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NOMINATIONS FOR JCOC 2010 JCOC participants are nominated into the program by senior Defense Officials and JCOC alumni. Nominees are then vetted by a senior selection panel. Only 80 participants are selected each year, out of hundreds of nominees, to take part in the conference. The nomination period for the 2010 JCOCs is closed. Selection announcements have been made. Nominations will open again for the 2011 JCOCs in October 2010, and will remain open until January 2011. If you have any questions regarding the nomination process, please refer to the FAQ link on this page. Alumni Feedback JCOC participants often ask us how they can help. As JCOC alumni, you are better able to answer that question. We are interested in hearing how your JCOC experience has affected you, your business, and others. Please tell us what you have done. You may use the blog on this page, or send an email to the JCOC director at jcoc@dod.mil, and we will post it for you. JCOC 79 JCOC 79 will be hosted by United States Special Operations Command. The trip starts with registration in Tampa, Florida, on April 25, and will conclude April 30, 2010. We are working closely with the U.S. Special Operations Command to ensure an interesting and dynamic itinerary, and look forward to introducing our newest group of participants to their United States military JCOC 80 JCOC 80 will be hosted by the United States European Command. The trip will start with registration in Washington, DC on September 9, and conclude September 16, 2010. |
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The Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC) is a program sponsored by the Secretary of Defense for civilian public opinion leaders interested in growing their knowledge of the military and national defense issues. JCOC is the oldest existing Pentagon outreach program having been held more than 76 times since 1948. JCOC participants attend Pentagon briefings by Department of Defense (DoD) military and civilian leadership and
then join the military in the field observing exercise and participating in training. JCOC alumni are encouraged to share their experiences with their circles of influence when they return home. It is DoD policy that fostering and furthering good relations with communities at home and abroad is in the best interest of the Department of Defense. A principal goal is to increase understanding of the mission of the Department of Defense and the U.S. defense posture and capabilities by increasing public exposure to, and understanding of, military personnel, facilities, equipment, and programs. 
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