An ombudsman is a spouse of one of the command s active duty members. Ombudsmen are volunteers personally selected by the commanding officer. Being an ombudsman takes dedication, patience, and a desire to help. Ombudsmen are the tool for passing along information, such as the ship s schedule, deployment program information, messages sent from the ship when deployed, resources available in the civilian or military community, and an understanding of the military lifestyle.
Ombudsmen also help to provide comfort and support to the command s family members.
They provide information, problem-solving abilities, friendship, and a helping hand. Rather, the ombudsman can quickly direct you to the right resource to provide help with your particular concern. They handle problems ranging from minor to very serious. The Careline provides a general information service for all members of the JCS Family. The Careline carries the latest available information on the ship's activities and schedule, as well as short notice information.