There are also golfing facilities at several ports we visit so you may also choose to bring your golf clubs. Your sponsor is the best person to ask about any additional items you feel that you may want to bring with you. The onboard CCTV system operates on the U.S. NTCS-type of broadcast signal. With the squadron operating in the European theater, you should obtain a passport for travel in foreign ports. If your current passport will expire while you are assigned to this command it is advisable that you obtain a new passport prior to transferring.
Most European countries require a passport to stay in a hotel or rent a car.
We strongly encourage you to report for duty with a passport in hand, you'll be glad you did. The ship has a dispensary with a qualified civilian medical services officer to handle any medical problems that may arise. We also make use of medical facilities at U.S. military medical treatment facilities ashore when the squadron is visiting a port where one is located. The treatment facilities aboard are limited to first-aid and routine sick call, much like sick bay on a small combatant staffed by an independent duty corpsman. No pharmacy service is available.