Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization explained

Unit Name:Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization
Type:Division
Role:Support the CJCS to coordinate development of air and missile defense capabilities
Nickname:JIAMDO
Dates:1997 to Present
Garrison:The Pentagon
Garrison Label:Headquarters
Command Structure: Department of Defense
Joint Staff
Motto:Solutiones Communes Nam Lentus Obstaculum
"Joint Solutions to Difficult Problems"
Commander1: Brig Gen Roy Collins, USAF
Commander1 Label:Director
Commander2: COL Chris Efaw, USA
Commander2 Label:Deputy Director
Commander3:Jeffrey C. Boulware, PhD
Commander3 Label:Technical Director

The Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization (JIAMDO) supports the CJCS, through the Director Joint Staff J-8, in their responsibilities to coordinate development of air and missile defense capabilities. JIAMDO facilitates collaboration between Services, CCMDs, and agencies to identify existing and emerging capabilities and will foster innovation and integration through support to simulations, technology demonstrations, and RDT&E projects. JIAMDO's roles include: