ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY

Education and programs:ausa's education & programs (edu&p) is charged with informing and educating our membership; local, regional and national leaders; and the american public on the critical nature of land warfare and the importance of the united states army. In carrying out its mission, the department manages an educational program of professional publications, events and a podcast that are designed to focus the defense debate on issues of importance to the nation's security and on the vital role of the army. - ausa's edu&p publications list: the harding papersas a part of the harding project, the effort to revitalize scholarship and writing across the army, ausa has partnered with army university press to host the ltg (ret) james m. Dubik writing fellows program, a voluntary, non-resident writing fellowship to encourage discourse that contributes to a community of military and national security professionals. The harding papers series exclusively publishes the work and scholarship of the dubik writing fellows. Land warfare papersseries designed to provide an outlet for original, in-depth research essays. These monographs on key defense issues are written by defense subject matter experts and are screened and developed for publication by ausa's editorial board. Landpower essaysseries for original, opinion-style essays on timely defense topics. While the land warfare papers are heavily focused on research and are more academic in tone, the landpower essays are generally shorter and encourage a more conversational and reflective approach. They are published in coordination with ausa events to provide topical materials to further promote discussion, education and engagement.spotlights highlight key issues, often technical in nature, that are relevant to the army and its role in national defense. Spotlights are distributed to military and civilian leadership, selected segments of the american public, members of congress, key congressional staff, industry and the administration.special reports occasional publications that fall outside of our regular series. Whether they are short papers, mid-size pamphlets, or longer handbooks, they aim to inform constituents and to increase professional and sometimes familial development for soldiers and all those who serve in the defense community. Profile of the u.s. Army: a reference handbook a user-friendly reference book for people familiar with the army and an easy-to-read introduction for family members, civilian employees, industry partners and future soldiers. Published every two years, it describes the army's role as a key element in the national security structure as well as the army's organization, ongoing operations worldwide, and the mission and activities of every army command, army service component command and direct reporting unit. - ausa's edu&p programs list: contemporary military forums hosted during ausa's annual meeting, global force symposium, lanpac symposium, warfighter summit and other symposia throughout the year. These forums cover topics of current interest to army professionals and ausa members, such as readiness, modernization and reform. Ausa's senior executive roundtable series brings together knowledgeable senior leadership from both the army and industry for small-group, in-depth discussions on army capabilities and requirements in key mission areas. The roundtable generates feedback for the army and creates informed advocates who can articulate the army's future concepts and needs to the wide variety of audiences who contribute to these vital mission sets. There are seven sert topics (e.g., army sustainment, army infrastructure, army air & missile defense); each sert assembles two to three times per year, is limited to 24 participants and is conducted with no audience, no press and no official minutes or recording. Noon report webinar seriesausa's noon report webinar series features presentations by senior army leaders responsible for key programs and initiatives, as well as contemporary military authors who weave together the past, present and future story of the army.ausa's army matters podcast series:our army matters podcast provides vital information on army and defense issues through interviews and conversations with military and civilian experts. Every other wednesday, hosts interview the modern chroniclers of the army experience to discuss inspiring leadership stories, current issues faced by soldiers, and our military families' journeys. The goal of the podcast is to educate, inform and connect with the public - extending ausa's educational reach to current and future members. Ausa book program:ausa's book program works with publishing partners to produce books about to produce books on military history, leadership, and national security in order to foster understanding and appreciation of the u.s. Army and its soldiers. The program also produces the medal of honor graphic novel series.

Army magazine and other publications:the association published a monthly publication - army magazine - and two weekly digital publications ausa's five things and ausa extra - aimed at providing army-specific and ausa-related information to association members. The award-winning magazine includes feature articles and commentaries focusing on education and professional development, a core mission of the association's charter. Ausa extra is a weekly newspaper covering news related to the army, ausa events, and ausa chapter activities. Ausa's five things is a weekly forward-looking tip sheet for association members providing insight into army-related news.

Non-commissioned officer (nco) and soldier programs:nco and soldier programs provide professional development and educational materials for the army's enlisted force. Approximately 83% of the regular army, army national guard, and the army reserve consist of enlisted volunteers who serve for a specified period. Nco and soldier programs develop educational, leadership, mentoring, and professional development materials and participates in programs suited for the soldiers and leaders of america's army. These materials and programs range from journal-type articles published for the monthly magazine, an on-line professional forum titled the noon report, a weekly digital publication called soldier today, the ausa coffee series which features guest speakers from the army and dod leadership, and ausa's army matters podcast series that amplifies the voices of the total army. All nco and soldier program publications provide leaders with the necessary tools needed for the professional development and growth of their soldiers and subordinate leaders in their respective organizations serving globally. Nco and soldier programs provides in-person and virtual leader development forums to a diverse population ranging from junior soldiers through strategic level leaders across the army. The professional development forums focus on topics relevant to the entire force. Nco and soldier programs provides support to soldiers, families, veterans, and community partners through ausa's 122 chapters and ausa's principal meetings conducted periodically throughout the year. Nco and soldier programs provides resources in support of programs delivered by the office of the sergeant major of the army, sergeant major of the army reserve, and the sergeant major of the army national guard. Nco and soldier programs conducts life skills training programs globally aimed at teaching critical life skills to junior enlisted soldiers across all three components of the united states army. Nco and soldier programs facilitates the distribution of $320,000 in educational scholarships annually to ausa's members

Center for leadership: the ausa center for leadership educates, inspires, and connects leaders at the brigade level and below through leadership forums that strengthen the army profession. It delivers relevant and inspirational programs that develop leaders of character and cohesive teams across the total army.the center for leadership participates in myriad forums and platforms to share leader development ideas and best practices. This includes the "on leadership" section of army magazine, the 2023 warfighter symposium in fayetteville & fort liberty, nc, the 2023 ausa annual meeting, and the 2024 lanpac symposium. The center for leadership executed three new initiatives this year. The senior leader development conference merged senior leaders with cadets from across the 4th rotc brigade for a day of panels, speed mentoring, and candid discussions. The generation next forum at global force in huntsville, al combined professional development, networking, and inspiration for young professionals. The character forum merged recent west point graduates with cadets currently serving on the honor committee for discussions on the importance of living honorably, leading honorably, and demonstrating excellence as a commissioned officer. Lastly, the ausa senior leadership assigned the corporate leadership program to the center for leadership as a means of inspiring corporate leaders with time-tested army leadership principles.

Government affairs:ausa government affairs manages the development and implementation of the association's strategy for advocating ausa and total army priorities with the united states congress, the department of defense, and like-minded organizations. Government affairs' work products include annually publishing ausa focus areas (advocacy priorities), plans to meet with congress to seek support for ausa and total army priorities, hosting congressional staff during the ausa annual meeting, and other ausa-sponsored events.