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NSA Naples

Naval Support Activity Naples · Naples, Italy

NSA Naples serves as headquarters for US Naval Forces Europe and Africa and Allied Joint Force Command Naples. The installation spans two main sites: Capodichino near Naples International Airport and the Support Site at Gricignano. Naples is one of Italy's most culturally rich and historically layered cities, with Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, and Mount Vesuvius all within easy reach.

E-5 BAH: $2,100 OHA
O-3 BAH: $3,000 OHA
Avg Home Price: OHA covered
Branch: Navy

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Neighborhoods

Gricignano Support Site Housing

On-Post Family Housing

On-Post OHA/mo

Primary family housing at the support site north of Naples; newer construction.

Capodichino Main Site

On-Post

On-Post OHA/mo

Command headquarters; limited family housing, primarily work and headquarters functions.

Lago Patria / Giugliano

Off-Post Italian

$1,000 to $1,500 equiv/mo

Towns near the support site with Italian apartments and local markets.

Pozzuoli / Baia

Off-Post Coastal

$1,100 to $1,700 equiv/mo

Coastal area west of Naples with volcanic hot springs and Roman ruins underfoot.

Schools

Naples Elementary School

Grades PK-5

DoDEA school at the support site with Italian enrichment and field trips.

Naples Middle School

Grades 6-8

DoDEA middle school with extensive European travel and cultural programs.

Naples High School

Grades 9-12

DoDEA high school with AP courses, Model UN, and strong athletics.

Housing Intel

On-Post Housing

Available at Gricignano; waitlist is common

Off-Post Rental Market

Italian apartments in towns north and west of Naples

Commute

Capodichino to Gricignano is 30 to 40 minutes. Naples city center is 20 minutes from Capodichino.

Installation Highlights

Headquarters for US Naval Forces Europe Africa and Allied Joint Force Command
Pompeii and Herculaneum Roman ruins are 30 minutes away
Amalfi Coast, one of the world's most scenic drives, is 90 minutes south
Authentic Neapolitan pizza and street food culture is unmatched anywhere in Italy
Mount Vesuvius hike offers dramatic views over the Bay of Naples

Insider Tips

Naples traffic is intense; learn to drive defensively and consider a scooter for local commutes.
Get a Trenitalia Campania pass for easy access to Pompeii, Amalfi, and Sorrento by train.
Eat pizza at L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele in Naples for the definitive Neapolitan margherita experience.
Visit the Phlegraean Fields (Campi Flegrei) volcanic area west of Naples for an otherworldly day trip.
Register dependents with the Italian healthcare system for access to local medical facilities off-post.

Nearby Attractions

Pompeii and Herculaneum Roman archaeological sites
Amalfi Coast drive through Positano, Ravello, and Amalfi
Mount Vesuvius crater hike above the Bay of Naples
Capri Island with the Blue Grotto and Via Krupp
Paestum Greek temples south of Salerno

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Phone: DSN 626-5285
DSN: 626-5285
Hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1700

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