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What is DOCA?

DOCA is: – Non-political– Non-partisan – Non-profit 501 (c)(3)– Directed toward national defense– Without advocacy of any:

Military branch

Defense concept

What DOCA Is Not

DOCA: – No direct or indirect affiliation with:

Business

Political or religious groups

Organizations

– Members seek no special: Favors

Political advantage

Material gain

DOCA’s objectives

Continuing education for its members: – National security

Department of Defense State Department

Members to pass information to othersCooperation between DOCA members: – Department of Defense– State Department

Achieving DOCA’s Objectives?

Scheduled briefingsField trips under auspices of: – DoD– DoS

Annual MeetingWritten material Visual aids

Becoming a DOCA Member

Nomination by– DOCA member in good standing– DOCA Executive Committee approval

Secretary of Defense Executive Orientation Program (formerly Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC))

– Selected by invitationSecretary of Defense

– Then by DOCA invitation

DOCA’s Background

Founded 1952

Supported by annual dues

Each field orientation is self-supporting

Paid pro-rata by participants

DOCA members pay own travel expenses

DOCA’s Leadership

Board of Directors Executive Committee: – President, Chairman, Secretary/Treasurer – Two immediate Past Chairs – Executive VP, six Regional VPs – Three Vice Presidents-at-Large

DOCA Executive Vice President

2013 Visits

Tampa, FL, Mexico City, Mexico January 13 – 19

San Antonio, TX March 26 – 29

France, Italy & Germany May 17 – June 1

New England July 21 – 24

62nd Annual Meeting, Washington, DC October 20-24

Past Trips

More Information?

Mail: DOCA 9271 Old Keene Mill Rd.Suite 200Burke, VA 22015-4202

Email: dmorris@doca.org

Phone: 703.451.1200

Fax: 703.451.1201

Website: www.doca.org