Newcomer’s guide to NAS Sigonella

Benvenuti a

Sigonella

2011

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Benvenuti a Sigonella 3-6Benvenuti a Sigonella!; How to use this book; Profile of Italy; Italian History &Government; History of Sigonella; “America in Italy”; Newspapers, Radio,TV andWeb; Seasonal Climate; Environmental and Morale Leave; Emergency Leave

Preparing for Transfer 7-16Region Legal Service Office and Legal Matters; You and the Law; CriminalJurisdiction; Claims and the Protection of Personal Property; Drugs and Alcohol;Marriage; Defense; Legal Assistance; Other Walk-in Services; Volunteer IncomeTax Assistance Center (VITA); Banking and Credit Cards; Money Exchange; PostalMatters; Bringing your pet

Getting Settled 17-34Housing Office; Bachelor Housing Accommodations; Allowances; Living on theEconomy; Loaner Furniture; Furnishing Items Available; Utilities; Motor VehicleRegistration Office; Shipping your POV; Registration; Driver’s License; Gasolineand Oil; Purchasing Gas; Spare Parts; Auto Insurance; Buying, Selling, Scrapping;Vehicle Rental; Motorcycles; Driving in Sicily; Rules of the Road; PersonalProperty Shipping Office; Base Communication Office Services

Base Services 35-48Navy Exchange Sigonella; Navy Lodge; Mini-Mart/Uniform Center-NAS II; NEXDepot; On Base Eating Places; Sigonella Commissary; Hospital; OverseasScreening; Tricare Europe; Dental Care; American Red Cross; Civilian HumanResources Office; Nex Employment Prospects; Welcome to the NAS SigonellaSecurity Department; Security Operations; Traffic Tickets; Vehicle Accidents;Pass & ID; Bike Patrol; Criminal Investigation Division (CID); K-9 Division; ForceProtection; Physical Security; Security Training; Liaison Division; Nassig Safety

Morale, Welfare and Recreation 49-56Welcome to MWR Sigonella; Community Activities; Recreation & Entertainment;MWR Aquatics; Fitness; Fit District; Flight Line Fitness Center; Child & YouthPrograms; MWR Leisure Travel

Personal Support Organizations 57-74Fleet & Family Support Center; Culture Shock; Italian Language;The Shopping Experience; Catania; Shopping in Catania; Eating in Italy;The Dining Experience; The Italian Meal; The Love of Pizza; Public Transportation;Sicilian Sights; NAS Sigonella Command Religious Program; The Navy-MarineCorps Relief Society; Substance Program

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Agostina Beauty Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Angela & Bros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Agip Di Dio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29All Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50American Muscle Auto Repair . . . . . . . . . . . .26Andrea Puleo Ice creams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Burger King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd CoverCalvary Baptist Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70Chiechio Fratelli Breakdown Service . . . .44Chrysler Jeep and Dodge (Craivan) . . . . . . . .33Cittadella dell’Infanzia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Community Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Cristaldi Food Specialties . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Embry Riddle University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Etnapolis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74Frenz Amusement Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56Funivia dell’Etna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Gambino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65• Hotel/TLA

Casale Makatorion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Etna Golf Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Gelso Bianco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Il Picciolo Golf Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Magnolia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 21Marina Palace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Motta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52New Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Parc Hotels Italia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71Pietro’s TLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Joe’s Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Kartodromo Club Diana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10La Casa del Laghetto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8L’Angolo di Dodò . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Maggiore Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Marchi Dr. Marcello Plastic Surgeon . .40Mario & Brother Auto Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Masseria Portiere Stella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Master Sport Bicycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Monika Hairstylist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6MWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51, 55Navy Federal Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73Navy Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4th Cover

NEX Sigonella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 37New Hope Christian Center . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Palermo Handmade Furniture . . . . . . . . . .45Pantellaro Houses for Rent & Sale . . . . . . .19• Restaurants

Alphio’s Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Carlito’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Casablanca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Donna Fortunata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Mojito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Moroboshi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Nero di Cenere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Oxidiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69Spaghetti House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Sicilia Fashion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2nd CoverStella Dr. Marcello Plastic Surgeon . . .41Taxi Virgillito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32University of Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Volcano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Volvo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd Cover

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Cover photo: Aci Castello - Castello NormannoPhoto courtesy of Provincia Regionale di Catania

Welcome to Sigonella! You are about to take the first stepin enjoying what will be an exciting and challenging tourin the center of Sicily. You may have heard many thingsabout duty in Sigonella. Concerns about quality of lifehere led to the Navy’s largest improvement initiative andif you’ve been here before, you won’t recognize the mili-tary community. Construction of new facilities were justcompleted in 2010 and are now providing world classservice. Our civilian and military populations have orga-nized dozens of social, professional and recreational orga-nizations, so whether you are active duty, civilian or fam-ily member, the community has something for you. Dutyin Sicily offers opportunities of a lifetime. This goes fortravel, recreation, professional development, educationand more. The key to enjoying a successful tour lies inremembering that living in Sicily is not like living in theUnited States. The customs, culture and way of life hereare significantly different than what you are accustomedto. Houses and apartments are constructed differently;electric power and utilities are different; shopping, dri-ving and dining are all different. Some people find ithard to adjust, but embracing the food and the warmthof the people you meet will help you make the transition.Base projects have improved the quality of life for thoseassigned here, but remember, the key to a successfultour in Sicily lies in your willingness to learn and adaptto the differences you encounter. Any move is filled withstress and distractions, and your move here will be nodifferent. Culture shock, jet lag and manyother irritants will likely be a part of yourPCS experience. Your command and yoursponsor will help you adjust and get settled.Coming prepared will minimize your worries.Follow guidelines in this book, and you cansmooth out many of the potential wrinkles inyour upcoming move.

The information contained in these pages willhelp smooth your transition into the SigonellaCommunity, but do not throw it away onceyou get here. At some point in your tour, youmay be asked to sponsor a new arrival. Thisinformation and your experience can certainlygo a long way in helping someone else adaptto life in Sicily.

The Internet is full of valuable resources for thosewho are new to Sigonella, and the CNIC webpage is agreat place to start. You can access base information,information about your specific command, job opportuni-ties and more at www.cnic.navy.mil/sigonella. Also, NASSigonella has a very active Facebook page that is upda-ted on a daily basis. Here you’ll find the latest newsfrom around the base, and can connect with others sta-tioned here. Go to www.facebook.com/nassigonella andbecome a fan today!

For specific information that pertains to your situa-tion or your specific command, rely on your sponsor, whocan give you the most current information. If you havereceived this guide from the command sponsorshipteam, you should already have a sponsor assigned. Ifyou have not yet been contacted, please contact 011-39-095-86-4291 for assistance.

Italy has a total land surface of about 116,000 squaremiles, with the Apennine mountain range serving as ageographic dividing line between east and west coasts.The Alps define Italy’s northern border. The Northernprovinces experience cold winters with rainfall in thespring and summers. Central and southern Italy enjoysa climate moderated by the Mediterranean Sea, withcool, rainy winters and moderate spring and fall, withheat creeping north from Africa in the summer. Italy’seconomy is more industrialized and high-tech in thenorth and agricultural in the south. Major industrial

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Photo by MC2 Jonathan IdleThere are many places to travel to and things to see in Sicily,including the coastal town of Cefalù.

products are iron, cement and automobiles. Wine,cheese and wool are important to the Italian economy.Tourism is also a key industry for all of Italy, and visi-tors from around the world come to marvel at its historyand architecture and enjoy its culture and its food.

Italy proclaimed its unification in 1861. In 1946, Italybecame a republic, and in 1948, Italy’s governmentbecame a democracy with a president, a prime ministerand a parliament. Italy’s government is run by a coali-tion of its numerous political parties, and since WorldWar II, Italy has been governed by more than 40 sepa-rate coalitions. The leader of each coalition governmentis selected to serve as prime minister. Each new govern-ment in Italy is faced with numerous and frequentdemands for change. These demands manifest in theform of strikes or demonstrations that are generally non-violent. As a U.S. and NATO representative, you shouldstay away from involvement in any political demonstra-tion. The Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) prohibitsyour involvement in any political demonstration or cam-paign. During a political campaign, banners and postersare displayed throughout the city, and it is a seriousoffense to tear down or deface any of this material.

The United States Naval Air Station (NAS), Sigonella,Sicily, was formally established June 15, 1959, by itsfirst commanding officer, Capt. Walter J. Frazier. Theidea of a U.S. naval base in Sicily was conceived duringthe early 1950s when it became obvious that theplanned base loading of U.S. Navy P-2 Neptunes wouldresult in overcrowding at the existing facility at HalFar, Malta. On June 25, 1957, after the U.S. Navyreceived NATO backing to use Sicily, land for Sigonellawas made available on a temporary basis under theterms of an agreement with the Italian government.1959 saw the first Americans arriving in March, and bythe end of August the NAS II airfield was availablefor daylight VFR flights, with 24 flights logged byAug. 31. By Nov. 30, 1959, Sigonella had 320enlisted men and 39 officers, with 194 enlistedmen and 40 officers in deployed squadrons here.

NAS Sigonella is now the primary operationaland logistical support element for U.S. SIXTHFleet operations, earning the nickname “Hub of theMed”. Due to its crucial location, NAS Sigonellaplays a vital role in supporting joint and combinedmilitary operations in the Mediterranean, MiddleEast and Africa. Sigonella supports CommanderTask Force 67, a rotational maritime patrol (VP)squadron, C-2, C-9 and C-130 detachments, shore-based fleet aircraft and transient Air Force andNATO aircraft. The air terminal, the secondbusiest in the European theater, is the primarydivert field for the fleet. To help improve service tothe fleet, Sigonella just completed a major recapi-talization. New construction and renovation pro-jects are a credit to Sigonella’s significant role inthis theater. “The upgrades and renovations will

ensure Sigonella can support emergent mission taskingwell into the next century.

Your tour of duty in Sigonella will make you more thanan American tourist. You will be a resident of Italy, andas such, a representative of both America and the U.S.military forces. The importance of providing a positiveimage is obvious. Your responsibility to help providesuch an image extends to your daily interactions withyour neighbors, shopkeepers and Italians you mayencounter. Your job as a diplomat will be made easier ifyou attempt to learn and understand the language andcustoms of the host nation.

The SignatureThe weekly base newspaper, The Signature, is produ-

ced by the NAS Sigonella Public Affairs Office, and isdistributed every Friday at many locations throughoutthe base and local community. The paper contains localnews, Italian cultural activities, local community events,movie schedules for the base theater, a travel section,and a classified ad section. The paper can also be foundon the NAS Sigonella website at issuu.com/nas_sigonel-la, as well as on NAS Sigonella’s Facebook page atwww.facebook.com/nassigonella.

The editorial office is located in Building 622 on NASII and the staff can be reached at Commercial: 095-86-5440 – DSN 624-5440, or thesig@eu.navy.mil.

In addition to putting The Signature together, thePublic Affairs Office also has a very strong Social Mediaprogram. Check us out at the following locations:www.facebook.com/nassigonellawww.issuu.com/nas_sigonellahttp://www.youtube.com/SigonellaVids

American Forces Network SigonellaAFN Sigonella is located in Building 212 on NAS I

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Photo by GM2 Kris CarmodyThe Public Affairs Office is located on NAS II in building 622.The office provides event coverage, maintains NAS Sigonellaʼsinternet presence, and organizes Community Relations events.

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Newspapers, Radio, TV and Web

between Security and the MWR administrative building.AFN Sigonella is an affiliate of AFN South, headquar-tered in Vicenza, Italy. Our higher headquarters, AFNEurope, is located in Mannheim, Germany. AFN Sigonellareceives the majority of its programming from theAmerican Forces Network Broadcast Center (AFN BC).

AFN BC falls under the umbrella of the DefenseMedia Center (DMC), located at March Air ReserveBase near Riverside, California. The AFN BC is the soleprogramming source for military radio and televisionoutlets overseas. These outlets serve American servicemen and women, Department of Defense(DoD) civilians, and their families sta-tioned in over 177 countries around theworld where English language broadcastservice is unavailable or inadequate.The AFN BC is responsible for reflectingan accurate cross-section of what is wide-ly available to stateside audiences of theAmerican radio and television industry.Programs are uplinked from the DMC toa series of satellites and delivered world-wide via a secure transmission pathusing MPEG-2 digital compression tech-nology. This global radio and televisionnetwork service is called AFN, theAmerican Forces Network.

The following channels are broadcast onAFN Sigonella television: AFN Prime-Atlantic, AFN Prime-Pacific, AFN Xtra,AFN Movie, AFN Family, AFN News,AFN Sports, AFN Spectrum, the PentagonChannel and the Preview Channel.

Besides stateside programming, AFNSigonella provides a local 5-minute tele-

vision newscast that airstwice nightly at 6:23 p.m. and10:23 p.m. on AFN Prime-Atlantic in housing and ondecoder channel 20 for thoseliving on the economy. Thenews includes local events,weather forecasts, Euroexchange rates as well asschedules for the MovieTheater and MWR events.Morning News Updates andseveral News Breaks also airthroughout the day. AFNSigonella also produces localand regional commercials insupport of area commands.

AFN Sigonella provides 8-hours of live Eagle radio,direct from our studios,everyday on 106.0 FM. Liveshows run 6-10 a.m. and 2-6p.m. You’ll find a wealth ofcommand information viaRadio News, readers and liveinterviews while listening tothe best mix of music thisside of the Atlantic. Duringnon-live times, AFNSigonella broadcasts network

programming from Germany along with popular Eaglemusic from back in the States. AFN Sigonella alsobroadcasts on Powernet 107.0 FM with popular hostssuch as Paul Harvey, Rush Limbaugh and Dr. Laura aswell as popular programming like Sports Overnight,NPR and adult rock.

Finally, AFN Sigonella’s website provides a wealth ofinformation including news stories, important local andregional information, community calenders and, mostimportantly, publicity requests. If you have an idea for anews story or commercial, or need to publicize an event,

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Photo by MC2 Jason PoplinThe AFN Detachment in Sigonella is responsible for television and radiobroadcasts for the community.

Photo by MC2 David CharlestonThe on-air DJs at AFN are highly experienced and informational. Tune in to 106.0The Eagle.

simply fill out the online publicity request andlet us know!Points of contact:General Number ..................................624-4265..........................................(Comm: 095-56-4265)Station Manager .................................624-4074 Operations Manager ...........................624-4079 Engineering .........................................624-4073 News Department ...............................624-3971 Radio Department ...............................624-4067On-air DJ..............................................624-3895Fax.................................................095-713-0101...............................................(Commercial only)AFN Sigonella Web site:http://www.afneurope.net/sigonella/

AFN TROUBLECALLSHousing:Maranai 624-1731Mineo 624-0417Barracks:NAS 1 624-4109NAS 2 624-7229On the Economy: 3472292700

Sicily’s warm climate has two significant seasons: a dry,hot summer and a mild, wet winter. The transitionalseasons, Autumn and Spring, are relatively short withlittle impact and they are associated with cool tempera-tures and party cloudy skies. High pressure dominatesthe Mediterranean during the summer with an averagetemperature of 95 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall atthis time of year is sparse and is usually only associatedwith afternoon thunderstorms. It is not uncommon to goweeks without seeing a drop of rain. Cloudy skies andrain are common during the winter months.Temperatures are relatively moderate with an averagehigh of 50-60 degrees and an average low near 40degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures have been known todip to freezing or slightly below during the months ofDecember, January and February. Snow is rare excepton Mount Etna’s peak where winter sports enthusiastscan enjoy skiing, sledding and snowboarding.

Service members and their family members stationed inSigonella are entitled to Environmental and MoraleLeave (EML). EML allows you and your family membersto travel Space-Available as follows:

Category II: Sponsors and family members travelingwith their sponsors in an EML status will be assignedCategory II travel priority when traveling Space-Available on all AMC aircraft to/from CONUS,Germany, Spain and England while in a leave status.

Category IV: Family members traveling unaccompa-nied under EML orders will be authorized Space-Available travel at Category IV priority when travelingto/from authorized destinations.

No more than two trips (only one back to CONUS) areallowed within a 12-month period for any one person.

While stationed in Sigonella, your commandingofficer/officer in charge may grant you, or members ofyour family, emergency leave in the event of an emer-gency concerning you or your spouse’s immediate family.Due to recent changes in the entitlement of transporta-tion, specifically for family members, commercial airtravel at government expense from Sigonella, to thenearest Continental United States International Airportwill be arranged when AMC procured transportation isnot available. When government transportation, AMC,is available, this mode will be arranged first. Contactthe Navy Passenger Transportation Office (NAVPTO)for assistance or information.

Note: Be sure your family in the U. S. knows yourrate, rank, Social Security Number and name of yourcommand in case there is an emergency and they needto notify you.

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Photo by MCSN Jonathan IdleMt. Etna dominates the view from NAS I and provides a picturesquebackground for the Midtown Complex.

Environmental and Morale Leave

Passports, Visas and Sojourners Permits

Military personnel may enter Italy on official militaryorders and a military ID card. For most purposes, theArmed Forces ID card will enable travel throughoutItaly and other NATO countries however, it is stronglyrecommended, for security reasons, personal shouldtravel with a tourist passport vice a military ID card. Asa rule, non-NATO countries require passports for mili-tary personnel. If your new duties in Sigonella requireyou to travel on official business to countries requiringan official passport, coordinate with your new commandto obtain an official passport. Tourist passports areobtainable through the American Consulate in Naples.See your command travel representative for currentinformation.

Military personnel with dependents and all othercivilians, including DoD personnel, have additionalrequirements. First, they require no fee passports forentry into Italy. The No-fee” passports must be obtainedbefore leaving the UnitedStates. For purposes ofreceiving a visa and aSojourner’s Permit, a touristpassport is not sufficient, anofficial passport is required.Each military family mem-ber, regardless of age, musthave a “no-fee” passport anda visa prior to entry to Italy.Visas require several weeksto obtain, and you cannotget a visa once you arrive inItaly. It is strongly recom-mended you start thisprocess early so that yourentire family may transferwith you. For additionalinformation on visa require-ments, see the Bureau ofConsular Affairs Web site athttp://www.state.gov/trave-landbusiness/ or check withyour local NAVPTO or trav-el office. Again, obtainingthe missione visa after

arrival in Italy is impossible and will ALWAYS requirea return to the country of origin, often at your ownexpense. However, dependents who are citizens ofEuropean Union countries do not require a visa. Seehttp://www.usis.it/visa/ for additional informationregarding Italian visa requirements.

All military family members and DoD civilianemployees and their family members are required toapply for a Sojourner’s Permit, which is much like anAmerican “green card”, within eight days of their arrivalin Italy. This document, which is issued by the Italiangovernment, permits civilians to legally reside in Italy.Before you travel to Italy, you must have all necessarydocuments for the permit, but the most important docu-ments are the no-fee passport and missione visa. Again,please keep in mind, if you do not have a missione visaupon arrival in Italy, you cannot obtain a Sojourner’sPermit. Additionally, you will need an updated copy ofthe sponsor’s Page 2, a copy of the Permanent Change ofStation (PCS) orders, copies of the no fee passport(s),copies of dependant Military I.D. cards, and five identi-cal passport-type photos for each family member. It isvital to work with your sponsor and new command toensure that you have all the necessary documents beforeyou detach. The Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) willalso help you with the application process, including

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Photo by MC1 Brian GoyakThe “Motta Castle” located in the town of Motta SantʼAnastasia just outside of NAS I, is aclassic Norman Castle built in 1070 A.D.

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scheduling you for a fingerprinting session with theItalian authorities. Keep in mind, in order to remain inaccordance with Italian immigration laws, all familymembers who have attained fourteen years of age mustapply independently for a Sojourner’s Permit and be fin-gerprinted by the Italian authorities.

RLSO advises civilians to always carry their sojourn-er permit and passport when traveling. While commut-ing in the local area, it is a good idea to carry a photo-copy of your Sojourner’s Permit in case police stops you.Military members should, of course, always carry theirmilitary ID cards with them.

Under the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) betweenthe United States and the Republic of Italy, all U.S.military personnel, members of the civilian component,and their family members are subject to Italian law andcome under Italian jurisdiction for most criminal offens-es, unless the act was performed in the line of duty. Asguests, we are obliged to comply with and refrain fromactivities inconsistent with Italian law. Specifically, wemust refrain from any involvement in Italian politics.

If you are called or summoned to appear before anItalian court in connection with any offense underItalian law, you must report the contact or summons assoon as possible to your commanding officer and to theRegional Legal Service Office (RLSO) for assistance.

There is no immunity from prosecution granted underthe SOFA. The government of Italy has jurisdiction overmilitary members, members of the civilian componentand their family members in both civil and criminalactions. This may include incidents occurring on militaryinstallations in Italy. Officials of both governments coop-erate in investigating and prosecuting criminal offenses.Italian authorities have the power to arrest you.

If local law enforcement officials apprehend you, thefollowing rules should guide you:

• DO NOT try to resist arrest.• Go with the Italian authorities willingly.• Promptly provide Italian police officials your name,

rate/rank, organization, Armed Forces ID card (military,civilian or family member) and/or passport, commandpoint of contact and phone number.

• Politely request the presence of NAS Security, acommand representative and/or U.S. government-pro-vided attorney prior to making any statement. Declineto make any statement unless U.S. representatives arepresent.

Different officials are tasked with law enforcement inItaly. The ones you will see most commonly are:

Polizia (police) – There are different branches, suchas “stradale” (road police) and “ferroviaria” (railwaypolice). The Polizia perform all the usual duties as theU.S. police and usually wear green-gray or blue uni-forms.

Carabinieri – This is a special corps of the Italianmilitary, which acts both as military and civilian police.They usually wear blue or black uniforms and are recog-nizable by the white shoulderbelt across their chest.

Guardia di Finanza (Finance Guard) – Comparableto Coast Guard or border police. They wear gray or blueuniforms. Their main task is to control alcohol, cigaretteand drug smuggling. They are also in charge of customs,and they enforce tax payments in general.

Any law enforcement agent may perform his duty incivilian attire, in which case, it is sufficient for lawenforcement to show an ID card.

Remember that in Italy, public servants (such astrain and bus conductors or drivers, postmen, firemenand even soccer referees) are considered public officialswhile performing their duty. To strike or offend onebears the same penalty as striking or offending a police-man or any other public official. In Italy this is a veryserious offense.

The NATO Status of Force Agreement (SOFA) recog-nizes the jurisdiction of the U. S. over its military per-sonnel in the performance of their assigned duties.Under the SOFA, the U.S. may conduct courts-martialin Italy under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. TheSOFA also recognizes the primary jurisdiction of thehost nation (Italy) over criminal offenses that occur inItalian territory. All military members, members of thecivilian component and their family members are sub-ject to Italian jurisdiction for criminal offenses. TheSOFA also spells out the rights to be accorded to mili-tary members, civilian or family members who are sub-jected to criminal trial in Italy.

At any trial of a military member, member of the

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civilian component, or family member, the SOFA guar-antees the following rights:

• As prompt and speedy a trial as is provided to thecitizens of the host nation

• To be informed of the charges before trial• To compel the attendance of witnesses in his/her

defense who are located in Italy• To have the services of a competent interpreter• To communicate with a representative of the U.S.

Government• Normally, to have a U.S. government representa-

tive present at the trialRegion Legal Service Office is responsible for moni-

toring and reporting all criminal trials in southern Italyinvolving U.S. personnel. The RLSO will provide anItalian attorney, free of charge for the defense of a mili-tary member, civilian component member, or familymember being prosecuted in the Italian criminal courts.Prompt notification to the RLSO is essential when anarrest has occurred.

The Military Personnel and Civilian Employee’s ClaimsAct (Personnel Claims Act) is a federal statute thatauthorizes payment of claims filed by military personneland DoD civilian employees for property losses occurringat places of assigned duty or in assigned quarters.Economy housing is considered to be assigned quarters.Claims are generally payable when property is damagedor lost due to natural disasters, vandalism or theft, pro-vided the claimant did not contribute to the loss throughtheir own negligence. Moreover, claims are also payablefor damages or losses to household goods while suchgood are shipped from prior duty stations to Sigonella.On the other hand, claims are not payable if theclaimant is an ordinary resident in Italy.

The RLSO processes claims for Navy personnel. Allclaims must be received at a military installation nolater than two years from the date the claim accrues.Normally, a claim accrues on the date of the incidentoccurs, or in the case of household goods shipments, onthe date of delivery.

Personnel are advised to complete a comprehensivereview of their personal property and to secure adequateinsurance. DoD claims processors use depreciated valueof stolen or damaged property to calculate the claimspaid. Depending on the value of items, many choose toinsure their property with replacement value policies. Iftheir valuables are stolen, the insurance policy will paythe amount to repurchase those items.

If a claimant purchases private insurance, theclaimant must first file with their insurance companyprior to filing with the claims office. While claimantsshould promptly file claims to avoid missing the two-year statutory filing deadline, in this case, final adjudi-cation must await the receipt of the insurance companypayment data.

The adjudication of a claim under the act requires anumber of steps. For more information, contact the RLSO.

Drug and alcohol laws are different in Italy than in theUnited States. Under the NATO Status of ForcesAgreement (SOFA) military members, civilian employ-ees and family members are subject to Italian laws ondrugs and alcohol. While the drinking age in Italian

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Photo by Lt. Matt KnightA baroque fountain decorated in flowers for the “Infiorata”Flower Festival stands in front of the San Francescochurch in Noto, Sicily.

Claims and the Protectionof Personal Property

Drugs and Alcohol

society may be more lenient, the penalties for drunk anddisorderly conduct or DUI are not. Drunk driving is aserious offense under Italian law. Italian law prohibitsdriving with a blood alcohol level of 0.05.

U.S. Armed Forces personnel wishing to marry whilestationed in Italy must apply for permission. The RLSOwill assist service members wishing to marry in Italywhile stationed in Italy.

The purpose of the Naval Legal Service Office is toprovide quality legal assistance and defense counsel ser-vices.

Defense services includes representation at Special andGeneral Courts-martial and administrative separationboards. The NLSO also provides advice to individualservicemembers who are the subject of an investigation,referred to Captain’s Mast, would like to file a grievanceagainst their command, and have other concerns relat-ing to administrative or disciplinary proceedings againstthem. These services are available to Department ofDefense (DoD) active duty and reserve personnel, when-ever required by law or regulation and authorized by theJudge Advocate General (JAG).

To schedule an appointment, please call Naval legalService Office at DSN: 624-2991 or walk-ins visits areaccepted at building 564 on NAS II, Monday throughFriday from 0900 to 1200.

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Photo by MC1 Brian GoyakThe Temple of Concord in Agrigento, Sicily is one of the best preserved Greek Temples in the world rivaling those in Greece.

Marriage

Defense

A legal assistance appointment isa dedicated, personal consultationwith an attorney. This service isprovided BY APPOINTMENTONLY and is available to activeduty service members, theirdependants, state-side hire civil-ian employees stationed overseas,retirees, and activated reservists.

Generally, legal assistanceappointments are appropriate forthe following issues: family law(divorce, paternity, child support,child custody, etc...); estate lawand planning (wills, trusts, etc...);consumer law, creditor/debtorissues; tort law; immigration law;military benefits; deployment readiness (health carepowers of attorney and durable springing powers ofattorney). Additionally, for legal assistance matters thatfall under Italian jurisdiction (such as a lawsuit due toan off-base traffic accident), please call to make anappointment with a local national attorney - this consul-tation is at the NLSO Office, but is by appointment onlyand based on the availability of the Italian attorney.

Legal assistance appointments with a Navy JAGOfficer are available Monday through Friday at building564 from 0900 - 1500. Child care services are not provid-ed, so please make alternative arrangements prior tothe date of your appointment (if alternative arrange-ments cannot be made, please advise the front desk andyour appointment may be rescheduled).

To schedule a legal assistance appointment, pleasecall Naval Legal Service Office at DSN: 624-2991.Priority for services is provided to deploying units.

It is NLSO DET SIGONELLA policy that NO legaladvice will be given over the telephone or through thirdparties calling on behalf of perspective/current clients.

NLSO DET SIGONELLA provides several walk-in ser-vices at its front desk. Walk-in services do not requirean appointment.

Walk-in services are available from 0900 to 1600,Monday through Friday. Generally, these servicesinclude: powers of attorney, notary services, and basicimmigration information.

A power of attorney may be necessary, especially ifthe service member will be absent from home for extend-ed periods of time. A power of attorney may be tailoredand limited to accommodate particular individual needs.

There are two types of powers of attorneys, generaland special. General powers of attorney are powerfuldocuments and should only be used in limited circum-stances. An attorney can provide advice on whether toget a general or special power of attorney. In most cases,a special power of attorney can be drafted that will pro-tect the maker, and authorize the holder to complete allrequired business.

Individuals eligible for legal assistance appointmentsare eligible for walk-in services.

The VITA program was established to support NASSigonella personnel eligible for legal assistance serviceswith preparing and filing their federal income taxreturns. The Tax Center is operated by NLSO DET SIGwith IRS trained and certified volunteers from the com-munity. The Tax Center operates during tax filing sea-son on both NAS I and NAS II. If you require additionalinformation, or are interested in volunteering at theVITA office, please contact Naval Legal Service Officeat 624-2991.

Community BankCommunity Bank, operated by Bank of America, is con-tracted by the DoD to provide stateside-like banking ser-vices exclusively to the military community. This rela-tionship benefits customers by ensuring a wide range ofservices tailored for the unique requirements of the ser-vicemen and women stationed overseas. CommunityBank is the main source for currency exchange as wellas paying local bills. Community Bank is located on bothNAS I and NAS II.

The four Community Bank ATM’s dispense bothDollar and Euro.

ATM Locations:NAS I: Outside the Community Bank located in the

Community Bldg #318 Inside Midtown by themovie theatre. Bldg #175

NAS II: Outside the Community Bank located by theNEX Depot Bldg #471 Outside the NEX 7-DayStore. Bldg #549.

On-base Euro changing service is available at the NavyExchange and both Community Bank locations.

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Legal Assistance

Other Walk-in ServicesBanking and Credit Cards

Photo by MC2 Jonathan IdleThe Community Bank is located on both NAS I and NAS II and is one of the twobanks that operate on NAS Sigonella.

Volunteer Income TaxAssistance Center (vita)

Navy Federal Credit Union Navy Federal Credit Union(NFCU) has a full service

Branch and ATM located on NAS II (near the NavyExchange Mini-Mart) and two additional ATM’s locatedon NAS I in front of the Commissary. The Branch isopen Monday-Friday from 0815-1615. Navy Federalserves the entire DOD community in Sigonella includingall military servicemembers and their family members,DOD civilians, contractor personnel and retirees.

Navy Federal Online, WebBill Pay and 24 hour mem-ber support via our toll-free number in Italy (00-800-0-842-6328) makes keeping track of your finances easywhile stationed overseas. Members can make full use oftheir accounts while in Sigonella and continue to usethem when they return to the States. Once a member,you’re always a member.

NFCU Sigonella offers a variety of accounts and ser-vices to help you manage your money including:• Checking accounts that offer ATM rebates (great for

getting Euro from Italian ATM’s out in town).On-base Euro changing service is also available at theNavy Exchange and Community Bank on both NAS Iand NAS II

• Regular and Money Market Savings Accounts• Certificates for all types of savings ranging from 13

Weeks to 7 years with starting deposits as low as$100

• Visa and Mastercards along with our Visa CheckCard which are very useful far from home

• Competitive rates on auto loans for new and usedvehicles and signature loans for just about any pur-pose including family vacations!If you are looking to buy a home while you are here or

soon after you depart Sigonella, our Branch also offersin-house mortgage counseling

Not sure about what to do with your money or wantto get assistance with managing your debt? Our staffoffers individual financial counseling on a wide varietyof financial topics. We also develop and deliver cus-tomized financial presentations to your Division,Department or Command upon request.

There are various places to change money both on andoff base and at two types of facilities - banks andexchange bureaus (cambio). Here are some options: Money Exchange at NAS INEX Customer Service: euro or dollar sales. 7,500 Eurodaily limit

NAS II: NEX Customer Service: euro sales only. 500Euro daily limit.

Off Base:Shop around for the best deal, and balance conve-

nience with advantageous rate. For example, you mayget a few more euros for your dollar at a cambio down-town, but if you are only changing a couple of hundreddollars or less, the inconvenience of going to the cambioprobably will outweigh the advantage in rate. Also,recently more and more local banks will accept yourATM or Debit Card that has the “Plus” sign. Just lookfor the symbol at the Italian Bancomat.

One of the closest and strongest ties to loved ones in thestates is the mail. Fortunately, mail service is relativelyquick and efficient despite being overseas here in Sicily.

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Photo by GM2 Kris CarmodyThe post office on NAS II is an operational part of NAS Sigonella, and is located near the NEX Mini-Mart. There is also apost office on NAS I, near the Library.

Money Exchange

Postal Matters

Postal services in Sigonella are provided on NAS I andNAS II. Sigonella military post offices provide mailreceipt and mailing services, sale of United StatesPostal Service money orders, stamp sales, change ofaddress processing for patrons, mail directory-locatorservices, and USPS claims and inquiry services.

In addition, the Fleet Mail Center on NAS II providespick-up point for accountable mail and official mail ser-vices.

Only U.S. currency is accepted; however, you may usepersonal checks for the exact amount of purchase andmajor credit cards and bank debit cards. You cannotpurchase money orders with personal checks or creditcards. You may use traveler’s checks to purchase all ser-vices provided purchases total at least half the amountof the traveler’s check. As an authorized military postalservice patron, you are responsible to inform all corre-spondents of your correct mailing and forwardingaddress, prior to leaving your present duty station. Youshould obtain your new address for your new commandfrom your sponsor and notify all your correspondents atleast six to eight weeks prior to checkout. Do not includethe country name in your address under any circum-stance. Doing so will only create delays and your mailcould be processed through the Italian postal systemand would be subject to customs inspections and fees.Your new address should contain all of the followinginformation:

FULL NAME, RANK, AND RATENAME OF COMMANDPSC and CORRECT BOX NUMBERFPO AE and CORRECT ZIP CODE

An example would be:PCC(SW) Timmy RollinsNaval Air StationPSC 812 Box 9999FPO AE 09627- 9999It currently takes an average of seven to ten days for

a first class letter or priority parcel to reach the states.For best results, ask friends to use priority mail whensending your items by mail. For time sensitive matters,Express Mail Service is available to and from Sigonella.Parcel Post packages, magazines, newspapers, catalogs,non-profit book rate etc., can take six to eight weeks by

container ship. Do not mail perishable foods or meats,plants, soil matter, tobacco, firearms of any kind or alco-hol to or from Italy.

You may now bring your pet to Italy with you on AirMobility Command (AMC) flights on a space availablebasis. There is an excess baggage fee per pet based onthe pet’s weight and only a limited number of pets maybe shipped on each flight. AMC will not ship any petover 150 pounds (including carrier). Be sure to informyour personnel department, who schedules your flight toItaly, that you will be traveling with a pet. There is alimit of two pets for each family, dogs and cats only, andyou must provide the proper travel containers. Pleasecheck with your local AMC terminal to confirm theinformation for your travel arrangements.

If flying commercially, it’s important to contact theairline on which you’ll be traveling to Italy, for its specif-ic requirements for pet travel. Some airlines, forinstance, require that pet carriers have ventilation holeson all sides, so you may need to drill holes through theback of the carrier. Also, some airlines allow only onepet per carrier. Traveling in the summer can be difficultdue to heat restrictions. Again, please call your airlinefor their specific requirements.

There is no quarantine period in Italy, but you will berequired to have a current rabies immunization recordon the animal(s). The pet must have had the rabies vac-cine not more than 12 months and not less than 30 days

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Photo by GM2 Kris CarmodyThe Post Office can be found on both NAS I and NAS II.

Bringing your Pet

prior to arrival in Italy. Contact your military or civilianveterinarian for the necessary paperwork and informa-tion on shipping your pet to Italy. You will need a trilin-gual rabies form as Italian customs agents may notspeak English.

Forms are available through one of these offices:Italian Consulate690 Park AvenueNew York, NY 10020(212) 737-9100 Italian Consulate2590 Webster StreetSan Francisco, CA 94115(415) 931-4924 Italian Embassy1601 Fuller StreetWashington, DC 20009(202) 328-5500.

In addition, a veterinary health certificate with thefollowing data is required: Personal identification of theowner and a detailed description of the animal attestingto its good health. This certification is good for only 10days from the date of examination and must be certifiedby an official USDA veterinarian. Make several copies ofthis form when complete. One should be taped to the out-side of the travel kennel, another taped well inside thekennel, and a third kept with the animal’s health record.

The NAS Sigonella Veterinary Treatment Facilityprovides limited clinical, surgical and emergency carefor privately owned pets. Availability of vet care isaffected by the time spent on high-priority tasks such as

Military Working Dogs and by personnel strength. TheArmy veterinarian at NAS Sigonella has many missionsincluding inspecting food products throughout Europeand Africa as well as an attending site at NSA SoudaBay and may not always be available for pet care.Specialized clinical, surgical, and in-patient care is notavailable on base; however, a list of local vets is avail-able for emergencies.

Pet owners take note: Leishmaniasis, a parasitewhich can be deadly to animals, does exist in Sicily. Theonly way to protect against this disease is to avoid sand-flies through effective insecticides such as prescriptiontopicals or collars. Please see the Sigonella vet clinic formore information when you arrive. This disease is treat-able but not curable and also has the potential to bespread to humans.

If your pet is old, requires special treatment or longterm medication, it is recommended that you NOT bringit to Sicily. No special diagnostic facilities are available.If your pet has a special health problem, have yoursponsor contact the veterinary service to determine ifrequisite medical care might be available.

Pets must be registered with the veterinary clinicwithin five days of their arrival.

Pet owners and custodians of pets are responsible forthe cleanliness and sanitation of all areas used or fre-quented by their pets. Animals may not wander in thegovernment housing areas unattended, or without aleash.

For any further information contact the VeterinaryClinic at (DSN) 624-4258 or comm: 011-39-095-56-4258.

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TThe Sigonella Housing Welcome Center assists allincoming military and DOD civilian personnel. Based oneligibility, accompanied and unaccompanied personnelare provided assistance in assignments to military fami-ly housing, bachelor housing accommodations, or econo-my housing in the local area. This section will answermany questions and help you get started.

All accompanied military personnel will have theoption of being assigned to military family housing, oreconomy housing. There is currently a 1-4 month wait-ing period for military family housing. Depending on aservice member’s position on the wait list, he/she may berequired to move into the economy as they wait for amilitary family housing unit to become available.Accompanied DOD civilian personnel are not eligible toreside in military family housing at this time.

Regardless of what your housing desires are, it isimportant that you establish early communications withyour assigned sponsor to receive up-to-date informationregarding housing eligibility and availability. It is

imperative that members do not secure any type ofhousing without obtaining prior approval or guidancefrom the Housing Office.

The Housing Department provides the following ser-vices to accompanied and unaccompanied personnel toassist with your housing needs:

For Accompanied Military Personnel: 1. Our military family housing inventory consists of

over 526 government-leased three and four bedroom,and 8 four bedroom government-owned homes, whichare designed to meet American standards. These hous-ing units include a refrigerator, stove, dishwasher,microwave, and a washer and dryer. The units are town-house style, with approximately 1200-1400 square feetof living space per unit. Units have dual voltage for bothU.S. and European appliances. Two pets are allowed inhousing (either one cat and one dog or two cats or twodogs). Application for assignment to GovernmentHousing will be done once you arrive at NAS Sigonella.You are required to report to the Housing WelcomeCenter within two days of your arrival. You must pro-vide a government housing application DD 1746http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/eforms/dd1746.pdf, a copy of your orders, and a copy of

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Photo by MC2 Jonathan IdleThe Administration Building is home to the Housing Office and Fleet & Family Support Center. The FFSC office is wherenew arrivals also attend INDOC.

Housing Office

your updated Page 2. For further informationyou may contact an Assignments Counselor bycalling DSN (314) 624-4311/3845 or commercial011-39-095-56-4311/3845.

2. Temporary Loaner Furniture is availableand may be kept for up to 90 days while await-ing your personal household goods shipment.Temporary Loaner Furniture consists of beds,nightstands, dressers, sofa, armchairs, endtables, lamps, coffee table, dining table and din-ing chairs. These items are available to bothaccompanied and unaccompanied personnel. Itis important that you utilize your unaccompa-nied baggage shipment (express shipment) toensure timely arrival of items such as cookingand eating utensils, sheets, blankets, etc.

For Unaccompanied Military Personnel(E-4 and Above) and Civilians:

1. House hunting tours: These provide theopportunity to see available private rentals onthe economy. All listings of available rentals areinspected for suitability and must meet mini-mum standards for safety and security before a contractmay be negotiated through the Housing Department.

2. Lease Negotiation: When you obtain your leasethrough the Housing Department, trained staff will helpyou negotiate a fair rental price, verify the presence ofthe Military Clause, and ensure compliance with Italianlaw. Rents are paid in Euro and range from €600 to€2000 per month. Because rents are established inEuro, the equivalency in U.S. currency will fluctuatewith the exchange rate.

3. Translation Services: The Housing Departmentprovides assistance throughout the duration of yourtour, which includes, but is not limited to, maintenanceservice scheduling, utility billing discrepancies, leaseamendments, legal advice (in reference to Italian leaselaws) and termination services.

4. Mediation of landlord-tenant disputes.5. Assistance in arranging utility contracts (including

electricity and telephone) and ongoing liaison with utili-ty companies throughout your tour (provided the con-tracts were arranged through the Housing Office).

6. Temporary Loaner Furniture is available and maybe kept for up to 90 days while awaiting your personalhousehold goods shipment. Temporary Loaner

Furniture consists of beds, nightstands, dressers, sofa,armchairs, end tables, lamps, coffee table, dining tableand dining chairs. These items are available to bothaccompanied and unaccompanied personnel. It is impor-tant that you utilize your unaccompanied baggage ship-ment (express shipment) to ensure timely arrival ofitems such as cooking and eating utensils, sheets, blan-kets, etc.

7. Full Tour Loaner Furnishings. These items will beloaned to you for the duration of your tour if you havesigned an economy housing lease through the HousingOffice. These items include a stove, refrigerator, wash-ing machine, dryer, microwave, wardrobes, transform-ers, and carbon monoxide detectors.

Unaccompanied E1-E3 personnel: Bachelor Housing(BH) permanent party accommodations are mandatoryfor unaccompanied E3 and below. E3 and below servicemembers should report to the Housing Welcome Centerwithin one working day of arrival to Sigonella. Since theHousing Welcome Center is a Monday-Friday, 0730-1600 operation, arrival Temporary Lodging Allowance(TLA) is authorized for E3 and below service membersuntil the first working day after arrival. Sponsorsof E3 and below personnel may report to the HousingWelcome Center and arrange for a pre-check in for newarrivals, if desired, allowing in-coming E3 and below tomove directly into their permanent party accommoda-tions. If TLA is required, service members are requiredto utilize the Navy Gateway Inns & Suites (NGIS) facili-ties on base. Reservations may be made by visiting thewebsite www.lodging.net, dialing 1-877-NAVY-BED,or dialing 011-39-095-6832.

Navy Gateway Inns & Suites (NGIS): Accompanied orunaccompanied service members, E4 and above, are eli-gible to reside on the economy during their tour. Uponarrival, they will reside in temporary lodging whileaggressively seeking accommodations on the economy.Accompanied personnel should seek accommodations atthe Navy Lodge on base. If there is not availability at

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Photo by GM2 Kris CarmodyThe Housing Office is where you will find information on living out in theeconomy, paying your utilities, and about your household goods.

Bachelor Housing Accommodations

the Navy Lodge, reservations may be made at an alter-nate temporary lodging facility. Reservations may bemade by visiting the website www.navy-lodge.com or1-800-NAVY-INN. Unaccompanied personnel arerequired to lodge at NGIS. Reservations may be made byvisiting the website www.lodging.net, dialing 1-877-NAVY-BED, or dialing 011-39-095-6832. If there is notavailability at NGIS, reservations may be made for theNavy Lodge or an alternate temporary lodging facility.

DOD Civilian Personnel (CIVPERS): Upon arrival,civilian personnel should report to the Housing Office toapply for economy housing. Housing personnel willassist you in locating a home in the local community.CIVPERS are authorized up to 90 days of temporaryquarters substance allowance (TQSA). It is very impor-tant that you communicate with your sponsor as quicklyas possible upon receipt of orders. Your sponsor mustknow if you will be accompanied or unaccompanied, thesize of your family, if you are bringing pets, etc. Answersto these questions will help him/her make appropriateadvance reservations for temporary accommodations.Following your two-week indoctrination class, you willbegin an aggressive search for permanent housing.Generally, you should have a lease contract and a move-in appointment scheduled within 30-45 days of arrival.You will then arrange utilities, loaner and full-tour fur-

nishings, and household goods deliverieswithin 3 to 5 days of signing the lease.

Temporary lodging accommodations canbe made at either the Navy Lodge or ahotel on the economy. While in a transientstatus, keep your receipts for hotel bills,meals, dry cleaning, and other expenses.These receipts will be required when youfile your reimbursement documentation.Taxi fares to and from your accommoda-tions and work, as well as vehicle rentals,are not reimbursable. You will in-processwith the Human Resource Office (HRO)immediately upon arrival, to be briefed onliving quarter’s allowance (LQA) andTQSA entitlements.

TLA: Temporary Lodging Allowance. Thisallowance is reimbursed to the member in 10-day incre-ments while awaiting the assignment of permanenthousing. It generally covers the cost of lodging plusmeals and incidental expenses. The goal of the HousingDepartment is to have all incoming personnel housedwithin 30 days of arrival. Based on the availability ofsuitable housing, TLA can be authorized up to 60 days.All members on accompanied and unaccompanied toursare eligible until permanent housing (family, bachelor,or economy) is secured. TLA can be terminated if ade-quate permanent housing is declined. Since BachelorHousing is not a 24 hour operation, E3 and below areauthorized 1-2 days of TLA until their permanent partyroom is assigned. TLA is completed at the HousingWelcome Center, and then processed by PSD for pay-ment. To be eligible for the full payment of TLA, accom-panied personnel must make arrangements for lodg-ing/hotel accommodation at the Navy Lodge and unac-companied/single personnel must make arrangementsat the Navy Gateway Inns & Suites. A Certificate ofNon-Availability (CNA) should be obtained from theNavy Lodge and/or Navy Gateway Inns & Suites beforemaking arrangements for economy hotel accommoda-tions.

OHA: Overseas Housing Allowance is authorizedto assist a service member in defraying the excess hous-ing costs incurred when assigned to an overseas dutystation. All service members authorized to live in pri-vate rental housing are entitled to OHA. Residents ofmilitary family housing do not draw housingallowances. OHA helps service members pay for housingcosts, including rent, utilities, and recurring mainte-nance expenses. OHA consists of two parts; a rent por-tion and a utility and recurring maintenance portion.The rent portion of OHA is computed based on youractual rent (up to a maximum ceiling based on rank andwhether member is accompanied or unaccompanied).Members are not limited by the rental ceilings. If therent is above the ceiling, the member is responsible topay the difference; if the rent is less than the ceiling,the allowance will only include the actual amount. Theutility portion of OHA is added to the rent portion tohelp pay for utilities and recurring maintenance costs.The amount of OHA a member receives fluctuates with

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Photo by MC2 Jonathan IdleThe Navy Lodge, located on NAS I, offers a convenient on base locationto stay while checking in and finding a house or apartment. Allowances

the dollar/euro exchange rate. Both portions of OHA areadjusted as a result of the annual OHA Utility Survey.It is important for service members to maintain com-plete records of rent and utility payments. Service mem-bers are advised to keep a file with all receipts and anotebook to record all expenses associated with repairand maintenance of their house or apartment. This willbe helpful for reporting purposes in completing theannual OHA Survey. To obtain up-to-date informationon rental ceilings and OHA entitlements, go tohttps://secureapp2.hqda.pentagon.mil/perdiem/perdiemrates.html. The required code for Sigonella isIT067. Required OHA documentation (DD Form 2367) iscompleted at the Housing Office, once a service memberenters into a lease agreement, and is then processed atPSD for payment.

Important Note: Because many of these allowancesfluctuate as the dollar/euro exchange rate fluctuates,paychecks will vary quite often. You should keep trackof all these things and watch your leave and earningsstatements carefully for errors. Also, when planningyour budget, do not rely on a particular dollar figureeach paycheck. It is more prudent to plan on needing acertain amount of euro each month and buying thatamount; that way, the number of dollars left over afterbuying the euro should be roughly the same. Also, keepa notebook and enter every purchase you make for yourhome and all purchases you make on the economy. Thatway, when it is time for the annual allowance surveys,you have accurate figures.

Moving In Housing Allowance (MIHA): This is a

one-time payment to defray the costs as such items ascabinets, light fixtures, adapters, transformers,door/window locks, etc. that are sometimes not providedin economy housing. This allowance is not paid to thosewho occupy government-leased quarters. Because ofmany additions to permanent loaner furniture (i.e.,washers, dryers, stoves, power transformers), MIHA hasbeen reduced by almost half. Please double-check theamount that you are authorized so you do not depend onmoney that you will not be receiving.

What about allowances for civilians?U.S. Civil Service employees recruited in the United

States to work abroad for the U.S. Government are gen-erally eligible to receive several overseas allowances.Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (TQSA) isauthorized for the reasonable cost of temporary quartersincurred by the employee and his or her family for aperiod up to three months after first arriving at an over-seas duty location, or a period ending with the signing ofan economy lease, whichever is shorter. A LivingQuarters Allowance (LQA) is authorized to substantiallycover the cost of privately rented housing. LQA paymentis intended to cover the average cost of rent, electricity,gas, fuel, and water up to the applicable maximum rate.Maximum rates vary by duty location, by employeegrade level, and by family size. A Post Allowance isauthorized when the cost of living in the foreign area issignificantly higher than in Washington, D.C.Currently, there is a Post Allowance authorized forSigonella. Contact the Human Resources Office for fur-ther information.

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Finding a new home is one of themost important steps toward enjoyingyour time in Sicily. The home youchoose will most likely be where youwill live for the next few years. Bejudicious about your choice; if you areuncertain about anything, make it apoint to ask questions until you aresatisfied with the answers. Once yousign a lease for an Italian home, youwill find it hard to break. Italian lawrequires you to notify your landlordsix months in advance of breaking thelease unless you are conducting a per-manent change of station (PCS). Thecontract is a binding, legal agreementand is not easily revoked without seri-ous justification.

Homes in Sicily are different fromthose in the United States. There areapartments, in-villas (generally onefloor of a house) and villas (singlehomes within a fenced perimeter), and may be smallerthan what you are used to living in as compared to theUnited States. Therefore, you should carefully limit thetotal weight and items being shipped. You should notship American appliances (stoves, dishwashers, refriger-ators, washers or dryers) as the voltage is different, as

because the Housing Department will provide theseitems for your usage during your tour.Do a little research first!

It is helpful if your sponsor drives you around to seesome of the surrounding areas. Review maps, note dis-tances from base, and ask about availability of schoolbuses and condition of roads near each area in order tomake an informed decision. Sicily has a relatively highunemployment rate. As a result, home and car break-ins, as well as pick-pocketing can be a problem.Consider, however, that many times the reported caseshave involved the “victims” leaving some very expensiveitems on the front seat of their vehicle—in open view.That said, the problem is real and you need to be awareof it and take it into account when looking for a home.

Often, word-of-mouth among co-workers is a goodway to find a house or select an area. If you find a houseon your own, provide housing personnel the landlord’sname, phone number and address of the home. Housingpersonnel will contact the landlord and follow up withthe required inspections. Then, assuming the homepasses the inspections, an appointment can be madewith the landlord, housing representative, and the cus-tomer to negotiate and sign the lease contract. Rentalcontract negotiators at the Housing Department arewritten in both English and Italian, and take intoaccount Italian real estate customs and law.

If you are uncomfortable or unsure of anything at anytime during your home-finding process, ask questions.At the time of the contract signing, you must bring twomonth’s rent in euro — (one month’s rent is a securitydeposit against damages and the other is your firstmonth’s rent). The deposit will be returned to you, lessany amounts deducted for damages, when the lease isterminated. In the event that a home does not meet thestandards set forth by the Housing and SecurityDepartments, a waiver will be required acknowledgingthe limitations of services available by the HousingOffice due to the noted discrepancies/shortcomings.

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Living on the Economy

Photo by Lt. Matt KnightThe Amphitheater in Taormina is the second largest in Sicily after the one inSiracusa. It is of Greek origin, but enlarged to the current size by the Romans.

NAS Sigonella’s Loaner Furniture Program is open toall military and DoD civilian personnel. Both accompa-nied and unaccompanied personnel are eligible toreceive temporary loaner, as well as full-tour packages.To be eligible, members must have a signed leasethrough the Housing Department. Although stock levelsare sufficient to meet the demand, members are urgedto request only those items actually needed to completethe household.

Generally, Loaner and/or Full-tour furnishing deliver-ies will be arranged when you sign your lease. In gener-al, the furnishings branch needs at least 3-5 workingdays to schedule deliveries or pick ups. Any cancellationof a scheduled delivery, service call, or pick up requiresat least one working day notice, or you may be chargedfor the service. You may also be charged for missedappointments without proper notification. You mustensure your electricity is on during the delivery so thedelivery personnel can complete the required work (i.e.,testing appliances). The contractors must deliver furni-ture and equipment in a clean and working condition.

Many of the items that will be delivered are not new,and scratches or dents are not grounds for refusal of theitem. However, all appliances and items should be ingood working condition. Damages to the items should benoted on the delivery receipt to avoid being charged forprior damage on pick up later.

In addition to the 90-day temporary loan program, there isalso a Full Tour Appliances/Furniture Program de signedto get you started in your new house or apartment. Someitems, sizes, and quantities vary between the family andbachelor programs. Check with the Furnishings Branch atthe Housing Department for more details:

A. Stove: 1 per household, white, American brand 21”or 30” (note: not all apartments have room for the 30”stove) size gas oven. You will need to provide your owngas bombola, regulator and hose, if required.

B. Refrigerator: 1 per household.C. Washing Machine: 1 per household. Top loading

American washer max 28” wide or a smaller Italianmodel, which is 21” wide.

D. Dryer: 1 per household. E. Wardrobes: 2 per service member, 1 for additional

family members. 2 doors, 1 shelf, 1 clothing rod.F. Transformers: The transformers included in a full

set are (1) 1,500W, (1) 1,000W, and (1) 500W. All haveone male 220 male plug and one 110 female plug.

G. Gas and carbon monoxide detector: One perhousehold.

H. 220V Microwave.

Utilities are rarely included in the rent. Often, a “condo-minium fee” is charged, in addition to the monthly rent,to cover such things as janitorial services, the lightingand cleaning of corridors, stairways or elevators,garbage pick-up, etc. This fee is generally $25 to $50 permonth. Landlords are also permitted to charge the resi-dent half the cost of registering the lease contract withthe Italian authorities, and raise the rent on an annualbasis according to Italian law and published inflationrates. However, many landlords do not request the addi-tional amounts.

Telephones: At this time, TELECOM Italia is the onlycompany that offers landline service throughout theItalian territory. Contracts may be made directly withTELECOM through either the Housing Office orthrough the Navy Exchange (NEX). Packages differbetween the two, and you will be required to evaluatewhich may work best for you.

Your telephone bill:1. Bills are issued every two months. All bills include

a flat fee plus taxes.2. Telephone calls are calculated on the following fac-

tors: length of call, distance, and the time and day thatthe calls are placed.

3. Telephone calls from your home phone to cellphones can be expensive.

Note: In addition to phone service fees and equip-ment rental fees, your bill will include a charge for the“scatti” (units) you have used over the billing period.Phone calls are billed according to how many units youuse. A unit does not represent a single phone call butrather it is a mix of distance called and time called.Calls to cellular phones may cost more than makinginternational calls, depending on the time of day they

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Photo by MC2 Joshua WinkA castle near Gela is one of many that dot the Siciliancountryside.

Loaner Furniture

Furnishing Items Available

Utilities

are made. Reduced rates are available Monday throughFriday between 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., Saturdaybetween 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. and all day Sunday.

Electricity: All Italian electricity is 220 volts, 50cycles. Therefore, you will need a both transformers toconvert electricity for American appliances, and adaptersfor Italian outlets (round pronged). An important point toremember is that heat generated by a 60 Hz motor oper-ating on 50 Hz can be a safety hazard. This problem ismost critical with refrigerators. While most other motorsare only used periodically or, by design, can get rid ofheat, most refrigerators tend to build up heat. Electricsupply is measured in kilowatts. Depending on the sizeof your dwelling, the number of water heaters, your fami-ly’s size, your usage patterns and the number of electric

appliances you operate, the number of available kilo-watts you need will vary. Electric contracts can be writ-ten for a three (3), four and a half (4.5), or six (6) kW sup-ply to accommodate your individual needs. Standardhomes in Italy normally require a three (3) kW supply,which is the most economical. The Housing Departmentwill assist you in determining your needs. Be aware:electricity in Italy is expensive!

Your ENEL (electricity) bill: ENEL (the ItalianElectric company) sends bills every two months, but readsyour meter only about twice a year. In between readings,ENEL will send you estimated bills, based on historicalpatterns of usage. This practice may result in a high billwhen the actual reading taken by ENEL is above theamount estimated and may result in a refund check whenthe actual reading is below the amount estimated. Thehousing office recommends that you perform the initialENEL meter reading and forward it to the UtilitiesBranch upon receipt of your first electric bill. At this time,we will ensure that your contract was initiated with thecorrect reading and explain when to submit your readingsto us. This practice should prevent you from receivingunexpectedly high (and expensive) bills. You should learnto estimate your own usage and set aside sufficient funds;a safe estimate is 28-euro cents per KW used.

Central Heating/City Gas: Should you select ahouse/apartment with piped city gas for heating, youshall be required to take over the gas contract, register-ing it under your name. This is done with the assistanceof the landlord, directly at the gas company. It is recom-mended to take the initial reading and keep track of

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Photo by GM2 Kris CarmodyMarinai housing is for base personnel and is convenientlylocated between NAS I and NAS II.

your usage, as some gas companies issue bills based onestimates instead of actual consumption. It is also rec-ommended to set the timer of the furnace, if possible, toshut off the heat when you are not home and to keep thethermostat at a reasonable temperature. Gas is expen-sive and the price per cubic meter increases with usage,so please keep that in mind.

Independent Propane Tanks: Should you select ahouse or apartment with a large, independent, liquidpropane tank (referred to as a GPL tank), you arerequired to schedule the appointments to have it sup-plied. Fuel oil is more expensive than city gas. However,if the tank is “AGIP” brand, you will be authorized toreceive tax-free coupons from the Motor VehicleRegistration Office (MVRO) and will be able to schedulefuel delivery at the NEX.

Water: The water contract remains under the nameof the landlord at all times. In most cases, the landlordpays only the water flat-fee and the resident is responsi-ble for any excess usage. The cost of water is subject tovariation on the basis of housing areas, cubic meter con-sumption and price of water established by the supplycompany. When you are asked to pay a water bill, werecommend that you ask for a copy of the bill and for-ward it to the Utilities Branch to ensure you reimbursethe landlord the correct amount.

The military community in the Sigonella area is spreadout among various locations, so a car may be a necessity,depending on your circumstances. Transit time for pri-vately owned vehicles (POVs) can be up to three months,and rentals are expensive, but there is a substantialused-car market here, with vehicles advertised weeklyin Signature newspaper. Italian public transportation,bus, train, taxis and Navy-sponsored shuttles, are alsoavailable.

You are allowed to ship one POV from CONUS to over-seas, at government expense. For DoD civilian employ-ees, return shipment is only authorized if a vehicle was

originally shipped under orders. The vehicle you shipenters Italy free of import duty (tax) and IVA (excisetax). The Italian Ministry of Finance (customs) autho-rizes DoD and NATO personnel to register up to threePOVs per family. The second and third vehicles (car,motorcycle, truck or van) are subject to annual Italianproperty tax.

The Italian Department of Motorization defines amotor vehicle as either an automobile or a motorcyclewith engine power exceeding 1.5 HP and engine sizeexceeding 50cc. Therefore, if you ship an automobile, inaccordance with DoD rules, you can ship one motorcycleor moped with your household goods, but you must payItalian property tax when it arrives and is registered.All mopeds, motorbikes and motor scooters shipped withhousehold goods are entered tax free, but must belicensed and registered with the Motor VehicleRegistration Office (MVRO) prior to use on the road.The Personal Property Shipping Office provides infor-mation on how to arrange for shipment of your POV.

When turning in your POV for shipment, you mustensure that the vehicle identification number (VIN) ondocuments matches the physical description of the POV.An error may cause delay in receipt and registration ofthe vehicle.

There are no restrictions as to color, age, dimensionsor special lighting of imported POVs. Vehicles shippedmust be in mechanically safe operating condition andundergo a safety inspection upon registration.

Estimated transit times are 45 to 60 days from EastCoast ports and 55 to 90 days from Gulf and West Coastports. The purchase of a large new car just before leav-ing the United States is not recommended, but if youhave a newer automobile and would incur costs by dis-posing of it, bring it. Driving conditions in Sigonella arenot what they are in the States, so a big car will be moredifficult to navigate in narrow Italian streets and undercongested, erratic driving conditions. Supply of partsand maintenance for U.S. cars is often inadequate. Youcan purchase new American cars, as well as foreign mod-els from various sources on and off the base. Make surethat any car you buy has all the equipment required forregistration and for driving on base, including seat belts

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Photo by GM2 Kris CarmodyThe Motor Vehicle Registration on NAS II handles all regu-lations and fees related to registering an automobile inSigonella.

Motor Vehicle Registration Office

Shipping Your POV

and child protective restraints. Automobiles other thanItalian makes, when bought in Italy, are imported dutyfree and deliveries can be made to Sigonella. In addition,when buying Italian cars you are exempt from payingthe Italian government excise tax.

Only two U.S. insurance companies are authorized toinsure U.S. vehicles shipped to Italy: USAA and GEICO.Both companies have offices in the United States, and itis easier to coordinate an insurance policy before yourarrival if you plan to ship your vehicle. Both companiesalso have offices in the local area.

EEach service member/DoD civilian must register vehi-cles through the NAS Sigonella’s Motor VehicleRegistration Office (MVRO). All U.S. autos and motorcy-cles must use cover plates, which are similar to stan-dard Italian license plates.

If you register more than one vehicle, the second andthird vehicles are subject to payment of Italian propertytax, based upon the model year and engine brake horse-power rating, ranging from $ 60 to $ 900 per year.

Each year, one month before your registration anniver-sary month (i.e. register in July and revalidate in June)you will be required to revalidate your registration beforeyou can receive your tax-free petroleum products. Uponreceipt of any fees, MVRO will issue your base tags andtax-free petroleum ration card. All vehicles must meet thecriteria set forth in NSA Naples Instruction 11240.19

series and NAS Sigonella Instruction 5114.2 series.Vehicles failing to meet inspection criteria will have gasrations suspended until appropriate repairs have beenmade. All vehicles will be registered in the sponsor’sname only.

Documents required for registration• Vehicle for a VIN verification • Valid original vehicle title, previous registration, or

certificate of origin (with no liens or with written autho-rization from the lien holder, acknowledging vehicledescription and location and amount and term of lien)

• Proof of insurance (originals only)• Driver’s license • Proof of eligibility: military ID and PCS orders• Shipping document• Applicable registration feesDOD civilian also need a Letter of Logistical Support

from servicing HRO or Staff Judge Advocate, clearlyestablishing employee as part of the “civilian compo-nent” as defined in NATO Status of Forces Agreement(SOFA) and a copy of passport and soggiorno permit (orapplication receipt).

Documents the sponsor will receive after registration:• Original military registration and Certificate of Title• Italian (cover) license plates• Petroleum products authorization

Anyone wishing to drive in Italy must have a currentstateside driver’s license or a valid license from anothercountry. Eligible drivers must obtain a Allied ForcesItaly (AFI) Driver License to operate and register anAFI-registered vehicle. The AFI Drivers license is aprivilege granted by the NAS commanding officer asissuing authority, and as such, the commanding officercan revoke this privilege based on driving record.

Regardless of stateside licensing, those under 18 arenot allowed to drive cars in Italy. If you plan trips toother European countries, an international license is notrequired, but highly encouraged.

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Photo by Tracie BarnthouseThe market is bound to be one of your favorite placeswhile youʼre stationed at NAS Sigonella. The fresh pro-duce and good deals are more than enough of a reasonto check it out.

Registration

Driver’s License

Gasoline, diesel fuel, and oil are available to DoD per-sonnel in Italy on a tax-free basis, at a substantial dis-count from the local market and comparable to prices inthe United States. Rationed coupons are sold at cus-tomer service desks through various Navy Exchanges.

The basis for tax-free gasoline is the sponsor’s need tocommute from home to work as an official duty. Theration amount, and rationed fuel type, depends on theprimary registered vehicle’s engine size. Allotment is100, 200 (engine over 660cc), 300 (engine over 1200cc) or400 (engine over 2900cc) liters of fuel per month.Motorcycle ration is up to 200 liters per month.

Gas coupons are only authorized to be used at AGIP andEsso stations. Esso stations are individually owned, soask if they accept coupons before filling up.

When purchasing gas, be cautious of the person fill-ing up your vehicle. Most gas stations are full-service. Itis a good idea to always get out of the vehicle, tell theattendant how many “litri” you want, then sign yourcoupons while they are filling up the vehicle. Couponsmust include signature, plate number and date. Selling,bartering, lending or giving coupons or the product itselfto any person, or buying or borrowing from any person is

prohibited. Illegal use of coupons is a violation of theUniform Code of Military Justice and Italian fiscal law.

It is a good idea to include spare parts for your vehicles inyour household goods shipment, as many items are notreadily available through the NEX and auto parts areexpensive on the Italian market. However, the NEX con-tinues to improve its auto parts service, and parts may beordered and received in about four to eight weeks.

Basic items or information you may want to ship:• A detailed maintenance manual• Two sets of spark plugs• Four oil filters and four air filters• Two sets of belts• Name and address of mail source for parts• One complete set of brakesDo not ship extra parts, or anything of value in the

car itself, as items may be missing by the time the vehi-cle arrives.

Vehicle insurance for the Sigonella area is expensive,and cost depends on make, model, year and age of thedriver. Vehicles shipped at government expense cannotbe registered or released for use without proof of validinsurance.

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Gasoline and Oil

Purchasing Gas

Spare Parts

Auto Insurance

Third-party liability insurance is mandatory inItaly for all autos, trucks and two-wheeled vehicles.Policy conditions and premiums are established bylaw and are standardized throughout the country.Premiums vary according to the horsepower of thevehicle and the location of registration. If a vehiclehas been insured with only minimum coverage, lia-bility for death or injuries to passengers in thatautomobile is not covered. To provide this insur-ance, the owner must specifically ask the insuranceagent for coverage.

Comprehensive and collision coverage are notincluded in the compulsory insurance; they areoptional and specifically must be requested. In addi-tion, comprehensive and collision coverage is notalways available through Italian insurance compa-nies. Most stateside insurance companies are notlicensed in Italy. When considering whether to obtaincomprehensive coverage, remember that the maxi-mum the U.S. government will pay for a damaged orstolen vehicle under the Personnel Claims Act is$2,000, regardless of the actual value of the vehicle.

Check with your insurance company and thenearest government transportation office concern-ing insurance coverage during shipment overseas.It is a good idea to have new policies become effec-tive upon arrival of the vehicle in Italy.

The sale of vehicles, shipped to Italy at governmentexpense, is subject to the following restrictions:

• Sale to Italian nationals is prohibited.• Sale to American personnel eligible for the same

privileges as yourself is permitted only after you havedriven the car in Italy for a minimum of six months.

The vehicle you import, if not shipping it back to theStates, may be disposed of before your transfer fromItaly in one of two ways:

• Sale to persons eligible for military registration.• Transfer to U.S. Government for scrapping.Selling a vehicle of any kind cannot be done via a

Power of Attorney unless there are special circum-stances, which MVRO may determine. POAs are nolonger authorized for disposal of vehicles, except on acase-by-case basis.

Vehicle rental is available on base. If you rent a carwhile you are waiting for your vehicle to arrive from theStates, you may obtain a temporary tax-free ration chitfrom MVRO. The chit is turned in to the NEX inexchange to purchase gasoline or diesel coupons.

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General Automotive TermsAlt: StopAlt stazione: a stop station, usually a toll booth etc.Attenzione!: AttentionAutomobile: AutomobileAutorimessa: Auto shop/garageAutostrada: Similar to a highwayBanchina non transitabile: No traffic on this pavement or shoulderBenzina: GasolineBiglietto: Ticket, as in a ticket you receive at a toll boothCarta stradale: road mapCentro: Center of townConducenti circolate silenziosamente: Drivers drive silentlyDivieto di transito dalle… alle…: Traffic prohibited from… to …Fermata: Stop, haltOlio: OilMacchina: CarIl Meccanico: MechanicNella citta’ sono vietate le segnalazioni acustiche: No hornblowing within the city limitsParcheggiare: to parkPieno: Full ( in reference to a gas tank)Rallentare: Slow downScuola: SchoolSenza piombo: UnleadedLa strada: The streetLa via: The wayUn chilo: One kiloDue/tre, etc. chili: Two/three, etc. kilos

Photo by Tracie BarnthouseOne of the great things about Sicily is the access to freshingredients, including olive oil, which is pressed during themonth of October. Check out one of the many tours that areoffered to watch this fascinating process.

Buying, Selling, Scrapping Vehicle Rental

In order to register your motorcycle inItaly, you are required to have a motorcycleendorsement on your license, from yourstate. Before you can operate any motorcy-cle, you will be required to attend a localMotorcycle Safety Course. Helmets anda reflective florescent vest are requiredand they must meet Department ofTransportation and Italian specifications.They can be obtained at the Navy Exchangeor on the economy. Riding motorcycles onItalian streets can be more dangerous thanin the United States because traffic here isless regulated and road conditions are morehazardous. However, Italian drivers are gen-erally more aware of motorcycles as themotorcycle is a major means of transporta-tion here.

A motorcycle may be shipped at government expenseas part of your household goods shipment. However, it ishighly recommended that it be shipped in a separatecrate, as motorcycles often take longer to clear customs.Ensure that the make, model and chassis numbers areclearly marked on the inventory of your household goods.

All motorcycles shipped in household goods must beregistered with MVRO as soon as they arrive to avoidpenalty fees from Italian Customs.

Upon arrival in Sigonella, you will notice driving habitsare considerably different from those in the U.S. Whileat first there may seem to be no logic to the traffic pat-terns, a closer look will show that there are distinctrules of the road. Learning these rules and some localdriving customs will help you adjust quickly to drivingin Sigonella. Because of the often congested roads andthe hurried pace of the traffic, absolute alertness whiledriving is of the utmost importance. Despite the seem-ingly wild driving nature of Sicilian traffic, it is impor-tant to exercise the same caution in driving that youwould at home.

The following are some basic rules that govern drivingin Italy. While driving, you are required to have a validdriver’s license with Italian translation, a MilitaryRegistration and Certificate of Title of Motor Vehicleand proof of insurance. If any of these are lost or stolen,report it immediately.

Drunken driving is an extremely serious offense inItaly. In Italy, a blood alcohol level of 0.05 is positiveproof of drunk driving. If you are under the age of 21 orhave been a licensed driver for less than 3 years, thelegal limit for alcohol in your system while driving inItaly is 0.00.

NAS Sigonella has an aggressive drunk drivingenforcement policy. A BAC of 0.08 and above onboard any

NAS Sigonella installation will result in either adminis-trative and/or nonjudicial punishment. Refusal to submitto a breathalyzer/BAC test will also result in immediateloss of the license for six months and a possible fine fromItalian authorities, and loss of base driving privileges forone year. If you have had too much to drink, leave yourvehicle and take a taxi, or call a supervisor.

Do not pick up hitchhikers.Many intersections have no stoplights or traffic con-

trol. The vehicle on the right has the right-of-way,unless there is a stop sign.

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Motorcycles

Driving in Sicily

Rules of the Road

Photo by MC2 Jason PoplinSailors participate in a motorcycle safety course held in Agrigento.

Low beams are now required by law on mainhighways or darker roads. Headlights shouldalways be turned on in tunnels. Flashing head-lights are also used to signal the approach tostopped traffic at crossroads, or to signal slowervehicles to move right and permit a faster vehicleto pass. When a car behind you flashes its lights,move to the right lane as soon as it is safe to do so.

Although some drivers may take what seemlike unnecessary and dangerous chances to gainonly a few feet of road space, Italian law requires you toallow overtaking traffic to pass you.

While horn blowing is technically illegal in manyItalian cities, it is loosely enforced. Many people blowtheir horn to signal approach to an intersection or intentto pass.

Drivers also commonly use their hazard lights to sig-nal danger, especially slow or stopped traffic.

All of us at the Personal Property Shipping Office(PPSO) would like to welcome you aboard. Benvenuti abordo! We look forward to assisting you with yourhousehold goods shipment(s).

The PPSO is located on NAS I in Building 319, theHousing Welcome Center.

Our customer service hours are Monday throughTuesday through Friday, 0730 to 1600. Wednesday07:30 to 14:00. Closed for Training at 14:00

We can be reached via e-mail at dlnassign41sup-plyppso@eu.navy.mil, or by phone DSN 314-624-4123,commercial 011-39-095-56-4123.

Sigonella is not a weight-restricted area and you mayship your full weight allowance. However, it is not rec-ommended to ship major appliances or large bulky items.

Unaccompanied (to include geographic bachelors) mil-itary personnel above pay grade E-4 are required to liveon the local economy. E-3 and below unaccompaniedpersonnel will be provided bachelor quarters.

Accompanied military personnel (all pay grades) havethe option of government contracted housing (on a spaceavailable basis) or residing on the local economy.

Department of Defense civilian employees, as well ascontract civilian employees are required to live on thelocal economy.

Personnel requiring temporary lodging shall bedirected to utilize the Navy Lodge until there is no spaceavailable, at which time, those personnel shall be direct-ed to economy temporary living facilities. Personnel canexpect to spend anywhere from 10-30 days in temporarylodging. It is therefore recommended to take advantageof express shipments as desired.

Non-Temporary Storage (NTS) at origin is authorizedat government expense for the duration of yourOCONUS tour. You are strongly encouraged to exercisethis entitlement for major appliances, large bulky items,and items which will be of little or no use during yourstay in Sigonella.

TRANSCAR is the receiving agent for privately ownedvehicles shipped to Sigonella. The vehicle processing cen-ter is located on NAS II. Their customer service hours areMonday through Friday, 0730 to 1630. You may check onthe status of your POV by contacting TRANSCAR at DSN314-624-5529/5413, commercial 011-39-095-86-5529/5413,or e-mail vpcsigonella@transcar.de.

NAVCOMTELSTA SICILY is the Activity Providing BaseCommunication Services at NAS Sigonella to include per-sonal telephone and Internet (ADSL) communication ser-vices in on base living quarters. The Base CommunicationOffice is located on NAS II in building 465.

This information sheet is provided to facilitate newarrivals in the use of the phone system:

COMMERCIAL DIALING INFORMATION• Within Italy to:NAS II/Marinai/NRTF Niscemi/ Augusta pier site

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 095-86-XXXXTrouble Desk working hours 08:00/16:00. . . . . . . . 095-86-5561Trouble desk after working hours 16:00/0800 . . . . 095-86-5553 Auto Attendant & Directory Assistance. . . . . . . . . 095-86-1110Base Ambulance; Fire; Police . . . . 095-86-1911 or 095-56-1911

• From within Europe but outside of Italy to:NAS I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0039-095-56-XXXXNAS II/Marinai//NRTF Niscemi/ Augusta pier site

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0039-095-86-XXXXTrouble Desk working hours 08:00/16:00 . . 0039- 095-86-5561Trouble Desk after working hours 16:00/0800

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0039- 095-86-5553 Auto Attendant & Directory Assistance . . . . 0039-095-86-1110Base Ambulance; Fire; Police

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0039-095-86-1911 or 0039-095-56-1911

• From CONUS to:NAS I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 011-39-095-56-XXXXNAS II/Marinai/NRTF Niscemi/ Augusta pier site

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 011-39-095-86-XXXX

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Uno: OneDue: TwoTre: ThreeQuattro: FourCinque: FiveSei: SixSette: SevenOtto: Eight

Nove: NineDieci: TenUndici: elevenDodici: TwelveTredici: ThirteenQuattordici: FourteenQuindici: Fifteen

Sedici: SixteenDiciassette: SeventeenDiciotto: EighteenDiciannove: NineteenVenti: TwentyCinquanta: FiftyCento: One hundredMille: One thousand

Numbers

Personal Property Shipping Office

Base Communication Office Services

Trouble Desk working hours 08:00/16:00. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 011-39- 095-86-5561

Trouble Desk after working hours 16:00/0800. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 011-39- 095-86-5553

Auto Attendant & Directory Assistance .....011-39-095-86-1110Base Ambulance; Fire; Police

.............................011-39-095-86-1911 or 011-39-095-56-1911

DSN Dialing Information• Within Italy to:NAS I/NAS II/Marinai Housing/NRTF

Niscemi/ Augusta pier site.......................................624-XXXX

Trouble Desk working hours 08:00/16:00 .....................624-5561Trouble Desk after working hours 16:00/0800.............624-5553 Auto Attendant & Directory Assistance .......................624-1110Base Ambulance/Fire/Police .........................................624- 1911

• From within Europe but outside of Italy to:NAS I/NAS II/Marinai Housing/ /NRTF Niscemi/

Augusta pier site.......................................................624-XXXXTrouble Desk working hours 08:00/16:00 .....................624-5561Trouble Desk after working hours 16:00/0800.............624-5553 Auto Attendant & Directory Assistance .......................624-1110Base Ambulance/Fire/Police ..........................................624-1911

• From CONUS to:NAS I/NAS II/Marinai Housing/ /NRTF Niscemi/

Augusta pier site ...............................................314-624-XXXXTrouble Desk working hours 08:00/16:00..............314-624-5561Trouble Desk after working hours 16:00/0800......314-624-5553 Auto Attendant & Directory Assistance................314-624-1110Base Ambulance/Fire/Police...................................314-624-1911

Personal Communication InformationThe BCO provides telephone service and high-speedADSL service for on-base living quarters. Activation oftelephone service is within one workday upon estab-lishing a Service Agreement with the BCO. ADSL ser-vice activation is within three workdays. The BCOIntranet also contains a current addition of the basetelephone directory and additional base communica-tions information and may be accessed from within thebase ONE-NET network.

Photo by Lt. Matt KnightThe Italian style of driving is drastically different thanAmerican, using the entire road, from shoulder to shoul-der, which can result in three to four vehicles acrosswhile passing.

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The Main Store Complex offers clothing for the entirefamily, shoes, jewelry, luggage, housewares, giftware,cosmetics, furniture, outdoor living, health & beautyproducts, beverages, snacks, books, greeting cards, sou-venirs and much more. The Sight and Sound depart-ment carries an assortment of Apple Computers & iPods, Video Games & Consoles, Computer Accessories,Software & Games, DSLR & Digital cameras, AssortedBrand Laptops & Desktop Computers, Netbooks, GPSdevices, DVDs and CDs.

The following services are located within the store:flower shop w/ FTD service, photo developing, cell phoneshop and optical shop. Outside the store on the walk-way are the following: Exchange New Car Sales, videorental, barber shop, beauty salon, business center, laun-dry/dry cleaning, pack-n-wrap, and 24/7 laundromat.Also included in the NEX complex is a food court thatfeatures Subway, BurgerKing, Prego Sicilian ExpressCuisine, and Oasis Italian Café.

The Customer Service Department is located in theback of the store and provides the following services:check cashing (personal, military, and travelers’ checks),Euro currency exchange, gas and oil coupons, WesternUnion, special orders, and Military Star Card pay-ments/sign-up. Customers can also pay their Telecom(phone) and ENEL (Electricity) bills for off-base resi-dents as well as register for home layaway, purchaseschool lunch tickets, sign up for Telepass (road tolls/fastpass) and much more.

The Navy Exchanges in Europe are very unique. Weoffer a variety of items, which are purchased locallythrough our European Buying Office. Locally purchaseditems are mostly found in giftware, jewelry, handbags,wine, beer, food, candy, appliances, and some electron-ics. Look for vendors such as: Antica Murrina, AlvieroMartini, Caleca, Giannotti, Mele, Sorrento, Tommasi,Barolo, Principe di Corleone, Condorelli, and more. Wealso carry Michael Kors & Guess items.

Store operating hours: Sunday 1000-1800; MondayClosed;

Tuesday-Friday 1000 – 1900; and Saturday 0900-1900.

Photo by MC2 Jonathan IdleThe Navy Exchange Depot located on NAS II offers a wide variety of office supplies, tools, basic electrical items, and aselection of sporting equipment.

Navy Exchange Sigonella

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The Sigonella Navy Lodge has 52 beautiful rooms avail-able for reservations and is located on NAS I. Rooms areoversize American-style with kitchenettes and privatebaths. “Pet friendly” rooms available. Please call aheadto reserve your room now or reservations can be madeon-line at www.navy-lodge.com. Call toll free world-

wide: US 1-800-NAVY INN; DSN942-5173; Comm: 095-713-0190DSN 624-4082

The Mini-Mart offers items of con-venience, such as beverages, tobaccoproducts, food items, candy, snacks,health and beauty aids, stationary,CD’s and DVD’s, sporting goods,books and magazines. The UniformCenter is also located inside theMini-Mart and carries Governmentissue and commercial uniformitems. We have a Tailor Shop andDry Cleaning is available. Utilize

our red phone for toll-free calls to our uniform supportcenter for special order items. For more information, callDSN 624-5895 or (095) 86-5895.

Other services offered at NAS II include: barbershop, tailor shop, Dry cleaning, Video Rental Store,DVD/Blu-Ray Rental Kiosk Coming Soon (Located atthe Mini-Mart), Exchange New Car Sales, and Autoport(BLDG 522).

Mini-Mart store hours: Monday-Saturday 0630-2100,Sunday 0900-2000.

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Navy Lodge

Mini-Mart/UniformCenter - NAS II

Photo by GM2 Kris CarmodyThe Navy Lodge is a 52-room facility thatʼs located on NAS I. There are petfriendly rooms available, as well as rooms with kitchenettes.

The NEX Depot is located on NAS II justinside the Main Gate. This unique retail storecarries a large assortment of stationary,household, hardware, bikes, office furniture,and fitness equipment. All authorized NavyExchange customers are invited to shop. Fordetails, call DSN 624-5791 or (095) 86-5791. NEX Depot store hours: Monday-Friday0800-1600, Saturday & Sunday Closed

Naval Air Station (NAS) 1NEX Food CourtSubwayBurger KingPrego Sicilian Express CuisineOasis Italian CaféMid-Town – Piazza PizzaLibrary Brandi’s Cappuccino BarBuon Java Coffee Bar at the USNH Sigonella

Naval Air Station (NAS) IISubwayChock full o’Nuts Air TerminalBig Al’s RestaurantNASSIG All-Hands Galley

Navy Exchange Retired Employees Association(NEREA)Membership applications are available at the NEXHuman Resource office for interested personnel. Call(095) 56-4276 for details.

Important Telephone Numbers:Main Store Customer Service: .............................................624-4363Flower Shop: ..........................................................................................624-4384Beauty Salon: .....................................................624-4234Barber Shop/NAS I: ...........................................624-3770Video Rental/NAS I: ...........................................624-3773Video Rental/NAS II: ........................................624-2547;This location will close once Rental Kiosk opens.Mini-Mart at NAS II: ..........................................624-5423Uniform Center at NAS II: ................................624-5895NEX Depot: .........................................................624-5791NEX HR Office: ..................................................624-4276Navy Lodge Front Desk: .........(095) 713-0208; 624-4082Autoport Service Desk: ......................................624-2814Europcar Car Rental: .........................................624-5468General Manager: ..............................................624-4379

with over 10,000 items available it’s worth the trip!

Sigonella CommissaryWe provide Superior Customer Service, Every Customer,

Every time!Decorated Cakes

Cakes can be special ordered. All cakes, with the excep-tion of the big events cake require a 48 hour notice prior todelivery. Big Event Cakes require one week notice.Having a “Party?”

We offer Deli (meat or cheese trays), fruit or veggietrays made to order. See your Produce or Deli/Bakery.We request 48 hour notice.Meat

We also have special cuts of meat available such as:Crown (Pork) Roast, Whole Skinless Ham, Whole Beef

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Nex Depot

On Base Eating Places

Sigonella Commissary

Photo by GM2 Kris CarmodyChock Full Oʼ Nuts is a café that serves coffee and breakfast pastries,along with lunch items. Itʼs located on NAS II by the Air Terminal.

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Tenderloin, and Whole Beef Rib, Roast, Whole BeefRound Top, Whole Piglet, and more. Just stop by or callone of the managers and we will special order for you.Food safety

Due to the extreme warm weather here in Sicily, it isrecommended that all refrigerated products be trans-ported home in an ice cooler to maintain its proper tem-perature. Once home, produce must be placed immedi-ately in your refrigerator or freezer to maintain quality,freshness and shelf life. Any refrigerated product leftout of its proper recommended temperature will deterio-rate at a rapid pace.

Disabled patrons may begin shopping 30 minutes priorto normal commissary hours.Store HoursSunday......................10:00-18:00Monday ..................... ClosedTuesday.....................10:00-19:00Wednesday................10:00-19:00Thursday...................10:00-19:00Friday .......................10:00-19:00Saturday ...................09:00-19:00

The Status of ForcesAgreement (SOFA) permits theU.S. Naval Hospital to providemedical care to U.S. militarypersonnel both active duty andretired, their bona fide familymembers, and other specifiedU.S. personnel who are presentin Sicily, Italy by virtue of theirsupport of NATO organizations.

YYou should immediately beginthe process of overseas screen-

ing for you and your family as soonas you have orders in hand. Thistypically consists of medical exami-nations, inoculations and an inter-view with a command representa-tive. Your command’s administra-tive department should have all thedetails on this process, so contactthem immediately.

Additionally, if you or one of yourfamily members has a change intheir medical condition after com-pletion of their overseas screening,notify your command at once.

You should contact your respec-tive medical facility to begin theoverseas immunization series farenough in advance so a last minuterush is avoided. Having to get sev-eral shots at once can be painful,especially for children.

An “International Certificate ofVaccination” (PHS Form 731) is required and will beissued before leaving the United States when you havecompleted the required shots. Booster shots are given asrequired at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Sigonella.

Because not all subspecialty medical and surgical ser-vices are available, an overseas screening process mustbe completed by all military, civilian personnel and theirfamily members prior to their arrival in Italy.

Medical Treatment: Patients with medical problemsthat exceed Naval Hospital capabilities must be trans-ferred either to local community healthcare services orother military treatment facilities in Europe or CONUSvia the military medical evacuation system.

Overseas Screening

HOSPITAL

Photo by MC2 Jonathan IdleThe NAS Sigonella DECA Commissary stocks a full selection of fresh fruits,vegetables, and other goods that might be needed during a shopping trip.

Primary Care Clinic: Urgentcare appointments may beobtained by calling for a same-dayor next-day appointment. Routineappointments may be scheduled asnecessary. Call DSN 624-2273 orlocal commercial 095-56-2273 -Monday through Friday from 7:30a.m. until 4 p.m.

Emergency Care/AmbulanceRequest: Emergency care is avail-able in the Emergency Department24 hours a day, seven days a week.The non-emergency EmergencyDepartment phone numbers are:DSN 624-3844 or local commercial095-56-3844.

The ambulance request line isDSN 624-1911/5255 or local com-mercial 095-86-1911/5255. Theambulance dispatcher will deter-mine the most appropriate medicalresponse team and have either anAmerican or Italian rescue crewdispatched to your location.

Power Of Attorney: Minor chil-dren not accompanied by a parentor legal guardian cannot receivecare unless a special power ofattorney has been obtained from Naval Legal ServicesOffice and is present in the child’s medical record.

Questions concerning medical care should be directed to: U.S. Naval Hospital,Sigonella Italy PSC 836 Box 2670FPO AE 09636-2670ATTN Head,Patient AdministrationDSN 624-4842,comm. 095-56-4842

Important Phone NumbersCentral Appointment - DSN 624-4530comm. 095-56-4530Emergency Department - DSN 624-3844Emergency Department - comm. 095-56-3844Ambulance request line - DSN 624-1911/5255comm. 095-86-1911/5255

TRICARE Europe offers beneficiaries two options in theTRICARE system. TRICARE Standard is your standardCHAMPUS benefit and will always be available.

TRICARE Prime is an enrollment plan for yourhealthcare. All active duty members are required toenroll in TRICARE Prime. By enrolling in TRICAREPrime you will be assigned a Primary Care Manager(PCM) who is responsible for your entire healthcareneeds. Enrolling in TRICARE Prime costs you nothing.If you need to use a provider in the local community (fora covered benefit) you will not incur a cost share ordeductible that is incurred under the Standard TRI-CARE/CHAMPUS plan.

Your PCM will be a military provider located at theU.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella located on NAS I or theFlight Line Clinic located on NAS II. If you need special-

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Photo by GM2 Kris CarmodyU.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella is located on NAS I, just past the Navy Exchange.

Tricare Europe

ty care that cannot be pro-vided at the NavalHospital, you may bereferred to our provider net-work in the local communi-ty. All network providersmeet our credential stan-dards. Most have signed acontract with InternationalSOS and most speakEnglish. We provide trans-portation and translationservices to the networkproviders appointments.

For more informationabout TRICARE pleasecontact the Managed CareOffice at the U.S. NavalHospital, Sigonella by call-ing DSN 624-4848 or com-mercial 095-56-4848.

Dental care is available at the Naval Hospital. Forappointments call DSN 624-4205/3848. The dental clin-ics provide a wide range of dental services. Priority fortreatment is highest for active duty and active duty fam-ily members, then retirees, family members of retirees,and DoD civilians, in that order. Appointments may belimited due to staffing constraints.

Prosthodontics and Orthodontics are limited in theiravailability. Prosthodontics is limited by the demandcreated by active duty personnel. Orthodontic care isprovided primarily to continue treatment initiated inCONUS prior to receipt of orders overseas. Patients whohave braces placed after receipt of orders to Sigonellaare not eligible for continuation of treatment. Rarely, afew new orthodontic patients are accepted for treatment,and these are selected primarily based upon the severityof the case. It is strongly recommended that patients bein good dental health prior todeparting the United Statesfor their assignment to theSigonella area.

DoD civilians and their fam-ily members are eligible for“space available care”. Federallaw makes DoD civiliansINELIGIBLE for prosthodon-tics and orthodontics, even iftreatment was started prior toreceipt of their job assignmentto Sigonella. A fee for treat-ment, as determined by DoD, ischarged for all dental work andservices rendered to DoD civil-ians. Space availability isextremely limited for DoD civil-ians and their family members,and it is strongly recommendedthat all dental treatment becompleted prior to arrival inthe Sigonella area.

Location: NAS I, Community Building 318, Second Deck next to

the Base Library. We are open for regular business Mon -day through Friday, 0800 to 1630 (8:00 am to 4:30 pm).

Services:The American Red Cross provides Emergency

Communication services to assist service members andtheir families during a family emergency situation.Emergency messages can be initiated by family inCONUS, or by military members and spouses located inSigonella.

The American Red Cross provides EmergencyCommunications coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days aweek. The after hours emergency coverage is from4:30 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. every day and 24 hour duty duringweekends and holidays.

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Photo by MCSA Cameron BramhamThe Flight Line Clinic is located on NAS II by the NEX Mini-Mart.

Dental Care American Red Cross

In addition to emergency communications, the RedCross offers classes in CPR for Adults, Infants andChildren, and First Aid and Safety; HealthyPregnancy/Healthy Baby; Babysitting; DisasterPreparation information and classes. Red Cross-certifiedinstructors conduct Red Cross swimming and life guard-ing courses through MWR. Red Cross volunteers provideservice to the Sigonella military community as workersat the Naval Hospital and Dental Clinic, Disaster ActionTeam (DAT) members, Instructors of Health and Safetyclasses. Volunteers also provide a variety of services bygiving of their time at the Red Cross Field Office.Our Mailing Address is:

American Red CrossOffice of the Station ManagerPSC 812 Box 3040FPO AE 09627-3040

You can contact us at:DSN Phone: 624-4900 (24 hours a day, 365 days a

year); 624-4479 from 8:00 to 4:30 weekdays.Commercial Phone: 095-86-4900. E-mail Address: M-SI-REDCROSS-GD@EU. NAVY.MIL

EEmployment: Naval Air Station Sigonella hosts a variety of DoD

commands and activities that employ U.S. civilian andsponsored family members of civilian sponsors and mili-tary members. The U.S. civilian component positions arelocated in both appropriated (AF) and non-appropriated(NAF) fund organizations. The Civilian HumanResources Office provides HR services including recruit-ment to fill U.S. appropriated fund positions. Civilianfamily members interested in employment can apply forpositions announced locally. The most frequently avail-able local positions include Office Automation,Administrative Assistant, Child Development Assistant,Education and Training Technician, RecreationTechnician, Training Instructor, and similar positions inthe General Schedule pay system. We also have a fewdesignated positions assigned to the National SecurityPersonnel System (NSPS) pay system. Other sources of

U.S. family member employmentopportunities are available withother on-base establishments pro-viding services to U.S. forces. Thereis no opportunity for employment ofa U.S. family member on the Italianeconomy. The number of civilianpositions available to U.S. familymembers at Sigonella is significant-ly lower than the number availablein the continental U. S. (CONUS).The NATO Status of ForcesAgreement (SOFA) precludes thehiring into the U.S. civilian compo-nent any person who is either anItalian citizen or “ordinarily resi-dent” in Italy. An “ordinarily resi-dent” individual is a non-Italian cit-izen who has made Italy his/herpermanent place of residence andremained in Italy six months with-

out becoming a member of the component force in Italy.Further, applicable statutes preclude U.S. citizens frombeing hired into local national positions. If an individualholds Italian citizenship, he or she is precluded fromemployment as a U.S. civilian, regardless of whether ornot the individual is also a U.S. citizen. For spouses whoare not U.S. or European Union citizens, it is extremelydifficult to find employment. Specific applications arerequired for NEX positions, and MWR non-appropriatedfund positions. Both the NEX and MWR advertise theirspecific vacancies. These activities apply military spousepreference procedures. Application for NAF positionscan be accomplished upon arrival. A resume applicationis required for employment for appropriated fund posi-tions. Prior to arrival overseas, family members whopermanent appropriated fund employees who intend toimmediately seek employment upon your arrival inSigonella should contact their current personnel office todetermine if s/he can be granted a period of leave with-out pay at the time of their PCS departure. A copy of lat-est Standard Form 50 (SF-50) to establish your statusas a current or former federal employee is requiredwhen applying for a federal position. If you are not acurrent federal employee, the Fleet and Family SupportCenter (FFSC) offers a class on how to apply for federal,NEX and MWR positions. The FFSC also offers individ-ual counseling on resume writing, interviewing skillsand job referral procedures. Each personnel officerequires various forms and documents when applyingfor positions. Such information can be found in individ-ual vacancy announcements. Veteran’s preference proce-dures apply to federal employment: the regulationsrequire selection of a qualified veteran with the applica-ble preference (i.e. military spouse or family member)ahead of an applicant without such preference. DoD hasa “Military Spouse Preference Program” and “FamilyMember Preference Program.” Under the MilitarySpouse Preference program, qualified military spousesare referred before family members (defined as spousesof federal employees, military spouses who do not havespouse preference and family members of civilian andmilitary members). Most family members of contractemployees are not eligible for federal appointment as afamily member. U.S. family members who are employed

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Photo by MCSA Cameron BramhamThe Flight Line Clinic is located near the NEX Mini-Mart on NAS II and is availa-ble for check-ups and other medical services.

Civilian Human Resources Office

overseas in federal positions will beappointed under a Schedule “A”appointment, which is a dependenthire authority provided specifically forthe employment of family membersresiding with their military or civiliansponsor stationed in a foreign area.Depending upon your position andlength of employment, you may be eli-gible for a non-competitive appoint-ment in the competitive service whenyou return to CONUS. Spouses andfamily members who have or acquirecompetitive status may be appointedon a career/career-conditional appoint-ment. It is important to note that inforeign areas, it is DoD/DON policy tolimit civilian employment to five years.Employees who are dependents of mili-tary or civilian personnel stationed inthe overseas area are exempt from such limitation.However, the length of appointment is tied to the spon-sor’s tour of duty and date of departure from the area.Appointments may not be extended longer than thetransfer from the area or the separation of theappointee’s sponsor, or beyond the time the employeeceases to be a family member.

Depending on available funds, Summer jobs may beannounced under the Dependent Youth EmploymentProgram. Each student applicant must have a SocialSecurity Number, which should be applied for while inthe U.S. In addition, each student must have their ownbank account so that their salary can be deposited direct-ly into that account. The rules applicable to regularemployment (Italian citizenship and ordinarily residentstatus) apply to this program as well. Finally, in additionto the requisites indicated above for employment, U.S.employees and U.S. citizen family members assigned toSigonella must have an official passport and visa forentry into Italy regardless of dependent or employmentstatus. It is important to note that U.S. citizens must sat-isfy the requirement of being considered “a member of thecivilian component” as defined in the North AtlanticTreaty Organization (NATO) of the Status of ForcesAgreement (SOFA). To meet this requirement, one musthave been selected from the United States for assignmentto a U.S. Government position in Italy, have travelorders, an official passport, have a VISA issued from theGovernment of Italy for “missione” purposes, and beissued a sojourner permit upon arrival. Dependent familymembers who accompany their sponsor (civilian or mili-tary) must provide a copy of their official passport, “mis-sione” VISA, sponsor’s travel orders, and sojourner per-mit. Tourists are not eligible for employment with theU.S. Forces in Sigonella, Italy. In order to work with theU.S. Forces in Sigonella, Italy in a position designated forcitizens of Italy and other European Union (EU) coun-tries, the applicant must be a citizen of Italy or anotherEuropean Union (EU) country. Applicants also holdingdual citizenship of the United States of America and Italyare not eligible for employment. All necessary informa-tion on how to apply for position vacancies at Sigonellawith the Civilian Human Resources Office can beaccessed at the following web link: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/Sigonella/Departments/TotalForce

Management/HumanResourcesOffice/JobOpportunities/index.htm. The link provides a list of positions cur-rently under recruitment. Application Forms andInstruction Sheets are found under the “How to Apply”section. Non-command sponsored applicants interested inworking in the overseas area may want to consult the fol-lowing web sites: https://chart.donhr.navy.mil, orhttp://www.usajobs.com.

The Navy Exchange is a large employer in the Sigonellacommunity with locations located on both bases.Employment opportunities are primarily found in retailsales, but also include administrative, lossprevention/safety, manual or skilled labor positions. Jobopenings include full-time, part-time and flexibleemployment. Family members of active duty militarypersonnel and DoD civilians have priority in hiring.Flexible and part-time employment is also available foroff-duty enlisted personnel. The NEX has a good bene-fits and a retirement program that you can build on asyou work at any NEX worldwide. You may place yourjob application with the NEX at anytime, even if a posi-tion is not available immediately. Applications arealways welcome for entry-level positions, which are

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Photo by MC2 Jonathan IdleThe American Red Cross is conveniently located on NAS I next to the Library.

NEX Employment Prospects

filled through an “open register.” Experience is pre-ferred, but not required, and on-the-job training is pro-vided for entry-level positions. Job announcements areposted in the NEX HR office located in the Main Storeand on our NEX Sigonella website.

The Navy Exchange is a great employer for thosespouses who want to maintain a career path as theyPCS from base to base throughout the world. We offer aContinuity program for military family members. Everytime a military family member is preparing to relocate,our human resources group begins an employmentsearch as soon as we are notified of the next duty sta-tion. Participants in this program receive priority place-ment for one year for qualifying positions.

The NASSIG Security Department is the largest Navysecurity operation in Europe. Our Mission is to:

To provide Physical Security, Anti/Counter-terrorism,Loss Prevention, Law Enforcement, and CrimePrevention programs including administrative and cleri-cal support services to the NAS Sigonella Command andCommunity.

We are a full service, community oriented securitypolice department, serving the entire Sigonella commu-nity and housing areas. Our police and administrativeservices include:

Location: Building #606Operations Officer: 314-624-2351Operations LCPO: 314-624-6127Operations Chief: 314-624-5988Watch Commander: 314-624-2783Desk Sergeant: 314-624-6063Dispatcher: 314-624-5225-5487

During your tour you may receive a traffic ticket. TheItalian police usually issue them on the spot, but yourplate number could be taken down and a ticket mailedto you at a later date. If you receive one in the mail, donot ignore it. The fine you will have to pay triples after15 days from the day it was mailed.

If an Italian police officer in uniform along the side ofthe road steps your way waving what appears to be alollipop stick (red circle on white disc), the officer is say-ing pull over, and you must do so.

If you are stopped, do not be disrespectful. If a commu-nication gap exists and the officer writes you a ticket for aviolation you cannot understand, accept it and bring it toNASSIG Security Department for clarification.

Most tickets can be paid on the spot. This is legal inItaly and not a bribe. If you elect to pay, the police offi-cer will give you a receipt. And that is that. You’ll hearnothing more about it. Keep the receipt.

For the more serious traffic violations, however, thefine cannot be paid on the spot. These violations mayresult in a criminal charge. If you receive a notice of thisnature, bring it to the Naval Legal Service Office(NLSO) for advice and appropriate action.

In the event you are involved in an accident, certain pro-cedures must be followed. The steps to be taken willdepend upon whether the accident is classified as minor(no injuries or deaths in either vehicle) or major (injuryor death of a passenger in either vehicle).

Minor accidents:• Exchange license data, name and address, insurance

company, policy number and vehicle tag numbers. Insu -rance data is located on the windshield insurance sticker.

• Do not leave the scene until information isexchanged.

• Try to obtain names and address of witnesses.• Report the incident to your insurance company

within 48 hours.• It is necessary that all accidents be reported to

NASSIG Security Department. In incidents involvingvehicle damage to private, state or municipal property(light poles, stop signs, building, etc.) notify Securityimmediately.

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Photo by GM2 Kris CarmodyNAS Sigonellaʼs Security Department administers over36,000 breathalyzer tests each year.

Security Operations

Traffic Tickets

Vehicle Accidents

Welcome to the NAS SigonellaSecurity Department

• Generally, minor accidents are a matter betweenindividuals and their insurance companies.

Major accidents:• Assist the injured if possible, Italian law requires

that you render assistance to anyone injured in a trafficaccident whether you also were involved in the accidentor were just a passerby.

• Under Italian law, you may be required, when pos-sible, to transport the injured. This should be done asrapidly and safely as possible. Your vehicle will beregarded as an emergency vehicle when you turn onyour headlights; you honk your horn, and display awhite cloth or handkerchief from the window.

• Notify Security immediately and ask for help.• Try to obtain names and addresses of witnesses.• Remain on the scene, if able, until the Security

police or Italian police has investigated the accident.• In both major and minor accidents, obey the Italian

authorities. They have jurisdiction and can arrest you ifyou do not cooperate fully. Also, red plastic triangles arerequired by Italian law and should be put on the road tocaution other drivers of an accident. These are availableat the NEX Auto port and on the local economy. Theyshould be carried in your vehicle at all times.

• If you are the driver of a vehicle involved in an acci-dent that injures or kills another person, the investigat-ing police, regardless of the ultimate determination offault, may initiate criminal charges automatically.Prompt notification of your commanding officer andNLSO is important to protect your rights, and to obtain

the services of an Italian attorney under contract to theU.S. government to represent you.

• In case of an accident, personnel having automobileliability insurance with an Italian firm are required tonotify that company within 48 hours of the accident. Fai -lure to notify the company within the time period can bejustification for the company’s refusal to accept liability.

To provide pass, identification, and access control ser-vices, as directed by the Security Officer or delegatedauthority. Specifically, we provide rental car passes toUS and foreign military members and their depen-dants. We also provide ration cards for permanent andTAD personnel and their dependants. We have imple-mented a computerized database to create and track allration cards to permanent personnel. As the RampBadge coordinator for NASSIG we are in charge of issu-ing ramp badges and proximity cards for personnelassigned to NASSIG and tenant commands. We issuepasses for local nationals that are contracted to work onthe installation and we act as the liaison between localcontractors and the 41st Stormo. We issue ID cards toall visiting VIP’s from around the world who attendspecial events on base. Some of the lesser used serviceswe provide includes but is not limited to photo passes,DOD Schools student passes and visitor and contractorflag passes. We issue on average 75 to 100 passes a day.

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Pass & ID

We receive access lists and control all access to tempo-rary contractor and guests for special occasions on NASI, NAS II and housing areas. We also are responsible forissuing all rental cars passes during the hours of 0800 to1600. If it is access control, this office is the place to goto. All newly reporting NASSIG personnel need to checkin and out for either their vehicle passes and/or rampbadge. We are committed to providing excellent customerservice in a timely and efficient manner. The Pass andID office is closed on Wednesdays for Training.

NASSIG Criminal Investigators conduct criminal investi-gations of a nature not falling within NCIS purview.Completing in depth, detailed reports for judicial, non-judicial, and administrative action. These dedicated andprofessional group conducts interviews, interrogations,searches, and seizures. Skilled at processing crime sce-nes, they additionally assist NCIS with surveillance andcounter-drug operations. NASSIG Criminal Investigationsis envisioned as a comprehensive division, which valuesDiversity, Truth, and Impartiality. The CID personnel pridethemselves in serving the community of NAS Sigonella.

NAS Sigonella’s Military Working Dog Kennel is anessential division within the Security Department. Asthe largest kennel facility in the Mediterranean, our K9Teams provide vital security through explosive/narcoticdetection and anti-terrorism/force protection measures.Good relations with the local community are fosteredthrough patrol and detection demonstrations for Italianschools, while also educating American children withparticipation in multiple community events. Dog teamsare also continuously deployed supporting missions inAfghanistan, Iraq, and other various high-threat zones,while providing protection for dignitaries both locallyand internationally.

NAS Sigonella’s Force Protection Division is responsi-

ble for the coordination and implementation of DODand USN Force Protection policies and directives toprevent hostile actions against all military membersand family, resources, facilities, critical assets andinformation. Some of the policies implemented aretransparent to the rest of the community as most FPmeasures are conducted by the Security Departmentwithin the confines of the installation. However, mili-tary members and their dependents stationed overseasare vulnerable to terrorist tactics especially while offbase, and the FP Division is at the forefront in provid-ing the necessary information and actions in order toprevent NASSIG personnel from becoming victims ofterrorism. Current and up to date information regard-ing threats in the area are disseminated through dis-tribution of Daily Travel Advisory, providing area spe-cific briefs for leave, conduct AT Level I indoctrinationbrief for newly reported personnel and conduct vulner-ability assessment for off-base facilities used for gath-erings.

Force Protection is everyone’s responsibility andalthough the Security Department provides security forthe installation, the robust FP policies implemented atNAS Sigonella involve all personnel from the variousdepartments and tenant commands. The FP Division isthe central point for coordination of implementation ofbase wide measures to ensure uniformity and consisten-cy. All hands involvement in FP measures conducted bydepartments and tenant commands include RandomAntiterrorism Measures and Antiterrorism drills. Thisdegree of involvement from all levels ensures that allpersonnel are well aware of the necessary actions totake to avoid becoming victims of terrorism.

NAS Sigonella’s Physical Security Department is theprimary source of protection for all its personnel andGovernment property from Terrorists organizations.Through their services they guard life, hardwareprograms, networks, and mission critical data fromTerrorist activity/events, which could lead to seriouslosses or damage to the command. Categories that fallunder their responsibility include but not limited to;acts of Terrorism, vandalism, theft, and natural disas-ters.

Radio communications, command vulnerabilityassessments, key control, building and lighting checks,barrier movements, CCTV, intruder detection systems,alarm maintenance, and increased security measuresare just a few examples of how the Physical SecurityDepartment is able to provide state of the art protectionfor all personnel here at NAS Sigonella.

NAS Security Training Division is structured anddesigned to provide quality and timely training in LawEnforcement and Anti-terrorism to all divisions in theSecurity Department. The strict adherence to DOD andNavy Policies in training sets the standard for excellentperformance of Security functions aboard NASSigonella.

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K-9 Division

Force Protection

Physical Security

Security Training

Criminal Investigation Division (CID)

Below is a sample list of training offered by the SecurityDepartment:JQR 100-600:

100 Basic Fundamentals (Arming/Deadly Force)500 Patrolmen 600 Watch Commander

Weapons:M-9M-16Capabilities to qualify, depending on logistics: M-60,

50 Cal., MK19, M-79, and M203)Law Enforcement Training:

Phase II (Law Enforcement)Basic Life SupportEmergency Vehicle Operator CourseAuxiliary Security Force (Phase I Law Enforcement)Non-Lethal WeaponsExpandable Baton

STAAT Provided Training (Region):Armed Sentry Course (ASC)Security First Responders Course (FRC)Naval Physical Security Supervisor Course (NPSC)Counter Surveillance/Surveillance Detection Antiterrorism Officer’s Course (ATO)Non-Lethal Weapon Basic (NLW)Auxiliary Security Force (Phase I Law Enforcement/

Armed Sentry) (Contracted)

TThe Liaison Division is a team formed by eleven ItalianSecurity Operation Assistants who provide liaison andlanguage services between U.S. Navy representative,NATO personnel, and Host Nation authorities. They area vital part of the department and work side by sidewith the Security patrolmen in the performance of theirduties whenever they are called to interact with non-U.S. citizens or when they respond to incidents or acci-dents outside of the installation. They are on duty 24/7

and their responsibilities range fromtranslating written instructions, to pro-viding assistance in any emergencythat involves U.S/NATO personnel(traffic accidents, house break-ins,domestic violence, assault, theft, etc).In order to inform local law enforce-ment agencies of a crime or offense, theliaison division aids victims in filingthe Italian crime report (denuncia). Atthe NATO pier, they ensure liaison ser-vice between the U.S. ship crewmem-bers and the Italian authorities.

TThe NASSIG Safety Department pro-vides safety and inspection services toall NASSIG and tenant commands inaccordance with US Federal andItalian Occupational Safety and Healthlegislation. Our services are providedby a professional staff of US andItalian workers committed to providing

a safe place to work and play while you are stationed inSicily. Our services cover a wide gamut of specializedareas including training, confined space evaluations,respirator fit test, workplace inspections, heat stress,indoor air quality, and mishap investigation.

Safety is also responsible for traffic safety. As thetraffic safety program coordinator we provide trainingand testing for new personnel and dependents. Prior tobeing permitted to operate a vehicle in Sicily, you mustattend our AAA-Driver Improvement Program tailoredto the European environment. After successfully com-pleting this course you will receive an Italian transla-tion of your stateside license for use abroad.Additionally we have certified motorcycle instructorsand teach both the Basic Rider’s Course (BRC) and theExperienced Rider’s Course (ERC) and the Motor SportRider’s Course (MSRC) for employees owning motorcy-cles or expecting to ride in Europe. The BRC is requiredprior to operating a motorcycle in Italy and is requiredbiennially while you are stationed in Europe.

Safety tracks all vehicle mishaps and occupationalincidents and maintains statistical records to establishtrends. Traffic is our number one focus since moreemployees and family members are injured or die oftraffic-related mishaps than from any other cause. Westrive to encourage safe driving and prevent accidentsassociated with speeding or alcohol abuse.

Safety also works to ensure what you do off the job isdone in a safe manner. We coordinate and provide train-ing to ensure all employees and dependents are aware ofrisk associated with various local sports and outsideactivities. We have many resources and can assist youpersonally or as a group to make your overseas experi-ence as safe as possible. The Safety Office is located onNAS II, in Building 634 and is open from 0730 – 1600during the workweek. We can be reached at the follow-ing address and phone numbers:Safety Department

PSC 812 Box 3260 – FPO AE 09627-3260DSN 624-5630 – COMM: 39095865630

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Photo by MC2 Joshua WinkMAʼs stand guard at the gate to Marinai housing.

Nassig Safety

Liaison Division

Our mission is to provide top quality-of-life supportthrough a wide variety of recreation activities, qualitychildcare, and entertainment services to our forwarddeployed sailors and their families in Sicily. We aim tomake your stay here in Sigonella comfortable and mem-orable.

MWR keeps the community entertained by coordinatinga myriad of free events throughout the year. We orga-nize two huge community festivals: Sigonella CountyFair (April or May) and Autumn Fest (September orOctober). The festivals are jam-packed with commandand local organization-sponsored booths offering carni-val games, tons of food with both classic American andinternational flavors, inflatable games, carnival rides,local vendors, and many other activities and contests forall ages. Festival attendees can also enjoy music from avariety of live bands and DJ’s.

The holiday season at Sigonella is also a huge commu-nity celebration. We kick off the season with theCommunity Tree Lighting in front of MWR’s MidtownComplex complete with a youth concert, hot cocoa, and

holiday cookies for everyone. Later on in the season, chil-dren meet with Santa, design creations in his workshop,get gifts wrapped and even enjoy a workout with hiselves during the Mistletoe Mile fun run. They also have achance to get their picture taken with St. Nick himself.

Throughout the rest of the year, Sigonella plays host tocountless comedians, live bands, and American celebritieswho stop by to pay tribute to the Navy community inSigonella. Gloriana, Hinder, the Comics on Duty tour andHarlem Globetrotters are among some of the most recentcelebrities and acts to visit NAS Sigonella.

ITT Gear-n-GoConsider this your one-stop shop for adventure and localcultural activities! ITT Gear-n-Go offers you countlessways to explore the island and beyond with a vast arrayof tours and outdoor recreation. We offer weekly trips tolocal markets, malls, and notable towns- including Patti,famous for its signature design of ceramics, and Savoca,the setting of scenes from The Godfather. Our day tripsare a great way to explore the island with a tour guideand without the worry of directions and parking.Extended trips are also offered throughout the year andinclude St. Patty’s Day in Dublin, Oktoberfest inMunich, Christmas in Rome, Thanksgiving in Tuscany,and a Secrets of Sicily Tour, just to name a few.

Summers in Sicily offer the perfect opportuni-ty to take advantage of ITT Gear-n-Go’scamping extended trips to Lipari orStromboli, one of the Aeolian Islands north ofSicily, or to just rent gear and go on your ownadventure.

The ITT staff will help you arrive at yourdestination, whether you go on an escortedtrip or on your own. Using ITT Gear-n-Go’sCreate-a-Trip feature, you can even design atrip for yourself and your friends… just let usknow where you want to go and we’ll providethe van and driver! If you’d prefer to driveyourself to the destination, detailed drivingdirections are also available at ITT. For thosewho are more interested in an outdoor adven-ture, a wide range of outdoor rental gear isalso available at ITT Gear-n-Go. This facilityis loaded with kayaks, mountain bikes, tents,sleeping bags, coolers, grills, and snowboards.

For a list of this month’s adventures andevents, become a friend of MWR Sigonella atFacebook.com.

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Photo by MC2 Jason PoplinMWRʼs main office is located on NAS I between the Navy Lodge andAFN.

Welcome to MWR Sigonella

Community Activities Recreation & Entertainment

Paintball3-2-1 PAINTBALL! ITT Gear-n-Go offers the latest in

paintball action. Book the paintball field for your nextcommand function, birthday party or organizationalevent. Bathroom and BBQ facilities are available. Alsoon Friday nights in the summer we have “Night Warz”.Equipment is available to rent and several types ofpaintballs are available for purchase. Auto Skills Center (ASC)

The Auto Skills Center is stocked with tools and largecar lifts for self-repairs of your automobile. The ASCalso offers a car wash, vacuums, tire mounting, and bal-ancing machines. Helpful and knowledgeable staff isalways on-hand to provide assistance, for those whoneed it.Midtown 2 Theaters

Catch the hottest first-run movies at this state-of-the-art 2-screen theatre. It has comfortable stadium seating,powerful sound, crystal clear pictures and a concessionstand stocked with delicious snacks.

SpareTime Bowling CenterExperts and beginners alike will enjoy hitting the

lanes in the Midtown Complex! This facility boasts tenlanes with automatic scoring, Extreme Glow-in-the-Dark Bowling, leagues, a pro shop and a refreshmentarea. SpareTime is also a great place for private partiesand command functions. It contains large tables just offof the bowling area next to the pool tables, and PiazzaPizza can cater parties at SpareTime upon request.

ConnectionsLocated on NAS I; Connnections features Frasier’s

Pub, a non-smoking facility, that also has a recreationcenter for those 18 and above. Listen to music from thedigital jukebox, while relaxing with a pint of beer or oneof the featured Italian wines available for purchase.Take a seat on one of their plush leather recliners andwatch round-the-clock movies playing on the big screenin the movie room. Connections boasts an Internet cen-

ter and free Wi-Fi, for accessingpersonal non-LAN email accountsand printing capabilities. Test yourluck with the slot machines avail-able for play! The facility has lots ofPlayStation and X-Box players andgames available, as well as pooltable, ping-pong. Take 5

Located on NAS II; Take 5Recreation Center is a non-smoking,alcohol free recreation center for allhands. Take a seat on one of theirplush leather couches or reclinersand watch round-the-clock moviesplaying on the big screen TV’s scat-tered throughout the facility. Take 5boasts a 12-station Internet centerand free Wi-Fi, for accessing person-al non-LAN email accounts andprinting capabilities. The facilityhas lots of PlayStation and X-Boxplayers and games available, as wellas pool tables, ping-pong, and tour-naments for the gaming enthusiast.

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Photo by MC2 Gary PrillThe Harlem Globetrotters visit NAS Sigonella and put ona show of stunts, jokes, and great basketball.

Photo by GM2 Kris CarmodyThe ITT office is located in the Midtown Complex nearthe rock climbing center. There you can find informationon upcoming trips, as well as get directions to popularareas in Sicily.

This facility also houses the Liberty Single SailorProgram and offers information and signup for recre-ation services offered on the island.LIBERTY Program for Single Sailors

Calling all single sailors and unaccompanied enlistedmilitary!

The Liberty program is your ticket to non-stop excite-ment on base and beyond for only a fraction of the price.

On-base activities includebowling nights, luaus andBBQs. Go-carting, water parkexcursions, beach trips, winerytours, visiting ancient ruinsand dine-outs are among ourtop day trip adventures. Foradventurous sailors itching totravel, Liberty organizes week-end trips to world-famous des-tinations including Malta andRome.

Come and check us out atthe Take 5 Recreation Center. Jox Pub

This all hands, all-purposeclub offers a myriad of activi-ties every week on NAS II.Jox, with its Irish Pub décor isloaded with 11 plasma screenTV’s and a state-of-the-artwall projection system to viewtelevised sports broadcasts.Jox also hosts frequent billiard

and dart tournaments. Boasting a wide variety of draftsand spirits from around the globe, this is also the go-tospot for most live bands that visit Sigonella. Show offyour vocal range with karaoke at Jox or hit the dancefloor and bust a move. For those who prefer to sit backand watch the crowd, slot machines line the wall of thisspacious hangout. Jox is also a great place for privatefunctions and birthdays.

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Photo by MC2 Jonathan IdleThe Grinderz Skate Park on NAS I offers skateboard or rollerblade enthusiasts aunique opportunity to polish their skills and show off their moves.

LibraryThe Library is one of only two facili-

ties in the Navy to achieve premier sta-tus! This facility is located in theCommunity Building on NAS I andstocks more than 18,000 books in chil-dren’s, fiction, reference, and non-fictioncategories. The MWR Library has morethan 100 magazine and newspaper sub-scriptions and an expansive digital col-lection, with over 300 DVD’s and 50books on CD to choose from. In additionto housing the complete Total QualityLeadership (TQL) Library, the Libraryalso has a Tumblebooks.com subscriptionfor Sigonella’s more novice readers, withanimated books offered in a few differentlanguages. Children can also enjoy aweekly children’s story time completewith activities. Learn a new languagewhile stationed in Sigonella, the libraryoffers the Rosetta Stone program.

The Library is also your Internet hubon NAS I. It houses a 19-station InternetCenter with access to personal non-LANemail accounts.

One of the MWR Library’s most useful features is itsexpanded travel section, which includes countless travelbooks on virtually anywhere you might want to travel. Grinderz Skate Park

Sigonellans now have their own skater paradise!Complete with 4-foot and 6-foot half pipes, Grinderz isavailable to both skateboarders and in-line skaters.Ramps, grind rails and steps play host to regular skatecontests and skate jams, and have even been tested bycelebrity skater Greg Lutzka. To skate at Grinderz youmust wear a helmet!

Splashers Aquatics CenterThis family-friendly pool is one of the crowning jewels ofMWR’s Midtown Complex. This large, heated pool hastwo waterslides: one twisty and one straight chute! The

pool area also has a heated kiddie Splash Zone for thosewho prefer to wade and climb on our interactive chil-dren’s area. This state-of-the-art facility also offersswimming classes and family nights during the summer.Splashers is a great place for summer time commandfunctions and birthdays. NAS II Pool

The NAS II Pool is heated and a great place for aworkout, as it’s divided into one lap pool and has a sep-arate heated diving pool. A BBQ area is located near-by, which also makes this pool a great place for anevening get-together on NAS II.

MWR gives the community many opportunities to getout and get active. The fitness department regularlycoordinates community runs; ranging in competitionfrom housing fun runs to off-road run/hike challenges, tobase-to-base runs. They also organize bi-annual aerobicsinstructor certifications, open to anyone in the commu-nity interested in teaching group fitness along withongoing training for their knowledgeable staff andCommand Fitness Leaders. Both fitness centers offerfree aerobics classes and a variety of health and fitnessworkshops. They offer a wide range of instruction,including cardio workshops and resistance trainingworkshops. If you are interested in starting a new fit-ness routine, the knowledgeable and friendly fitnessstaff is ready to help.

SportsThe MWR Sports department organizes a wide array

of sporting events. Our intramural league teams competeagainst each other for valuable Captain’s Cup points.Intramural sports include softball, volleyball, racquet-ball, flag football, basketball, and bowling. In addition toorganized play, the sports department regularly sponsorsvarious sports clinics and tournaments throughout theyear, as well as the Command Challenge.

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Photo by GM2 Kris CarmodyThe Splasherʼs Aquatics Center inside the Midtown Complex on NAS I ispart of the world class facilities offered at NAS Sigonella.

MWR Aquatics Fitness

Youth SportsOpen to children ages 5 – 14; this program offers

many sport seasons including soccer, basketball, t-ball,

baseball, cheerleading and more. Our youth sportsteams compete against each other within Sigonella. Inaddition to our Youth Sports, Sigonella offers a programcalled START SMART. It is a program that promotesparent and child interaction while building confidence ina non-competitive recreational environment for ages 3 -6. START SMART is designed to teach the basic funda-mentals of youth sports. Parents must participate ineach class as their child’s partner.

This fitness center is located in the Midtown Complexand presents an extensive variety of exercise options forall fitness levels. Its cardio area holds over 40 of tread-mills, elliptical trainers, stair climbers, and stationarybikes. For those looking for a complete strength trainingworkout in a limited time frame, Fit District also offersthe “Speed Circuit,” a group of strategically placed LifeFitness resistance machines. In addition to the largefree weight area, there’s also an indoor track, groupexercise and spin rooms, an indoor rock-climbing wallcalled The Cave, racquetball courts, and a full-size bas-ketball court. There is a child friendly workout area onthe balcony with cardio machines, circuit equipment anda mat area.

This fitness facility is located on NAS II and offers awide range of fitness equipment and activities includingstair steppers, stationary bikes, treadmills, ellipticaltrainers, selectorized weight machines, free weights andaerobics classes. Basketball and racquetball courts, aswell as a spin room are also available.

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Photo by MC2 Jonathan IdleThe fitness center on NAS I contains an extensive set of fitness machines, weights, and an indoor track that makes itthe premiere workout center at NAS Sigonella.

Fit District

Flight Line Fitness Center

Child Development Centers(Ages 6 weeks - Kindergarten)

The Child Development Center (CDC), located on NAS Iis open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.The CDC is closed on weekends and federal holidays.

The CDC offers a wide range of programs to meet yourchildcare needs. For those who need it, childcare is avail-able during the Indoctrination class. Make sure to regis-ter your child for care by contacting your sponsor or theFleet & Family Support Center prior to your arrival.

We offer full-time childcare, hourly care, part-daypreschool enrichment program and school-age kinder-garten care. Our caring staff is extremely knowledge-able and receives continuous training to ensure theyare providing the best possible learning environmentfor your child.

Child Development Homes (Ages 6 weeks - 12 years)Childcare services are also available in Child

Development Homes(CDH) operated by certified and trained CDH

providers that offer care in their base housing units.The CDH’s are open Monday through Friday with vari-ous hours of operation and are closed on weekends andfederal holidays.

Caregivers who operate CDH’s complete the same

regular training that CDC caregivers complete andoperate their CDH under the same guidelines as theCDC. If you are interested in being a CDH provider,please speak with the CDC Director.

Youth Center (Ages 6-12)The MWR Youth Center is located in the community

building on NAS I and has a full range of activities forschool-age children. The Youth Center is home to ourSchool-Age Care program, which provides before-schoolcare from 6 a.m. to 7:20 a.m. and after-school care from2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. We provide constant activities forschool-age children during all school breaks, includingWinter Break, Spring Break, and summer vacation.Typical activities organized by the Youth Centerinclude water park day trips, ice skating trips, arts andcrafts days, and piano lessons. During the summer, theYouth Center offers Camp Adventure, which is jam-packed with exciting field trips, including beach days,for school-age children. The center also offers a widevariety of Boys and Girls Club of America, includingTorch Club and 4H programs.

Teen Center (Grades 9 – 12)The Teen Center is a teen paradise hidden on the

second floor of the Midtown Complex. Providing a com-fortable place for teens to interact, it’s equipped with X-boxes, PlayStations, Internet stations, pool tables, anda music room. If these activities aren’t enough, teenscan just chill out in one of the center’s many reclinersand watch a movie on the big screen TV. The staff

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Child & Youth Programs

focuses on programming weekly events and escortedoutings for youth ages 13-18 years and always hasa lineup of game nights, teen dances, intercultural dine-outs, and contests every month. The center also offers awide variety of Boys and Girls Clubs of America and4H programs.

Navy Child and Youth ProgramsNavy Child and Youth Programs is committed to the

well being of our families and youth – that’s you!FitFactor is a web-based program that encouragesyouth to Get Up, Get Out and Get Fit! You’ll see thatphrase a lot around the base. Youth and teens getpoints for being active in a variety of ways – from teamsports to household chores, can start earning points toachieve the five FitFactor levels. For each level theyreach, youth and teens earn valuable prizes! TheFitFactor levels are Energy, Strength, Agility,Adventure and Endurance. After achieving theFitFactor levels, youth and teens can go beyond andFeel the Power! FitFactor registration is available atFit District in Midtown or at the MWR Youth or TeenCenters. If you would like to discover more about theprogram log on to www.navygetfit.com.

Army Vet Services Staffed by a group of Army veterinary professionals,

this facility provides quality animal health care foryour pets.

This agency, also known as Angie’s Travel, is a commer-cial travel agency that arranges hotel, ferry, and airlinereservations. Angie’s also books charter flights andcruises for both military personnel and civilians.Sigonellans can also look forward to out-of-country toursat discounted prices.

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Photo by Tracie BarnthouseThe town of Castelbuono is a popular ITT trip. On the tour,youʼll taste candies unique to this particular area of Sicily. MWR Leisure Travel

The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) atSigonella offers an array of support to both active andcivilian members who are either single or those withfamilies, and to all visitors and contractors who work inSigonella. The FFSC provides opportunities thatEnrich, Empower and Educate the American throughinformation, education and counseling services. We arelocated at NAS I Building 319.

The FFSC staff offers an Intercultural Relations (ICR)class weekly for newcomers. This four-day class ismandatory for all U.S. Navy personnel; other Americansare encouraged to attend. Two days in the classroom helpparticipants understand and adapt to the Italian cultureby learning basic Italian phrases, local customs, non-ver-bal communications, shopping tips and dining informa-tion. Participants are also taught to recognize cultureshock, and how to deal with the symptoms. The third dayconsists of a field trip to help familiarize participantswith the city of Catania, the public transportation sys-tem and the wonderful Italian people. The fourth day ofICR is voluntary and focused survival skills for shoppingand obtaining services on the local economy. ICR classesfor both children and teenagers are offered on a monthly

basis. A variety of follow-up classes are offered to pro-mote participation in the local culture, such as Shoppingfor Local Food, Italian Cooking Classes, Ricotta CheeseWorkshop, Gateway to Sicily, Italian Holidays andChristmas Traditions in Sicily. Additionally the Amiciprogram is available to connect Americans with Italiansfor the purpose of a one-on-one true cultural experience.Whether you are arriving, or leaving Sigonella, FFSCRelocation Services are available to help make the tran-sition process easier. Please contact the RelocationProgram Manager if you need assistance. The FFSC’sLoan Locker contains household items for your use untilyour household goods arrive, please use it again whenyou are ready to leave. Note, all service members arerequired to take the Smooth Move class (Arrivederciclass) before being issued plane tickets by PSD whenPSCing from this duty station.

The Family Readiness Program (FERP) provides avariety of services and resources to assist spouses orfamily members in successful job searches. Servicesinclude information on local employment, resume writ-ing, interviewing techniques, volunteer opportunitiesand career planning. A variety of classes are available insupport to the job search process.

Transition assistance is available for American mili-tary personnel who are either separating or retiringfrom the military. Services include a four-day Transition

Assistance Workshop consisting of athree day Department of Labor(DOL) Transition AssistanceTraining, followed by benefits brief-ings from the Department ofVeteran’s Affairs, medical, navy col-lege offices and other departments.Services include reference booksand a career resources computercenter. A resource room with inter-net access and reference materialsis available to assist customers withtheir job search, transition, or relo-cation needs.

The Personal FinancialManagement program’s purpose isto provide information that empha-sizes a proactive, career lifecycleapproach to service members’ per-sonal financial responsibility andaccountability. The program pro-vides basic principles and practicesof sound money management, coun-seling tools, and referral servicesusing a comprehensive education

Photo by MC2 Jonathan IdleThe Fleet & Family Support Center offers a number of counseling and helpfulclass options to the members of Sigonella.

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Fleet & Family Support Center

and training program. Its goal is to “empower” servicemembers and their families to develop skills to bettermanage their financial resources.

Clinical Counseling Input: The FFSC Counseling and Advocacy Program (CAP)

offers personal and family counseling services to militarymembers, their families, civilian and retirees with priva-cy act protection; Family Advocacy Program (FAP) sup-port and intervention for domestic violence cases; SexualAssault Prevention and Response (SAPR) for victims ofsexual assault; and, New Parent Support (NPS) Homevisitors for those families requesting NPS support.Licensed professional counselors and Licensed Clinicalsocial workers provide all counseling services, life skillstraining, support groups and referral information.

The CAP Family Advocacy Program (FAP) providesclinical assessment, treatment and services for militarymembers and their families involved in incidents of fam-ily violence. The intent of FAP is to protect victims fromfuture abuse. FAP services include assessment of risk,safety planning and determination of appropriate inter-ventions and /or treatment.

The CAP Sexual AssaultPrevention and Response (SAPR)program provides intervention ser-vices for victims of sexual assaultas well as conducting sexualassault awareness briefs forCommands and the community.The program focuses on preventionand by-stander intervention andawareness. Our Sigonella SAPRprogram conducts awarenessevents such as the SAPR walk inApril which is Sexual AssaultAwareness month. The programprovides 24/7 response capabilitiesby trained Victim Advocates.

The CAP New Parent SupportHome Visitation Program(NPSHVP) at NAS Sigonella is avoluntary program for parents whoare expecting and/or have childrenup to the age of five. The goals of

the program are to prevent mal-treatment of children and promotenurturing child-parent relationships

through education, support, and referrals to other enti-ties when appropriate. In addition to NPS home visits,this program also offers the Nurturing Parent Programas well as single parent support groups and a new fatherpreparedness program called Daddy Boot Camp.

FFSC can connect you with other helpful agenciesand activities including the Ombudsmen program andExceptional Family Member representatives. To contactFFSC, call DSN 314-624-4291 or commercial 39 -095-56-4291, or send us an e-mail at sign9.ffsc@eu.navy.mil.

Culture shock is the term used to describe the reactionpeople experience when moving to a foreign country orwhen they are trying to function in an unfamiliar envi-ronment. For example, moving from the United Statesto Italy, or even relocating from the East coast to the

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Photo by MC2 Joshua WinkA beautifully decorated float is a part of the Acireale Carnevale festival, one ofthe many festivals in Sicliy.

Photo by MC2 Joshua WinkA vendor on the streets of Acireale, Sicily sells his variousgoods during the Carnevale festival.

Culture Shock

West coast of the U.S. can be traumatic. It can causeintense discomfort, often accompanied by irritability,bitterness, resentment, marital stress, hostility towardhost nationals and depression. These symptoms are notrestricted to those people living in a different culture foran extended period of time. Even tourists feel vulnerableand isolated when first confronted by a customs officerwho doesn’t speak English.

There are distinct stages of adjustment, which virtually every -one goes through when experiencing a culture wholly alien.

Initial EuphoriaThe honeymoon, everything new is intriguing and excit-

ing.IrritationThere are so many adjustments. The multiple

demands coming within a short period of time causefrustration. Annoyance fills your day.

AdjustmentYou begin to feel more comfortable in the culture,

self-confidence increases, your sense of humor returns,and you realize the situation is not hopeless after all.

Adaptation Individuals have adopted some of the customs, values

and personal attitudes of the host country. A supportsystem has developed and you become integrated into anew social network.

Fortunately, culture shock is not a fatal disease. Dr.Robert Kohls, a cultural historian prescribes the follow-ing suggestions to minimize the impact of culture shock:

Know the host countryThere are many resources available to you if you care

to seek them out, i.e. library, FFSC, MWR, etc. Yourefforts will pay off not only in giving you some back-ground knowledge, but in the pleasure your host nation-als will take in recognizing that you took the trouble tolearn about them.

Have realistic expectations The more you know about the host country, the more

realistic your ideas will be of what you can and cannotaccomplish. You’ll be better prepared to deal with disap-pointment.

You can’t possibly do everything right Be patient and go easy on yourself and others. In

other words, give yourself and those around you alittle slack. Remember, this is a foreign environ-ment.

Adjust your time schedule Set your own pace and keep an open mind.

Allow extra time for traffic and getting lost.Don’t compare yourself to the eagerly

adventurous.You may know someone who tears off each week-

end, guide book in hand, and returns with enthusi-astic descriptions of their discoveries. Don’t feelguilty if your idea of enjoying the culture doesn’tmatch theirs. Enjoy whatever pleasure suits you.

The FFSC offers a series of workshops to helpease your transition such as: ICR for newcomers,cooking workshop, “Amici” cultural exchange pro-gram.

As you become better acquainted with your hostcountry and make the effort to get to know thepeople, you environment will seem less threaten-ing. In spite of the difficulties, the experienceoffers personal growth, friendship and memories

that will last a lifetime.

The Italian language is one of your greatest assets inmaking this tour fun and rewarding. Without it you areexcluding the best avenues to an exhilarating experi-ence. Nothing flatters people more than the knowledgethat a foreigner has made an attempt to learn their lan-

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Photo by Tracie BarnthouseSicilian sweets are probably different than what you are used to.During your tour here, be adventurous and try something new!

Italian Language

guage. Once you break down the language barrier, youwill find a whole new world opens up, ready for yourexploration.

You don’t need to become a seasoned linguist to beunderstood. No matter how fractured your Italian, thehost will be patient and appreciative of your attempts.

You will be more successful in any situation — shop-ping, traveling, meeting neighbors — if you try to speakItalian. Although you will usually find someone whospeaks English in the larger city shops, those who insiston always seeking out someone who speaks English notonly will irritate and alienate, but will constantly feelinsecure and frustrated.

Remember, too, that Italy was once a collection ofcity-states under separate rule, and dialects abound,often sounding very different than the Italian you maylearn in class. Although local expressions and pronunci-ations may be puzzling, Italian is the national language,and if you learn it, you will be understood. Languagecourses are available to those assigned to Sigonella, andtuition assistance may be available. Check in with theNavy College Office on arrival, and the staff can helpyou choose a course to fit your needs. Italian-ownedschools of language and private tutors are also availablein the Sigonella area.

A pocket dictionary or phrase book is a valuable tooleven before your arrival, and a basic familiarity withwords and phrases will make your transition into thelocal community much easier.

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Shopping dictionaryTypes of stores

Alimentari: Grocery.Arredamento: Furnishings store.Barbiere: BarberCartoleria: Stationery store.Caseificio: Cheese store.Elettrodomestici: Electric appli anc es

shop.Enoteca: Larger wine store.Ferramenta: Hardware.Frutta e Verdura: Fruit and veg e ta ble

stand.Gioielleria: Jeweler.Libreria: Book store.Latticini: Dairy prod ucts.Macelleria: Butcher shop.Mobili: Furniture store.Moda: “Fashion”; cloth ing store, usu -

al ly for women’s clothes.Panetteria: Bakery.Parrucchiere: Hairdresser.Riparazione auto/gomme: Auto/ tire

repair shop.Salumeria: Delicatessen; a small gro -

cery store usu al ly with a deli casewith chees es and cold meats andsalami.

Supermercato: A larg er store, usu al lypri mar i ly a gro cery, but some also include other items like a K-Mart orWal-mart.

Vini, vini e olii: Wine store, wine andoil (and olives) store. Although lesscom mon, some have wine and oil incasks and olives in bar rels, and youare expect ed to bring your own con -tain ers.

Shopping termsFor food terms, see dining section

Berretto: Cap.Bicchiere: Glasses.Borsa: Handbag, purse.Cacciavite: Screwdriver.Calze di nailon: Nylons.Calzini: Socks.Camicetta: Blouse.Camicia: Shirt.Cappello: Hat.Cappotto: Coat.Carta: Paper.Casseruola: Pan.Chiave: key, wrench.Chiave a forcella: crescent wrench.Chiave inglese: “English wrench”;

monkey wrench.Chiodi: Nails.Coltello: Knife.Cucchiaio: Spoon. Forchetta: Fork.Giacca: Jacket.Guanti: Gloves.Lampada: Lamp.Maglione: Sweater.Martello: Hammer.Padella: Frying pan.Pantaloni: Pants.Pentola: Pot.Piattino: Saucer.Piatto: Plate.Sacco: Bag.Scaffale: Bookcase, shelves.Scarpe: ShoesTavola: Table.Tazza: Cup.Vite: Screw.

Generic terms/phrases

Many of these ideas areexpressed by gestures, which arenearly impossible to reproduce inthis book without extensive dia-grams; ICR will teach you some,your sponsor may teach you more,and some you may pick up bywatching Italian shoppers.Quanto/quanto costa?: How much /how much does it costVorrei: I would likeUn chilo: One KiloDue/tre, etc. chili: Two / three, etc.kilosMezzo chilo: Half kiloUn/Due/tre etto: 100/200/300grams Troppo!: Too much!Posso provare?: May I try it out/on?Cerco: I am looking forAperto: OpenChiuso: ClosedQuale?: Which?Questo/a: ThisQuelli/e: Those, These.Poi?: Then? (i.e. what else?)Basta, e’ tutto: No more, that’s allDite: Speak. A vendor may use thisterm to ask if you need help.Piu’: MoreMeno: LessPoco, pochi: A little bit, a fewSi: YesVa bene: OK; It’s all right

Following is a list of shopping-related Italian words and phrases.

Shopping in Italy is a bit different from shopping in theU.S. Permanent stores and the growing numbers ofshopping centers are the same, but street markets canbe different, and to use them, you need to become famil-iar with an Italian custom: bartering.

Bartering takes Americans some time to get used to.We are used to going to stores and paying whateverprice is marked on the item. While that is true ofItalian stores, in the markets - the strings of stalls setout in alleys or back streets - you can buy almost any-thing for any price you and the seller can agree upon.Food items and fruit and vegetable prices are not hag-gled over very much.

The buying and selling of items becomes much moreinvolved, intricate and exciting. You and the vendor haveto agree on a price. If you pay the price marked or theone the vendor first mentions, he or she will gladly takeyour money, but probably would have settled for less.One warning, though, if you offer a certain price andafter haggling, the seller agrees to it, you are not legallybound, but by custom you are expected to pay the agreedprice. If you don’t really want it, don’t keep bartering.

NAS Sigonella has established a positive relationshipwith the nearest neighboring city of Catania. Many sta-tioned here enjoy the opportunity to visit the city andenjoy all it has to offer. From the beautiful baroquecathedral to the infamous fish market, Catania hassomething for just about everyone.

The city of Catania has two main shopping areas: thehistorical center and the modern city. Near “ElephantSquare”, you can find the main shopping district alongVia Etnea (Etnea Street), which is the heart of the his-torical center. On both sides of the street there are strik-

ing baroque buildings andchurches, many of which havenow been converted to storesof all kinds. Looming amongthe smaller stores, you willfind two of the largest depart-ment stores in Catania, “LaRinascente” and “Coin” (simi-lar to Macy’s or Rich’s). LaRinascente and Coin offer topof the line designer fashionaccessories and dresses.

Most stores observe theriposo, which is a rest periodusually from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Hours typically are Monday toSaturday from 0930-1330 andfrom 16:00-20:00 with theexception of Monday morning.During sale season (Wintersecond week in January andSummer second week in July)and Holiday season some ofthe stores are open continu-ously from 09:30 to 20:00.

The shopping “strategy” inItaly is more oriented towardsthe little shops and Via Etneahas a variety of them; there are

famous shoe stores (Bata, Ferro, Cantieri) as well asstores for elegant and casual dressing (Benetton, Sisley,Epoca) and comfortable sizes stores (Elena Miro’, Oltre,Ciao Magre, Fiorella Rubino, Persona).

The province of Catania has been growing lately asfar as Malls there are several malls in the area such as:“Etnapolis” in the nearby town of Belpasso, SiciliaFashion Village on A19 Palermo-Catania highway,Dittaino exit. The malls are open continuously from

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The Shopping Experience Shopping in Catania

Catania

Photo by Glen SandersThe view of Capo Mulliniʼs small harbor from a bar located on the waterfront. Thecalm, quaint atmosphere of this tiny village is very inviting.

0900 to 2200 Monday – Sundaywith the exception of Mondaymornings.

There is another aspect of theSicilian shopping tour, which is themost ”genuine” because it is relatedto the Sicilian tradition. This isopen-air market which operatesdaily in Catania. The “Market inPiazza Carlo Alberto” is locatedbehind the statue of the musicianVincenzo Bellini in Piazza Stesicoronear the ruins of a RomanAmphitheater, which dates back tothe second century. The market isdivided into several sections: dress-es, accessories and food with freshfish, vegetables and beef. The char-acteristic of this market is the factthat is possible to bargain on theprice. (Usually you can get up to a30 percent discount, especially ondresses) This market is openMonday to Friday from 08:30 to13:00. on Saturday continuouslyfrom 08:30 to 19:00 and Sundaywhen it turns into a Flea Marketwith antique-dealing stands until 13:00.

Another shopping area in Catania is Corso Italia. Anelegant street located in the modern part of Cataniastarting from Piazza Europa. Here is possible to find:jewelry shops, casual dressing shops like Benetton,Sisley. Sportswear stores like Fila, baby stores like thefamous Prenatal and elegant shoe stores especially inVia Monfalcone a crossroad of Corso Italia. The nearbytown of Misterbianco offers wholesale stores sellingshoes, dresses, toys and various accessories at very rea-sonable prices. There you can also find “Auchan”, aWallmart-like store if you’re feeling homesick.

A cultural experienceDining out in Italy is a unique and pleasurable experi-ence. This will probably be one of the first aspects ofItalian culture that you will encounter. Your sponsor

will almost certainly take you to his or her favorite spot.If they don’t, ask them to do so.Although many stateside restaurants advertise “real”Italian cooking, you’ll soon realize that those establish-ments offer an Americanized version of traditionalItalian fare. You will also find that there really is nosuch thing as “Italian food.” Instead, there is a greatvariety of regional styles — cooking in Milan is differ-ent, in general, from that of Bologna, or Rome, or Sicily.Many Americans think that Neapolitan cooking is someof the best Italy has to offer, and of course anyNeapolitan will swear it is true.

While generalizations are only approximately true,you will find that, in general, the cooking of the Sicilyand Gaeta region features tomato-based sauces flavoredwith basil or oregano and the ever-present garlic, andthat, like many other parts of Italy, seafood is a featuredpart of the cuisine.

Sicily offers several different types of eating estab-lishments, but the distinctions are blurring as U.S.-based lifestyles permeate Europe. The following aresome terms you may encounter and brief explanations:

Bar: Not a U.S.-style bar. Those places, usuallyhotels, that have U.S-style bars will advertise“American bar.” While you can buy beer, brandy or otheralcoholic beverages at Italian bars, the central feature isthe espresso coffee machine. Sicilians visit bars through-out the day, but especially in the morning, when pas-tries are served with the coffee.

Pasticceria: Pastry shop, often connected to, or partof a bar. Such a sign usually means a wider selection ofpastries available. Many serve foods other than pastries,such as sandwiches (“panini” — literally, “little breads.”)If “panini” is advertised on a sign, again, you couldexpect a larger selection. These are excellent places toget a quick, inexpensive snack or lunch. As in a bar, youpay first, and order second.

Tavola Calda: Literally, “hot table.” These are more

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Photos by Giuseppe StimoloSicilian dishes often include a combination of pasta, meat and fish and areusually served in courses.

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elaborate than panini shops, featuring hotsnacks made freshly each day, and you selectwhat you want from a glass-enclosed display.Most have a few tables. More elaborate onesare similar to U.S. self-service cafeterias.

Rosticceria (Girarrosto): These shopssell rotisserie-cooked meats, most oftenwhole chickens; sometimes advertised as a“polleria.” In Sicily many such shops borderthe streets and highways selling chickensthat have been roasted on a spit and bastedwith oil flavored with such spices as sage,marjoram and oregano. (In Italian, a “some-thing-extra” refers to a place that sells thatparticular item.) So, a “polleria” is a placethat sells “pollo,” which means chicken. It’s agreat source for an inexpensive and verytasty - if somewhat messy - lunch or dinner.

Ristorante: A restaurant offering a large-selection menu and full waiter service. Theserange from small and intimate to very largeand ornate (and sometimes expensive).

Pizzeria: Just like America...it sells pizza.Pizza was invented in Italy, but they are dif-ferent from the pizzas served by Pizza Hut orDominos. They are individually sized or nomore than 10-12 inches in diameter and come covered ina wide variety of toppings. Most pizzerias also sell otherfoods, and many other types of eating-places also sellpizza. For example, a ristorante-pizzeria offers pizza asan alternative to its full restaurant selection.

Trattoria: With full waiter service, a smaller, usual-ly family-run restaurant. The menu is more limited, thedecor usually less ornate, and the prices usually lowerthan a full ristorante.

What can you expect of eating in an Italian restaurant?Great food served at a leisurely pace. Eating in an Italianrestaurant is different than eating in one in the U.S. Inaddition to the foods available, there are also differencesin customs and even in how the meal is arranged.

Generally the attitude in an Italian restaurant is thatthe table you occupy is yours for a long as you want -until closing if you desire. There is no sense of being

hurried through a meal so someone else can use thetable. Mealtime in Italy is a social time, and diners taketheir time between courses to converse and enjoy eachothers company. To be a waiter in Italy is to be part of arespected profession. So, the waiters take pride in pro-viding good service. However, they also respect the(expected) wishes of their clients and will not intrude onthe socializing.

For some Americans, all these things combine to givethe impression that the service is bad - the waiters don’thang around your table, asking you six times if every-thing is O.K.; you have to catch their eye to tell themyou are ready to order another course, or need morebread, or want the check; etc. The service usually is dif-ferent and keyed to the Italian pace of life.

Mealtimes in Italy are later than most Americans areused to. Lunch rarely starts before 1 p.m., and a 8 p.m.dinner reservation is at the very earliest normal operat-ing times for restaurants. It is not uncommon for anItalian family in a restaurant to start dining at 9:30 p.m.and leave the restaurant at 11:30 or later. The meal isalso arranged in courses- things don’t arrive at once.

The basic courses and order they arrive are (you canskip courses, or stop after only a couple): antipasto(appetizer), pasta primo, secondo (meat or fish - themain dish), vegetables and/or salad, fruit and/or cheese,dolci (dessert) and coffee and/or liqueurs.

Wine, water and bread are available throughout themeal if you want them. Many Americans order only theantipasto and pasta, and possibly a secondo. A maindish is only that - the food you ordered. If you order veal,for example, you’ll get a plate of veal. You won’t get asalad or potato or other vegetable; those you have toorder separately.

In addition to the charges for the food and drinks,your bill (il conto) will usually include a “coperto”, whichis a cover charge for linen, dishwashing, bread, etc.; aswell as the “servizio,” which is the charge for service.This usually runs 10-15 percent. If you’ve received good

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Photo by LTJG Matt KnightA typical Sicilian second course at a local restaurant may include Orataand/or Gamberoni.

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service, it is also customary to add another few percentas an additional tip for the service. However, some placesdo NOT include servizio on the bill, so you need to check.

Restaurants are very willing to have and serve chil-dren, and you are likely to see several families eatingwhen you are there. Most restaurants will bring youextra plates so you can share your meal with your smallchildren. Also, if you ask them, most are willing to servethe children un menu bambini (small) portions or mezzoporzione (half portions).

Is there a Starbucks nearby? No (well at least not yet).What you will find is there are two types of coffee; neitheris like American coffee. A “café” is an espresso; and cap-puccino (strong coffee mixed with hot, foamy milk) are themost common. The proper conduct in a bar is to firstapproach the cashier, explain what you want and pay forit. Of course, you can look at what is offered before you goto the cashier. Then, take the receipt to the counter andorder, leaving a small tip (about 10 – 20 euros cents) withyour receipt. Most Italians remain standing while eatingand drinking in a bar. Many bars will have tables andchairs, but if you sit down, you are indicating that youwant waiter service and are willing to pay the extracharge (as much as double) for that service. If you do getthe waiter service, you should also leave a small tip forthe waiter above the cost of food and drink.

This section applies more to the sit-down, waiter-servicerestaurants. Eating in an Italian restaurant is differentthan in the United States. Quite apart from the differ-ences in foods, there are also differences in customs andeven in how the meal is arranged.

Generally the attitude in an Italian restaurant is thatthe table you occupy is yours for as long as you want —until closing if you desire. There is no sense of being hur-ried through a meal so someone else can use the table.

Also, mealtime in Italy is a social time, and dinerstake their time between courses to converse. To be a

waiter in Italy is to be part of a respected profession. So,the waiters take pride in providing good service.However, they also respect the (expected) wishes of theirclients and will not intrude on the socializing.

Restaurants are very willing to have and serve chil-dren, and you are likely to see several families eatingwhen you are there. Most restaurants will bring extra

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General Restaurant terms

Acqua: waterAffogato: poachedAffumicato: smokedArrosto: roastedIl bagno per signore: the ladies roomIl bagno per signori: the men’s roomBen cotto: Well doneBianco: White (as in white wine)Birra: BeerBollito: BoiledBurro: ButterAgnello: LambAlla brace: cooked over live coalsCaffe’: Coffee (espresso)Caldo: HotIl Cameriere: The waiterCena: DinnerCon Crema: With custard, milk etc.Cotto: cookedCrudo: rawFame: hunger

Ho fame: I’m hungryAl Forno: BakedFarcito: StuffedFreddo: ColdFritto: Fried, usually deep-friedFrizzante: CarbonatedGrazie: Thank youAlla Griglia: GrilledLatte: MilkMenu del giorno: menu for the dayManzo: beefMarinato: MarinatedMi scusi: Excuse MeNaturale: Natural No: NoPane: BreadPassato: PureedPer favore: PleasePesce: FishA piacere: of your choicePieno, ripieno: stuffed

Piccante: spicyPollo: ChickenPosso avere il conto?: May I have thecheck?Pranzo: LunchIl Prezzo: The priceProsciutto: HamMedia cottura: Medium rareQuanto costa?: How much does it cost?La ricevuta: The receiptRistorante: RestaurantRosso: Red (as in wine)Sangue: BloodSi: YesSoffrito: SauteedSpiedo: SkeweredTritata: Ground (as in meat)Uova: EggsVitello: VealVino: wineVorrei: I would like

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Antipasti Italiani/Misti/Assortiti: Aplate of mixed items; usu al ly includesseveral veg e ta bles like zuc chi ni, egg -plant, etc. mar i nat ed, grilled or fried.It also usu al ly includes olives, andsmall pieces of cheese.

Bruschetta: Slice of bread oven-toast -ed with a top ping of fresh dicedtoma toes, gar lic, oreg a no and otherspic es and a dash of olive oil.

Caprese/Insalata caprese: “In theCapri style.” Most often a salad withslic es of fresh toma to layered withslic es of moz za rel la di bufa la andtopped with spic es and olive oil.

Caviale: Caviar.Crocchette: Breaded and fried

mashed-pota to dump lings.

Insalata di pesce/di frut ti di mare: Asea food salad con tain ing boiledsquid, octo pus, mus sels, clams, etc.,usu al ly served cold with a vin e grettesauce.

Melone: Melon, usu al ly of the hon ey -dew or can ta loupe type.

Mozzarella: A soft, white cheese. Inthe Naples region, it usu al ly means“moz za rel la di bufa la”, not the kindwe are used to on piz zas in the U.S.Mozzarella di bufa la is made frommilk of water buf fa loes, and is soft -er, high er in pro tein and tastes dif -fer ent ly; it is con sid ered a great del -i ca cy.

Pizzetta: Small fried light-dough dump -lings, fla vored with a varie ty of spic -es and some times filled.

Prosciutto: Ham. When used alone,the word means thin ly- sliced raw-

cured raw ham. A del i ca cy. When adis tinc tion is made between it andother varie ties, it is called pro sciut tocrudo. Smoke-cured is pro sciut toaffu mi ca to and cooked is called pro -sciut to cotto.

Prosciutto e melone: Sliced ham andfresh melon.

Prosciutto e moz za rel la: Sliced hamand fresh white cheese.

Salame: Seasoned and cured sau sag -es, served with out fur ther cook ing,dis tinct from

Salsiccia: Sausages that need to be cooked before eat ing. These areusu al ly list ed in the meat sec tion instead of the anti pas ti sec tion ofthe menu.

Seafood: Many types of shell fish alsoare avail able as anti pas ti – see thesea food sec tion for trans la tions.

Antipasti (Appetizers)

Acciughe: “With ancho vies.” Usually asauce with mashed ancho vies, gar -lic, olive oil and par sley, and some -times toma toes.

Aglio e Olio: “Garlic and oil.” Servedwith hot oil and gar lic. Some timesalso served e pep e ron ci ni — withsmall hot pep pers.

Amatriciana/Matriciana: In a saucewith bacon, olive oil, gar lic, toma -toes, red pep pers and onions.

Arrabbiata: “Angry”: A toma to andherb sauce with small hot pep pers(“pep e ron ci ni”) added, and some -times spicy sau sage or bacon. Canbe quite hot.

Besciamella: Bechamel: a whitesauce of but ter, flour and milk.

Bolognese: “Bologna style.” The clas si -cal meat and toma to sauce most

Americans are famil iar with.Sometimes called al ragù.

Boscaiola: “Woodsman’s style.” InNaples, a rich toma to sauce withham, peas and mush rooms.

Carbonara: “Coal man’s style.” Hotpasta is tossed with beat en eggsand cream and diced bacon; some -times includes onions. Served withfresh grat ed parme san cheese andpep per.

Forno: Baked. Usually means a pastaand sauce baked as a dish. Mostknown such dish to Americans is lasagne at forno.

Frutti di Mare: Shellfish (“fruit of thesea”). A thin sauce, either clear orwith toma toes, to which have beenadded clams, mus sels, squid, shrimp, diced octo pus, etc. Shellfishcan be shelled, but most often comein the shells.

Pescatore: “Fisherman’s style.” Like

frut ti di mare, but includes var i oustypes of fish meat.

Pesto: Fresh basil leaves, gar lic, oliveoil, pine nuts and pec o ri no cheesemade into a paste.

Pomodoro: Tomatoes. A toma to saucewith herbs, onions, gar lic, etc. but nomeat. Almost the same as Napoletana.

Quattro Formaggi: “Four chees es”;baked in or topped with a sauce offour dif fer ent mild white chees essuch as pro vo lone, fon ti na, etc.

Siciliana: “Sicily style.” Usu al ly includ -ing black olives, eggplants, sweetpep pers and/or ancho vies.

Sorrentina: “Sorrento style.” Mostoften applied to stuffed pasta stuff -ing. Usually means it includes ricot ta cheese and ham, and some timesspin ach.

Vongole: With clams, usu al ly sim i lar tofrut ta di mare, but only with clamsand not other shell fish.

Pasta and RisottoSauces and Preparations

Acciughe: Anchovies.Alici: An ancho vy-like fish, usu al ly

served mar i nat ed as an appe tiz er.Anguilla: Eel.Aragosta: Spiny lob ster.Aringa: Herring.Astice: Maine lob sters.Baccala’: Dried salt-cod.Bianchetti: Very small sar dine-like fish,

usu al ly deep-fried.Branzino: Seabass.Calamari/calam a ret ti: Squid/baby

squid.Carpa: Fresh-water carp.Cefalo: Mullet.Cernia: A sea fish.Cozze: Mussels, also some times called

Moscoli, Muscoli or Mitilo.Dentice: Seabream.Gamberi: Large shrimp. Also applied to

small rock lob sters and some timesto fresh-water cray fish. Usually you’llget some thing resem bling a prawn.

Gamberetti: Very small shrimp.Gamberoni: Largeprawns.Granchio: Most com mon term for crab.Merluzzo: Cod.Marmora: A small sea fish.Nasello: Hake.Orata: A fish sim i lar to bream.Ostriche: Oysters.Pesce Persico: Fresh-water perch.Pesce San Pietro: John Dory fish.Pesce Spada: Swordfish.Polipo: Usually means octo pus, some -

times small squid.Polpo: Octopus.

Ricci: Sea urchins.Rombo: Turbot.Salmone: Salmon.Sarago: A small sea fish, resem bling

blue gill.Scampi: Large prawns, some times

means rock lob ster.Seppia: Cuttlefish, sim i lar to squid.Sgombro: Mackerel.Sogliola: Sole.Spiedino Mare: Mixed fish and sea -

food on a skew er.Spigola: Sea bass, group er.Stoccafisso: Salt cod.Tartufi di Mare: Sea truf fles, a small

clam.Tonno: Tuna.Totani: Small cut tle fish.Triglie: Redmullet.Vongole: Clams.

Fish, Shellfish(Pesce, Frutti di Mare)

Cannelloni: Cylinders of pasta, stuffedand baked.

Fusilli: Long, spiral-shaped twist edpasta.

Gnocchi: Small dump lings, in theNaples region made of pota to flour;in other areas they are shaped sim i -lar ly but made of pasta dough.

Lasagne: Flat, very wide noo dles.Almost iden ti cal to lasag na noo dlesfound in the U.S.

Orecchiette: Small, ear-shaped.Penne: Short tubes, cut on the slant to

resem ble quill pens.Ravioli: Small squares of pasta,

stuffed with var i ous items.Tortellini: Small round pas tas, filled

and twist ed into a dough nut shape.

Pasta dishes, Rice dishes(Pasta, Risotto)

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Affettati: Cold cuts.Agnello: LambArista: Loin of pork.Bistecca: Steak.Capocollo: Smoked salt pork.Capretto: Kid (young goat).

Coniglio: Rabbit.Filetto: Filet.Lepre: Hare.Lombata: Loin.Lonza: Loin, usu al ly pork.Lumache: Snails.Maiale: Pork.Manzo: Beef.Pancetta: Bacon.

Pollo: Chicken.Polpette: Meat balls.Por chet ta: Young pork;

mature pork is maiale.Prosciutto: Ham.Quaglie: Quail.Rane: Frogs, frog legs.Salsa: Sauce.Salsicce: Fresh sau sag es.

Saltimbocca: “Leaps into themouth”, thin slic es of spiced veal.

Scaloppine: Thin slic es ofbone less meat, usu al lyveal.

Tacchino: Turkey.Trippa: Tripe.Vitello: Veal.

Meat and Game (Carne e Cacciagione)

Asparagi: Asparagus.Bietole: Swiss chard.Broccoli: Broccoli (comes

in more varie ties thanAmericans are used to).

Cappero: Caper.Carciofi: Artichokes.Carote: Carrots.Cavolfiori: Cauliflower.Cavolini di Bruxelles:

Brussels sprouts.

Cavolo: Cabbage.Ceci: Chick peas; gar ban -

zos.Cetrioli: Cucumbers.Cetriolini: Pickles.Cicoria: Wild chic o ry.Cipolle: Onions.Cipolline: Pearl onions.Crauti: Sauerkraut.Fagioli: Beans.Fagiolini: Greenbeans.Fave: Broad beans.Finocchio: Fennel.Friarielli: A wild broc co li.

Funghi: Mushrooms.Insalata: Salad; verde

(green), mista (mixed).Lattuga: Lettuce.Lenticchie: Lentils.Melanzane: Eggplant.Olive: Olives.Patate: Potatoes.Peperoncini: Small hot chili

pep pers.Peperoni: Bell pep pers,

NOT the hot sau sage forpizza. For that, you order“sal siccia piccante”.

Piselli: Peas.Pomodori: Tomatoes.Prezzemolo: Parsley.Radicchio: Wild chic o ry.Radici/Rapanelli/Ravanell

i: Radishes.Scarola: Escarole.Sedano: Celery.Spinaci: Spinach.Tartufi: Truffles.Zucca: A large yel low

squash.Zucchini: Same mean ing as

U.S.

Vegetables(Verdure)

Albicocche: Apricots.Ananas/Ananasso:Pineapple.Anacardi: Cashews.Anguria: Watermelon.Arachide: Peanuts.Aranci: Oranges.Banane: Bananas.Castagne: Chestnuts.Ciliegie: Cherries.

Cocomero: Watermelon.Datteri: Dates.Fichi: Figs.Fragole: Strawberries.Fragoline di Bosco: Wild

straw ber ries.Lamponi: Raspberries.Limone: Lemon.Mandarino: Tangerine.Melacotogne: Quinces.Melagrane: Pomegranates.Mele: Apples.

Melone: Melons.Mirtilli: Blueberries.More/More del gelso:

Black ber ries; mulberries.Nocciole: Hazelnuts.Noci: Walnuts, spe cif i cal ly;

also used for nuts in gen -er al

Noce di Cocco: Coconut.Pere: Pears.Pesche: Peaches. (Be care -

ful of pro nun ci a t ions:

PESH SHAY is fish, PESKAY is peach es).

Pino li: Pinenuts.Pistacchi: Pistachios.Pompelmo: Grapefruit.Prugne: Plums.Rabarbaro: Rhubarb.Ribes: Currants; nero

(black), rosso (red).Susine: Plums.Uva: Grapes.Visciola: Wild cher ry.

Fruit and Nuts(Frutta e Noci)

Biscotti: Cookies.Cannoli : Pastry tubes f i l led with

sweet ened ricot ta cheese mixedwith cocoa and can died fruit.

Caramello: Caramel.Cassata Gelata: Ice cream with can -

died fruits and nuts.Castagnaccio: A baked cake made

with chest nut flour with pine nuts, almonds, rai sins and can died fruit.

Crema Caramel: Creme car a mel; acus tard topped with a car a mel izedsugar sauce.

Gelato: Ice cream.Granita: Finely- shaved ice with fruit

syr ups. Thinner con sis ten cy than asnow-cone.

Meringa: Meringue shells.Millefoglie: “Thousand leaves.” A

Napoleon; many very thin layers ofpas try with cus tard fill ing, toppedwith pow dered sugar.

Pan di Spagna: “Spanish bread;” sponge cake.

Pandoro: “Golden bread; “ a very lightcake, var i ous ly- shaped and usu al ly topped with pow dered sugar. Somecome with cream or choc o late fill -ings. Usual ly asso c iat ed withChristmas.

Panettone: Similar to pan do ro, butheavi er and usu al ly includes can -died fruit , rai sins and/or nuts.Normally asso ciat ed with Christmas.

Panforte: “Strong bread”; a flat, hardcake made with almonds, hazel -nuts, honey and cit ron.

Profiterole/a Cioccolata: Smallcream- filled pas try puffs toppedwith choc o late sauce and some -times also whipped cream.

Sfogliatelle: Small pas tries filled with whipped cream, cus tard or sweet -ened ricot ta cheese and can diedfruit.

Sorbetto: Sherbet.Tartufi/di Cioccolata: Truffles; lit tle

candy balls made of a choc o late,cof fee and egg mix ture, servedcold; also an ice cream des sertresem bling a truf fle in shape.

Torta: A wide ly- applied term refer ringto cakes and tortes of all types.

Zabaglione: A cus tard des sert, fla -vored with white or Marsala wine.

Zuppa Inglese: “English Soup.” Whatthe British call trifle.

Desserts (Dolci)

Aceto: Vinegar.Affogato: Poached.Affumicato: Smoked.Arrosto: Roasted.Ben cotto: Well done.Bollito: Boiled.

(alla) Brace: Cooked overlive coals.Brasato: Braised.Caldo: Hot.Cartoccio: Cooked in a bag.Cotto: Cooked.Crudo: Raw.(ai) Ferri: “On iron”; grilled.(al) Forno: Baked

Farcito: Stuffed.Freddo: Cold.Fritto: Fried, usu al ly deep-fried.(alla) Griglia: Grilled.Marinato: Marinated.Olio: Oil.Passato: Pureed.(a) Piacere: Of your choice.

Pieno, ripie no: Stuffed.Piccante: Spicy.(al) Sangue: “Bloody”, rare(of steaks and meats).Soffritto: Sauteed.Spiedo: Skewered.Tritato: Ground (as meat).

Some general food terms

Aglio: Garlic.Basilico: Basil.

Cannella: Cinnamon.Chiodi di Garofano: Cloves.Erba Cipollina: Chives.Lauro: Bayleaf.Maggiorana: Marjoram.

Menta: Mint.Noce Moscata: Nutmeg.Origano: Oregano.Pepe: Pepper.Peperoncino: Chili pep per.

Rafano: Horseradish.Sale: Salt.Salvia: Sage.Senape/Mostarda: Mustard.Timo: Thyme.

Herbs and Spices, etc. (Erbe e Spezie)

plates so you can share your meal with your small chil-dren. Also, if you ask them, most are willing to serve thechildren “mignon” (small) portions or mezza porzione(half portion).

For some Americans, all these things combine givethe impression that the service is bad. The waiters don’thang around your table, asking if everything is okay;you have to catch their eye to tell them you are ready toorder another course, or need more bread, or want thecheck. The service usually isn’t bad; it’s just different,and keyed to the Italian pace of life.

Mealtimes in Italy are later than most Americans areused to. Lunch rarely starts before 1 p.m., and 8 p.m. isthe normal operating times for restaurants to serve din-ner. It is not uncommon for an Italian family in arestaurant to start dining at 8:30 p.m. and leave therestaurant at 10:30 p.m. or later.

The meal is also arranged in courses — things don’tarrive at once. The basic courses and order they arrivein are (you can skip courses, or stop after only a couple):antipasto (appetizer), pasta, secondo (meat or fish - themain dish), vegetables and/or salad, fruit and/or cheese,dolci (dessert) and coffee and/or liqueurs. Wine, waterand bread are available throughout the meal.

Many Americans order only the antipasto and pasta,and possibly a secondo. A main dish is only that — thefood you ordered. If you order veal, for example, you’llget a plate of veal. You won’t get a salad or potato orother vegetable; those you have to order separately.

Pasta dishes are usually described with two terms -

the first describes the shape or style of the noodles andthe second describes the sauce or way of preparing it. Forexample, the tomato and meat sauce most Americanscall spaghetti is called “spaghetti bolognese” - spaghettiin the style of Bologna. Sometimes the word “al” or “alla”is listed between the two; e. g. spaghetti alla bolognese.Pasta is generally either boiled and topped, or bakedwith various ingredients. Italians cook their pastas “aldente” (“to the tooth”), cooking it shorter times than mostAmericans. This gives the pasta a firm texture.

Nearly every restaurant makes their sauces a littledifferently than other restaurants. There are alsoregional differences, so these terms should be used asgeneral guides to what you may actually get. Also, mostplaces have a house specialty (“della casa”), which isusually worth trying, but you may have to ask what is init (for example, if you are allergic to shellfish, you wouldcertainly want to know if the house specialty hasseafood in it.) The sauces are in a variety of consisten-cies, some very rich and heavy, others delicate and thin.Italian cooks have experimented for centuries with thesauces that go well with which pasta shapes. For exam-ple, a thin sauce with shellfish will be served withspaghetti or linguini, while heavier sauces will be servedwith fettucine or tagliatelle.

Pizzas in Italy have thin crunchy crusts and, becausethey are usually cooked in a stone oven with wood coals,the edges and bottoms are sometimes scorched in places.The toppings tend to be thinner and usually have oliveoil on them. So, the flavor is not quite the same as U.S.-style pizza, but many Americans (and other nationali-ties) enjoy

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Photo by Tracie BarnthouseEvery month, FFSC takes a group of willing to learn chefsto a local restaurant to make one of the popular recipesfrom this region. The cooking class is followed by lunch,and is a great way to get to know people in the community.

Most pizzas come flat, about plate-sized. There is oneversion, however, called “calzone” which is a pizza foldedover the topping and then baked or fried, to make a kindof pizza sandwich.

There are many different kinds of toppings withmany different names, so you may have to ask what top-pings a particular pizza actually has on it.

In addition to the charges for the food and drinks,your bill (il conto) will usually include a “coperto,” whichis a cover charge for linen, dishwashing, bread, etc.; aswell as the “servizio,” which is the charge for service.This usually runs 10 to 15 percent. If you’ve receivedgood service, it is also customary to add an additionaltip for the service. However, some places do not includeservizio on the bill, so you need to check.

Catania has a highly developed and fairly efficient pub-lic transportation system, encompassing buses, subway,trains, distance trains, taxis, ferries, hydrofoils and air-planes.

There are also suburban and long-distance services,but these generally do not run as often or have suchdense concentration. As many Americans live in the

base housing, public transportation is not usually aviable home-to-work option. Rather, public transporta-tion is most useful for off-duty recreational travel.

BusesThere are two bus companies (AST and ETNA) that

serve Sigonella from and to Catania.Buses from AST pick up outside of NAS II and Marinai.Both bus schedules can be found at the FFSC front

desk.Buses for other destinations on the Island and Mainland

leave from Catania main Bus station (Piazza Gio vanniXXIII). Use the following web-sites for timetables.

AST www.aziendasicilianatrasporti.itINTERBUS www.interbus.itSAIS www.saistrasporti.itETNA www.etnatrasporti.itShort & long-distance TrainsTrains depart from Catania, Piazza Giovanni XXIII

(Train/bus station), to different destinations around Sicilyand mainland Italy. The official website where you canlook up time-tables and prices is www.trenitalia.it.

** Remember to validate the ticket before getting onthe train. To validate the ticket look for the yellow boxeslocated on the wall near the tracks.

TaxisA Taxi from Catania to NAS I or NAS 2 will cost

approximately 40.00 to 50,00 EURO. It’s always wiseto agree on the price “Quanto costa la corsa perSigonella?” and have driver write it down for clarity“Me lo può scrivere per favore?”

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Public Transportation

Ferries and HydrofoilsFrom Catania there is a ferry that departs every

night for Naples, www.tttlines.itFrom Messina to Villa San Giovanni (mainland) there

is Caronte & Tourist www.carontetourist.it & Bluviaferries.

Parking informationIn most cities you will find parking spaces with blue

lines, that means that you need a parking pass (SCHE-DA PER IL PARCHEGGIO). Parking passes can be pur-chased at tabacco stores and news stands; there arehourly, daily, half day ticket valid from 08:30 to 13:00and from 15:30 to 20:00 Monday through Saturday.

White parking lines are free and yellow are designa-ted spots for disable and taxis.

So much so near

TThere is an abundance of breathtaking sights andwarm-hearted, generous citizens throughout Sicily.

During your tour at Sigonella, you really should takeadvantage of every opportunity to travel. A wealth ofhistory awaits you. Many notable destinations are lessthan an hour away by car, making an excursion afterworking hours both feasible and enjoyable. You can alsoexplore the island by bus, train or organized toursoffered by MWR or local tourist agents. It has been saidthat 70 percent of the world’s art is in Italy-this justgives you some indication of the scope of the task todescribe everything. Add to that the incredible wealth ofGreek and Roman history, plus the history of the rest ofEurope, and it becomes overwhelming. Those who traveland explore, enjoy Sicily the most. Listed here are sever-al of the most popular destinations in Sicily:

Agrigento: This ancient city houses the ruins ofmore than 20 Greek temples, some in remarkably goodcondition. The international festival of the almond blos-som tree is held every February. The Valley of Templesis a must-see during your tour.

Catania: From a beautiful baroque cathedral to theinfamous fish market, Catania has something for justabout everyone.

Cefalu’: Cefalu’, which dates back to the 9th centuryB.C., has long been considered the pearl of the northerncoast due to its beautiful, inviting beaches and pic-

turesque old town. In the summer,Cefalu welcomes many visitingyachts. But it is best known for itscathedral, which is one of the best-preserved examples of Normanchurch architecture in Italy.

Messina: The province containsmany ruins and monuments ofexceptional historic, artistic, andarcheological interest. Be sure towitness the “performance” by theastronomical clock at noon when allthe statues move, the lion roarsthree times and the cock crows andflaps his wings. Then, a dove flies asthe church of Montallo appears.Slowly and majestically, angels filepast the Madonna, one handing hera letter while another takes it back,and the Virgin blesses them.

Mount Etna: Mount Etna is oneof the world’s major active volca-noes and the largest in Europe(reaching more than 11,000 feet). It

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Photo by MC2 Joshua WinkThe Carnevale of Acireale is one of the most revered in Sicily.

is a magnificent sight, particularly in winter and springwhen snow blankets the top and dense vegetation coversthe bottom. On the northern slope, three ski lifts and anational skiing school operate during the ski season.

Palermo: Palermo, Sicily’s largest city, is one of therichest in art and history; every period has left traces. Itis a city of varied architectural influences: Phoenician inorigin; Roman in the mosaics of Villa Bonanno; Arabicin some churches which were once mosques; French forthe Hautville Dynasty, which left wonderful monu-ments; German for the Hohenstaufen tombs in thecathedral; Spanish in the names of some of its streetsand piazzas, and for architecture recalling three cen-turies of rule by viceroys; and finally, Angelin andBourbon recalling other periods of French domination.

Siracusa: According to Cicero, Siracusa was the finestand largest of all Greek cities and is now one of the mostattractive towns in Sicily, with beautiful surroundingscenery and important ruins of the ancient past. Mainattractions include the Greek theater, catacombs, stonequarries, and many ancient monuments.

Taormina: Taormina is a vision of beauty that stimu-lates the eyes, spirit and imagination. The Greek theater,built in the third century B.C., commands one of theworld’s most beautiful views. The town itself is built highabove the famous coast of Taormina which thousands oftourists from all over Europe visit in the summertime.Naxos, a small town near Taormina, was the first Greekcolony in Sicily, built in 737 B.C.

Trinacria: The original Greek name for the island ofSicily was Trinacria (Tre-three, Nacria-promontory)

meaning the land of the three promontories. The islandhad already acquired this name and was referred to assuch in Ulysses Travels.

From Homeric times, Sicily was characterized by its tri-angular shape. These angles are considered to be Capo

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Peloro at Messina in the northeast, Cape Correnti in thesoutheast, and Capo Lillibeo at Marsala on the west coast.

In the symbol’s centers is the head of a Gorgon. InGreek mythology, the Gorgon represented three mon-strous females with huge teeth, brazen claws, snakes forhair; the sight of whom turned beholders into stone.Medusa was the best known of the three mythologicalGorgon, who personified the terrors of the sea.

The Trinacria is represented as a Medusa-like womanwith three legs in a running position. The three legspoint in the direction of Sicily’s three angles, since theisland is said to “rest on three legs.” The three-leggedsymbol was undoubtedly derived from the ancientGreeks in the eighth century B.C. when they colonizedthe island. Legend says that when Perseus, the son ofJupiter, approached Medusa while she slept, and takingcare not to look at her, cut off her head and gave it toMinerva, who fixed it in the middle of her Aegis: theshield or breast plate of Jupiter made by Vulcan on theisland of Lemnon (one of the Aolian isles). It became thecharacteristic attribute of Minerva, and the symbol of theisland of Sicily.

Welcome to NAS Sigonella! Our Religious MinistryTeam looks forward to serving you and having you aspart of our worshiping community. Our ReligiousMinistry Team consists of three Chaplains, fiveReligious Program Specialists (RPs), a Catholic and aProtestant Director of Religious Education (DRE), andthree very talented Local National Musicians. We arecommitted to meeting the faith needs of the entireSigonella community. The Religious MinistryDepartment’s core capabilities are to care, facilitate, pro-vide, and advise. Chaplains care for all service members,including those who claim no religious faith, facilitatethe religious requirements of personnel of all faiths, pro-vide faith specific worship services, and advise the com-

mand on issues such as morale and religious accommo-dation. There are robust Catholic and Protestant com-munities here in Sigonella, therefore, faith based oppor-tunities abound here in Sicily. Brochures with currenttimes, services, and location will be given in INDOC.Call the NAS I Chapel at 624-3975/9049 or commercial011-39-095-56-3975, for more information.

For more than 106 years, the Navy-Marine Corps ReliefSociety (NMCRS) has assisted over 4 million clients,providing over $1.1 billion in assistance. A private, non-profit center of excellence committed to assisting person-nel of the Naval Services – retirees, eligible family mem-bers and survivors in need.

Participating as a volunteer allows you to make newfriends, develop new skills and make a difference in thequality of life here in the Sigonella Community. Stop byand see what opportunities are available for you.

Location: NAS 1 Administration Building (Building319) – Above FFSC

Monday - Friday 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. Who We Serve : Navy and Marine Corps personnel

and their eligible family members worldwide. Types of Assistance: Emergency Assistance-

Interest-free loans and/or grants to help with emergen-cies such as funeral expenses, disaster relief, medicaland emergency transportation

Non-Emergency Assistance- providing need basedfinancial assistance for basic living expenses, householdsetup, vehicle repairs though interest free loans alongwith budget counseling. Let us help you plan for thefuture or learn about managing your money today. Call foran appointment with one of our trained budget counselors.

Quick Assist Loans (QAL)- A “no questions” askedloan for up to $300.00 available to eligible service mem-bers at a maximum of two times in a one year period.

Spouse Tuition Assistance Program (STAP) -Tuition loans of up to $3,000 peryear for spouses of active duty Navyand Marine Corps personnel pursu-ing higher education.

Budget for Baby Program-Free financial planning adviceincludes “Baby’s First Seabag” – agift package valued at more than$75 to expectant parents of all mili-tary branches regardless of income.

Visiting Nurses- Provide patienteducation, in-home visits, woundcare and assistance to active duty,retirees and eligible family membersin need. Nurses are available for in-home appointments, educating newmothers, and newborn checkups.NMCRS Sigonella Visiting Nursesalso consult with post-surgical andother medical patients referred to usby the Naval Hospital doctors aswell as self-referrals.

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NAS Sigonella CommandReligious Program

The Navy-Marine CorpsRelief Society

Photo by MCSN Jonathan IdleThe beautiful beaches and sapphire water of Cefalu, Sicily offer visitors anunforgettable day at the beach.

Nearly New Shop-. The one stop shop for new and“nearly new” apparel, accessories, shoes, householdappliances, luggage, books and children’s toys at deeplyreduced prices.

Contact Us: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Societywww.nmcrs.org

PSC 817 Box 2720, FPO AE 09627DSN 624-4212; commercial 095-56-4212After-hours Emergencies: 335-740-6007

WWho are services provided toSubstance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) ser-

vices are offered to all active duty personnel, retired per-sonnel, federal employees under the provisions of theCivilian Employee Assistance Program (CEAP) and fam-ily members that are above the age of 18. Adolescentsdesiring services should be referred to the AdolescentSubstance Abuse Counselor at the Stephen DecaturSchool.

Overall SARP ServicesSARP provides services to improve the health and

wellness of all beneficiaries whose lives are adverselyaffected by substance abuse. Such services are:

Screening- A determination of whether or not a prob-lem exists.

Level .05: IMPACT- An educational intervention forindividuals that display significant risk factors but donot meet criteria for substance abuse or dependence.

Level I: Outpatient Treatment- For individuals thathave met criteria for substance abuse with a moderatelevel of severity. It focuses on behavior modification andresponsible decision making.

Level II: Intensive Outpatient- For individuals thathave met criteria for either substance abuse or depen-dence with an intense level of severity. Treatment focus-es on having individuals apply their newly acquiredknowledge and skills within “real world” environments.

Level III: Inpatient Treatment- For individuals thathave met criteria for substance dependence and requirea live-in setting in order to develop their recovery skills.

After Care - Upon completion of treatment individu-als graduating from Levels II & III will transfer into 12months of Continuing Care.

Here at SARP Sigonella we conduct substance misusescreenings, quarterly IMPACT, one to one counselingsessions, weekly after care groups, and coordination tohigher levels of care. Level I treatment and higher isconducted outside of Sicily. Upon request, SARP canprovide educational workshops to the community.

Community informationPersonnel can be referred to SARP by their

Command, Medical, by their Self-Referral or by Fleetand Family Service Center. Whichever referral, allactive duty personnel will liaison with their CommandDAPA to schedule an appointment. SARP can bereached by phone at DSN 624-6092 or by e-mailsarp_sig@med.navy.mil. SARP hours are 8 A.M. to 4P.M. Monday through Friday and is located on NAS IIin the Flight Line Clinic on the second floor.

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DSN: Capodichino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 626 + 4 DigitsGricignano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 629 + 4 DigitsAgnano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 625 + 4 DigitsGaeta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 627 + 4 DigitsSigonella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624 + 4 Digits

Europe * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 DigitsOutside of Europe *

USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 + 7 DigitsOther Regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (DSN Area Code) + 7 Digits

CommercialU.S. Direct Dial * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 + 001 + (Area Code) + 7 DigitsItalian 800 Toll Free Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 + 800 + 7 DigitsCredit Card * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AT&T = 99 + 172-1011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MCI WorldCom = 99 + 172-1022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SPRINT = 99 + 172-1877

Off-Base Local Calling * . . . . . . . . . . 99 + 09586(NAS II) 09556(NAS I) + 4 DigitsOff-Base Italian Long Distance * ............... 99 + Area Code + Number* Note: Requires proper class of service for access.

Speed Dial911 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emergency: Fire, Medical, Security112, 113, or 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Directory Information115 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Base Trouble Desk19000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AT&T Long Distance calling19001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MCI Long Distance calling19002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPRINT Long Distance calling19018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEX Long Distance calling19019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ADSL Help Desk (0800-1400 M-F) 19020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800 AccessNAVCOMTELSTA SICILY is the Activity Providing Base Communications includ-ing Telephone Service for the NAS Sigonella community. The Telephone Officeis located on NAS II in building 465.

COMMERCIAL DIALING INFORMATION • WITHIN ITALY TO

NAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .095-56-XXXXNAS II / MARINAI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .095-86-XXXXAUTO ATTENDANT DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .095-86-1110BASE AMBULANCE; FIRE; POLICE . . . . . . . . . . .095-86-1911 or 095-56-1911

• FROM WITHIN EUROPE BUT OUTSIDE OF ITALY TO:NAS I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0039-095-56-XXXXNAS II / MARINAI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0039-095-86-XXXXAUTO ATTENDANT DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . .0039-095-86-1110

• FROM CONUS TO:NAS I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011-39-095-56-XXXXNAS II / MARINAI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011-39-095-86-XXXXAUTO ATTENDANT DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . .011-39-095-86-1110

DSN DIALING INFORMATION • WITHIN ITALY TO:

NAS I/NAS II/ / MARINAI HOUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-XXXXAUTO ATTENDANT DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-1110BASE AMBULANCE; FIRE; POLICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5813

• FROM WITHIN EUROPE BUT OUTSIDE OF ITALY TO:NAS I/NAS II/MARINAI HOUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-XXXXAUTO ATTENDANT DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-1110BASE AMBULANCE; FIRE; POLICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5813

• FROM CONUS TO:NAS I/NAS II / MARINAI HOUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314-624-XXXXAUTO ATTENDANT DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314-624-1110BASE AMBULANCE; FIRE; POLICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314-624-5813

SECNAVINST 5370.2H PROHIBITS ALL MILITARY AND CIVILIAN PERSONNELFROM USING GOVERNMENT FACILITIES AND PROPERTY EXCEPT FOROFFICIALLY APPROVED ACTIVITIES. ACCORDINGLY, DOD TELEPHONES ANDEQUIPMENT MAY BE USED ONLY FOR OFFICIALLY APPROVED BUSINESS.

CHAPLAIN (RELIGIOUS MINISTRY DEPARTMENT) . . . . .624-2382 / 335-642-8273DAPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5287 SECURITY Mgr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5767 / 335-740-6007CACO(OPS): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2071 / 335-642-8275ASST CACO: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6880 / 335-578-9876NASSIG OMBUDSMAN: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-1382 /624-1259/ 335-580-1269COMMAND CAREER COUNSELOR: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5587/5439/5924COMMAND MANAGED EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (CMEO): MILITARY

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-9445 /624-2730 / 335-193-8776SAVI HOTLINE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-642-8312EMERGENCY NUMBERS: SECURITY, FIRE, & AMBULANCE

ON-BASE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 OFF-BASE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .095861911 / 095561911

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC): . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5256/2620/6022OFF BASE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .095-86-6018

TROUBLE CALLS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115AMERICAN RED CROSS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4900/4479NAVY MUNITIONS COMMAND DET SIGONELLA QUARTERDECK . . . .624-2119/5822NMCRS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4212NMCRS – AFTER-HOURS EMERGENCIES CALL EDO PERSONNEL . . . .335-740-6007SWO: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5511 / 335-139-3000CDO: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-130-5136EDO: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-130-5139DUTY YEOMAN: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-580-1279

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC)NOTE: THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS ARE FOR USE ONLY WHEN THE EOC HASBEEN ACTIVATEDADMIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5625PAO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5240MEDICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5239OPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5237F&ES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5788COMMS/ATFP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5260EMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2620CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5271XO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6022SECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5220SECURITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5883PWD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5545ENVIRONMENTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6046MASS CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5249SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5257ITD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5270CDO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5256MWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5241HOUSING/SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5269FINANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5212SCTY LIAISON SP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5210OPS LIAISON OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5210LEGAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5216WPNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5216NCIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5232

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EMERGENCIESSECURITY, FIRE, AMBULANCE ON-BASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911SECURITY, FIRE, AMBULANCE OFF-BASE . . . . . . . . . . .095-86-1911 / 095-56-1911EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER (EOC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5256/2620/6022TROUBLE CALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115AMERICAN RED CROSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4900 / 335-606-5839 CARABINIERI - NAS I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4223

NAS II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5266DUTY CHAPLAIN (1600 – 0730) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-831-4493NASSIG COMMAND DUTY OFFICER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-130-5136NASSIG ASST COMMAND DUTY OFFICER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-130-5139NASSIG COMMAND DUTY ENLISTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-740-6007PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-831-4474DRMO EMERGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-579-0412 /3EODMU EIGHT QUARTERDECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-1857FAMILY HOUSING ECONOMY EMERGENCY ON CALL . . . . . . . . . . . .335-739-1579FAMILY HOUSING GOVERNMENT QUARTERS EMERGENCY ON CALL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-739-1578FIRE DEPARTMENT DISPATCH CENTER (MANNED 24 HOURS) . . .624-5287 /5288NAVY MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4212 / 335-579-0536NAVY MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY

(AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES CALL THE CDE) . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-740-6007PUBLIC WORKS AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY SERVICES

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5354 / 335-769-4280SAVI HOTLINE FFSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-642-8312SECURITY – PHYSICAL SECURITY LEADING PETTY OFFICER . . . . . . . . . .624-5047

QUARTERDECKS OR DUTY OFFICESAIMD QUARTERDECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5615AIMD AFTER HOURS

CDO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-654-5477ACDO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-184-0993

COMMUNICATIONS WATCH OFFICER (CWO – NAVCOMTELSTA . . . . . . .624-5553DEFENSE COURIER STATION AFTER HOURS DUTY COURIER . . . . . 335-606-0293DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT (DDSI) AFTER HOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5752EODMU EIGHT QUARTERDECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-1857ETD OPERATIONS DUTY OFFICER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-128-1528FISC COMMAND DUTY OFFICER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-193-8814FISC HAZMIN DUTY PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-578-8512FISC LOGISTICS SUPPORT DUTY PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-735-4963HOSPITAL DUTY NUMBER 24-HOUR / QUARTER DECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3842CNE DET MAST DDO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-740-6001NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHY ASW DETACHMENT (NOAD) NOAD OIC . . . . . .624-5127NAVY MUNITIONS COMMAND DET SIGONELLA QUARTERDECK . .624-2119/5822OPERATIONS DUTY OFFICER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-579-0404SAFETY AFTER HOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-747-5013VR LIAISON 24HR DUTY NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-723-5883SECURITY – NAS 1GATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4201

MARINAI GATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-1768NAS II GATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5266

ACCOUNTING - HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4798ACCOUNTING MANAGER NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4318ACUTE CARE CLINIC HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2273ADMIN CTF-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5123/5129/5362ADMIN CHIEF OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2211ADMIN LEADING PETTY OFFICER SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . .624-2776ADMIN OFF/MEDEX DIVISION/SCHEDULES OFFICER/

CTRL OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6352ADMIN OFFICE ETD (FLSW EXECUTIVE TRANSPORT DET) . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5289ADMIN OFFICER ETD (FLSW EXECUTIVE TRANSPORT DET) . . . . . . . . . . .624-5204ADMIN OFFICER & SUPPLY OFFICER SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . .624-5906ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT – FIRE DEPT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5194ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT . . . . . . .624-9453ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE / GENERAL MANAGER NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4278ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2507AFN – AMERICAN FORCES NETWORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4265AFTER HOURS DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5752AFTER HOURS DUTY COURIER DEFENSE COURIER STATION . . . . .335-606-0293AFTER-HOURS EMERGENCIES NMCRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-740-6007AFTER HOURS SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-7475-013AMBULANCE REQUESTS FLIGHT LINE CLINIC HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . .624-5333AMC – AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5389

AMC – TERMINALS SIGONELLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5576MILDENHALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238-2248NAPLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .626-5283RAMSTEIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .480-5996/5463ROTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .727-3000

ANGIE’S LEISURE TRAVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4388APPOINTMENT DESK HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-CARE (2273)APPOINTMENT DESK FLIGHT LINE CLINIC HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5455ARMORY SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2473ARMY VET SERVICES MWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4258ASSISTANT SECURITY OFFICER SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5474ASST OPS OFFICER (AOPSO) OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2524ASST FIRE CHIEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5191 / 5192ATC ADMIN OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2729ATC BASE OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2908/5513ATC FAX OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6008ATC LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2730ATCFO OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2532AUTOPORT REPAIR NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2814AVIATION MED APPTS (PHYSICAL SCREENINGS)

FLIGHT LINE CLINIC HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6291

BARBER SHOP NEX NAS I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3770BARBER SHOP NEX NAS II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5951BASE EDUCATION AND TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4696BATTALION CHIEF – NAS1 FIRE STATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4031BATTLE WATCH CAPTAIN WATCH FLOOR CTF 67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624-5120/5121BEAUTY SHOP NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4234BIG AL’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5245BOWLING MWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4302BUDGET PW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2904BURGER KING NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4213BUSINESS CENTER / LAUNDRY / DRY CLEANING NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4531BUSINESS STRATEGIC MANAGER IBM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-9021

C9/C40 MAINTENANCE CONTROL VR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2025C130 MAINTENANCE CONTROL VR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2636CADRE SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2079CAPTAIN NAS1 FIRE STATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3835CAR SALES NAS II / MILITARY NEW CAR SALES NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5852CAREER COUNSELOR SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6383CAREER COUNSELOR OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5095CAREER COUNSELOR NMC DET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6419CELLULAR SHOP NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4411CENTRAL CHECKOUT NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3784CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4306CHIEF FIRE INSPECTOR – FIRE DEPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-0530CHIEF OSC DRMO (DEFENSE REUTILIZATION OFFICE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2642CHIEF STAFF OFFICER CTF 67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5128CHILD DEVELOPMENT HOMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4005CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER NAS 1 FRONT DESK MWR . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3736CID LEAD INVESTIGATOR SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4995CMD SENIOR ENLISTED CTF 67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5116CNE DET MAST EUROPE ADMIN/SUPPLY DEPT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5804CNE DET MAST EUROPE IT DEPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5463COLLECTIONS NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4432COMMAND CAREER COUNSELOR CTF 67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5236COMMAND DUTY OFFICER FISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-193-8814COMMAND EVALUATION AND REVIEW . . . . . . . . .624-6145 / 6148 / 2714 / 2716COMMAND SENIOR ENLISTED FISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5558COMMANDER DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-9459COMMERCIAL BILL PAY BUSINESS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . .624-2567CONTRACTING CUSTOMER SERVICE FISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5725CRIME PREVENTION SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5173CTRL LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2745CTRL LEADING PETTY OFFICER OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2748CTRL OFFICE OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2768CUSTOMER SERVICE DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT . . . . . . . . .624-5752/5717CUSTOMS SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6187

DEFENSE ATTORNEY (NLSO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5580DEFENSE ENERGY SUPPORT CENTER – EUROPE/AFRICA (DESC-EA-SI)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5790

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DENTAL CLINIC NAS I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4205DENTAL CLINIC NAS II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5447DEPOT NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5791DEPUTY COMMANDER DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT . . . . . . . . . . . .624-9455DESK SERGEANT SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6063DETMO BUS TRANSPORTATION OFFICE STEPHEN DECATUR SCHOOL . .624-3244DETMO FAX LINE STEPHEN DECATUR SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3245DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (NAS 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3782/3826DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY (NAS 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624/3782/3826DISA COORDINATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5340 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4026DISPATCH SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5225/6065DMA – DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY SIGONELLA (FORMALLY AFN) . . . . . .624-4265DMA – OIC CELL PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-578-8543

EDIS HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4536ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MAIN NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4406EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4550EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2621 / 2630 / 2603 / 8328EMERGENCY NUMBER DEFENSE REUTILIZATION OFFICE (DRMO)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-579-0412/3EMPLOYEE RELATIONS DIVISION (LN) HRO . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4184 / 4185 / 4171EMPLOYEE RELATIONS DIVISION (US) HRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4180EMPLOYMENT AND CLASSIFICATION DIVISION HRO . . . . . . . . . .624-4178 / 4167ENGINEERING PW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5781ENVIRONMENTAL PW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2725 / 2463EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (US COUNSELING /REFERRAL) HRO

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4180ER HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3844ESF OFFICE SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2512 / 2518 / 2520ESS OPERATIONS GEMD DIVISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6904ESO NMC DET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6419EUROPE CAR RENTAL ACROSS FROM NAS I NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5468EXCHANGE LOCATION MANAGER NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6792EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2944EXECUTIVE SECRETARY CTF 67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2967EXECUTIVE TRANSPORT DETACHMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5289

FAX - ADMINISTRATION –NAVCOMTELSTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5540FAX - AVIATION MED HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6919FAX - BASE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2727FAX - BASE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE PRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6550FAX - CENTER FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPPD)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4188FAX - CMD SUITE HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4822FAX - CNE DET MAST EUROPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5610FAX - COMMAND EVALUATION AND REVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5960FAX - CONTRACTING FISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5059 / 5064FAX - DEFENSE COURIER STATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624-6351FAX - DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-9454FAX - DEFENSE ENERGY SUPPORT CENTER - EUROPE (DESC-EU-SI) . . . .624-5750FAX - DEFENSE REUTILIZATION OFFICE (DRMO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2641FAX - DMA (FORMALLY AFN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .095-713-0101FAX - EDIS HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4533FAX - ETD OPS (FLSW EXECUTIVE TRANSPORT DET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2597FAX - ETD M7 (FLSW EXECUTIVE TRANSPORT DET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5310FAX - EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL MOBILE UNIT EIGHT . . . . . . . .624-1859FAX - FACILITIES HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4584FAX - FEAD (FACILITIES ENGINEERING ACQUISITION DIVISION –

FORMER ROICC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2378FAX - FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5765FAX - FIRE STATION NAS 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3706FAX - FISC CONTRACTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5059 / 5064FAX - FISC FRONT OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5064 / 5722FAX - FISC PERSONAL PROPERTY HOUSEHOLD GOODS . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4182FAX - FISCAL HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3898FAX - FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4294FAX - FLIGHT LINE CLINIC HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6304FAX - FOOD SERVICE DIVISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2564FAX - FUEL DIVISION - SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6362FAX - HOSPITAL QUARTERDECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4597FAX - HRO (STAFFING/CLASSIFICATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4166FAX - HRO (US/LN EMPLOYEE / LABOR RELATIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4186FAX - LOCAL NETWORK SECURITY CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-9215FAX - MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SISTEMS DEPARTMENT - HOSPITAL

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FAX - MEDICAL SERVICES UNIT - HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4771FAX - NAS SIG ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2330FAX - NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .095-783-2738FAX - NAVCOMTELSTA SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6060FAX - NAVY COLLEGE OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4515FAX - NAVY RADIO TRANSMITTER FACILITY NISCEMI – NAVCOMTELSTA

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-1061FAX - NMCRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4554FAX - OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624-6663FAX - PLANS AND PROJECTS – NAVCOMTELSTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6962FAX - PW ADMIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6243FAX - PW ENGINEERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2341FAX - PW ENVIRONMENTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-9601FAX - PW FSC (FACILITIES SUPPORT CONTRACTS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2804FAX - PW REAL ESTATE OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2810FAX - PW SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5358FAX - PW TRANSPORTATION OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6115FAX - RED CROSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4462FAX - SAFETY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6268 / 095-783-5587FAX - SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5094FAX - STEPHEN DECATUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4405FAX - STEPHEN DECATUR MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3899FAX - TSCOMM - NAVCOMTELSTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6555FAV – VP-PATRON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5980FAX - VR MAINT/OPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6484FINANCIAL ANALYST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2567 / 6543 / 5641FIRE CHIEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6485FIRE INSPECTOR (GS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-0545FIRE INSPECTORS (LN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-0531 / 0532FISCAL SECTION – PSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5595FITNESS DISTRICT NAS 1 MWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4483FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4291FLEET LIAISON HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4086FLEET MAIL CENTER FISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5915FLIGHT LINE FITNESS CENTER NAS II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5243FLIGHT KITCHEN (FLSW EXECUTIVE TRANSPORT DET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5469FLOWER SHOP NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4384FORCE PROTECTION LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER

SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2252FORCE PROTECTION LEADING PETTY OFFICER

SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-9444FRONT DESK FEAD (FACILITIES ENGINEERING ACQUISITION

DIVISION – FORMER ROICC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5661

GALLEY NAS II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2061/5836GALLEY – FIRE DEPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2416GEICO INSURANCE NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-9427GEMO OPERATIONS GEMD DIVISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5704GROUND ELECTRONICS

GEMD OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5704GEMD DUTY TECH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-642-8247

HARD LINES / CONSUMABLE MANAGER NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3275HAZMINCENTER CUSTOMER SERVICE FISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624-6761

DUTY PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-578-8512LEADING PETTY OFFICER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624-2099WASTE MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624-2096

HEALTH PROMOTIONS OFFICE HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4710• HOUSING DEPARTMENT

BACHELOR HOUSINGBACHELOR HOUSING WELCOME CENTER (BLDG319) . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4311FAX (BLDG 319) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3886NAS I SITE OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4387NAS II SITE OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6825

FAMILY HOUSINGHOUSING WELCOME CENTER (BLDG 319) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4311UTILITIES SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4311SHOWS SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4311GOVERNMENT QUARTERS ASSIGNMENT SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4311FAX HOUSING WELCOME CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3886FAMILY HOUSING TROUBLE CALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-1731MARINAI HOUSING OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-1180MARINAI SELF HELP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-1739MARINAI FAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-1737WAREHOUSE (PIANO TAVOLA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2338WAREHOUSE FAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-9007

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VISITING QUARTERS - NAVY GATEWAY INNS & SUITESNAS I NGIS FRONT DESK RESERVATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2300 / 4438FAX NAS I RESERVATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4237NAS II NGIS FRONT DESK RESERVATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2300 / 6832FAX NAS II RESERVATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6143

HRO DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4183HRO RECEPTION DESK / INFORMATION /REFERRAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4165HRO FAX (STAFFING/CLASSIFICATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4166HRO FAX (US/LN EMPLOYEE / LABOR RELATIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4186

IMMUNIZATIONS FLIGHT LINE CLINIC HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6932INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE DIV. FLIGHT LINE CLINIC HOSPITAL . . . .624-6225 / 6229INFORMATION DESK FLIGHT LINE CLINIC HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6296INFORMATION SYSTEMS SUPPORT DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT . . .624-2611INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT (N6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2116INFOSEC CUSTOMER SUPPORT –NCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6146INSTALLATION BUSINESS MANAGER – FINANCIAL IBM . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6476INSTALLATION TRAINING TEAM – OPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2542 / 2550 / 2551INVENTORY DIRECTOR DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6330ITALIAN DAYROOM – FIRE DEPT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2418ITALIAN LIAISON OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5520ITT GEAR ‘N’ GO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4396 / 4777 / 0540

JOX PUB MWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5603

LABORATORY DEPT. HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4671LABORATORY FLIGHT LINE CLINIC HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6312LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2531LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6279LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER NMC DET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5909LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER FIRE DEPT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6953LEADING PETTY OFFICER FIRE DEPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2546LEADING PETTY OFFICER RELIGIOUS MINISTRY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . .624-3802LEAR SIEGLER SERVICES, INC. C-26 OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . .624-5360 / 5947LEGAL OFFICE FRONT DESK NLSO (DEFENSE COUNSEL) . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5580LEGAL OFFICE FRONT DESK RLSO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5258LIAISON DIVISION OFFICER SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6100LIAISON NAS I SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4522LIAISON NAS II SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2795LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3875LOCAL NATIONAL PAYROLL CNRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6470LOGISTICS SUPPORT CENTER FISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5717 / 5716LOGISTICS SUPPORT DUTY PHONE FISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-735-4963LOSS PREVENTION / SAFETY MANAGER NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4920

M-7 SUPERVISOR (FLSW EXECUTIVE TRANSPORT DET) . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6703M-7 COMBS OFFICE (FLSW EXECUTIVE TRANSPORT DET) . . . . . . . . . . .624-5349MAIN NMCRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4212MAIN STORE MANAGER NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4277MAINT ADMIN/NATOPS LCPO/NATOPS/TRAINING/SUPPLY ETD

(EXECUTIVE TRANSPORT DET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5322MARINAI HOUSING GATE SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-1768MEDEX MODEL MANAGER OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2536MEDICAL BOARDS HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4086MEDICAL EVACUATION (MEDEVAC) HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4086MEDICAL LOGISTIC HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4586MEDICAL RECORDS FLIGHT LINE CLINIC HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6295MEDICAL/SURGICAL WARD HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4732 / 4733MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4840MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL MAIN NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4281 / 4282MIDTOWN 2 THEATERS MWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4297/

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hotline624-4248MILITARY ASSIGNMENT COORDINATOR MILITARY MANPOWER . . . . . .624-0521MILITARY DAYROOM - FIRE DEPT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2419MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION OFFICE - MVRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5275MULTISERVICE WARD HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4732MVRO DIRECTOR SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5277MVRO LEADING PETTY OFFICER SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . .624-2633MWD LEADING PETTY OFFICER SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5686MWR ADMINISTRATION OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3968 / 9891

NAS I DISPATCH SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4201 / 4202NAS II GATE HOUSE SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5266NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE (NSPL)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19020–1-800-273-TALK (8255)NATOPS PETTY OFFICER OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2528NAVAIDS OPERATIONS GEMD DIVISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5758NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-9210NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHY ASW DETACHMENT (NOAD) NOAD OIC . . . . . .624-5127NAVY COLLEGE OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4514 / 4517NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION TOLL FREE FROM ITALY . . . .00-800-0-842-6328NAVY LEGAL SERVICE OFFICE – NLSO (DEFENSE COUNSEL) . . . . . . . . . .624-5580NAVY LODGE (RESERVATION ONLY) NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4082NAVY LODGE SWITCHBOARD NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0957130190/3NAVY GATEWAY INNS & SUITES

NAS I NGIS FRONT DESK RESERVATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2300 / 4438FAX NAS I RESERVATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4237NAS II NGIS FRONT DESK RESERVATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2300 / 6832FAX NAS II RESERVATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6143

NEX MAIN STORE CUSTOMER SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4244NMCRS AFTER-HOURS EMERGENCIES CALL CDE PERSONNEL . . . .335-740-6007NMCRS MAIN OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4212NMCRS NEARLY NEW SHOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4346NMCRS VISITING NURSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4551NISCEMI SECURITY FRONT DESK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-1043NURSE STEPHEN DECATUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3999NUTRITION HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4578

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH DEPT. HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5331OFFICER IN CHARGE NMC DET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5741OFFICER IN CHARGE ETD (EXECUTIVE TRANSPORT DET) . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5323OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT

OPS OFFICER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2525OPS SECRETARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5511OPS DUTY OFFICER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5095

OPERATIONS DUTY OFFICER ETD (FLSW EXECUTIVE TRANSPORT DET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-128-1528

OPERATIONS OFFICER ETD (FLSW EXECUTIVE TRANSPORT DET) . . . . .624-5628OPERATIONS ETD (FLSW EXECUTIVE TRANSPORT DET) . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2332OPERATIONS LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER NMC DET . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5909OPERATIONS OFFICER FISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5729OPERATIONS OFFICER SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2351OPERATIONS DUTY OFFICER (AFTER HOUR CONTACT) OMD/ETD . .335-128-1528OPERATIONS LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER SECURITY DEPARTMENT

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5988OPTICAL SHOP NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4828OPTOMETRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6300ORTHOPEDICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4110OVERSEAS SCREENING HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4086

PAO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5440PASS & ID DESK SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2200PASS & ID LEADING PETTY OFFICER SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . .624-6387PATIENT CONTACT COORDINATOR HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4831PATIENT CONTACT COORDINATOR FLIGHT LINE CLINIC HOSPITAL . . . .624-6966PERSONAL PROPERTY / HOUSEHOLD GOODS CUSTOMER SERVICE FISC

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4123PERSONNEL OFFICE NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4276PET SHOP NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4505PHARMACY NAS I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4685PHARMACY NAS II FLIGHT LINE CLINIC HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6292PHOTO SHOP NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3274PHYSICAL SECURITY LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER

SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5985PHYSICAL SECURITY LEADING PETTY OFFICER

SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5047PHYSICAL SECURITY OFFICER SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6395PHYSICAL THERAPY HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4110PIAZZA PIZZA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4499PIZZA UNDER THE VOLCANO NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3872PLANNING OFFICE PW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6871POST OFFICE NAS I FISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624-4309

NAS II FISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624-5242

78

☛☛ NN

☛☛ MM

☛☛ OO

☛☛ PP

☛☛ II

☛☛ JJ

☛☛ LL

POSTAL OFFICER FISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5558PRINCIPAL STEPHEN DECATUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3001PRINCIPAL STEPHEN DECATUR MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4281PREVENTIVE MEDICINE DEPT. HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6231PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE PW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6815PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5440/6986

QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER /ASST COR ETD(FLSW EXECUTIVE TRANSPORT DET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2587

QUALITY ASSURANCE NMC DET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6152 / 6218QUARTERDECK NMC DET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5822 / 2119

RADIOLOGY DEPT. HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4701RADIOLOGY FLIGHT LINE CLINIC HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6305RECEPTION FLIGHT LINE CLINIC HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2825REGISTRAR STEPHEN DECATUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4406REGISTRAR STEPHEN DECATUR MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4284RELIGIOUS MINISTRY DEPARTMENT

NAS1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3975NAS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-9049

SECURITY – EMERGENCIES EMERGENCIES ON BASE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911OFF BASE . . . . . . . . . . . . .095-861911/095-561911

SAFETY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5630SAFETY MANAGER HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4852SAFETY OFFICE PW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5208SATO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5622SAVI HOTLINE FFSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-642-8312SECURITY OFFICER SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6392SECURITY AND SAFETY MANAGER DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT . . . .624-9469SERVICE OPERATIONS MANAGER NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4830SEVEN DAY STORE NAS II / MINI MART NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5423SIGNATURE - PAO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5440SOFT LINES MANAGER NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4059SPECIAL OPS & PROTECT. SERV. LEADING PETTY OFFICER

SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5687SPECIAL OPS LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER SECURITY DEPARTMENT .624-9005SPECIAL OPS OFFICER SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6127SPORTS COORDINATOR MWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2711STATION ADMIN DEFENSE COURIER STATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5328STATION CHIEF – FIRE DEPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-2415STATION COMMANDER DEFENSE COURIER STATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5329STATION OPERATIONS DEFENSE COURIER STATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5958STATION SUPERINTENDENT DEFENSE COURIER STATION . . . . . . . . . . .624-6350STOCK CONTROL NMC DET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6420 / 6417STRAY ANIMAL FACILITY LEADING PETTY OFFICER

SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3936STUZZICHINO NEX NAS II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6025SUBWAY NEX NAS I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4013SUPPLY DEPARTMENT CUSTOMER SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5711SUPPLY STEPHEN DECATUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3003SUPPLY STEPHEN DECATUR MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3004SUPPLY NMC DET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5378SUPPLY LEADING PETTY OFFICER SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . .624-5907

TAKE 5 NAS II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5602TAILOR SHOP NEX NAS II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6398TEEN CENTER NAS 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4018 / 4019TRAFFIC AND TRASPORTATION MANAGER DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT 624-5942TRAFFIC COURT CLERK SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5092TRAINING LEADING PETTY OFFICER SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . .624-5318TRAINING OFFICER – FIRE DEPT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5172TRAINING OFFICER SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5177TRANSPORTATION OFFICE DIRECTOR - PW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6428TRANSPORTATION OFFICE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – PW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6427TRICARE (MANAGED CARE) HOSPITAL

CLAIMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4838 / 4848ENROLMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4880REFERRALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4087 / 4635

TRUCK INSPECTION SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4478

TLA APARTMENTSDAYS INN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .095-7130222LIVINGSTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .095-309223HAPPY PLACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .095-307235/308653HOLIDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .095-307275MAGNOLIA CLUB RESIDENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .095-7553048/049MOTTA RESIDENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .095-309918NEW PLACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .095-308639ORANGE PARK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .095-7559035 / 347-06-29927PIETRO’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .095-7131426/1866ROYAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .095-308687SIGONELLA INN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .095-7130002

TROUBLE DESK BILLETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 OPTION 6 COMPUTER (ITD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 OPTION 7HOSPITAL DISPATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 OPTION 3 HOUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 OPTION 5PW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 OPTION 4SECURITY DISPATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 OPTION 2TELEPHONES (BCO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 OPTION 8

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGECENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4306EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4550NAVY COLLEGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4514 / 4517UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4492 / 4496UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4339

VET SERVICES MWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4258VIDEO RENTAL NEX NAS I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3773VISUAL MERCHANDISE MANAGER NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-4974VR LIAISON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6073VR LIAISON STAFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6074VR OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6401

WAREHOUSE CUSTOMER SUPPORT/FRONT DESK DEFENSEDISTRIBUTION DEPOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5752

WAREHOUSE NEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3994WEBMASTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT [NASSIG] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-6628

YEOMAN FIRE DEPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-5748YOUTH ACTIVITIES CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3712YOUTH SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624-3785

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2,54 1 0,3945,08 2 0,7877,62 3 1,18110,16 4 1,57512,70 5 1,96915,24 6 2,36217,78 7 2,75620,32 8 3,15022,86 9 3,54325,40 10 3,93750,80 20 7,87476,20 30 11,811101,60 40 15,748127,00 50 19,685152,40 60 23,622177,80 70 27,559203,20 80 31,496228,60 90 35,433254,00 100 39,370

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LENGTH

Centimeter (cm) cm/in. inches(in)

1,609 1 0,6213,219 2 1,2434,828 3 1,8646,437 4 2,4858,047 5 3,1079,656 6 3,72811,265 7 4,35012,875 8 4,97114,484 9 5,59216,093 10 6,21432,187 20 12,42748,280 30 18,64164,374 40 24,85580,467 50 31,06996,561 60 37,282112,654 70 43,496128,748 80 49,710144,481 90 55,923160,934 100 62,137

LENGTH

Kilometers (cm) km/in. miles

0,405 1 2,4710,809 2 4,9421,214 3 7,4131,619 4 9,8842,023 5 12,3552,428 6 14,8262,833 7 17,2973,237 8 19,7693,642 9 22,2404,047 10 24,7118,094 20 49,42112,140 30 74,13216.187 40 98,84220,234 50 123,55324,281 60 148,26328,328 70 172,97432,375 80 197,68436,422 90 222,39540,469 100 247,105

AREA

Hectares (ha) ha/acres acres

0,454 1 2,2050,907 2 4,4091,361 3 6,6141,814 4 8,8192,268 5 11,0232,722 6 13,2283,175 7 15,4323,629 8 17,6374,082 9 19,8424,536 10 22,0469,072 20 44,09213,608 30 66,13918,144 40 88,18522,680 50 110,23127,216 60 132,27731,752 70 154,32436,287 80 176,37040,823 90 198,41645,359 100 220,462

WEIGHT

Kilogram (Kg) Kg/Lb Pounds (Lb)

0,907 1 1,1021,814 2 2,2052,722 3 3,3073,629 4 4,4094,536 5 5,5125,443 6 6,6146,350 7 7,7167,257 8 8,8188,165 9 9,9219,072 10 11,02318,144 20 22,04627,216 30 33,06936,287 40 44,09245,359 50 55,11654,431 60 66,13965,503 70 77,16272,575 80 88,18581,647 90 99,20890,719 100 110,231

WEIGHT

Tonnes (t) t/US short tons US short tons

3.785 1 0,2647,571 2 0,52811,356 3 0,79315,142 4 1,05718,927 5 1,32122,712 6 1,58526,498 7 1,84930,283 8 2,11334,069 9 2,37837,854 10 2,64275,708 20 5,284113,562 30 7,925151,416 40 10,657189,271 50 13,209227,125 60 15,851264,979 70 18,493302,833 80 21,134340,687 90 23,776378,541 100 26,418

VOLUME

Liters (l) l/US gal US gallons (gal)