Welcome to Commuter Air Technology’s Pantelleria location.

The following information is

provided so that you may gain a better understanding of the site, travel to and from the
island, things to bring, etc. As always, send any questions to your site leads.

**IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST TIME ON SITE, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SEND A
PHOTOCOPY OF YOUR PASSPORT. THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO THE
ITALIAN GOVERNMENT TO GRANT YOU ACCESS TO THE ITAF MILITARY BASE.**

Personal Conduct
1.  General Order #1 is posted as a read and initial, and under the Documents page of the
website. It is the responsibility of each individual to be thoroughly familiar with this
document, and the contents within. Understand that you are essentially “on duty” 24/7
when deployed; being unavailable for flights due to alcohol consumption will not be
tolerated.

2.  We are guests of the island; our location and mission plays an important political role.
Do not fraternize with the local population, or conduct yourself in a manner which may
discredit the site, or U.S. political efforts. This is our office and should be treated as
such.

The Island
1.  Pantelleria is a small island; you can drive the entire circumference in about 1 hour.

2.  The island is located approximately 110 miles from Sicily, and 70 miles from Tunisia.

3.  There are approximately 7,000 residents, or Pantuscans, throughout the year. In the
summer time, the population will swell to approximately 30,000, as Italians and other
Europeans use the island as a summer retreat.

4.  There is no beach, but there are other outdoor activities – scuba diving, spear
fishing, hiking, etc. There are Roman ruins that date back to the 1st century.

5.  People are friendly and will generally work hard to understand what you’re trying to tell
them. DuoLingo is an excellent (and free) language application that will help you learn
some basic Italian. There are not many Pantuscans that speak English, but like any
culture, they appreciate any effort on your part to learn their language.

Travel
1.  Typical routing: US to Rome (FCO; overnight) to Palermo (PMO) to Pantelleria (PNL).
When booking flights, it is recommended that you call or email TSI to make
arrangements. You will be required to exit security in PMO, collect your bags, and
check-in for your Mistral Air flight; be sure to leave enough time between flights to
accomplish this.

2.  You are encouraged to stay overnight during inbound and outbound travel. Most
choose to stay in Rome, but you may stay anywhere along your route of flight. If you
stay in Rome, then the Rome Airport Hilton is the easiest option but nothing prevents
you from staying in the city.

3.  To access the Rome Airport Hilton, use the Skybridge in terminal 1, 2 or 3 and follow the
signs to the hotel. Highly recommended that you acquire a free luggage cart before
making the journey if you’re a heavy packer. If you stay out in the City, expect a 60
Euro cab ride that takes about 45 minutes.
 REMINDER:
Concur inputs for travel days (Per Diem)
*Outbound from U.S. to PNL
1st travel day - where you lay your head, or the first stop where you lay your head. (normally 75% Rome per diem)
2nd travel day - where you lay your head (normally 100% Rome per diem)
3rd day - arrival at PNL (normally 100% PNL per diem)

*Outbound from PNL back to U.S.

1st night - where you lay your head (normally 100% Rome per diem)
2nd night - arrival at home of record (normally 75% Rome per diem)

Paycom inputs for travel days (Time Card)

1st travel day = 8 hours (Pilot OCONUS)

2nd travel day = 8 hours (Pilot OCONUS)
3rd travel day – arrival at PNL = 8 hours (Pilot OCONUS)

1st travel day = 8 hours (Pilot OConus)

2nd travel day – arrival at home of record = 8 hours (Pilot OCONUS)

4.  Be sure to give yourself 2 hours with Alitalia when checking in for the second leg of your
journey. If you have a second checked bag, you may have to pay for it for the legs
between FCO and PNL. Also, be aware that Alitalia does not have a baggage agreement
with Mistral Air (FlexFlight), so you will be required to collect your bags at PMO, and re-
check them at the Mistral Air check-in counter.

5.  As always, send your itinerary to your Site Lead and FOM, and keep them
updated of any changes to your schedule – particularly if your arrival or
departure slides left or right due to flight availability.

Weather (Historical weather information from weatherspark.com)

1.  Over the course of a year, the temperature typically varies from 10°C to 29°C and is
rarely below 7°C or above 34°C. See chart below.

2.  The warm season lasts from June 18 to September 17 with an average daily high
temperature above 26°C. The hottest day of the year is August 11, with an average high
of 29°C and low of 23°C. See chart below.

3.  The cold season lasts from November 27 to March 31 with an average daily high
temperature below 17°C. The coldest day of the year is February 17, with an
average low of 10°C and high of 14°C. See chart below.

4.  Inclement weather mostly occurs during the cold season, where there is an increased
chance of overcast skies, thunderstorms and precipitation, and wind speed. Currently,
there are no precision approaches available at the Island, so be prepared to factor this
into your mission planning. See charts below.

5.  For pilots, crosswinds will be one of your biggest challenges. The weather can change
quickly, particularly the winds. The airport sits in an elevated position, and surrounding
hills and cliffs create unique and unpredictable wind patterns. Review your cross-
wind taxiing / takeoff / landing techniques.
What to Pack
1.  Use your best judgment with respect to clothing and your expected deployment time
frame.

2.  Jeans and casual clothes are appropriate for “off duty” wear when frequenting
restaurants in town. When able, avoid dressing in a manner which will draw
additional attention to yourself or connect you to the military or the mission.

3.  Grocery stores are small, but they have fresh fruits and vegetables and most of what
you will need. There is no peanut butter on the Island, so bring some if you can’t
 live without it. Occasionally, mission requirements will put the aircraft in NAS
Sigonella long enough for you to make a commissary run; keep in mind you may
need a CAC to make any purchases on base.

Money
1.  There are ATMs on the Island, and they issue out 50 and 20 Euro bills. Generally,
Pantuscans prefer not to deal with 50 Euro bills, so plan to pull out a number that
reduces the amount of 50 Euro bills you receive. For example, if you withdraw 130
Euros, you will receive (1) 50, and (4) 20 Euro bills. If you withdraw 120 Euros, the ATM
will give you (2) 50, and (1) 20 Euro bills, and you may be stuck trying to break the 50s.

2.  Per Diem changes routinely; check the State Department website for the most
current rates.

Phones
1.  It is strongly encouraged that you work with your cell phone provider to “unlock”
your phone so that you may use it on another network.

2.  Recommend that you visit the TIM store at your airport of entry (Milan or Rome),
where you can purchase a SIM card, and 1 month’s data for 25 Euros. The process will
be easier in a major city (like Milan or Rome) than it will in Pantelleria.

3.  Your phone is your lifeline – literally. You will need it for communications, for recall in
the event of emergency situations, and you will provide specific information to the
appropriate authorities to aid in search and rescue.

Housing / Food
1.  Primary site housing (I Jardina) is located conveniently between town and the airport. It
takes approximately 10 minutes to drive to either location. Supplemental housing – “the
Farmouse” and Soto – are further and closer respectively, but only by about 5 minutes.
Each Dammuso is assigned a vehicle; drive cautiously on the island to prevent damage
to the vehicles.

2.  You will share a “dammuso,” a typical Pantuscan house, with one other person. Each
Dammuso has 2 rooms; one room has an attached bathroom, and houses the washing
machine. The other room has a bathroom across the hall. There is a heater in each
room, and a portable heater in the main living area. There is a kitchen and grill available
to use. There is a 32” flat screen TV with plenty of channels.

3.  Outgoing personnel should sleep on the pull-out couch and allow their replacement to
get settled, if situations require it.

4.  Dammusi 3, 4, and 5 (I Jardina), Antares and Vega (Soto) are cleaned on Mondays and
Thursdays. Dammusi 6, 7 (I Jardina), Farmhouse, Altair and Mizar (Soto) are cleaned
on Tuesdays and Fridays. If you don’t want your room cleaned, close your bedroom
door. You may elect to lock your front door if you do not want your dammuso cleaned,
however it is required that the staff clean your dammuso at least once per week.

5.  Wifi is on a 4-week rolling plan. If you use up all your data, expect to wait around
until the data resets.
 6.  Each Dammuso has a pool, so bring swim gear during the warmer months if you
want.

7.  You are on your own for food. You may eat out in any of the local restaurants, however
many are closed during the winter months and the siesta timeframe (1300- 1700 or
later). During the summer months, there are often more options; however, there is still
the mid-afternoon siesta to contend with.

8.  If you choose to shop for food, expect to shop often. Food is usually fresh and free
from preservatives; produce will not last long before spoiling.

Mail
1.  This is the preferred address to receive mail on the island:
I Jardina
ATn: Your Name
Localita Karuscia – SP km 2.4
91017 Pantelleria TP
2.  You may use the following APO address to receive mail at NASSIG, although its use is
discouraged; APO is only retrieved on the rare occasions that the aircra] passes through
NASSIG.
Your Name
PSC 812 Box 5501
TF 94-7
FPO AE 09627-0056

Medical
1.  There is a hospital located approximately 1-2 miles from CAT housing.

2.  They can begin an AirMed claim, and are happy to provide emergency medical care.

3.  If admiTed overnight, the fee is 200 Euros per night, and is payable via credit card or cash.

Iden?fica?on
1.  Visas are not required at this locafon.

2.  Always carry your passport, or a photocopy of your passport.

3.  Base access is granted via an Italian pass and a CAC or passport. Your name will be added to a
roster, and if you do not have a pass, then you will be issued a temporary pass at the gate in
exchange for a photo ID.

SECURITY

We are here on behalf of an international agreement between the European Union, the United
States Government, and the Italian Government to detect, report and monitor water- borne
African refugees that are making their way to places like the Reception Center of Lampedusa
(which saw a 300% increase in refugees in 2014 compared to the previous year) and Malta, etc.
If anyone pushes for additional information, kindly inform them that you are simply a pilot /
observer, or a mechanic, and that you have no real knowledge of anything beyond your
position. Basically tell them that you’re “just a cog in the wheel.”