Office of Defense Cooperation
Canberra, Australia
- Local Address
- Moonah Place
Yarralumla ACT 2600 - APO Address
- PSC 277
Unit 110006
APO AP 96549 - Phone
- (61) 2 6214-5842
- Fax
- (61) 2 6273-2879
The Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC), Australia, is located at the U.S. Embassy, Canberra, Australia. We operate from 8:30am to 5:00pm Mondays through Fridays except for U.S. & Australian Public Holidays.
“The United States places great value on its unique relationships with the United Kingdom and Australia, whose forces stand with the US military in Iraq, Afghanistan and many other operations. These close military relations are models for the breadth and depth of cooperation that the United States seeks to foster with other allies and partners around the world.”
2006 Quadrennial Defense Review Report
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 US Government and the Government of Australia.
Office Of Denfense Cooperation, Canberra Staff:
The following list provides the basic functions of the various ODC staff members. Please feel free to e-mail any one of us, that you think can best address your concerns. 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.
| Position | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| 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. |
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