Naval Support Activity Washington in Washington, DC
Naval Support Activity Washington is an active United States Navy installation in southeast Washington, D.C. It is headquartered at the Washington Navy Yard and supports several National Capital Region locations. This guide covers access, lodging, family services, schools, and medical support.
Base Overview
| Official name | Naval Support Activity Washington |
|---|---|
| Military branch | United States Navy |
| Base status | Active |
| Street address | 1411 Parsons Ave SE, Suite 323, Washington, DC 20374-5001 |
| Official website | Naval Support Activity Washington |
Location and Directions
Naval Support Activity Washington is headquartered at the Washington Navy Yard in southeast Washington, D.C. The installation covers six fencelines across the National Capital Region, including the Washington Navy Yard, Naval Research Laboratory, Naval Support Facility Naval Observatory, Naval Support Facility Carderock, and Naval Support Facility Arlington. Specific driving directions are not provided in the verified installation information.
Visitor Information
Access rules depend on the location and reason for the visit. Visitors going to Washington Navy Yard tenant commands should arrange access with their host command before traveling. Naval Sea Systems Command says visitors to its Washington Navy Yard headquarters generally need federal- or state-issued photo identification, and state credentials must meet the REAL ID access standard.
Unescorted media is not allowed on the installation. The public affairs office can be reached at 202-433-2669, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Confirm current gate, identification, parking, and pass rules before you go.
Housing and Lodging
Visiting Flag Quarters provides temporary lodging for Navy and Marine Corps flag and general officers, flag-rank selectees, and foreign equivalents on official business in the National Capital Region. Travelers must be O-7 or above. The quarters are at 1205 Warrington Ave SE, Building 2, Washington, DC 20374, with check-in at 2:00 p.m. and check-out at 11:00 a.m. Call 202-433-2278 to make a reservation; online reservations are not available.
Navy Gateway Inns & Suites books other travelers at Navy partner hotels. The verified installation information does not provide a current general lodging phone number.
Facilities and Services
The Fleet and Family Support Center offers relocation assistance, new parent support, deployment services, clinical counseling, financial management counseling, family employment services, family advocacy, and transition assistance. It is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 202-685-0229.
The center has locations in Building 101, Room 114, at 1411 Parsons Ave SE, and in Building 154 at 1043 Harwood St SE. Other official site listings include the Navy Exchange and Commissary, Admiral Gooding Center, Religious Programs, Legal Services, and Medical and Dental services.
Schools and Childcare
Child and Youth Programs include Child Development Centers, a Child Development Home Program, Youth and Teen Centers, School Age Care, and instructional and leisure classes. A School Liaison Officer Program is also available through Child and Youth Programs. The installation directs families to its local Navy Child and Youth Programs resource for current information.
Medical Services
The official installation site map lists Medical and Dental services. The verified information does not name a specific clinic, list its services, or provide appointment details, so contact the installation for current care information.
Things to Know
- Naval Support Activity Washington is a regional activity, not one small, single site.
- Its supported locations include several National Capital Region fencelines.
- Tenant commands cannot independently grant access to the Washington Navy Yard.
- Arrange access with your host command before arriving.
- Access details and operating information can change, so confirm them before traveling.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What branch operates Naval Support Activity Washington?
- It is a United States Navy installation.
- Where is Naval Support Activity Washington located?
- Its headquarters is at the Washington Navy Yard in southeast Washington, D.C.
- Who can stay at Visiting Flag Quarters?
- Travelers in the grade of O-7 and above, along with other listed eligible guests, may use it for official business.
- How do visitors arrange access?
- Visitors should coordinate with their host command and follow current installation access procedures.
- What identification may visitors need?
- Visitors generally need federal- or state-issued photo identification. State credentials must meet the REAL ID access standard.