Naval Support Activity Naples

Naval Support Activity Naples at a glance

Naval Support Activity Naples provides shore support for U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, the Sixth Fleet, NATO and other joint and allied organizations. Its official mission covers air and port operations, emergency services, logistics, administration and community services. Those functions help visiting and assigned forces carry out their responsibilities across the region.

The installation community is spread across more than one location. Capodichino is beside Naples Airport, while the Navy Support Site is at Gricignano d'Aversa northwest of Capodichino. The support activity's history begins in 1951 with an organization established to assist NATO's Allied Forces Southern Europe. Understanding Naples means separating the regional headquarters mission from the practical work of delivering services across this distributed community.

Also searched as: NSA Naples, NAVSUPPACT Naples.

Sources: NSA Naples mission and vision; Navy Housing: NSA Naples; Naval History and Heritage Command: NSA Naples

Mission and major activities

• Supports the Sixth Fleet, Naval Forces Europe-Africa and allied organizations.
• Provides air, port, logistics, administrative and community services.

Sources: NSA Naples mission and vision

History and identity

The support organization began in 1951 to assist NATO's Allied Forces Southern Europe, establishing the roots of today's distributed Naples naval community.

Sources: Naval History and Heritage Command: NSA Naples

Location and community

NSA Naples includes Capodichino near Naples Airport and the separate Support Site at Gricignano d'Aversa.

Sources: Navy Housing: NSA Naples

Before you arrive

Use these questions with your sponsor or gaining organization. They are a starting point for planning, including assignments, courses and training periods that differ from a routine permanent change of station.

1. Confirm the organization, duration and reporting instructions shown on your orders. Ask which office handles your arrival.
2. Clarify lodging and housing arrangements before booking. Ask about availability, required approvals and how to handle a late arrival.
3. For an overseas assignment, ask your sponsor about family travel authorization, required documents, medical screening, pets and vehicle shipment before making reservations.
4. Coordinate household goods and personal travel with the appropriate transportation office. Keep orders, receipts and important family records together.
5. Make a short list of contacts for medical care, schools, childcare and family support, where applicable to your assignment.

Official overseas moving resources   Housing allowance information

Sources: Navy Housing: NSA Naples

Resources for service members and families

Start with the official resources for Naval Support Activity Naples and ask which services your household can use. For a training site, rotational location or Reserve component assignment, confirm arrangements with your unit rather than assuming the services of a large residential installation are available.

From this mission to your next career

The mission at Naval Support Activity Naples suggests the following areas to consider when describing your experience. These are LockLeed career suggestions based on the public mission, not a list of vacancies or qualifications held by everyone assigned here.

Write down the equipment, systems, processes and teams you personally supported. Add a specific result you can discuss publicly, then match that evidence to the civilian role you want. Keep operational details and sensitive information out of your application.

Official transition resources   Explore SkillBridge programs

Frequently asked questions

Sources and editorial notes

Installation facts above are drawn from the official sources below. Career suggestions and planning questions are LockLeed editorial guidance. Use official offices for current policies, eligibility and arrangements.

1. NSA Naples mission and visionSupports: overview, mission
2. Navy Housing: NSA NaplesSupports: overview, local context, planning note
3. Naval History and Heritage Command: NSA NaplesSupports: overview, history

Reviewed 2026-09-30. This independent guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense. Map points are approximate and are not routing or reporting instructions.