What is the
Defense Attache Office (DAO)?

The Defense Attache Office (DAO) is primarily responsible for representational duties designed to foster positive relations between the U.S. military and the Swedish host nation defense/security establishment; coordinating with the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs for aircraft and ship clearances, coordinating country clearances for DOD personnel, and providing the Ambassador with military and political-military advice, assistance and support.

The Defense Attache (DATT) is also designated as U.S. Defense Representative (USDR) for the region and as such is responsible for representing the Secretary of Defense, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Secretaries of the military departments, Chiefs of the military services, and unified commanders regarding coordination of administrative and security matters for all in-country DOD noncombatant command elements.

The DAO also provides information for young men and women inquiring about joining the U.S. military Note: This is the only information available at this time.