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ODC ITALY STAFF FUNCTIONS AND PERSONNEL
CHIEF, ODC ITALY
Tel: (+39) 06-4674-2641
The Chief of ODC directs all actions pertaining to U.S. military stationed in Italy, fosters cooperation with Italian
governmental and military organizations, directs the U.S. Security Assistance Program for Italy and facilitates
cooperation in defense related programs between the U.S. and Italy.
SECURITY ASSISTANCE
Tel: (+39) 06-4674-2878
The Security Assistance Officer interfaces with the Italian military services to establish and process requirements
that are to be satisfied via U.S. Department of Defense Foreign Military Sales programs. These include acquisition of
major weapon systems and equipment items, including follow-on technical assistance and logistics support.
INTERNATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS
Tel: (+39) 06-4674-2220
The Training Programs Manager handles all training purchased by the Italian military via Foreign Military Sales. This
includes Professional Military Education, pilot training, management training, technical courses and English language
training. Most training occurs in the U.S. The Training Programs Manager also administers all-paid personnel exchange and
training activity between the U.S. and Italy.
DEFENSE COOPERATIVE ARMAMENTS
Navy/Army – Tel: (+39) 06-4674-2565
Air Force/Army – Tel: (+39) 06-4674-2564
The Defense Cooperative Armaments staff serves as the in-country liaison between DOD acquisition agencies, the U.S.
Defense industry, the Italian Ministry of Defense and associated Italian acquisition agencies. The goal is to foster
cooperation in the development of weapon systems by assisting U.S. firms in gaining access to the Italian defense market.
They participate in bi-lateral cooperative armaments and they assist U.S. firms in gaining access to the Italian defense
market.
OPS, PLANS AND AGREEMENTS
Tel: (+39) 06-4674-2361
The Ops, Plans and Agreements (OPA) Section facilitates Host Nation Support for U.S. Forces operating in or passing
through Italian air, land or waterways during contingencies, exercises or war. They also coordinate Mutual Support
Agreements between USEUCOM and the Government of Italy and serve as the principal Liaison Office between USEUCOM and all
Italian Defense Military Staffs. Additionally, they establish and maintain all Small Unit Training Exchange program
agreements between U.S. and Italian Forces. Finally, this staff provides assistance as required to U.S. Forces in dealings
with other Italian authorities and agencies to coordinate and conduct these actions.
LOGISTICS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Tel: (+39) 06-4674-2590
The Logistics and Infrastructure staff is the focal point for all basing issues between the Italian Ministry of
Defense, other ministries and U.S. Forces in Italy. They coordinate bilateral infrastructure negotiations, communications,
customs and transportation issues pertaining to all U.S. military installations in Italy. In addition, these staff members
provide assistance as required to U.S. Forces in dealings with customs, police and other Italian authorities.
ODC OPERATIONS
Tel: (+39) 06-4674-2685
The Operations Chief is responsible for the DOD Country Clearance Program, Non-NATO personnel visit authorizations,
Language Testing program, and ODC security, and Information System Management.
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT
Tel: (+39) 06-4674-2294
The Administration Office manages the flow of correspondence, maintains publications, and handles Personnel actions for
the ODC staff.
BUDGET AND FINANCE MANAGEMENT
Tel: (+39) 06-4674-2182
The Budget and Finance Manager controls the ODC budget comprised of three separate funding sources. All ODC
expenditures are worked through this office, including those related to ODC’s participation in the State Department
International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS) program.
SUPPLY AND TRANSPORTATION
Tel: (+39) 06-4674-2915
The Logistics specialist obtains and controls all supplies and equipment utilized by ODC. He also manages the
maintenance and operation of ODC’s vehicles and also provides VIP transportation support.
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