Where can I learn more about Military Sea Lift Command Pacific and find command ball caps or Type III shoulder patches for this unit?

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:35:34 -0400

Hello all, two questions for you. Maybe three. I have been cross assigned in the Navy Reserve to Military Sea Lift Command Pacific in San Diego, CA while my Navy Reserve Center I drill with is in Quincy, MA. Does anyone know what that unit is exactly and where I can find out more about it? Its hard to find a lot on it for some reason. Also, I can not find command ballcaps for this unit or Type III shoulder patches for it, does anyone know where I can find this? Thank you all.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 14 at 2025 12:57 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:57:22 -0400

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member Below is the Military Sealift Command website. There are phone numbers and an email to contact them for assistance.
https://sealiftcommand.com/contact-us

MSC: Military Sealift Command

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Response by COL Randall Cudworth made Jul 14 at 2025 1:13 PM

COL Randall Cudworth — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:13:48 -0400

I think you might be narrowing your information a bit to 'Pacific MSC' specifically. The Pacific MSC is a regional arm (Area Command) of the Military Sealift Command overall.

Some quick snippets of information (you can read through the rest at the links below):

• MSC is represented by five geographic Area Commands, which exercise tactical control of all assigned U.S. Transportation Command forces and MSC forces not otherwise assigned to the Numbered Fleet Commanders. The Area Command staffs are also responsible for execution of strategic sealift missions. Area Command Commodores are dual-hatted, each one having a formal relationship with their geographically collocated Numbered Fleet Commander. Under Fleet Command authority, the commander may exercise tactical control of MSC ships assigned to the Fleet Commander, usually as a Task Force Commander.
• Military Sealift Command Pacific (MSCPAC) exercises tactical control over Military Sealift Command (MSC) ships in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations in the Eastern Pacific from the U.S. West Coast to the International Dateline and during a limited number of operations across the International Date Line. During FY 2024, MSCPAC ships delivered fuel, food, supplies and ammunition to U.S. Navy ships, performed a variety of special missions, and transported vital military cargo to and from U.S. and allied nations.
• Thirty-eight Navy Reserve units support MSC operations worldwide, providing critical support to the Combat Logistics Force. Afloat rig teams support weapons and refueling operations, provide integrated sustainment and logistics support to joint forces at expeditionary sea ports of debarkation and embarkation, deliver sustained logistics support to the MSC Fleet, and direct integration of the Strategic Sealift Officers for material and Tactical Advisor support to the Strategic Sealift

I'd start with the MSC 2025 Handbook* as it will likely answer the majority of your questions about the unit, what it does, etc.
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* MSC Ships - https://www.msc.usff.navy.mil/Portals/43/Posters/MSC_USNavyShips-2025.pdf
* MSC Handbook 2025 - https://www.msc.usff.navy.mil/Portals/43/Publications/Handbook/MSCHandbook2025.pdf
* https://picryl.com/search?q=military%20sealift%20command%20pacific
* DVIDS posts referencing Military Sealift Command Pacific - https://www.dvidshub.net/search/2.0?q=Military+Sealift+Command+pacific&unit=Military+Sealift+Command+Pacific
* January 2025 issue of SEALIFT - https://www.msc.usff.navy.mil/Portals/43/Publications/Sealift/2025/01/Sealift-2025-01.pdf

MSC_USNavyShips-2025.pdf

Response by SPC James Neidig made Jul 15 at 2025 1:58 AM

SPC James Neidig — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 01:58:45 -0400

I Worked For MSC For A Few Years As A Cook .
I Was Based Out Of Norfolk Va , But I Was Assigned To Ship’s Out Of Baltimore MD,Jacksonville FL And Newark NJ.
And Each Ship I Was Assigned To Gave Me A Ball Cap And Shoulder Patches,
You Could Also Buy Them At The Exchange On Base.
I Would Guess You Would Be Home Based In San Diego And Could Go Anywhere MSC PAC Has Ships .
The Crews Onboard MSC Ships Are Smaller Than Navy Ships So You Will Probably Have Your Own Private Room With A Shower .
If The Food Is Anything Like It Was Back In The 90s When I Served On Board, You Will Get Some Fantastic Meals.
We Would Get Some Of Food Stores Through The Supply Chain, But We Would Also Get Cash From The Captain To Buy Food From The Local Grocery Stores .
Surf And Turf On Fridays Was Delmonico Steaks And Whole Lobster With All The Fixings .
If You Have Any More Questions Then Direct Message Me.