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NEW CLASSIFIED SYMPOSIUM AGENDA: Register Now for "Intelligence Data Requirements for Next Generation Platforms and Conflicts" at Luke AFB
The Classified Symposium,
"Intelligence Data Requirements for Next Generation Platforms and
Conflicts" is September 27 at Luke AFB in Phoenix. Key speaker just announced: Brig. Gen. Jose J. Salinas.
Click here to view the symposium agenda and register today!
And, don't forget to register separately for the 49th Annual AOC International Symposium & Convention, September 23-26 in Phoenix, AZ. In addition to the exceptional lineup of keynote speakers, this year's Symposium includes 13 educational sessions with top level speakers from military, government and industry.
Also visit our Convention pages at crows.org to check out the updated agenda and speakers, register for on-site courses, book your travel and register now!
"Developing the Joint Force for 2020"
"Big Data. New Physics. The Ultimate 'Weak Signal' Detection Weapon"
"Imagining the Next Evolution of National Security"
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EDUCATION YOU CAN USE, ON-SITE at the 49th Annual AOC Symposium in Phoenix!
Make
the most of your AOC Convention trip by planning now to take one of the
convenient on-site courses planned for Phoenix. Register for your
course when you register for convention and take advantage of early
savings!
Full Convention Details
September 18-21: Electronic Warfare Update Course
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September 20-21: Effectiveness Evaluation of Electronic Self Protection
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September 22-23: Modeling and Simulation Course
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September 22-23: Survey of EM Battle Management Applications
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September 25: Survey of EW and Cyber Applications
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September 27-28: Radar for Electronic Warfare Professionals Course
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September 27-28: Survey of EW Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Applications and Payloads
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ONE MONTH TO HONOLULU: Discuss Critical Issues at the Pacific Theater Air, Sea, Land Battle Concept: IO/EW/Cyber Operations Conference, October 16-18
The Information Operations Institute and the Association of Old Crows are proud to present this conference on the hottest topic facing the world today and in the future: the Pacific Rim. Sessions include topics on the South China Sea and surrounding waterways of global significance.
DON'T MISS THESE NOTABLE SPEAKERS:
Lt. Gen. Daniel Leaf, USAF (Ret.)
Director, Asia-Pacific Center for Strategic Studies
Wg. Cdr. John Clifford OBE, RAF (Ret.)
Ambassador Alberto M. Fernandez (invited)
Coordinator for Strategic Counterterrorism Communications, U.S. Department of State
Ambassador Brian Carlson
Senior Liaison for Strategic Communication, U.S. Department of State
Click here to see the updated agenda
This international conference brings experts from the U.S., Japan, Korea and other countries to discuss the issues affecting this area, new concepts of operations (air, sea, land battle concept), with a concentration on programming and budget areas. The South China Sea is an area of primary concern for many nations and it is critical that all nations come together to build viable joint concepts and ensure the programming funding is in place to bring the concepts to fruition.
Register Now
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JUST ANNOUNCED: Worldwide Emerging Technologies Utilizing Foreign Military Sales Conference, November 14-16 in Alexandria
Take advantage of this strategic event in the D.C. area and gain valuable insights into the technologies emerging on the worldwide stage and how best to position your business to take advantage of opportunities available through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process.
Watch for More Details
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EDUCATING THE SPECTRUM WARRIOR: Make Plan Now to Attend the Harnessing STEM & Spectrum Management Conference this November in Florida!
This inaugural conference addresses key Special Operations concerns about tomorrow’s EMS battlespace, specifically the programming, planning and execution of operational Special Operations Forces within the EMS across all domains. This highly charged aspect of the conference will have presentations from SOF senior leaders, operators and programmers. Declining SOF budgets make it imperative that government, industry and academia come together to demonstrate innovation in speedy acquisition and development of critical EMS enabling capabilities.
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THIS NOVEMBER IN KUALA LUMPUR: The Future of Electronic Warfare in the ASEAN and Pacific Regions
EW Asia 2012 will build on the success of last year's inaugural event when more than 300 attendees and 20 leading exhibitors met in Singapore. On November 27-28 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, government, military commanders, military operators, politicians, scientists, academics and the industry will come together to discuss the latest developments in EW and related EM capabilities, such as ISTAR, communications and SIGINT across all war-fighting domains. EW Asia 2012 will also provide the opportunity for international industry to explore the possibilities in the rapidly expanding markets in the ASEAN region.
This year’s event will feature conference sessions over two days (November 27-28), social and networking events and a dedicated exhibition area. The AOC welcomes the opportunity to work with a new logistics partner, Tangent Link, which has considerable expertise in the region and in EW and related events.
Learn More...
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DISCUSS VITAL UNMANNED SYSTEMS: 2012 UAS/RPA Payloads/Requirements/ Operations Conference, December 4-6 at Nellis AFB!
This conference will explore current payloads and operations in ongoing day-to-day operations. We will discuss and identify short-term and long-term program requirements, identify capability gaps and help develop courses of action to address them.
Today, it is more important than ever to bring military, government, industry, academia and research labs together to ensure our military men and women have the tools and knowledge needed to be successful in tomorrow's battlespace. Both state-supported and non-state-supported adversaries' acquisition timeline is many times inside of the U.S. and our Allies timeline due to them using OTS equipment and utilizing the fast pace of technologies to improvise these products for use in the battlespace.
It is imperative for us to continue to identify current and future capabilities and gaps to develop courses of action utilizing each organizations' knowledge, technology, R&D and manpower.
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SHAPE THE BATTLEFIELD: Attend the AOC Land EW Conference, December 11-13 in Quantico, VA
Within many military circles, it is becoming more and more evident that the electromagnetic spectrum and its manipulation, with a variety of toolsets, will dictate the actions of commanders in the 21st century. Whether monitoring a ground radar or leading from an operations center, the increased attention revolving around cyberspace and activities associated with the information environment are warranted given their ability to manipulate a commander’s perception of the battlefield. From an EMS perspective, the challenge is twofold: identifying the right technologies and then institutionalizing their use. Effective manipulation of the EMS requires that members clearly understand their roles and responsibilities so as to ensure spectrum activities support commander’s intent.
History has demonstrated that commanders who shape their battlefield, thereby dictating the tempo of operations, will eventually emerge victorious. However, history also has proven that control of a single war-fighting domain does not allow a commander to dictate terms within the battlespace. It is the combining of arms in all of the domains that has proven the most effective in eventually defeating or placating an adversary.
The AOC Land EW Conference provides focus on technological and organizational efforts, from land component perspective toward meeting these ends. Sessions and demonstrations provide evidence of how the U.S. and Allied services are implementing technology and changing organizational paradigms in order to manipulate the EMS environment.
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Fellow Crows,
Today, our community faces one of its most challenging and also opportunistic times. Senior leaders in our governments now realize how important EW is and how the contested/congested spectrum is the medium where all future successful operations will be decided. EW programs historically have undergone cyclical lapses that correspond with immediate threats to our warfighters.
For example, in the United States; thanks to our passionate community leaders, EW is among the few real growth areas in the DoD’s 2013 budget. U.S. leaders plan to spend $4.95 billion in Electro-optics and EW -- a 7.6 percent increase over 2012. The largest spending areas include ongoing EA-18 Growler procurement, JIEDDO’s "Attack the Network" project, B-2 defensive management system upgrades, large aircraft countermeasures, Next Generation Jammer development, and ongoing procurements of JCREW and AN/SLQ-32 improvements. These advancements are happening in the wake of more than $487 billion in cuts established in this year’s U.S. Budget Control Act.
Sequestration poses additional unacceptable risks which could lead to more than $1 trillion in reductions government-wide over the next 10 years, with potentially disastrous consequences not only for U.S. warfighters and national security, but U.S. partners as well. These cuts are happening in the middle of the most dynamic and complex security environment most of us have ever known; precisely at a time when advanced technologies are spreading cheaply across the world, eroding our technological advantages. Globally, we cannot afford to have our defense industrial base marginalized and lose the innovation and skill across our community. Now is the time for the AOC community to unite and speak with one voice to ensure that we maintain our warfighting edge.
For almost 50 years your AOC has been bridging the gap between Electronic Warfare and Information Operations practitioners, industry partners and decision-makers. Professionals from government, military, academia and the private sector have looked to the AOC to provide insight to emerging technologies and the latest developments to protect the warfighter.
Our membership continues to grow with representatives in over 40 countries. Today, our non-industry members composition is Army – 25.5 percent, Navy – 14.9 percent, Marines/Coast Guard – 14.9 percent, Air Force – 27.7 percent and other Government – 17 percent. Our jobs span across the fields of data processing, engineering support, engineering research and development, management, marketing and sales, operations, acquisition, procurement, production, testing and simulation and training in all aspects of EM spectrum operations, EW, Cyber-EW, Space Operations and Information Operations.
The AOC is the only professional association that represents you, the subject matter experts in EW, IO and EM spectrum operations, and collectively our role has never been more important. We value what it means to be a "Crow" – the leaders for fifty years in advancing ground breaking research, technologies and concepts. Many of you, however, may not be aware of all the advantages that come with your professional membership.
Beyond the subscription to our premier Journal of Electronic Defense, your membership provides:
- Affiliation with your professional peers through multiple channels to include online tools
- Networking opportunities across our roosts, conferences and our annual symposium and convention
- Recognition of our nation’s finest in the only EW Professional award program
- Advanced and focused technical and operational education
- Reduced rates for flights, rental cars, office space, clothing, health care, and long-term care, recognizing your contributions to our communities well-being
- National representation on issues affecting our community
- Opportunities to mentor and ensure that the next generation of Crows is prepared to continue and build upon the legacy of which each of us is so proud
Most importantly, AOC offers you the opportunity to strengthen the bonds of our international EM Spectrum coalition of military, government, industry and academia.
Today, Crows are rising to today’s emerging challenges, taking on non-traditional issues in the areas of defense, homeland security, national commerce and more. Collectively, government and industry members, chapters and your AOC staff must work together to ensure that our ability to achieve national security objectives is not undermined in any of our member countries. The professional members of your international staff remain focused on supporting the AOC’s most important asset – its members. I anxiously look forward to meeting with you in Phoenix at this year’s national convention starting September 23.
Non Videbunt,
Don Richetti
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SYMPOSIUM INFORMATION
Following an inaugural event last year, the Association of Old Crows (AOC) is planning to hold the 2nd AOC Asia Electronic Warfare in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 27-28, 2012. The AOC is a not-for-profit EW (and information operations) advocacy association based in the U.S. with more than 14,000 members and chapters active around the world. As event logistics partner, the AOC has chosen Tangent Link who have an excellent track record in the Region. The venue is the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
EW Asia 2012 will build on the success of last year’s inaugural symposium in Singapore and bring together a wide range of leading military, government, academic and industrial thinkers and leaders in the increasingly important field of Electronic Warfare and associated Electromagnetic Spectrum operations and capabilities including ISTAR, SIGINT, C-RCIED, communications and spectrum management. The conference will explore topics of importance to this increasingly critical component of national security in the ASEAN and Pacific regions. This year’s event will feature conference sessions on November 27-28 and workshops, networking and social events, an AOC EW course and seminars throughout the week of the symposium and a large dedicated exhibition area open on November 27-28.
Symposium planning is being led by the AOC Director Global Operations, John Clifford OBE. The EW Asia 2012 conference has been structured into seven sessions:
Session One – An Introduction to Pacific Basin EW Challenges
Session Two – Perspectives on Regional EM Ops
Session Three – Platform Survivability
Session Four – EW Developments
Session Five – EM Operations Integration
Session Six – State of the Art EW
Session Seven – Future EM Technology
CALL FOR PAPERS
Each day will begin with a Keynote Speaker to set the stage for the day’s presentations and discussions. Each session will include presentations from a variety of invited military, government, academic and industry speakers supporting the session theme of The Future of Electronic Warfare in the ASEAN and Pacific Region. There are a limited number of opportunities for outstanding individuals, organizations and companies to make a 20-25 minute unclassified presentation in English at EW 2012 Asia coherent with the theme and suitable for one of the sessions outlined above. Topics likely to be accepted include national perspectives from around the region; EW and associated capability briefs especially those dealing with integration; operational experiences; EW in the Maritime, Land, Air, Space and Cyber domains; threat briefs; force, platform and area protection including C-IED; technology advances and new concepts. Company briefs will not be accepted and company material will generally be limited to one slide in an accepted presentation. Help will be available to potential speakers throughout the planning, preparation and presentation, if required.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Potential speakers are invited to submit a short abstract or set of key points/bullets of no more than one page that describes the presentation thesis by September 14, 2012 on any of the topics listed above. The AOC looks forward to hearing from you and hopefully working together at EW Asia 2012. The email addresses for the Conference Director at AOC Global Programs can be found below.
FOLLOW-UP DEADLINES
- September 28: Speakers contacted and those selected invited to register. Once registered, speakers will be assigned a staff member to facilitate all aspects of speaking at EW 2012 Asia.
- October 17: Presenters must be registered by this date.
- October 31: Summary of presentation or copy of slides for show guide must reach the AOC.
- November 27: Show up at the Crowne Plaza with your presentation and join the rest of the speakers for a short orientation brief and welcome.
Please send abstracts to AOC Director Global Operations, John Clifford OBE, who can also be contacted with any inquiries about the conference program. The AOC aim is to provide a summary of each presentation in the show guide to help delegates at the conference follow the presentations.
For details on EW Asia 2012 exhibition and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Alison Knapp (Tel: 44 (0)1628 550048).
Further information is available at www.crows.org and www.tangentlink.com.
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September 19-20, 2012 | Mary M. Gates Learning Center, Alexandria, VA
DSI Military Tactical Communications Summit
DSI’s Military Tactical Communications Summit is designed as an educational and training "Town Hall" forum, where thought leaders and key policy-makers across U.S. military and U.S. civilian organizations can come together for actionable discussions and debate. The Summit will focus on an agile approach to modernizing secure, networked and interoperable tactical communications systems.
Subject Matter Expert Speakers Include:
- Dr. Ronald Jost , DASD,C3 Space and Spectrum DoD
- Dr. Reginald Brothers, DASD, Research, OSD AT&L
- Mr. Stan Newberry, SES, Director, AFC2IC
- Col. Mark Elliott, USA, Director, LandWarNet/Mission Command
To take advantage of the 25 percent discount for AOC members, simply use "AOC25" in the Coupon Code portion of the registration page.
DSI Military Mobile Power Summit
Defense Strategies Institute’s Military Mobile Power Summit will bring together selected technology, engineering and requirements offices, along with high-level thought leaders to key policy-makers across military and civilian offices in a forum for the discussion of current and future energy and power initiatives. The theme for the Summit is "Increasing Sustainability & Lowering Cost: Renewable and Advanced Power Needs."
Featured Speakers Include:
- Dorothy Robyn, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense Installations and Environment
- Col. Paul E. Roege, Chief, Operational Energy Office DCS G4, U.S. Army
- Col. Pete Newell, Director, U.S. Army Rapid Equipping Force
- Col. Bruce B. McPeak, Director of Materiel Systems Combined Arms Support Command
To take advantage of the 25 percent discount for AOC members, simply use "AOC25" in the Coupon Code portion of the registration page.
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SPECTRUM UPDATE: U.S. House to Consider Auctioning Government Airwaves
The House Energy and Commerce Committee’s subcommittee on Communications and Technology will hold a Thursday morning hearing to examine freeing up federal government frequencies for commercial use. (The Hill)
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