Frequently Asked Questions
Missile Defense Agency's Integration and Operations Center (MDIOC)
What is the Missile Defense Agency's Integration and Operations Center (MDIOC)?
Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado., the Missile Defense Agency’s Integration and Operations Center (MDIOC) supports research and development, system-level tests and evaluation, as well as operational and training support to U.S. combatant commands.
How does the MDIOC support the development of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS)?
The Integration and Operations Center supports research and development, agency operations, test and evaluation, and operational training for missile defense capabilities.
What makes the MDIOC unique at the MDA?
Several missile defense organizations are located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The MDIOC is able to take advantage of this location, as well as the several combatant command, joint, and command and control organizations which exist at the MDIOC, to provide a unique synergistic work environment. Additionally, Missile Defense Agency operations for missile defense capabilities have been executed at this facility since 1988.
Does the MDIOC still conduct the modeling and simulation wargames?
Yes. Only the name has changed, not the mission. The MDIOC hosts and supports classified and unclassified wargames on all scenario levels, including coalition and international simulations.
How do I learn more about the MDIOC?
Check out the information on our MDIOC page.
How do I learn more about the other supporting efforts of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS)?
All of the supporting efforts of the BMDS are described in our System section.