It is located in Zamboanga City and serves as the headquarters of its Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM).

Camp Navarro has hosted the Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) of the AFP for decades.

In 2005, news came that SOUTHCOM was to be moved to Pagadian City, which was met with wide protest by Zamboanga residents.

[3] The camp was also the venue of a number of BALIKATAN Philippines - U.S. military joint exercises.

[4] Camp Navarro is located in Calarian district of Zamboanga City.