The San Diego Chapter, Association of the United States Army (AUSA) is a private, non-profit organization that acts primarily as an advocacy group for the United States Army.

Chartered in 1959, the Chapter boasts membership of 828, and growing.  Membership is open to everyone, not just Army personnel, nor is membership mandatory for Soldiers, although Army personnel are highly encouraged to join by their chain of command. 

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Chapter Programs

As an advocate within the local community for issues that come under the AUSA National mission’s umbrella, the San Diego Chapter:

• Hosts quarterly General Membership meetings to inform Chapter members and guests on topics of US Army, military, and veteran significance
• Supports local Senior and Junior Army ROTC units through awards and scholarships
• Engages local schools to promote participation in AUSA’s CyberPatriot cyber defense competition and recognize outstanding teachers
• Supports local veteran services organizations
• Advocates Army and DoD positions with Congressional representatives and their staffs

We support the following University ROTC Units

US Army ROTC

San Diego State University Army ROTC Aztec Battalion

We support the following High School JROTC Units

US Army JROTC  

San Diego HS 1st Battalion, Hoover HS 2nd Battalion, Lincoln HS 3rd Battalion, Kearny HS 4th Battalion

Morse HS 5th Battalion, Madison HS 6th Battalion, Crawford HS 7th Battalion

US Navy JROTC

Point Loma HS 1st Company, Canyon Hills HS 2nd Battalion, Patrick Henry HS 3rd Battalion

US Air Force JROTC

Scripps Ranch HS 1st Group, Mira Mesa HS 2nd Wing

US Marine Corp JROTC

University HS 1st Battalion

We support the following Schools and programs

• Crawford High School
• Patrick Henry High School
• Hoover High School
• Kearny High School
• Lincoln High School,
• Madison High School
• Mira Mesa High School
• Morse High School,
• Point Loma High School
• Scripps Ranch High School
• Serra High School,
• San Diego High School
• University City High School