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Explore DOCA: Advancing National Defense through Education and Collaboration

The Defense Orientation Conference Association (DOCA) is a non-political, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing national defense education. Founded in 1952, DOCA provides a platform for members to engage with the Department of Defense and State Department through briefings, field trips, and cooperative efforts. Membership is by nomination and approval, focusing on the shared objectives of national security without any advocacy for specific military branches or political groups. Join us in fostering understanding and cooperation among defense professionals.

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Explore DOCA: Advancing National Defense through Education and Collaboration

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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. 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

  10. Past Trips

  11. 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

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