noun
General Slang
OCONUS
oh-KOH-nus · noun · slang
Outside the Continental United States.
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Definitions
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Any duty location outside the U.S. mainland, such as overseas or in Alaska and Hawaii.
“The OCONUS tour came with a cost-of-living allowance.”
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OCONUS In A Sentence
The OCONUS tour came with a cost-of-living allowance.
Origin & Usage
U.S. military acronym, 'Outside the Continental United States.'
Variants
O.C.O.N.U.S.
People Also Ask
What does OCONUS stand for?
It stands for 'Outside the Continental United States,' meaning any duty location off the U.S. mainland.
Does OCONUS include Alaska and Hawaii?
Yes, because they're outside the 48 contiguous states, along with overseas locations.
How is OCONUS used?
It describes assignments abroad; for example, an OCONUS tour may come with extra pay like a cost-of-living allowance.
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