1. PLEASE PASS TO (RATE, NAME), USN. IF DETACHED, PLEASE FORWARD TOLEAVE ADDRESS OR TEMPORARY DUTY STATION ENROUTE.
2. Buongiorno! Congratulations on your assignment to U.S. Naval Computer and
Telecommunications Station (NAVCOMTELSTA), Sicily. WE take great pleasure in
welcoming you to the command. you will find your time hereprofessionally and
personally rewarding. OUR excellent support foradvancementand higher
education IS first rate WITH social, sporting, andtravelopportunities.
3. NAS Sigonella is two separate installations, commonly referred to as NAS I
and NAS II. They are geographically separated by about eight miles. The
NAVCOMTELSTA, together with most of the other core mission operational
FACILITIES, are at NAS II. Most of the personnel support services, such as the
NavyExchange, Commissary, Hospital, and the schools, are on NAS I. Gymnasiums
and pools are at both sites.
4. ALL PERSONNEL WILL NEED A NO FEE PASSPORT OR TRAVEL PASSPORT BEFORE
ARRIVINGTO ITALY. ACCORDING TO ITALIAN IMMIGRATION POLICY, FAMILY MEMBERS OF
MILITARY ANDCIVILIAN PERSONNEL ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A VISA FROM THE ITALIAN
CONSULATE/EMBASSY. CONTACT YOUR PASSPORT OFFICER OR PSD TO START THIS PROCESS
IMMEDIATELY. THERE ARE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPPING PETS. CONTACT YOUR
SPONSORFOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
5. On arrival, you and your family will go through a comprehensive
indoctrination period at NAS I to help you adjust to living abroad and to allow
you to get settled as quickly as possible. This is a well-established routine
and any issues you may have should be easily resolved at that time. As you
might expect, some rules, customs, and priorities are different in Italy than
in the U.S. The differences can sometimes lead to frustration, but this soon
passes.
6. to learn about activities and events offered in sicily, please visit the
mwr website at:
7. Our Command Sponsor Coordinator, ET1(idw/SW) DORMEIL(ROGER.DORMEIL(AT)
eu.navy.mil),will be getting in touch with you AND PROVIDEYOURSPONSORS
CONTACTINFORMATION. They are here to help make your transitionassmooth as
possible,so donot be afraid to ask questions. Please make suretheyare
awareof your arrival plans and keep them informed of any changes. IFYOUARE
MARRIED,PLEASE HAVE YOUR SPOUSE CONTACT OUR COMMAND OMBUDSMEN AT
OMBUDSMAN.NCTS(AT)YAHOO.COM. Our OMBUDSMEN ARE THERE TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS
OR ASSIST INanyspecialrequirements.
8. FOR E-5 AND ABOVE ON UNACCOMPANIED ORDERS YOU MAY UTILIZE HOMES.MIL
( TO SEARCH FOR AVAILABLE ECONOMY HOUSEING IN THEIR CURRENT OR NEXT DUTY STATION. CUSTOMERS WILL BE ABLE TO SEARCH AND VIEW PROPERTY INFORMATION IN ANY DUTY STATIONS OPERATED BY THE U.S. NAVY, ARMY, AIR FORCE, AND MARINE CORPS. visit the website for more information.
9. THE SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER IS ITCS(IDW/SW) LEE SIMPSON. HE CAN BE REACHED
AT DSN: 314-624-6364 OR E-MAIL: LEE.SIMPSON(AT)EU.NAVY.MIL.
10. WE look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the team here at
NAVCOMTELSTA. Dare il benvenuto a bordo e Vederla presto. (Welcome Aboard and
See you soon)