OCONUS
Military abbreviation · Military Term
| Stands for | Outside the continental United States |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
OCONUS stands for Outside the continental United States, a military term abbreviation.
Locations outside the 48 contiguous states and DC, including Alaska, Hawaii, US territories such as Guam and Puerto Rico, and foreign countries. OCONUS assignments carry different allowances, travel rules and tour lengths.
Example: OCONUS families must complete medical and educational screening before the move.
Usage notes
Pronounced "OH-kon-us." Overseas tours are typically longer for accompanied members than for those serving unaccompanied. Allowances such as OHA and OCONUS COLA apply only to these assignments, and families moving OCONUS often need passports, host-nation driving permits and command sponsorship.
Related abbreviations
More military term abbreviations
- NJP – Nonjudicial punishment
- NLT – No later than
- NOFORN – Not releasable to foreign nationals
- NOK – Next of kin
- NWU – Navy Working Uniform
- OCIE – Organizational clothing and individual equipment
- OCP – Operational Camouflage Pattern
- OCS – Officer Candidate School
- OEF – Operation Enduring Freedom
- OER – Officer Evaluation Report
- OHA – Overseas Housing Allowance
- OIC – Officer in charge