Missile Defense Integration & Operations Center (MDIOC)

The Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center (MDIOC) is a central element of the Missile Defense Agency's mission to support missile defense operations. Situated in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the MDIOC functions as a hub for research, development, testing, and evaluation related to the Missile Defense System. Its main objectives include ensuring mission assurance, engineering integration, and resource scheduling for both ground and flight tests. Additionally, the center is vital in maintaining configuration management of on-site systems and services to meet the operational needs of designated Combatant Commanders.

The MDIOC provides continuous support and restoration capabilities for critical missile defense systems. It interfaces with designated Combatant Command missile defense activities and supports the United States Space Command's Joint Functional Component Command for Integrated Missile Defense. A key focus is enhancing the reliability, availability, and maintainability of mission-critical systems within the MDIOC. This involves sustaining a secure environment that allows developers, testers, and operators to effectively assess and deliver layered missile defense capabilities.

Cyber Operations at the MDIOC emphasize defensive measures through Key Management Infrastructure and Information Assurance Training. These operations ensure secure communications, network health monitoring, and mission-critical restoration capabilities. The initiative aims to maintain an Information Assurance certified workforce by following Department of Defense directives, supporting the goal of protecting the integrity of the Missile Defense System against cyber threats.

Program-Wide Support (PWS) includes non-headquarters management functions that facilitate various activities across the Missile Defense Agency. This encompasses supporting global deployments, ensuring compliance with environmental requirements, and maintaining facilities in good working order. PWS also covers essential services such as security, legal services, training, and infrastructure maintenance. By distributing resources across multiple agency programs each fiscal year, PWS ensures that all aspects of missile defense operations are adequately supported and aligned with strategic objectives.