DC3 Mission

Operations Enablement Directorate

The Operations Enablement Directorate (OED) empowers Department of the Air Force–wide Law Enforcement and Counterintelligence investigations with the capabilities, expertise, and operational support that turn information into action. By integrating specialized tools and strategic resources, OED amplifies investigative impact and strengthens mission outcomes across the enterprise.

Operational support that magnifies investigative impact

OED exists to magnify the effects of Department of War and U.S. Intelligence Community law enforcement and counterintelligence operations by delivering expertise, technical analysis, and operational enablement where it matters most.

  • Core Mission: To magnify the effects of DoW and U.S. Intelligence Community law enforcement and counterintelligence (LE/CI) operations.
  • Expert Analysis: Specializes in technical and all-source analysis to defeat foreign intelligence threats to the U.S. government and its interests.
  • Technology & Collaboration: Drives interoperability by integrating new technologies across federal LE/CI, cyber, and acquisition communities.
  • Strategic Partnerships: Maintains deep integration by embedding liaison officers with key partners across the federal enterprise.

At-a-glance value

LE/CI Enablement Supports Department-wide law enforcement and counterintelligence missions with focused operational capabilities.
Technical Analysis Applies technical and all-source analysis to help defeat foreign intelligence threats.
Interoperability Integrates technology across cyber, acquisition, and investigative communities.
Embedded Reach Maintains strong liaison relationships with key mission partners across government.

Analytical Group (AG)

The Analytical Group conducts sharply focused technical and cyber intelligence analysis, leveraging multiple data sources, unique analytic tools, applications, and capabilities to directly support stakeholder requirements and priorities.

Production

The AG publishes reports that result in numerous investigational leads, technical findings, and highlight trends that enable predictive analysis, including:

  • Cyber Intelligence Reports
  • Cyber Profiles supporting LE/CI operations
  • Operational Lead Reports with new technical findings
  • Joint products with Government Agencies and Partners

Collaboration

The AG partners with the DC3 DIB Collaborative Information Sharing Environment and the Cyber Forensics Lab to protect critical technologies. This collaboration is central to releasing malware signatures and decoders that help DIB partners defend their networks.

AG Quarterly Meeting

The AG hosts attendees from DoW and federal-level law enforcement and cyber agencies to discuss relevant and emerging cyber threat items of interest.

Strategic partnerships and mission integration

OED strengthens mission outcomes through embedded coordination and interoperability with operational, intelligence, and acquisition partners across the federal landscape.

Federal LE/CI Integration

OED maintains deep integration by embedding liaison officers with key mission partners and ensuring shared operational awareness across investigative communities.

Embedded Mission Partners

Key partner relationships include the FBI and National Cyber Investigative Task Force (NCIJTF), U.S. Cyber Command, and organizations such as DCSA, AFLCMC, and Army Military Intelligence.

Technology & Interoperability

By integrating new technologies across federal LE/CI, cyber, and acquisition communities, OED helps accelerate mission execution and operational effectiveness.

Need more information about OED?

Phone: 410-981-1013
Email: dc3.oed.info@us.af.mil