ALCOAST 039/19 - FEB 2019 SELECTION OF COAST GUARD NOMINEES TO THE 2019 JOINT CIVILIAN ORIENTATION CONFERENCE

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SUBJ:  SELECTION OF COAST GUARD NOMINEES TO THE 2019 JOINT CIVILIAN ORIENTATION CONFERENCE
1. We are pleased to announce the selection of the three U.S. Coast Guard-nominated participants
who will attend the 2019 Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC). JCOC is the Secretary of
Defense’s flagship civilian outreach program, which began in 1948 as a way to educate and
inform senior executive leaders from the private sector about the United States Armed Forces.
This year’s JCOC will be held from June 23 through June 29 on the West Coast.
2. The objective of JCOC is to increase public understanding of national defense by enabling
American business and community leaders to observe and engage directly with the U.S. military
in areas such as global security threats, budget implications, social issues facing troops,
and the needs of transitioning service members. The goal of the program is to educate and
inform private sector leaders and enhance their understanding of the military and its
personnel. It also provides the American public opportunities to obtain a better understanding
of national defense policies and programs through the eyes of opinion leaders who share their
firsthand observations and knowledge they gain during the program. JCOC has provided thousands
of outstanding civilian leaders with an unparalleled, hands-on experience of how the U.S. military
operates. The JCOC experience has given participants strong and positive insights about the
capabilities of our forces, which they continue to share with their fellow citizens over many
years through speeches, articles, and communication with community leaders.
3. Each year, Department of Defense selects about 40 civilian leaders to attend this week-long
immersion program. This year, the Defense Department received more than 230 nominations; of those,
three USCG-nominated applicants were selected:
   A. Dr. David Ibrahim from the University of Chicago, nominated by the Ninth Coast Guard
District.
   B. Mr. Michael Isham, Jr. from the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission, nominated
by the Ninth Coast Guard District.
   C. Mr. Marc Otte (Marc Cameron) professional author attached to G.P. Putnam & Sons
(Penguin Random House Publishing), nominated by the U.S. Coast Guard Motion Picture and
Television Office.
4. One USCG-nominated alternate was also selected:
   A. Ms. Zaldwaynaka Scott, President Chicago State University, nominated by the Ninth Coast Guard
District.
5. Questions should be directed to Mr. Joshua Buck, COMDT (CG-0923), at 202-372-4609 or
Joshua.M.Buck@uscg.mil.
6. RDML Melissa Bert, Governmental and Public Affairs, sends.
7. Internet release is authorized.