I was just informed that I may be assigned to NATO 2ND SIG BN NAPLES, Italy. Can anyone provide info about family living etc?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 14:33:28 -0400

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 26 at 2016 2:36 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 14:36:07 -0400

Amazing location! Have you received assignment instructions? I know Italy used to be an accompanied tour. Your instructions will detail your dependents travel and accommodations. Awesome assignment! But I am Catholic so I am a little bias to Italy.

Response by LTC Sonya Friday made Jul 26 at 2016 3:23 PM

LTC Sonya Friday — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 15:23:24 -0400

Most Italians consider it the Arm Pit of Italy and although there are some areas that would support that sentiment, I found Naples to be a beautiful place. There are some extremely rough areas and you will need to pay attention to housing for guidance if living off post. Due to the housing situation being so rough here is the latest from Naples. I hope this helps:

DIRECT ASSIGNMENT IN EFFECT: Effective June 1, 2013, direct assignment to Military Family Housing (MFH) is in effect for all incoming active duty military personnel (E-1 to O-6) reporting to the Naples area accompanied by dependents. Members will be assigned to MFH immediately upon arrival if housing is available.
The housing unit assigned is based on rank and family composition. If MFH is declined, a member will not be entitled to receive Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA).
Pets: NSA Naples pet regulations state a maximum weight limit of 70 pounds per pet and a total of two pets. There are no exceptions to the direct assignment policy due to pets. Click here to view the NSA Naples pet instruction.
Contact the Housing Service Center at DSN: [login to see] / Comm: +39 [login to see] / email: [login to see] .mil.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 27 at 2016 1:00 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 13:00:09 -0400

Lucky bastard.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 27 at 2016 9:46 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 21:46:08 -0400

Well I am scheduled to head out there this fall...same unit. My wife and I are going to try and live on post for the first year or so.

Response by CAPT Don Bosch, EdD made Jul 28 at 2016 1:07 PM

CAPT Don Bosch, EdD — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:07:37 -0400

Loving Naples. Check out https://www.facebook.com/groups/LivingAboadInNaplesItaly/ and the Welcome to Naples guide posted here:
http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/installations/nsa_naples.html

Been here close to a year now - think you'll enjoy it.

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Response by PO1 Bryce Calhoon made Jul 31 at 2016 1:13 PM

PO1 Bryce Calhoon — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 13:13:28 -0400

Its not to bad, you have a few choices one is on base the other is on the economy. There are buses to the Nato base still I believe, until your vehicle gets there. Out in town its interesting experience. Housing department will help you figure out what you want. Also the support base where the hospital and Nex are, are were most of the base house is now.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2016 10:41 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 22:41:33 -0400

I have never been stationed in Italy but was in the 77th maintenance company in Germany from 96-06. Europe is a wonderful assignment. As long as you try to learn the local culture and language out will be fine. Check out on post housing. It can be outdated but you can end up paying out of pocket living off post even tho COLA is pretty good. Good luck and travel all you can.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2017 9:09 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 09:09:05 -0500

When I was there in 1997, the traffic was insane. The sidewalk was a passing lane. No, that's not a joke.