ALCOAST 061/20 - FEB 2020 SELECTION OF COAST GUARD NOMINEES TO THE 2020 JOINT CIVILIAN ORIENTATION CONFERENCES

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ALCOAST 061/20
COMDTNOTE 5700
SUBJ:  SELECTION OF COAST GUARD NOMINEES TO THE 2020 JOINT CIVILIAN
ORIENTATION CONFERENCES
1. We are pleased to announce the selection of U.S. Coast Guard-nominated
participants who will attend the next Joint Civilian Orientation Conference
(JCOC) of 2020, JCOC 94. 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. JCOC 93 will be held from 30 March to 3 April, and JCOC 94 will be
12–17 July 2020.
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 a week-long immersion program. This year, the Defense Department
received almost 200 nominations to fill 80 slots for two of the four trips
scheduled for 2020; of those, one USCG-nominated applicant was selected:
Mr. Ryan Mikolasik, Principal Consultant-Marketing and Communications,
2020PR Strategic Communications, nominated by Coast Guard Atlantic Area.
4. One USCG-nominated alternate was also selected:
Mr. Nicholas Beim, Partner, Venrock Capital Partners, nominated by the
Eleventh Coast Guard District.
5. We applaud all the submissions and encourage all Coast Guard units to
nominate key private sector partners for the 2021 convening of this valuable
experience. Further information is available at: www.defense.gov/jcoc.
6. Questions should be directed to Mr. Joshua Buck, COMDT (CG-0923), at 202-
372-4609 or Joshua.M.Buck@uscg.mil.
7. RADM Melissa Bert, Director, Governmental and Public Affairs, sends.
8. Internet release is authorized.