The JOC's cadre force, the J3 Directorate, leads, plans, coordinates, and manages all aspects of NJNG Defense Support to Civil Authorities. The JOC enables the activation of the Joint Staff, Joint Task Force, and, if federal forces and capabilities are needed, the Dual Status Command. The Joint Operations Center cadre is an expeditionary force capable of assisting other states, if requested.  

The Joint Operations Center receives, leverages, develops, and provides Shared Situational Awareness reports via multiple collaborative platforms to reflect a common operating picture and apprise the Joint Force, state, and federal authorities of current and future operations and capabilities for domestic operations in New Jersey and beyond.

• Counterdrug Task Force
• Anti-Terrorism Program
• State Partnership Program
• Domestic Actions
• Military Funeral Honors