Memberships

Active Military or Government

Current U.S. Federal Government employees (Executive or Legislative Branch) or Active Duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including individuals serving allied governments under NATO, or Reciprocal Procurement Agreements, such as Japan, Australia, New Zealand, or the Republic of Korea. 


National Security Investors

Individuals engaged in investment activities with a personal interest in the long-term development of national security-related innovation and technology.

  • Angel / Individual investor

  • Member of an investment team or firm

  • Partner, Principal, or Executive


National Security Leaders

Retired Senate-confirmed officials, Senior Executive Service members, or Flag/General Officers who continue to serve the public interest through personal mentorship and strategic counsel.


National Security Partners

Individuals in specialized professional services (law firms, strategic consultancies) that form vital infrastructure of the defense ecosystem, participating in their personal capacity.

Junior / Associate level

Senior Associate, Counsel, or Director

Partner, Principal, or Executive

V. Classification Process Applicants answer questions on professional stage and geography during the application process. These questions are used solely for accurate tier assignment and community composition. Responses are not used to assess financial capacity, business performance, or to confer any commercial advantage.

National Security Professionals

Individuals whose current professional experience relates to supporting national security through technology development, infrastructure, or related capabilities, participating strictly in their personal capacity.

  • Early-stage or newly formed organization

  • Growing or scaling organization

  • Established organization with sustained operations

Civic, Academic & Journalism

These categories support individuals and organizations whose primary focus is public service, education, research, or non-partisan journalism.

501c7 Compliance

All references to employers or organizations are for classification only and confer no rights or benefits to any entity.

Members may elect to contribute at a higher dues level to support public-service participants; this confers no additional privileges.