons, contact the Security Department at (860) 694-3777.
Fireworks - Each year, thousands of people throughout the United States are injured by the improper use of fireworks. The Submarine Base Fire Department advises that all types of fireworks are illegal on SUBASE. This includes sparklers, M-80s, cherry bombs, pop rockets and party snappers and others that may be legal in the state you’re coming from. For everyone interested in fireworks, the base sponsors one of the most extravagant displays in southeastern Connecticut during SubFest.
Emergencies - You’ll soon find out that SUBASE has one of the best Security Departments in the state. This department is often thought of as two separate departments, the SUBASE Fire Department and SUBASE Security (police) Department.
These two departments have a very close working relationship with local police and fire departments. By mutual agreement, the SUBASE Fire Department provides assistance to nearby towns. Besides responding to on-base emergencies, it also answers emergency calls in Navy Family Housing, including the Navy Lodge.
The SUBASE Security Department is ready to assist you with any trouble you may have on base. As part of a mutual aid agreement, the Town of Groton Police Department is responsible for law enforcement in off-base Navy Family Housing, while the SUBASE Police Department is available to help you and provide assistance to the Groton Police Department.
If you have any questions or need assistance of any kind, feel free to ask any SUBASE Police Department patrolman. For off-base police,
fire or medical emergencies call 9-1-1. For on-base police emergency call (860) 694-3777 and for on-base fire or medical emergency call
(860) 694-3333/3334.
Each command has its own procedures for checking in. Your sponsor should let you know where to go to officially check into your command.
Submarine School students and staff report in at the quarterdeck in building 499. SUBASE personnel check into the Personnel Support Detachment in Building 83. Normal customer service hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you arrive at the base after these hours, contact the Command Duty Officer at (860) 694-3777 to have your orders endorsed and then report to the Personnel Support Detachment at 8:30 a.m. the next working day.
Sailors reporting to duty units should report to the appropriate squadron duty office, as do personnel assigned to the squadron staffs. Submarine Group 2 personnel report to building 439 (Grenfell Hall). Medical personnel check in at the medical clinic.
One of the first stops for all newcomers is the Personnel Support Activity Detachment, located on the second floor of Building 83, in Dealy Plaza across from the movie theater. Here, you officially report for duty, update and verify information in your military records, and apply for travel pay.
Newcomers should report to PSD during normal working hours on your first duty day. If you arrive during non-working hours, you should check-in with your ultimate duty station and return to PSD the next working day. Single personnel who require accommodations after working hours should check in with at the base Billeting Office in Building 379. The PSD is open for customer service from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Newcomers should bring reporting orders, endorsements, official records, and travel receipts, along with any new information such as local address and phone number, if known. The PSD will then assist you with updating your personnel records, filing your travel claim, verifying your DEERs service records, and arranging any special payments.
The Personnel Support Activity Detachment (PSD) New London, in conjunction with the Customer Service Desk, Scotia, N.Y., is dedicated to providing quality service to over 11,500 active duty personnel and their families throughout Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Vermont. It additionally provides various services to thousands of reserve, retired personnel, and survivor annuitants in the northeast region.
Services provided by PSD include pay, travel, service records, re-enlistments and retirements, ID cards and DEERS enrollment. The ID Office
is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. and the 1st Saturday of the month from 9 a.m.
to noon.
Arrange for shipment/storage of household goods through Personal Property Office.
Obtain name/phone number of sponsor from gaining command.
Provide change-of-address to U.S. Postal Service.
Provide landlord at least 30 days advance notice of move.
Arrange to have utilities/services disconnected.
• Water
• Gas
• Electricity
• Cable
• Phone
Arrange temporary lodging at destination.
Contact Bachelor Housing or Family Housing, as appropriate, at destination to begin search for permanent housing at destination.
Contact potential school districts.
Place children on Central Enrollment Waiting List for on-base child care, as appropriate.
Browse helpful “Relocation” Web sites.
Hand carry important paperwork.
• Military (Reporting Orders, Endorsements, Official Records, etc)
• Civilian (Medical Records, Children’s Immunizations, Passports, Birth Certificates, etc)
• Document travel expenses.
Sign in with gaining command.
Report to Personnel Support Activity Detachment on first duty day to in-process, establish Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) at new duty station, and complete travel voucher.
Report to Bachelor Housing Office or Family Housing Welcome Center, as appropriate, to apply for or obtain information on permanent housing.
Contact Personal Property Office to arrange delivery/storage of household goods.
Visit Fleet and Family Support Center for “Welcome Aboard” packet and information.
Register vehicle(s) within 30 days of arrival on base.
Contact local Department of Vehicles for license & registration, as appropriate.
Provide US Postal Service with new address.
Enroll children in school.
Enroll children in on-base child care programs.
Arrange utility and service connections, as appropriate. (Bring receipts from previous utility companies to reduce deposit costs)
• Water
• Gas
• Electricity
• Cable
• Phone
Establish local banking services, if desired.
Make appropriate changes to home/auto insurance.
*Since every move is unique, this list should not be considered all-inclusive.
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