The Spanish Contingent at NRDC-ITA consists of 10 personnel, being Colonel the senior ranking assigned as the Chief of Logistic Branch.  The rotation time for personnel serving at NRDC-ITA is normally three years.  Our service personnel belong to the Spanish Army, filling positions across the staff in all three manning. The Contingent is supported by a local National Support Element (NSE) comprised by a Spanish Army NCO. Reporting directly to the Head of Contingent, the NSE is a key administrative, family and personal support to the Spanish contingent element, with some administrative support provided by the US Forces in Vicenza. The Spanish community lives in and around Busto Arsizio and Varese area enjoying the magnificent opportunities to live in Lombardy, from the wide cultural offerings that Italy offers, to many sporting and family activities.