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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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

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AUSA is for soldiers and families!

AUSA makes a difference!AUSA makes a difference!

AUSA educates!

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