Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Bahrain

Location: NSA Bahrain is located in Bahrain's Middle East, Persian Gulf islands and East Saudi Arabia. NSA Bahrain covers the largest area and covers an area of ​​152 acres. We provide services and support for ships, remote areas in this area, and soldiers and civilians residing in Bahrain. Installation website

Cost of living: Because living expenses are high in Bahrain, living allowance (COLA) is paid to all permanent resident. COLA fee may be changed frequently; For the latest information please visit DFAS website.

School: Bahrain School is the only DoD school in Bahrain. Information about Bahrain schools can be found on their website.

Housing: Most people will rely on the local economy for their lives, except for very few special duty staff. The Housing Authority will help you find the accommodation and carry out the lease. The rent is paid in Bahraini Dinar. For details, please call 011 973 1785 4104, Naine Housing Office (postal code: DSN 318-439-4104).

Employment: The Human Resources Department serves state employees and local employees. Every employee must hold a visa passport

Medical service: clinic, 011-973-1785-4260 / 6110, DSN 318-439-4260 / 6110. Dental Clinic 011-973-1785-4211, DSN 318-439-4211. According to US standards, Bahraini medical services are considered to be very good, but the scope of service is somewhat limited compared to the expectation of the United States.

All active soldiers must obtain an official passport before arriving in Bahrain. The official (free) passport will be issued through your Personnel Assistance Separation (PSD). Do not delay, it is essential that you formulate an official passport plan as soon as possible. Passport application may take up to 2 months. For the Kingdom of Bahrain, all visas are required for staff entering the country. All service personnel and citizens of the Ministry of Defense need to confirm that they have a "free" passport before relocation.

The US military and its families need to understand the region's hypersensitivity and cultural value in order to minimize the influence of US military presence and to minimize the friction of potential recipient countries. All US Navy personnel belonging to the COMUSNAVCENT / COMFIFTHFLT unit and its family must comply with the requirements of general order OPORD 1000-10 (U) unless directed by the superior in writing.

Singles and families accept COLA (if not daily), salary, and BAS at current rates

If you need questions or assistance on EFMP, please contact DSN 318-439-4260 medical department (011-973-1785-4260).

DSN is a long distance communication service provider for the DoD. There is a special DSN number for each installation, depending on the global location. In order to make a call using the DSN, the caller needs to use a military phone during installation. Phone can not dial DSN number. You do not need to dial the DSN 312 area code when installing a dialup DSN number from the United States to another US facility. When dialing a DSN number from / to overseas, you need to include the DSN area code. Operators can contact via commercial (719) 567-1110. Please note that long distance charges may apply

The Kingdom of Bahrain is an archipelago of 33 islands, the largest of which is in Bahrain, about 16 km from Saudi Arabia, leading to King Fahd Avenue which opened in 1986. According to the 2010 census, the population of Bahrain is 1,234,571, of which 568,399 are Bahraini citizens, and the two have Bahrain as the smallest GCC country. Bahrain is full of sectarian tension; there are also reports showing that 75% of the population are Shi'a. The three dominant tribe of the Arabian Peninsula, Al Khalifa, are Sunni Muslims. Al Khalifa held power in the 18th century, arrived in Qatar, and beat Persian rulers with the help of tribal allies of the peninsula. Considering this history, "I believe that Shi'ism in Bahrain Arab is the true indigenous of Bahrain and the smaller islands around it.

Location: NSA Bahrain is located in Bahrain's Middle East, Persian Gulf islands and East Saudi Arabia. NSA Bahrain covers the largest area and covers an area of ​​152 acres. We provide services and support for ships, remote areas in this area, and soldiers and civilians residing in Bahrain. Please install the website. Housing: Most people will rely on the local economy for their lives, except for very few special duty staff. The Housing Authority will help you find the accommodation and carry out the lease. The rent is paid in Bahraini Dinar. For details, please call 011 973 1785 4104, Naine Housing Office (postal code: DSN 318-439-4104).