Welcome to the National Capital Region.  With the nation's capital at its heart, metropolitan Washington spreads into Maryland and Virginia.  Naval District Washington encompasses over 4,000 square miles, including the District of Columbia; the Maryland counties of Calvert, Charles, Montgomery, Prince George's, and St. Mary's; and Northern Virginia counties of Loudoun, Fauquier, Fairfax, Prince William, Stafford, King George, Westmoreland, and Arlington, and the cities within their outer boundaries.  In total, the District encompasses 400 commands and activities.  The Commandant exercises area coordination over 67,000 military and civilian employees assigned to Navy activities in the geographic area encompassed by Naval District Washington, the command's organizations include six major departments, and 20 staff and special assistants. Naval District Washington is also known as the Quarterdeck of the Navy.

In addition to the Washington Navy Yard and the Naval District Washington Anacostia Annex, Naval District Washington includes:
    

Commandant, Naval District Washington represents the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) in a variety of matters, including public and diplomatic functions, and the presentation of awards and decorations. The Commandant also coordinates Navy participation in official ceremonies and represents the Navy in negotiations and joint efforts with other services, federal agencies, and state and local governments. Commandant, Naval District Washington is the responsible line commander for the National Naval Medical Center and National Naval Dental Center.  The Commandant  also serves as the Immediate Superior in Command for Navy Public Works Center Washington, Naval District Washington Anacostia Annex and Navy Exchange Washington.

Rear Admiral Jan C. Gaudio, U.S. Navy, is the current Commandant, Naval District Washington.