PART 2 OF A NEW SERIES: Designing a New Course and Casting the EW Net Wider

Lynn Berg, USAF (Ret.), joined the AOC’s Educational Courses as its newest instructor in early 2011. Our three-part series highlights Mr. Berg’s extensive EW experience and the course he helped develop, the Essentials of 21st Century Electronic Warfare Course. The next course is scheduled for July 19-22 at the AOC Headquarters in Alexandria, Va.
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PRICES INCREASE FRIDAY: Essentials of 21st Century Electronic Warfare Course, July 19-22

This course provides an overview of Electronic Warfare from its roots in Electronic Combat to its contemporary EM Spectrum Warfare applications. Although this is not a technical course aimed at engineers, certain technological principles will be presented in order to baseline attendees that will help demonstrate the unique knowledge, skills and abilities that warfare across the EM spectrum requires. Rates increase July 8, so register today!
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCED: Register Now for the 48th AOC International Symposium & Convention

Register now for the biggest AOC community event of the year! In 2011, the AOC's 48th Annual International Symposium & Convention returns to Washington, D.C., from November 13-16. This year's theme of "Victory Through the Electro-Magnetic Spectrum" will inspire discussions, educational tracks and sessions about strategic uses of the EMS across military operations. Keynote speakers include Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army. Early bird registration is open now; reserve your space before September 1 and save on your registration fees!
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VOTE NOW in the 2011 AOC Election

The AOC online election is open now through July 31. Take the opportunity to vote now for the AOC Board of Directors and help guide the AOC as it moves forward. You will need your member number and password to log in and vote.
View Candidate Profiles from the June JED
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WIN PRIZES: Recruit New Members for the New AOC Contest

AOC Community Contest! Who can recruit most heavily? The top recruiter receives free prizes! Contest deadline: Recruit the most new members between through August 31 and you have a chance to win a 32GB 4th Generation iPod Touch or a Nikon COOLPIX camera (including case, rechargeable battery and a 4GB SDHC card).

Click here for an AOC membership application.
(Application must have the recruiter name filled out. If your recruited member is joining online, please be sure to have him email us your name). 

More Recruiter Benefits:
5 New Members: Receive an AOC recruitment coffee mug.
25 New Members: $20 AOC Bucks redeemable the AOC store. 
50 New Members: $50 AOC Bucks redeemable at the AOC store and a one-year AOC dues credit. 

Any questions concerning the contest please contact the AOC membership department at (703) 549-1600 or oneilin@crows.org.

 

REGISTER NOW: Intelligent EW Operations Conference, August 10-11, and Pre-Conference Course, August 8-9

This new conference, done in conjunction with NMIA, seeks to bring congruency to the EW enterprise by enabling the EW community to influence and plan for the future intelligence needs of the next 10 years through a better understanding of intelligence analysis priorities, resources and processes. Don't miss this chance to better prepare for the EW system needs of the coming decade. Make the most of your trip by attending the pre-Conference course: Intelligence Support for Spectrum Operations, August 8-9, on-site at the Manassas campus.
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AOC AWARDS: Winners of the AOC's 2011 Awards Announced

The AOC is proud to announce the winners of its 2011 Annual Awards, which will be presented at the 48th Annual International Symposium and Convention, November 14-16 in Washington, D.C. This year's Gold Medal recipient is Maj. Gen. Kenneth Israel (Ret.). This year's recipient of the Hal Gershanoff Silver Medal is Mr. Antonino Amoroso. This year's awards honor more than 50 other EW professionals for their contributions for the industry.
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INDUSTRY NEWS: Israel, U.S. Strike F-35 Technology Deal

A major obstacle blocking Israel’s purchase of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has been cleared, perhaps signaling that the U.S. is relaxing its hard-line approach to exporting JSF technologies that may be crucial to securing additional foreign sales. (Aviation Week)
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INDUSTRY NEWS: U.S. Still Flying Strike Missions in Libya

U.S. Air Force and Navy aircraft are still flying hundreds of strike missions over Libya even though the U.S. government claims it is only playing a support role in the NATO-led operation. (defenceWeb)
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INDUSTRY NEWS: India to Consider $3bn Deal with France to Upgrade Mirage 2000

An over $3 billion deal with France for upgrading the Mirage 2000 aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is expected to be considered by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) at its next meeting. (The Hindu)
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INDUSTRY NEWS: MCAS Breaks Ground on Construction Projects for Joint Strike Fighter

Wednesday marked a very important day in the history for Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, as ground was symbolically broken for six construction projects being built to support the future basing of F-35B Joint Strike Fighter. (Yuma Sun)
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INDUSTRY NEWS: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Guardrail System

The U.S. Army and Northrop Grumman recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Guardrail System, a significant tactical and national asset that has provided continuous surveillance capability while rising to meet the challenge of the nation's ever-changing security threats. (Space Daily)
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Upcoming Industry Conferences and Tradeshows

August 10-11: Intelligent EW Operations Conference
Manassas, Va.
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August 28-September 1: InfowarCon Europe 2011
NATO School, Oberammergau, Germany
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September 13-15: Maneuvering in Cyberspace and IO: InfowarCon Cyber
Linthicum Heights, Md.
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September 13-16: DSEi
London, UK
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November 13-16: 48th Annual AOC International Symposium and Convention
Washington, D.C.
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November 29-December 1: Converging Cyber, IO and EW Conference
Charleston, S.C.
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December 7-8: EW Payloads on RPA's Conference
Nellis and Creech AFBs, Las Vegas, Nev.
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Upcoming AOC Courses

July 19-22: Essentials of 21st Century EW Course
Alexandria, Va.
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August 2-5: Introduction to Information Operations
Alexandria, Va.
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August 4-5: Directed Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) Principles Course
Palmdale, Calif.
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August 8-9: Intelligence Support for Spectrum Operations
Manassas, Va.
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August 8-12: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs): Missions, Payloads, Links and Performance Course
Palmdale, Calif.
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August 15-19: Electro-Optics and Infrared (EO/IR) Fundamentals and EO/IR Countermeasures for EW Engineers and Managers Course
Palmdale, Calif.
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September 20-23: ELINT and Modern Signals Course
Alexandria, Va.
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