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Our History
Organized July 5, 1950 in Washington, DCMerger of the Infantry and Field Artillery Associations– Merger of the Infantry and Field Artillery Associations
– Concern about future role of the ArmyForce Structure Drawdown
Technology’s Impact on Defense strategy
First President: Army Vice Chief of Staff
Our History
In 1956 decision made to prohibit active duty personnel from holding policy-making positions. AUSA became a totally private association
– Increasingly apparent in political area that uniformed leadership could not address adequately the issues.
– Need to avoid perception that uniformed leaders, through i t i ti b ti b f C d i i f th ia private association, were combating before Congress on decisions of their
political leaders.
First Chapters organized in 1956
N h h d S b 2008Newest chapter chartered September 2008: Gen. John Thayer Chapter – Omaha, Nebraska
Governance
By-Laws
Council of Trustees
Advisory Committees– Resolutions– Awards
Chapter By-laws are approved Nationally
Chapter Operations Manual
– Awards– Finance and Audit– Chapter Operations– NCO & Soldier ProgramsChapter Operations Manual
is day-to-day guideNCO & Soldier Programs
– Army Civilians– Reserve Component– Retiree Affairs
AUSA Mission
AUSA represents every American Soldier by:– Being the voice for all components of
America's ArmyAmerica's Army
– Fostering public support of the Army's role in national security
– Providing professional education and information programs
Goals
Educate Government officials and the American people on the needs of all components of America’s Army and its Soldiers.its Soldiers.
Exceed member expectations through relevant, competitive and valued services.
Provide valuable opportunities for industry to participate in support of America’s Army and our National Security Objectives.
Expand and support a dynamic network of chapters and volunteers to promote AUSA vision and goals.
Goals
Foster an environment that promotes motivation, customer service and teamwork.
E l it l di d t h l t f th AUSA’ i iExploit leading edge technology to further AUSA’s mission.
Be recognized as a leading national association that achieves its mission and maximizes resources.
Who We Are
Nine Regions Worldwide
123 Chapters Located in 46 states and Puerto Rico, Korea, G J B l i It l d K itGermany, Japan, Belgium, Italy and Kuwait
Over 110,000 Individual Members (Officers, NCOs, Enlisted, Government Civilians, Retirees, Family, National Guard, Army Reserves)
Over 4,600 Corporate Partner Companies
Over 560 Sustaining Members CompaniesOver 560 Sustaining Members Companies
AUSA Regions
Plus the Pacific and European Regions
National Headquarters
President/COO
Legislative Affairs
Vice PresidentFinance/Admin
Vice PresidentEducation
Vice President Membership/Meetings
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Institute of Land Warfare
Communications
Comptroller
Marketing
Regional Activities
Industry Affairs
Information Systems
Family Programs Admin Services NCO/Soldier Programs
Army Magazine
What We Do…
Create professional products to inform our members, the public, and the Congress on issues impacting the Army and its soldiers.Army and its soldiers.
Educate the public and members of Congress to support Army programs
Sponsor educational symposiums targeting specific defense topics
Sponsor monthly topic breakfasts for industry, media p y p yand government attendees
Organize and support programs locally to help soldiers, retirees, veterans and their familiessoldiers, retirees, veterans and their families
Sponsor the U.S. Army Ten Miler
AUSA Legislative Agenda
Active Army endstrength increase
Recent Successes
Reduced pay gap
Increased funding for Army Reset and Transformation
Funding Army Procurement War essential itemsFunding Army Procurement War-essential items
Increased Army reserve component full-time manning
endstrength
Increased funding for barracks and family housing
Funding Operations & Maintenance requirements See AUSA Legislative Update for a complete list of
AUSA t d 2009 D f A th i ti A t i iAUSA-supported 2009 Defense Authorization Act provisions
AUSA Legislative Agenda
Will continue to work for:Closing the pay gapg p y g p
Appropriate funding for transformation and modernization of the force
Increased Army end strength to 700,000
Full Concurrent Receipt for all disabled retirees
N i i TRICARE f /d d tiblNo increases in TRICARE fees/deductibles
Defense spending – at least 5% of GDP/ Army share at least 28%
Professional Development Products
Army Magazine
AUSA News
ILW P bli tiILW Publications
Washington Update
Electronic LegislativeNewsletter
IA Times
Web PageWeb Page
Leader Links
AUSA Book Program
Institute of Land Warfare Publications
Torchbearer National Security ReportsDefense ReportsNational Security WatchesLand Warfare PapersBackground BriefsBackground BriefsLand Power EssaysNCO UpdateNCO NotesSpecial Reports
www.ausa.org
Contact CongressMeetings and EventsAUSA Book ProgramE-StoreNewsNewsILW PublicationsPresident’s CornerPresident s CornerMembers Only
Chapter Activities
Newsletters
Community Eventsy
Soldier Programs
Industry daysIndustry days
Family Programs
Scholarships TuitionScholarships, Tuition Assistance
Websites
Local Corporate Discounts
Fort Knox Chapter Activities (Examples)
• Co-Founder Hooray for Heroes
• $1000 for Red Cross Thanksgiving & Christmas $ g g
• $300 For Local High School Lock-Ins
• Founder of USA Cares Forerunner…KY CaresFounder of USA Cares Forerunner…KY Cares
• Excellence Recognition Awards to NCOs, Soldiers, Civilians, Instructors, etc. ($4000 a Year)
• $2000 per Year to Soldier Commands for Family Support Programs
Fort Knox Chapter Activities (Continued)
• Fort Knox Morale, Welfare, Recreation Programs ($4000 Per Year)
• New Memberships to Expose AUSA to Junior Soldiers ($1000)
Our Annual Meeting
October of each year in the nation’s capitol
32,000 registered attendees
Members, Army, Chapters, Individuals and Industry participate
Three days of forums, presentations and discussionsThree days of forums, presentations and discussions
Over 500 industry exhibits and Army exhibits
500,000 square feet of exhibit space
National awards
2008 Annual Meeting
Symposia
Space & Missile Defense Symposium (Texas)
Aviation Symposium (Virginia)
Winter Symposium (Florida)
Installations Symposium (Missouri)
Medical Symposium (Texas)
Logistics Transformation Symposium (Virginia)
AUSA Annual Meeting (Washington, DC)
International Defense Shows
Eurosatory
IDEX (UAE)
DSA (Malaysia)
DSEi (UK)
AUSA Benefits
ARMY MagazineARMY Magazine
AUSA News
ILW Pubs
Membership in one of AUSA’s Chapters
Vi ibilit C it l HillVisibility on Capitol Hill
AUSA Member Benefits and Services
GEICO Auto InsuranceBank of America Financial ServicesCh i H t l Di tChoice Hotel DiscountsApple & Dell Computer DiscountsCar Rental DiscountsBook ProgramArmy/Federal Times DiscountsMastercare Group Insurance PlansDental & Vision Discount ProgramsArmed Forces Services CorporationArmed Forces Services CorporationGrantham University
Why AUSA Is Important To You…
AUSA is YOUR voice on the Hill.
AUSA educates the public, our members, civilian leaders S fand the Soldiers of our Army on the critical issues that
affect our Land Force and their Well Being.
AUSA facilitates contact between National and local Leaders.
AUSA brings together citizens who support Soldiers, their families, retirees and our Army., y
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AUSA Corporate Member Benefits
ARMY Magazine
AUSA News
ILW Publications
Membership in one of AUSA’s Chapters & local recognition
Visibility on Capitol Hill
Networking with otherNetworking with otherCorporate Members
Army Updates
AUSA
AUSA is for soldiers and families!
AUSA makes a difference!AUSA makes a difference!
AUSA educates!
AUSA needs you!y
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