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Defense Orientation Conference Association, Inc. (DOCA): Discover the Future of National Defense

DOCA is a non-political, non-partisan, and non-profit organization dedicated to national defense education. It fosters cooperation among members working in defense and state departments, without affiliations for personal gain. Attend briefings, field trips, and the annual meeting to share information and insights. Become a member by nomination and committee approval. Join now!

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Defense Orientation Conference Association, Inc. (DOCA): Discover the Future of National Defense

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  1. EXPLOREDISCOVERLEARN Defense OrientationConference Association, Inc.

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Achieving DOCA’s Objectives? • Scheduled briefings • Field trips under auspices of: • DoD • DoS • Annual Meeting • Written material • Visual aids

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 2014 Visits • Gulf Coast January 26-29 • Canada March 23 – 29 • Hungary/Poland May 14 – May 23 • Pacific Northwest August 17-20 • 63rd Annual Meeting, Colorado Springs, COOctober 26-30

  10. Past Trips

  11. More Information? • Mail: DOCA 9245 Old Keene Mill Rd.Suite 100Burke, VA 22015-4202 • Email: dmorris@doca.org • Phone: 703.451.1200 • Fax: 703.451.1201 • Website: www.doca.org

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