The name MOC and MOCA refers to the Military Order of the Cooties are dedicated members who perform duties involving the aid to hospitalized veterans and those who are sick or injured, providing blood, visitation, clothing and entertainment at VA medical centers and other non-VA facilities.
The Military Order of the Cootie are a subordinate order of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. It is governed by and under the control of the National convention, the National Council of Administration and the Commander-in-Chief.
Only active members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States are eligible for membership in the Military Order of the Cootie and such membership continues and is conditioned upon retaining active membership in the VFW. Selected membership is done by the Cootie Pup Tent by invitation.
