About JOAG

Junior Officer Advisory Group

“Protecting, promoting, and advancing the health and safety of the Nation”

U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps

About JOAG

Who is JOAG?

JOAG is a vibrant group of junior officers of the

United States Public Health Service who seek to

enhance their professional experience by involvement

in group activities that further JOAG’s mission.

JOAG members are junior officers at the rank of

LCDR/O4 and below. The JOAG members are from

each of the PHS categories and are stationed throughout

PHS agencies, and those non-PHS programs routinely

staffed by Commissioned Corps officers. JOAG consists of knowledgeable junior officers who represent a cross section of the interests, concerns, and responsibilities of junior officers.

Objectives/Functions

JOAG serves in a resource, advisory, and liaison capacity to assist in the development and coordination of activities related to junior officers in the Commissioned Corps with the following specific functions:

· Identify and advocate on behalf of junior officers’ issues and concerns

· Assist the Office of the Surgeon General, Division of Commissioned Personnel, Professional Advisory Committees and Chief Professional Officers in the assessment of personnel needs and recruitment, training, utilization, and recognition of junior officers

· Develop position papers, statistical reports, and/or guidelines where appropriate, to advise and comment on issues relating to staffing and utilization issues, professional practice, and personnel activities affecting junior officers

· Promote junior officer development and utilization

· Promote cooperation and communication between junior and senior officers throughout the USPHS

· Serves as a liaison between junior officers and other USPHS or external components

· Serves as communication link and informational resource for junior officers

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