Governor Mikie Sherrill • Lt. Governor Dr. Dale G. Caldwell

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NJ National Guard

Joint Operations Center

Mission Statement

In response to domestic emergencies and when directed by lawful authority, The Adjutant General provides and directs New Jersey National Guard (NJNG) and capabilities to support civil authorities in protecting New Jersey's citizens. The Joint Operations Center (JOC) is the sole portal linking NJNG resources to the governor and civic leaders for domestic operations.  

NJ National Guard

Leadership


Director of the Joint Staff
BG Roscoe
  • BG Arthur Roscoe

Joint Operations Center


J3 Directorate

  • The J3 Directorate leads the Joint Staff Domestic Operations (DOMOPS) staff. The Joint Staff plans, coordinates, and manages all aspects of the NJNG support to civil authorities. The Joint Staff enables the activation of the Joint Task Force, and, if federal forces and capabilities are needed, the Dual Status Command. Under the direction of the Joint Staff, the Joint Task Force is an expeditionary force capable of assisting other states, if requested.

    Contact the J3 Directorate at ng.nj.njarng.mbx.jfhq-j3-cops@army.mil. 

Current/Future Operations

  • 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.

Subordinate Entities
Last Updated: 01/28/2026