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EXPLOREDISCOVER
LEARN
Defense OrientationConference 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 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