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NAVY BASES IN BAHRAIN

One major U.S. Navy installation is catalogued in Bahrain, operating under U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).

Naval Support Activities (1)

HOST NATION CONTEXT

Country
Bahrain (BH)
Combatant Command
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)

Each base page below includes its specific Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) framework, command sponsorship requirements, and host-nation entry guidance.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

One major U.S. Navy installation is catalogued in Bahrain: Naval Support Activity Bahrain.

Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) between the United States and the Kingdom of Bahrain (1991, renewed). Bahrain is designated a Major Non-NATO Ally (2002). See each base's host-nation context for installation-specific arrangements.

Bahrain falls under U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The naval component for this region — U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and U.S. 5th Fleet — coordinates U.S. naval operations in this area.

Access to U.S. Navy installations in Bahrain is restricted to authorized DoD personnel, dependents, contractors, and pre-approved sponsored visitors. Civilian visitors must coordinate base entry through their host-nation sponsor in advance and meet all host-nation entry requirements.