OCONUS is outside the continental U.S.

What is difference between Conus and Oconus?

The acronym OCONUS stands for Outside the Continental United States, while CONUS means the Continental United States. The continental United States is also known as the “Lower 48 states.” Therefore, CONUS does not include Alaska and Hawaii or U.S. overseas territories.

What countries are considered Oconus?

OCONUS refers to "Outside the Continental United States" or outside of the 48 contiguous United States). Alaska, Hawaii, (States) Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam (US territories) are all considered OCONUS, d.