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Office of Defense Cooperation

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The Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC), Australia, is located at the U.S. Embassy, Canberra, Australia. We operate from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Mondays through Fridays.

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Overview

Our Mission:

  • Provide security assistance and advice to Australia.
  • Identify, develop, and advocate programs that strengthen interoperability and the alliance with Australia.
  • Assist military and commercial entities with defense related issues.
  • Reduce US defense costs and enhance interoperability through cooperative agreements and programs.

 

Our Function:

The ODC is the single point of contact for all Foreign Military Sales programs between the U.S. Government and the Government of Australia.

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Office of Defense Cooperation, Canberra Staff

The following list provides the basic functions of the various ODC staff members. If you are unsure who you should address your e-mail to, just e-mail any one of us and we will make sure the right person gets your message.

  • Chief, Office of Defense Cooperation – Overall responsible for the day to day operations of ODC Canberra.
  • Director Air Force Programs – Manages all issues pertaining to the USAF and Royal Australian Air Force, except training.
  • Army Program Manager – Manages all issues pertaining to the USA and Australian Army, except training.
  • Navy Program Manager – Manages all issues pertaining to the USN and Royal Australian Navy, except training.
  • Australian Training Manager – Manages all training related issues for all services.
  • Budget & Resource Manager – Responsible for ODC’s budget and procurement.

 

Contact Details

U.S. Department of State
Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC)
7800 Canberra Place
Washington D.C. 20521-7800

Phone
(61) 2 6214-5600

Fax 
(61) 2 6273-2879

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