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Office of the Chief, Legislative Liaison (OCLL)

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The Army's Liaison to Congress

Capitol Hill stock photo taken in Washington D.C., April 6, 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by -----)
Capitol Hill stock photo taken in Washington D.C., April 6, 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by -----) (Photo Credit: Cpl. Desmond Andrews) VIEW ORIGINAL

The Office of the Chief, Legislative Liaison (OCLL) is the largest legislative affairs organization in the Department of Defense. Charged with integrating the Army’s congressional efforts, the members of OCLL support Army communications with Congress. OCLL accomplishes its mission in a variety of ways. It prepares Army senior leaders to testify before Congress and serves as a conduit for Army leaders to inform Congress on Army programs. OCLL ensures timely and accurate responses to congressional inquiries, supports legislative initiatives, and conducts congressional travel to Army locations around the world.

OCLL and the Army

U.S. Army Spc. Charles Ivey with Palehorse Troop, 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment assembles an RQ-11 Raven, a Small Unmanned Aircraft System, ahead of a training exercise on Rose Barracks, Vilseck, Germany, Jan. 10, 2023. 2CR provides V Corps with a lethal and agile force capable of rapid deployment throughout the European theater in order to assure allies, deter adversaries, and when ordered, defend the NATO alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach)
1 / 15 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Spc. Charles Ivey with Palehorse Troop, 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment assembles an RQ-11 Raven, a Small Unmanned Aircraft System, ahead of a training exercise on Rose Barracks, Vilseck, Germany, Jan. 10, 2023. 2CR provides V Corps with a lethal and agile force capable of rapid deployment throughout the European theater in order to assure allies, deter adversaries, and when ordered, defend the NATO alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach) (Photo Credit: Gertrud Zach) VIEW ORIGINAL
U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct airborne operation after exiting a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Juliet Drop Zone, Pordenone, Italy, January 11, 2023.  The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
2 / 15 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct airborne operation after exiting a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Juliet Drop Zone, Pordenone, Italy, January 11, 2023.  The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo) (Photo Credit: Paolo Bovo) VIEW ORIGINAL
25th DIVARTY HHB Radar Platoon, led by 1st Lt. Brendan D. Hayes executes Sling-Load Operations with 25th Combat Aviation Brigade at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
3 / 15 Show Caption + Hide Caption – 25th DIVARTY HHB Radar Platoon, led by 1st Lt. Brendan D. Hayes executes Sling-Load Operations with 25th Combat Aviation Brigade at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. (Photo Credit: 1st Lt. David Block) VIEW ORIGINAL
U.S. Soldiers assigned to Alpha Company 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division (3-1 ABCT) operationally controlled by the 1st Infantry Division (1 ID), operate a M1A1 Abrams to engage a simulated opposing force while conducting amphibious assault training during the Bull Run training exercise at Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Nov. 25, 2022. The 3-1 ABCT is among other units assigned to the 1 ID, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Foster)
4 / 15 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Soldiers assigned to Alpha Company 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division (3-1 ABCT) operationally controlled by the 1st Infantry Division (1 ID), operate a M1A1 Abrams to engage a simulated opposing force while conducting amphibious assault training during the Bull Run training exercise at Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Nov. 25, 2022. The 3-1 ABCT is among other units assigned to the 1 ID, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Foster) (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Matthew Foster) VIEW ORIGINAL
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U.S. Soldiers assigned to Chaos Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division (3-1 ABCT) operationally controlled by the 1st Infantry Division (1 ID), advance on the target with fire support from a M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during the Bull Run live fire exercise in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Nov. 23, 2022. The 3-1 ABCT is among other units assigned to the 1 ID, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Foster)
6 / 15 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Soldiers assigned to Chaos Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division (3-1 ABCT) operationally controlled by the 1st Infantry Division (1 ID), advance on the target with fire support from a M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during the Bull Run live fire exercise in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Nov. 23, 2022. The 3-1 ABCT is among other units assigned to the 1 ID, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Foster) (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Matthew Foster) VIEW ORIGINAL
U.S. Army Cpt. Eric Tatum assigned to Artificial Intelligence Integration Center, Army Futures Command, conducts field testing with the Inspired Flight 3 Drone during Project Convergence 2022 at Ft. Irwin, California, Oct. 27, 2022. PC22 experimentation incorporates technologies and concepts from all services and from multinational partners, including in the areas of autonomy, augmented reality, tactical communications, advanced manufacturing, unmanned aerial systems and long-range fires. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Woodlyne Escarne)
7 / 15 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Cpt. Eric Tatum assigned to Artificial Intelligence Integration Center, Army Futures Command, conducts field testing with the Inspired Flight 3 Drone during Project Convergence 2022 at Ft. Irwin, California, Oct. 27, 2022. PC22 experimentation incorporates technologies and concepts from all services and from multinational partners, including in the areas of autonomy, augmented reality, tactical communications, advanced manufacturing, unmanned aerial systems and long-range fires. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Woodlyne Escarne) (Photo Credit: Sgt. 1st Class Henry Gundacker) VIEW ORIGINAL
A U.S. Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, from 3rd Battalion, 321 Field Artillery Regiment, attached to 41st Field Artillery Brigade, fires a rocket as part of Nordic Strike 22, at Vidsel Test Range, Sweden, Sept. 27, 2022. U.S. Army Europe and Africa possesses the organic ability to integrate these long-range precision fires rapidly, with partner nations, during exercises, like Nordic Strike 22, and potential conflict to deliver scalable joint fires in support of U.S. and partner nations’ operations anywhere in Europe, Africa and beyond. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Devin Klecan)
8 / 15 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A U.S. Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, from 3rd Battalion, 321 Field Artillery Regiment, attached to 41st Field Artillery Brigade, fires a rocket as part of Nordic Strike 22, at Vidsel Test Range, Sweden, Sept. 27, 2022. U.S. Army Europe and Africa possesses the organic ability to integrate these long-range precision fires rapidly, with partner nations, during exercises, like Nordic Strike 22, and potential conflict to deliver scalable joint fires in support of U.S. and partner nations’ operations anywhere in Europe, Africa and beyond. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Devin Klecan) (Photo Credit: Spc. Devin Klecan) VIEW ORIGINAL
More than 600 Idaho Army National Guard Soldiers, joined by Soldiers from the Montana, Oregon, Ohio and South Carolina Army National Guards, have been training in Fort Bliss, Texas, since mobilizing from Gowen Field in early August. The task force, Task Force Rattler, will deploy to Southwest Asia later this month in support of Operation Spartan Shield, where they will rotate out with 250 Soldiers from the Idaho Army National Guard as well as Soldiers from the Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Florida Army National Guards. Each rotation is approximately 12 months. Soldiers from the 118th Infantry Regiment from South Carolina National Guard and the 285th Medical Company from the Ohio National Guard are also part of Task Force Rattler, which provide the task force the ability to execute combined arms maneuvers. The intense training at Fort Bliss consisted of long hours with day and night combined arms maneuver missions with the Idaho Army National Guard shooting 120mm mortar rounds from M113 Armored Mortar Carriers,
9 / 15 Show Caption + Hide Caption – More than 600 Idaho Army National Guard Soldiers, joined by Soldiers from the Montana, Oregon, Ohio and South Carolina Army National Guards, have been training in Fort Bliss, Texas, since mobilizing from Gowen Field in early August. The task force, Task Force Rattler, will deploy to Southwest Asia later this month in support of Operation Spartan Shield, where they will rotate out with 250 Soldiers from the Idaho Army National Guard as well as Soldiers from the Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Florida Army National Guards. Each rotation is approximately 12 months. Soldiers from the 118th Infantry Regiment from South Carolina National Guard and the 285th Medical Company from the Ohio National Guard are also part of Task Force Rattler, which provide the task force the ability to execute combined arms maneuvers. The intense training at Fort Bliss consisted of long hours with day and night combined arms maneuver missions with the Idaho Army National Guard shooting 120mm mortar rounds from M113 Armored Mortar Carriers, (Photo Credit: Master Sgt. Becky Vanshur) VIEW ORIGINAL
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U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team- Airborne (173rd IBCT ABN) conduct airborne operations during Exercise Saber Junction 22 at Hohenfels Training Area, Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 2022. Saber Junction 22 is a combat training rotation designed to assess the readiness of the 173rd IBCT (ABN) in executing operations in a joint, combined environment and to promote interoperability with participating allied and partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Donovon Lynch)
11 / 15 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team- Airborne (173rd IBCT ABN) conduct airborne operations during Exercise Saber Junction 22 at Hohenfels Training Area, Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 2022. Saber Junction 22 is a combat training rotation designed to assess the readiness of the 173rd IBCT (ABN) in executing operations in a joint, combined environment and to promote interoperability with participating allied and partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Donovon Lynch) (Photo Credit: Spc. Donovon Lynch) VIEW ORIGINAL
The U.S. Army Band, "Pershing's Own," participates in an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 20, 2023. The wreath was laid by France Vice Chief of Defense Gen. Eric Autellet. (U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser / Arlington National Cemetery / released)
12 / 15 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The U.S. Army Band, "Pershing's Own," participates in an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 20, 2023. The wreath was laid by France Vice Chief of Defense Gen. Eric Autellet. (U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser / Arlington National Cemetery / released) (Photo Credit: Elizabeth Fraser) VIEW ORIGINAL
U.S. Soldiers, assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade, fire M270 Multiple Launcher Rocket Systems during a live fire exercise at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, March 11, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Markus Rauchenberger)
13 / 15 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Soldiers, assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade, fire M270 Multiple Launcher Rocket Systems during a live fire exercise at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, March 11, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Markus Rauchenberger) (Photo Credit: Markus Rauchenberger) VIEW ORIGINAL
A U.S. Army soldier jumps out of a C-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 31, 2022. Joint special operations forces members assigned to U.S. Special Operations Command, Special Operations Command Central and Joint Communications Support Element conducted an administrative non-tactical freefall operation over MacDill as part of a monthly training requirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)
14 / 15 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A U.S. Army soldier jumps out of a C-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 31, 2022. Joint special operations forces members assigned to U.S. Special Operations Command, Special Operations Command Central and Joint Communications Support Element conducted an administrative non-tactical freefall operation over MacDill as part of a monthly training requirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings) (Photo Credit: Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings) VIEW ORIGINAL
South Korea's 28th Infantry Division, Artillery Brigade, U.S 2nd Infantry Division, 2nd Striking Brigade,2-17th Artillery Battalion combined live-fire Exercise were held at Kkotbong Shooting Range in Gyeonggi Province. 12 Jan 23. It also conducted a drill to confirm the interoperability of South Korean and U.S. artillery,Kkotbong Shooting Range, Yeoncheon County, S. Korea.
15 / 15 Show Caption + Hide Caption – South Korea's 28th Infantry Division, Artillery Brigade, U.S 2nd Infantry Division, 2nd Striking Brigade,2-17th Artillery Battalion combined live-fire Exercise
were held at Kkotbong Shooting Range in Gyeonggi Province. 12 Jan 23.
It also conducted a drill to confirm the interoperability of South Korean and U.S. artillery,Kkotbong Shooting Range, Yeoncheon County, S. Korea. (Photo Credit: Chin-U Pak) VIEW ORIGINAL

The people of OCLL are its strength. They ensure the Army relationship with Congress remains relevant. OCLL draws from civilians and military officers, warrant officers, noncommissioned officers, from every component and branch within the Army. OCLL proudly serves as members of the Army legislative community working in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Civil Works (USACE-CW) and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Financial Management, Budget Liaison (SAFM-BUL) to foster a relationship with Congress and ensure the Army has the authorizations and resources to fight and win.

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Leadership

  • MG Thomas J. Tickner
    Chief Legislative Liaison
    MG Thomas J. Tickner
  • Kathryn M. Yurkanin
    Principal Deputy Chief Legislative Liaison
    Kathryn M. Yurkanin
  • SGM Kristian Castro
    Senior Enlisted Avisor to the Chief Legislative Liaison
    SGM Kristian Castro

Mission, Vision, and Priorities

OCLL Vision

To be the most effective, trusted, and responsive legislative affairs team in the Department of Defense.

OCLL Mission

Enhance congressional trust and confidence and broaden congressional understanding of the Army to gain the required authorities and resources that support Army people, modernization, and readiness.

OCLL Priorities

  • Facilitate communication with congress
  • Inform Army Leaders
  • Maintain Positive Relationships
  • Provide consistency in Army messaging
  • Forge a Legislative Team of Teams

Organization

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A Brief History of OCLL

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Contact the Office of the Chief, Legislative Liaison

Office of the Chief, Legislative Liaison

1600 Army Pentagon

Washington, D.C. 20310

Phone: 703-697-6767

Senate Liaison Office

183 Russell Senate Office Building

Washington, D.C. 20510

Phone: 202-224-2881

House Liaison Office

2026A Rayburn House Building

Washington, D.C. 20515

Phone: 202-685-2676

For Congressional staff seeking inquiry assistance, please call our casework team at (703) 697-8381 or submit a casework request to: usarmy.pentagon.hqda-ocll.mbx.congressional-inquiries@army.mil