Note
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.
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.
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.
- Deputy Chief / Land and Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Capabilities Director – Manages all issues pertaining to the US Army, Australian Army and GWEO, except training.
- Air, Space and Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Capabilities Director – Manages all issues pertaining to the US Air Force, US Space Force, Royal Australian Air Force and IAMD, except training.
- Maritime, Cyber and Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) Capabilities Director – Manages all issues pertaining to the US Navy, Royal Australian Navy, Cyber, and MRO, except training.
- Support Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) / End-Use Monitoring Program Manager (EUM) – Manages day-to-day administration of ODC Canberra, as well as all issues pertaining to the US Golden Sentry EUM Program for Australia.
- Australian Training Manager – Manages all training related issues for all service components in Australia.
- Budget & Resource Manager – Responsible for ODC Canberra’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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