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Look at your orders and determine what your accounting data is for your current location.  It is crucial for you to understand what you are entitled to depending on your  accounting code and location.  The PCS/TDY handbook link will go through each of the different  accounting codes.  If you have questions do not hesitate to contact your PSD or us to help explain.

To help make your life easier, read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page and the PCS/TDY handbook.  The FAQ page provides answers to common questions asked by newly reporting personnel.   The PCS/TDY handbook contains very important information about your pay and entitlements during a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) or Temporary Duty (TDY).   Knowing this information is critical to the well being of you and your family.   If you have any questions about any part of your orders or the pre-commissioning process, don’t hesitate to contact the Precom Detachment.

If you arrive in the area between 0700 and 1530 Monday through Friday, report to the Precommissioning Unit (PCU) building, which is located in Northrop Grumman Ship Systems Office Complex/Administration Annex Building.

After working hours, report to the barracks at the Lakeside Naval Support Facility (NSF) located on Chicot Road, phone number (228) 938-6865.  You must report to the PCU the following workday in the proper uniform of the day during working hours.

If you require travel assistance, you must contact the PCU in advance, in addition to informing your chain of command of your travel intentions as we are here to assist you.

Whether your fly into Mobile, Alabama or Gulfport, Mississippi, transportation to Pascagoula is very limited.  Two transportation options exist for travelling to the Precommissioning Unit:

(1) Let your sponsor know your flight itinerary and then they will meet you at the airport and provide transportation to the PCU, Lakeside, or a hotel, as appropriate.  This is a recommended option.

(2) Take a taxi directly into Pascagoula. This option will cost between $40 and $60, and should be your last resort.

Pascagoula is 45 minutes west of Mobile, AL, and 45 minutes east of Gulfport, MS, and about 2 hours east of New Orleans, LA.  From Interstate 10 east, take Highway 61 south into Gautier (pronounce "Goshea").  From 61 south, go east (left) on Hwy 90 approximately 9 miles.  From interstate 10 west, take Hwy 63 south towards Pascagoula.  From Hwy 63 turn right onto Hwy 90 and follow the directions provided below.

If your are going to the shipyard (0700-1530):  From Hwy 90, you will see a sign for Ingalls Shipbuilding and Naval Facilities.  Take the right off-ramp (true for both eastbound and westbound traffic) and continue south toward staying in the right-hand lane.  At the second light, follow the main road as it curves to the right.  As the road turns to the left, you will see the West Bank Administration Annex Building, which houses the Pre-Commissioning Units.  Park in any designated/unreserved parking space and report to the personnel office on the 1st deck.

If you are going to the NSF Lakeside CBQ (1530-0700):  From Hwy 90 eastbound, continue on Hwy 90 past the shipyard.  Continue pas the hospital on your left to the next light, which is Chicot Road.  Turn right on Chicot Road.  About one half mile down on your left, you will see a park, a lake, and then NSF Lakeside.  From Hwy 90 westbound, turn left on Chicot Road and follow the directions above.

PCU San Diego will provide shuttle service as required to transport personnel between the PCU offices and Lakeside CBQ.

Temporary Family/Bachelor Housing: The Housing Referral Office also maintains listings on temporary accommodations for occupancy during house-hunting trips or for brief periods (motels, trailers, efficiencies, and apartments are available for weekly or monthly rentals, including utilities). AVAILABILITY IS LIMITED

For information on household goods shipments in and out of Keesler Air Force Base (AFB), call Keesler AFB, Household goods Shipment Office at DSN: 597-3212 or Commercial at (228) 377-3212.

For information on household goods shipments arriving in Naval Contruction Battalion Center Gulfport, call (228)-871-4741.

Both Keesler and NCBC Gulfport strongly recommend that an appointment be made as walk-ins are discouraged

Active Duty And Dependent Care

Active Duty members must first call TRICARE to change their region at 1-800-444-5445.  For appointments call 1-877-879-1621.  Except in emergency situations, patients desiring hospital or clinic services at Keesler AFB in Biloxi must make appointments by calling 1-800-700-8603.

Dental care for active duty military personnel is available at the Dental Clinic, NCBC Gulfport at (228) 871-2605 or Keesler AFB Dental Clinic at (228) 376-0511.  Emergencies are treated at any time.

Local Hospital and Medical Facilities

Jackson County is served by a host of medical facilities that provide a wide scope of care.  The following facilities are part of the Singing River Hospital System, more information on their capabilities can be found at http://www.srhshealth.com

NOTE: The information below is provided for reference only and the listing of these facilities on this website does not indicate or suggest that they are approved TRICARE providers.  All phone numbers begin with area code (228) xxx-xxxx.

FFSC Pascagoula provides numerous information and referral services that include crisis intervention, after-hours Navy Relief assistance, relocation and spouse employment assistance.  FFSC's house of operation are from 0800 to 1600 central time, Monday through Friday.  DSN: 358-2096 or Commercial: (228) 497-4281.

All commercial phone numbers start with the area code (228) xxx-xxxx

Below is a list of schools found around the City of Pascagoula, all phone numbers begin with area code (228) xxx-xxxx.