The Joint Information Operations Warfare Center (JIOWC) supports the CJCS, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Joint Force in improving the ability of the United States Department of Defense (USDOD) to conduct military operations in the Information Environment (OIE). The JIOWC also work towards improving the development of information-related capabilities—ensuring operational integration and coherence across combatant commands and other USDOD activities.
On 1 October 2011, the JIOWC was chartered as a Chairman's Controlled Activity aligned under the Joint Staff. The JIOWC Director reports to Joint Staff J3, through the Deputy Director Global Operations, J39 (DDGO).