EXPLORE DISCOVER LEARN Defense Orientation Conference Association, Inc.

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 others Cooperation between DOCA members: –Department of Defense –State Department

Achieving DOCA’s Objectives? Scheduled briefings Field trips under auspices of: –DoD –DoS Annual Meeting Written 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 invitation Secretary 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 – nd Annual Meeting, Washington, DC October nd Annual Meeting, Washington, DC October 20-24

Past Trips

More Information? Mail: DOCA 9271 Old Keene Mill Rd. Suite 200 Burke, VA Phone: Fax: Website: