09588 - USS Typhoon (PC 5)
USS Typhoon (PC 5)
Key Facts
- Cyclone-class coastal patrol craft
- Commissioned 1994
- Homeported at NAB Little Creek, VA
- Supports special operations
- Crew of approximately 28
About ZIP Code 09588
FPO AE 09588 serves USS Typhoon (PC 5), a Cyclone-class coastal patrol craft homeported at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Virginia. Commissioned in 1994, Typhoon is one of the Cyclone-class patrol boats designed for special operations support, coastal patrol, and maritime security missions. These small, fast vessels are capable of speeds exceeding 35 knots and operate in shallow coastal waters where larger warships cannot.
Cyclone-class patrol craft like USS Typhoon have a crew of approximately 28 personnel and are equipped with machine guns and small arms for maritime security operations. The class was designed to support Navy SEAL teams and other special operations forces, providing insertion, extraction, and fire support capabilities. USS Typhoon regularly participates in counter-drug operations, maritime interdiction, and coastal security missions in the Atlantic and Caribbean.
Mail for personnel aboard PC 5 routes through the Newark International Service Center. Address format: Rank and Name, USS Typhoon (PC 5), Unit 100286 Box number, FPO AE 09588. Due to the small size of the vessel, mail storage capacity is limited compared to larger warships. Delivery times vary from 7-10 days in port to 2-3 weeks during operations.
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