Naval Support Activity Naples  Base Essentials

Most newcomers arrive in Naples at Capodichino International Airport or Air Mobility Command Terminal.

Sponsors will provide transportation to those newcomers who have pets, car seats, are arriving at any other airport and/or lodging at a different location other than those listed above. Please keep your sponsor advised of your arrival date and if your flying commercial or AMC.

For those arriving commercially, your sponsor needs to reach out to the Area Orientation Coordinators to schedule your AO participation dates and receive the necessary paperwork.

Upon arrival, you will be met by Area Orientation staff. At this point you will receive all necessary paperwork for Area Orientation.

Area Orientation

Area Orientation is a command requirement. For details, contact Area Orientation Coordinators at nsanaplesao@us.navy.mil  or call DSN 314-629-6945, Comm. +(39) 081-811-6945; or +(39) 335-848-4641.

Step 1:

• The newcomer will need to sign up for In-person Area Orientation via email or by calling the AO Coordinators. The command, assigned sponsor, or newcomer will have the ability to register. The following information is needed for enrollment: newcomer name, rank/GS level, email address, phone number, command, date of arrival, childcare needs, and assigned sponsor name and contact information.
• Each newcomer will receive a packet that includes forms needed during and after Area Orientation, for things such as Housing applications, etc. Also included, will be a base map and local area maps. The assigned command sponsor may pick up a packet at the FFSC Front Desk prior to newcomer arrival. Those arriving via the rotator will be provided these packets in person by the AO Coordinators.

Step 2:

• Once signed up for AO, the newcomer will attend AO for the dates assigned as indicated in the AO agenda, included with the packet.
• During AO, the newcomer will take their driver’s test, turn-in medical paperwork, enroll in TRICARE, and be briefed by supporting departments.
• Newcomers need to bring the following items with them to Area Orientation:
  • 3 copies of orders (stamped copies for civilians)
  • 1 copy of their stateside driver’s license and previous NATO/AFI license (if applicable)
  • 1 copy of the passport photo page
  • Medical records
  • AO packet

Step 3

During Area Orientation, the newcomer will need to see the AO Coordinators to be registered to attend the sojourners permit presentation, if applicable, dependents driver's license exam, and downtown Area Orientation tour.   

Children under 13 are not eligible to attend the Friday AO trip. The family-friendly is held on the last Monday of each month. The newcomer will receive the date, time, and location for these appointments from the AO Coordinators.