Division-19 The Society for Military Psychology

The Society for Military Psychology **Division-19 Stands** **Against Racism** Division 19 believes we are stronger together. This means that now, more than ever, we need to not only support and care for one another but also work together to enact positive change. We will continue to promote human welfare through advocacy, education, research, and training. Racism, discrimination and marginalization have no place in our Society. By listening, collaborating, and taking positive action, we can and will be stronger together. We are proactive in our service to psychology and the public at large and we ensure that our services adhere to the highest ethical standards of our profession. **Introduction** The Society for Military Psychology was founded in 1945 as an original charter division (Division 19) of the American Psychological Association (APA). As one of 56 APA divisions in 2018, the combined Society membership now consists of over 1000 fellows, members, associates, and or affiliates, with around 30+ student chapters. The past Strategic Plan (STRATPLAN) was implemented in 2007-2012 and articulated the vision, mission, values and objectives intended to guide the Society though 2018. Upon review, the strategic plan from 2007-2012 was used periodically. In 2017, the by-laws were passed to have the President Elect review the 2007-2012 Strategic Plan. The recommendations from the last Strategic Plan have been used as recent as 2017 to develop an Ethics Committee. In August 2018, the Society President Elect, Stephen Bowles, requested Members-at-Large Bruce Crow (2019) and Tatana Olson, Convention (2019) and ECP Chair Ryan Landoll, student members Aaron Banas, Daniel Jureller, and Hannah Martinez comprise a STRATPLAN work group to assist with updating the plan. This document presents a brief review of the 2007-2012 Strategic Plane for 2019-2024 STRATPLAN and a Society Strategic Plan Roadmap (initiatives) that will be maintained internally by the Executive Committee (EXCOM) and Strategic Objective Champion(s). **2007-2012 STRATPLAN.** The 2007-2012 vision statement reflected an overall emphasis on advancing the study of military psychology. The Society’s mission statement is essentially a restatement of Article I of the Society’s by-laws, comprised of three elements: 1) advance the science and practice of psychology; 2) foster the professional development of military psychologists; and 3) disseminate and apply scientific knowledge of military psychology. Core values that were cited in the 2007 STRATPLAN included: wellbeing, ethical services, practice, education, and engagement. Strategic objectives were oriented to guide financial, business, learning and growth initiatives. **2019-2024 Working Roadmap.** The work group members and EXCOM members developed a STRATPLAN 2019-2024 with high level strategic objectives as detailed below, and a companion “Roadmap” of specific objectives with corresponding strategic initiatives. The Roadmap contains potential and current initiatives that may be adjusted by the EXCOM and Champion(s). Champion(s) will assess and collaborate on specific initiatives with EXCOM while monitoring the progress on initiatives within their strategic objective over the year. The STRATPLAN will be reviewed during the Society EXCOM meeting around February/March during the APA Council of Representatives meeting the initiatives will again be reviewed at the EXCOM meeting during the APA Convention around August each year.