OCPASS follows a team-based research structure that involves organizing professionals into teams to work collaboratively and achieve a common research goal, thereby fostering efficiency. The OCPASS is a self-governed institute affiliated with the Armed Forces, formed under the office of the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC) and registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 (Act XXI of 1860). The management and control of the affairs of the foundation are carried out in accordance with the rules and regulations of the foundation and/or the rules, byelaws, and regulations framed by the Governing Body (Executive body) of the foundation from time to time.

General Body of the Foundation or the Board of Trustees
The OCPASS General Body of the Foundation (Board of Trustees) consists of all the general members of the foundation. The President of the OCPASS Foundation is to be elected at the Annual General Meeting for a period of 03 (three) years.

Governing Body
The Governing Body includes a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer and Executive Director to manage the day-to-day activities of the OCPASS. The tenure of the office of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer and Executive Dir shall be for a period of 3 (three) years, and they may seek re-election after expiry of each tenure.

General Members
The General Members are from the serving and retired military community. In addition, there are retired civil officials, academics, journalists, members of civil society, and legal experts. The OCPASS General Members elect one among them as Chairman for the Governing Body. The Chairman undertakes the day-to-day decisions of the Governing Body and oversees the general management of the routine activities of the Foundation. The tenure of the Governing Body will be for a period of 3 (three) years.

Research Directors
OCPASS research activities are led by Research Directors. Research Directors including the Vice-Chairman, Treasurer and Executive Directors each head a specific research area or theme, namely:

a.    Geo-Politics, Geo-Economics and Geo-Strategic Studies

b.    National Defence and Security Studies

c.    Cyber Space and Information Warfare Studies

d.    International Instruments and Legal Studies

e.    Peace, Conflict and Negotiation Studies

f.     Regional and Neighbourhood Studies

g.    Maritime Studies and Blue Economy

h.    Air Power and Aerospace Studies

i.      Environmental (Climate), Gender and Human Rights Studies

Overseas Chapters

In future, OCPASS intends to open Overseas Chapter on research areas of specific significance.