SUBFOR visits telecommunications hub in Cutler

CUTLER, ME, UNITED STATES

07.08.2014

Courtesy Story

Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic

CUTLER, Maine - Vice Adm. Michael J. Connor, commander, Submarine Forces, visited Naval Computer & Telecommunications Area Master Station (NCTAMS) LANT Detachment Cutler, Maine, July 8, for discussions on current operations and material readiness. This was one of many visits for Vice Adm. Connor in support of Sailors and staff operating in forward deployed locations.

During his visit, Connor emphasized the importance of the missions that NCTAMS LANT carries out each day and praised their power, flexibility and sustainability while carrying out the nation's business.

The visit also served as an opportunity for Connor to observe daily operations while engaging communications experts contributing to the success of the submarine force.

"What you do here is impressive and critical," said Connor. "The performance of the submarine force will only be as good as the quality of the communications that pass through Cutler. You send us our mission instructions, medical advice, and even the short family messages that sustain our morale. I am impressed by the hard work and skill that it takes to make this amazing facility work. You are the foundation of the most important work being done in the entire Department of Defense. I want you to know how much the submarine Sailors appreciate what you do."

Cmdr. Jody Grady, Chief Staff Officer, stated that the visit by Connor was an opportunity to emphasize the unique nature of Detachment Cutler's mission, the specific challenges of supporting the very low frequency (VLF) mission, and the important role our people play in maintaining nuclear command and control.

"We are always proud to showcase the hard work and professionalism of our small but extremely capable workforce at NCTAMS LANT Detachment Cutler," said Grady. "We are dedicated to maintaining vital communications to our submarine fleet 24 hours day, every day."

NCTAMS LANT Det Cutler’s mission is to operate and maintain the facilities and equipment to provide reliable command and control communications to the operating units of the fleet in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Their primary mission is to provide a VLF broadcast link between high level command authority ashore and U.S. and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ships, planes, and submarines operating at sea in areas of broadcast coverage. Messages are received via high and low speed data lines, relayed by local landlines to the appropriate transmitter and transmitted via the broadcast method to U.S. and NATO forces afloat.

• Date Taken: 07.08.2014
• Date Posted: 09.19.2014 10:09
• Story ID: 142699
• Location: CUTLER, ME, US