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DoD Authorizes New Defense Intelligence Operations Coordination Center

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Monday, October 8th, 2007

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The Defense Department last week authorized the creation of the Defense Intelligence Operations Coordination Center (DIOCC). DIOCC will strengthen the ability of defense intelligence to synchronize intelligence operations and collection to support the combatant commands, a DIA statement said. The DIOCC Initial Operating Capability was established at the start of the new fiscal year, Oct. 1. DIOCC's full operating capability for the DIOCC is planned for August 2008. DIA Director Army Lt. Gen. Michael Maples has been appointed as DIOCC…

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