Mission Statement

The mission of the Hispanic Officers Advisory Committee (HOAC) is to inform and advise the Office of the Surgeon General (OSG) on matters concerning the Hispanic/Latino community, offer professional development opportunities, educate, encourage community outreach, and provide a network of support for officers committed to promoting, advancing, and protecting the health and safety of Hispanic/Latino communities throughout the nation and globally.

Our Objectives

The HOAC serves in a resource and advisory capacity to assist in the development, coordination, and evaluation of activities related to Officers in all professional categories committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Hispanic/Latino communities with the following specific objectives:

1. Serves as a resource and advisor in the education, outreach, and commitment to advance and protect the health and safety of Hispanic/Latino communities.
2. Supports the career advancement and professional development of Hispanic/Latino officers and other officers committed to improving the health of Hispanic/Latino communities.
3. Coordinates and facilitates communication and outreach among Hispanic/Latino officers, MOLC, CMAGs, governmental agencies, operating divisions (OPDIV) and communities where officers are assigned.
4. Identifies public health concerns impacting Hispanic/Latino communities and advises the OSG on those concerns through MOLC.
5. Provides a network of support for officers committed to promote, advance, and protect the health and safety of Hispanic/Latino communities throughout the nation and globally.
6. Serves as the point of contact to RedDOG for the identification of Officers who are fluent in written and spoken Spanish that provide translation and interpretation services for purposes of deployment to Spanish-speaking communities.

Charter and Bylaws

The purpose of the Charter for the HOAC is to provide information on the mission of HOAC, its service to the United States Public Health Services, and an overview on the functions of the group and its members. Please click this link to view the HOAC Charter.

The purpose of the Bylaws is to supplement the HOAC Charter and further clarify and define the general operational responsibilities of the HOAC executive committee and voting members. This Bylaws also define and govern the role and function of the advisory group. The Bylaws will be updated and revised according to the future requirements of the HOAC executive committee and voting members. Please click this link to view the Bylaws.