Direct Line | August 21, 2020

NCTS Sicily Commanding Officer Cmdr. Brian Evans

Buon Giorno,

I am Commander Brian Evans, Commanding Officer of Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station (NCTS) Sicily. My family and I recently arrived from Naples and are truly excited for another tour in Italy. As I settled into my command tour, the opportunity to interact with numerous other Navy and Joint commands highlighted for me the many amazing missions our Sigonella community is executing on behalf of our nation. To this end, let me first acknowledge each and every one of you—active duty, civilians, local nationals and family members. Without your sacrifice and support, the vital missions occurring at NAS Sigonella would be impossible. Thank you!

Within the NAS Sigonella operational community, I have the great privilege of leading the diverse and talented officers, enlisted, civilians and local nationals that constitute the crew of NCTS Sicily and Task Unit 1010.6.1. As a forward tactical unit aligned under Navy Fleet Cyber Command and U.S. 10th Fleet, NCTS Sicily’s mission is to continuously plan, synchronize and execute actions in the electromagnetic (EM) and cyberspace domains that shape conditions and generate capabilities advantageous to U.S. and partner forces.

Simply stated, NCTS Sicily is an operational warfighting command. Our task is to operate, secure and defend the Navy’s networks and access to the EM spectrum. Aspects of this mission occur locally, while others span the European, Central and African theaters. Regardless, NCTS Sicily Sailors and civilians are among the Navy’s premier EM and cyberspace operators, making them more than ready to meet the challenge!

Many of you have likely worked with our Base Communications Office (BCO) for fiber connectivity to your building fiber or Defense Switched Network (DSN) phone capability, or with our ONE-Net Local Network Support Center (LNSC); however, those activities represent a small subset of our full range of responsibilities. In addition to the BCO and LNSC, NCTS Sicily sustains three 24/7 watchfloors; operates and maintains a 600 acre transmitting facility in Niscemi, Italy; operates one of four ground stations for the MUOS satellite constellation; assures maritime patrol aircraft and afloat unit communications; and operates a Defense Information System Agency node for a multi-path resilient connection between NAS Sigonella and the global DOD Information Network.

My team and I look forward to working with all the NAS Sigonella tenant commands and organizations in pursuit of our common mission— defense of our nation. The reality is that our nation’s competitors and potential adversaries are actively contesting the Navy’s ability to freely operate in the EM and cyberspace domains. In response, NCTS Sicily is committed to three core principles: Warfighting Focus, Agility, and Precision. With a mission-centric perspective in all we do, planned adaptability, and pursuit of expert knowledge and accuracy; we will remain ready—ensuring EM and cyberspace superiority for our fellow Navy and joint warfighters.

Thank you again for all you do in support of our Navy and nation!