AFCEA is a professional association chartered in Washington, D.C. as an educationally-oriented, non-profit, technical society.

It's mission is:

• - To promote industry-government cooperation in developing effective C4I and information capabilities including the development, manufacture and operation of equipment and systems, and provision of services in communications, electronics, computers, intelligence systems, command and control, audiovisual, and technical photography.

• - To contribute to the professional development of those serving in the C4I field.

• - To support the advancement of education in technology through various scholarship programs.

• - To promote the development of professional ties through social activities