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    JOINT CIVILIAN ORIENTATION CONFERENCE (JCOC)

    Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC)

    Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC)    

    Directly observe and engage with military members to learn and share knowledge of national defense.

    What Is JCOC?
    JCOC is DOD’s oldest and most prestigious public liaison program. Established in 1948, it is the only Secretary of Defense-sponsored outreach program in which once yearly, business and community leaders experience military life, training and operations.

    What Is The Benefit?
    Americans learn more about national defense policies and programs from participants who share... read more

    28 Featured Videos

    JCOC Alumni Testimonials

    JCOC Alumni Testimonials
    09.20.24 | SSgt John Wright | OSDPA
    Joint Civilian Orientation Conference alumni share their experiences with the program at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 20, 2024. (DoD...
    JCOC Alumni Event Combined Testimonials

    JCOC Alumni Event Combined Testimonials
    09.20.24 | SSgt John Wright | OSDPA
    Joint Civilian Orientation Conference alumni share their experiences with the program at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 20, 2024. (DoD...
    Vince Swann JCOC Alumni Event Testimonial

    Vince Swann JCOC Alumni Event Testimonial
    09.20.24 | SSgt John Wright | OSDPA
    Vince Swann, Joint Civilian Orientation Conference alum, shares his experience with the program at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 20, 2024....
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    SD, CJCS Speak at JCOC Reunion

    SD, CJCS Speak at JCOC Reunion
    09.20.24 | SrA Madelyn Keech | OSDPA
    Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. speaks to Joint Civilian Orientation Conference alumni at the Pentagon,...
    SD, CJCS Speak at JCOC Reunion

    SD, CJCS Speak at JCOC Reunion
    09.20.24 | SrA Madelyn Keech | OSDPA
    Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomes Joint Civilian Orientation Conference alumni at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 20, 2024....
    SD, CJCS Speak at JCOC Reunion

    SD, CJCS Speak at JCOC Reunion
    09.20.24 | SrA Madelyn Keech | OSDPA
    Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomes Joint Civilian Orientation Conference alumni at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 20, 2024....
    SD, CJCS Speak at JCOC Reunion

    SD, CJCS Speak at JCOC Reunion
    09.20.24 | SrA Madelyn Keech | OSDPA
    Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. speaks to Joint Civilian Orientation Conference alumni at the Pentagon,...
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    8 Featured Stories

    JBER hosts Army, Air Force orientation conference for civilian leaders

    JBER hosts Army, Air Force orientation...
    06.26.24 | SrA Julia Lebens | JBERPA
    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — American business executives and community members participated in the annual Joint Civilian...
    Marines host standout day for Joint Civilian Orientation Conference

    Marines host standout day for Joint...
    09.28.23 | Sgt Karis Mattingly | HQMC
    WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Office of the Secretary of Defense hosted 33 civilian leaders from academia, businesses, and corporate America, for the...

    SecDef’s oldest outreach program visits...
    09.22.23 | 2nd Lt. Cassandra Saphore | AFSOC
    Thirty-five members of the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference’s 94th iteration visited Hurlburt Field Sept. 21 to learn about the contributions Air Force Special Operations Command provides to the Joint Force. Air Force Day for JCOC began at AFSOC Headquarters with participants learning the importance of AFSOC’s heritage of warfighting, valor and innovation from Lt. Gen. Tony Bauerfeind, AFSOC commander.

    Civilian leaders catch a glimpse inside...
    10.28.22 | LCpl Jackson Rush | MCASM
    Stacey Cunningham, a board member and former president of the New York Stock Exchange, has been a key member of one of the most influential economic hubs in the world. However, during the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference Marine Day at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on Oct. 28, she removed her mantle of leadership and took on the role of follower. Rather than overseeing operations and making decisions on the NYSE, she experienced a day...
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