The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) is the only professional organization representing all components of the Army: Active Duty; National Guard; Army Reserve; Government Civilians; Retirees; ROTC Cadets, and defense industry members. AUSA is dedicated to keeping America’s Army strong.

AUSA operates on two basic levels:

NATIONAL LEVEL: Focused on the entire Army.

AUSA addresses Army issues in the Congress (the Army is prohibited from lobbying).

• Led the campaign for the recently received military pay raise
• Led the campaign to ensure that at least 3% of the GNP is spent on Defense
• Led the campaign to end the “procurement holiday” and get serious about modernization.

AUSA sponsors the Institute of Land Warfare (ILW)

• Provides an assortment of professional books directly related to the art of war.
• Sponsors a series of forums around the world providing prominent speakers on military topics.
• Sponsors special events with noted authors of military related books.
• Provides a forum in which military professionals can discuss all matters of mutual interest.

CHAPTER LEVEL: Focused on soldiers and their dependents. (Examples of Space Coast chapter activities:)

• Provides support to all Active, Guard, and Reserve units in our geographical area
• Supports Soldier and NCO of the quarter/year awards to Army organizations
• Supports Outstanding Military Graduate and Military History Awards for the Army ROTC Programs at Embrey-Riddle Aeronautical University and Florida Institute of Technology
• Provides funding for unit Fun Runs, Christmas Balls, Organization Day activities and other similar functions.
• Supports the Family Readiness Group Programs.
• Participates with the Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Council to support and promote the military’s interests.
• Conducts quarterly luncheon meetings featuring prominent speakers.
• Sponsors an annual golf tournament (fund raiser for the scholarships).

Other Membership Benefits:

Insurance:

• Lifeplan Term Insurance coverage up to $250,000 for members and their spouses.
• Mastercare Health Insurance is a TRICARE supplement for active duty and retired members.
• GEICO Direct Auto Insurance: Provides discounts of 8%-10% for qualified members in 40 states and the District of Columbia.

Communications:

• CompUSA: Discounts on hardware, software, accessories, and training.

Publications:

• ARMY Magazine (monthly) including the Army Green Book every October
• AUSA News every month
• ILW reports, papers, and background briefs
• Monthly online newsletters for Space Coast Chapter members.