Who We Are
MCCIA is an independent, non-profit organization
established in 1987 by a few CI men with a vision. The primary purposes of the association
are to:
- Foster fraternal relations among retired, active,
and former members of Marine Corps Counterintelligence
- Provide useful services for members and their
dependents and survivors
- Serve the community and the nation.
Today, MCCIA continues to hold true to the vision
of its founders while continually striving to extend the benefits of membership to the
entire Marine Corps CI community. With over 400 members, MCCIA is a vibrant, dynamic
organization constantly adapting to the needs and desires of its membership. |
Membership Eligibility
Membership is open to Marines currently serving,
or having formerly honorably served, in the active or reserve components of the United
States Marine Corps; who have been awarded a counterintelligence Military Occupational
Specialty by competent authority in accordance with Marine Corps directives in effect at
the time of their service, and have honorably served as a Counterintelligence Marine. |
Why You Should Join MCCIA
The benefits of membership in MCCIA are many. Here
are just a few:
- As an MCCIA member, you will have the opportunity
to network and make connections to aid your personal and professional life.
- The Activity Report, our quarterly MCCIA Newsletter
will keep you informed of events and happenings within the Association.
You'll find news contributions
from the field and the Schoolhouse Some of our feature articles are
stories about what our CI Marines are doing today in Iraq, Afghanistan,
and other locales wherever Marine Forces are deployed, promotions, awards
and retirements. The battle for An-Nasiriyah, the fall of Saigon, and CI
operations in Somalia, are just some of the Marine CI stories featured in
the AR. Books on military history (and some fiction) and intelligence are
reviewed and recommended for Members' personal and professional
development.
- The MCCIA Discussion List allows members to
communicate on a variety of topics that are generally of interest to all members on the
List. Whether passing the word on a CI member in poor health, celebrating the birth of a
future Marine, or discussing the organization of Marine Corps CI, the List gets the word
out to all subscribers.
- On the Internet, MCCIA presents one of the most
comprehensive web sites of its kind. A secure area for Members Only
provides contact information for other members, event registration,
articles, reports, autobiographies and many other features.
- Membership Rosters with contact information. Note: Members have the option of not listing their
name or contact information in the roster.
- MCCIA has an active awards program
which includes recognizing the honor graduate of each Basic CI
Course.
Working with HQMC and the active duty forces, MCCIA also presents the
MCCIA Superior Achievement Award each year to recognize significant
contributions by Marines in the Active and Reserve forces.
- Commencing in 2004, MCCIA will
award one or more scholarships to eligible family members of MCCIA
members.
- Annual meetings and regional gatherings provide an
opportunity for members and their families to renew old friendships and make new friends.
Association business is discussed at our Annual Meeting, with opportunities for members to
provide their input.
- By far, the most important benefit of membership in
MCCIA is the camaraderie and support shared between members. Whether old or young, active
duty or retired, friendships are made for life. Spouses and family members are an integral
part of our MCCIA family as well. Like the Corps itself, our bonds are unbreakable.
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