Working in conjunction with the Fleet Forcess Command, the CJOS COE will provide a focus for the sponsoring nations and NATO in improving allied ability to conduct combined joint operations from the sea. Located in Norfolk, USA.
Headquartered is comprised of representatives from 13 nations and is the only NATO accredited Centre of Excellence within the United States. We are a NATO accredited COE, representing a collective wealth of international naval experience and expertise. CJOS COE draws on the knowledge and capabilities of the U.S. Fleet Forcess Command within its shared headquarters, as well as neighboring U.S. commands to promote common "best practices" within the Alliance, and to aid NATO's transformational goals with respect to maritime-based joint operations. We cooperate closely with Allied Command Transformation (ACT), other maritime COEs, NATO Joint Force Commands, and various national commands. Our value is achieved by shortening NATO decision cycles between the COE staff and individual Sponsoring Nations' key experts by setting up focal points of contact within some of these nations.