Area Orientation Mission Statement
The NSA Naples Area Orientation program supports arriving personnel and their families and will:
- Consolidate and effectively communicate available local resources and continuously improve the effectiveness of the AO website.
- Support AO stakeholders to develop on-demand formatting (over mandatory briefings) and maximize the ability to deliver pre-arrival customer education and services.
- Teach local OPSEC, emergency preparedness, and cultural awareness keys-to-success.
- Provide timely and accurate information on local policies and procedures that are unique to the OCONUS or Naples area.
- Facilitate the smooth and expeditious application of Italian government requirements.
We strive to achieve the highest possible culture of preparedness and mission readiness, and will continuously improve through rigorous application of customer satisfaction survey scores and quarterly program updates based on customer feedback.
Ready, Set, Go! What you need to start living in Italy
NSA Naples Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) conducts bi-weekly in-person AO at the Support Site. Once you arrive in Naples, you will begin your experience at the Support Site Movie Theater by being welcomed by the CO and other Quality of Life departments. You’ll get a sense of what living in Italy is like from our Intercultural Relations (ICR) specialists. We’ll then take you on an experiential tour of nearby locations. The tour is designed to peak your interests regarding services available and the vibrant culture that Naples offers. Click HERE for the Support Site Map, to help orient you in preparation for AO.
Prior to your arrival, there are some things we can work on that will help with your successful transition. See the checklist below to guide you in the process. We recommend that you register with our team, so we can assist with a smooth process in collaboration with your Sponsor. Your sponsor will play a key role in helping you navigate the steps for coming to Naples. Registration can be completed via email/phone. The command, assigned sponsor, or the newcomer may initiate the sign up via the AO Coordinators at by calling +39 335-848-4641 or DSN 314-629-6945; Commercial (+39 081-811-6945). If for some reason, you are already in Naples and have not been able to sign up yet and work on pre-arrival items, please stop by the Support Site FFSC, located on the 1st floor of the Navy Lodge, so we can assist.
AO OFFICE DSN: 629-6945; 081-811-6945
AO DUTY CELL: +39-335-848-4641 AVAILABLE ON WHATSAPP
AO COORDINATOR EMAIL: nsanaplesao@us.navy.mil
CO’S WELCOME
Buongiorno e benvenuti a Napoli in bella Italia! I would like to officially welcome you to Naples, Italy and to our Area Orientation (AO)! The entire AO team and your individual sponsor are here to help you smoothly transition to this new duty station. Our goal is to provide the services you need, the way you need them, and when you need them. The online AO website is designed to help you prior to and even after arrival. Please use it, along with your sponsor, to access all the necessary paperwork and information. I hope it gives you a sense of what things will be like when you get to Naples. Our experts are here to help you make this transition smooth and efficient.
On the pre-arrival page, reached using the hyperlink below, are the latest AO updates and a pre-arrival checklist you can start working on now. If you take the time to fill it out, and submit all of the recommended paperwork, you will be well prepared when you arrive. Further down are video presentations and PowerPoint briefs that explain many of the services and organizations we have available. After you arrive, our interactive in-person AO will introduce you to even more resources to help you quickly and successfully get settled so you can start enjoying your new tour in Bella Napoli!
If you have any questions, concerns or problems, please reach out to your sponsor or our Area Orientation team. The AO team can be reached at nsanaplesao@us.navy.mil or by calling +39 335-848-4641 or DSN 314-629-6945; Commercial. 081-811-6945. They are located inside the Fleet and Family Support Center on the 1st floor of the Navy Lodge. Benvenuti a Napoli!
Very Respectfully,
Capt. John L. Randazzo
Commanding Officer
Naval Support Activities Naples
Are you planning your arrival to NSA Naples? Visit our pre-arrival page.
Have you already arrived at NSA Naples? Visit our post-arrival page.