In addition to the department's academic mission, the DMSPO is responsible for numerous other missions and activities at the U.S. Army War College.

Joint Ball
The Joint Ball is one of the social highlights of a student's year at the Army War College. The organization and execution of the Joint Ball are the responsibilities of the resident class at the Army War College. The DMSPO provides a faculty representative to oversee, monitor, and facilitate any plans developed by the Joint Ball Committee. This also ensures interface with Carlisle Barracks, garrison personnel, staff and faculty of the Army War College, and continuity.

Faculty Symposium on Joint Warfighting
The U.S. Army War College, Department of Military Strategy, Planning, and Operations annually hosts a faculty symposium on joint warfighting issues for all senior service and intermediate service college faculty during June. The purpose of the symposium is to update faculty on relevant issues and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas on "best practices" in teaching joint operations. This is an opportunity to draw the joint education community together in faculty development.

Jim Thorpe Sports Day
The DMSPO is responsible for the organization and execution of Jim Thorpe Sports Day. The faculty sponsor has overall responsibility for the coordination of the event. This is a year-long process that requires constant monitoring and attention to detail. The faculty sponsor establishes committees staffed by members of the resident class, and serves as the principal liaison with the USAWC Command Group and the other senior service schools.