The purpose of the CAA is the analysis, debate, and exchange of ideas and experiences related to matters of common interest in the field of defense so as to heighten cooperation and integration among the Armies and to contribute from the military point of view to the security and democratic development of member countries.

From this purpose, it follows that the work of the CAA must be the analysis, debate and exchange of ideas and experiences or any other means of interaction that enables that purpose to be achieved.

• To identify subjects of mutual interest in the field of defense, enabling the future inclusion of all themes that may fall within the cited theme. 
  
• To increase cooperation and integration among the Armies. 
  
• To determine the existing common aspects among the Armies and practical initiatives to improve interoperability. 
  
• To guarantee creative, updated and practically useful products for the Armies.

THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF THE CAA ARE THE FOLLOWING:

Sphere of action

Flexible participation

Acceptance of diversity

Abstaining from the creation of doctrines

Aspects of an operational nature

Permanent interaction

External Outreach

Increasing bilateral / multilateral contacts