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REGISTER FOR THE NEXT AOC FREE WEBINAR: Vulnerabilities of LTE, December 12
Thursday, December 12, 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m. EST
Long Term Evolution (LTE) is one of the choices for next generation broadband wireless networks. LTE is expected to be the most dominant fourth-generation technology. This commercial technology is also under consideration for defense applications where security, reliability and interoperability issues need to be addressed. This webinar offers a glimpse of vulnerabilities and challenges of LTE. A brief overview of LTE is given. Air interface challenges, such as jamming and interference vulnerabilities, are described, as well as interoperability with pulsed signals (radars). Extension of LTE to various applications, such as planes and satellites, will be discussed, and associated technology development challenges are summarized. By the conclusion of this webinar, you will be able to describe LTE capabilities, air interface challenges and technology development challenges of LTE in defense applications. This webinar is complimentary.
PLEASE NOTE: In order to allow access to attendees across a broader base of networks (namely U.S. DoD), the AOC has moved to a different service provider for webinar services. This new portal enables access from a web browser (without downloading software), and from most smartphones and tablets (via a free app). If you've been unsuccessful in attending an AOC webinar before, please try this one.
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PAPERS DUE TODAY! Submit Presentations for the 43rd Collaborative EW Conference, January 2014 at Pt. Mugu
The 43rd Annual Pt. Mugu Electronic Warfare Symposium will facilitate the exchange of enabling concepts and provide a venue to disseminate current research in the fields of collaborative electronic warfare (EW). Prominent leaders, contributors and representatives from the military, government, academia and industry will come together to address current electronic warfare gaps and emerging technologies in collaborative electronic warfare required to address these gaps. The symposium will be a three-day Classified SECRET event held at Naval Base Ventura County Pt. Mugu Station Theater, January 38-30, 2014.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
RADM Mark W. Darrah, USN
Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD); Assistant Commander for Research and Engineering, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
RADM John R. Haley, USN
J3 Director, Global Operations, US Strategic Command (STRATCOM)
RADM Donald Gaddis, USN
Program Executive Officer, Tactical Aircraft Programs [PEO(T)], Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
As EW warfighting requirements continue to evolve in their complexity and interdependency, it is clear that future EW systems must work collaboratively with other air, ground, surface and space systems, such as cyber, intel, kinetic and spectrum management. The 43rd Annual Pt. Mugu Electronic Warfare Symposium will facilitate the exchange of enabling concepts and provide a venue to disseminate current research in the fields of collaborative electronic warfare. Prominent leaders, contributors and representatives from the military, government, academia and industry will come together to address current electronic warfare gaps and emerging technologies in collaborative electronic warfare required to address these gaps.
Papers are due today, Wednesday, December 4.
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PLEASE NOTE: This conference is tentatively planned and subject to approval. Confirmation will be announced by the AOC sometime in the future.
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There are many exciting business development opportunities that exist within the AOC Calendar for 2014. The sponsorship catalog presents opportunities for you to gain maximum exposure within the Electromagnetic Warfare community. Sponsorship at AOC webinars, conferences and the Annual Symposium allows your company to be seen as a support for the warfighter and increases your visibility in this highly targeted marketplace. Sponsorship of the AOC also helps bring valuable advocacy messages to the U.S. Capitol Hill, and it supports delivering those same efforts through the local chapters to EW centers of gravity around the world.
Please take a moment to look through the updated AOC sponsorship catalog, and let us know which opportunities you would like to take advantage of for 2014. If you have any questions, or need a sponsorship package customized for you, please don’t hesitate to contact the AOC staff at www.crows.org.
Thank you in advance for your critical support of the AOC Community!
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: AOC 2014 Annual Election
Nominations for the 2014 AOC Annual Election are currently being accepted. Help determine the future of the AOC by nominating yourself or your colleagues to serve on the board.
The 2014 election slate will include the position of President-Elect, who will serve as Vice President in 2015 and as President in 2016. The AOC President appoints the association’s Secretary and Treasurer, presides over the Board of Directors and Executive Committee and appoints committee chairs. The President is also the AOC’s primary spokesperson, visiting AOC chapters across the world and meeting with leaders in the Electronic Warfare community.
The 2014 election slate will also include three At Large Director positions. At Large Directors serve a three-year term. In addition, three Regional Directors will be elected for three-year terms from the Southern, Mountain-West and North-Eastern regions.
Nomination packets must be received at AOC headquarters by close-of-business on March 1, 2014. If you wish to nominate more than one person, please duplicate the form. Nomination Forms are available on the AOC website at www.crows.org or by contacting Glorianne O’Neilin at oneilin@crows.org.
For any questions or assistance, please contact:
Glorianne O’Neilin, AOC Election Coordinator
Office: (703) 549-1600
Fax: (703) 549-2589
Email: oneilin@crows.org
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'Tis the time of year to think really hard about finding the perfect, thoughtful gift for everyone on your list.
The AOC Store can help you with that!
The gift that keeps on giving ... an AOC membership!
Share with someone the great benefits you receive as a Crow for just $25!
Fill out this application and either fax or call the number at the bottom of the form.
 The perfect addition to any library ...
AOC Legacy: The First 50 Years
This full-color, hardbound commemorative publication provides a compelling history of the organization and the vital role the EW/IO industry has played in the defense of the nations and the world. With stunning photography, first-person narratives and profiles of key participants, this handsome coffee-table book weaves the story of the AOC and the industry into a seamless narrative.
These are just a few gift ideas for those on your list. Check out all the merchandise at the AOC Store.
You can order a online using your AOC member login and password. Or, you can call the membership department at (703) 549-1600 to place your order over the phone.
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ACCESS RECORDINGS from the AOC 50th Annual International Symposium
The content from the 50th Annual International Symposium and Convention is now available. Catch up on sessions you missed and review captivating presentations from leading industry experts. Enrich your professional development from the comfort of your own home and share important information with colleagues who couldn't attend. Only $99 for non-symposium attendees – http://aoc.sclivelearningcenter.com. Full symposium attendees, please email frost@crows.org for your complimentary access.
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DIXIE CROW SYMOSIUM 39: '21st Century Mission Success Through ISR & Legacy EW Integration'  The Dixie Crow Chapter of the AOC will host its 39th annual Regional Technical Symposium March 23-27, 2014. This year’s theme, shown above, illustrates collaboration within the Information Operations (IO) environment and integration within the operations environment for both new and legacy systems.
CALL FOR PAPERS
Papers to support this theme should include issues relating to Electronic Warfare (EW), Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) and collaboration within the existing and future IO environment. Efficient utilization and control of the Electromagnetic Spectrum is necessary for defense of our forces and our homeland. Collaborative improvement is necessary to assure our tactics and products are affordable and successfully protect the warfighters. Integration with legacy systems requires some "out of the box" thinking.
Call for Papers Details
EXHIBIT AND SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
Papers to support this theme should include issues relating to
Electronic Warfare (EW), Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance
(ISR) and collaboration within the existing and future IO environment.
Efficient utilization and control of the Electromagnetic Spectrum is
necessary for defense of our forces and our homeland. Collaborative
improvement is necessary to assure our tactics and products are
affordable and successfully protect the warfighters. Integration with
legacy systems requires some "out of the box" thinking.
Exhibit Application
Sponsorship Details
THE CROW’S N.E.S.T. (Novel Experiments with Science & Technology)
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Museum of Aviation Century of Flight Hangar
Hwy. 247 South, Warner Robins, GA
The Dixie Crow Chapter of the Association of Old Crows Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Robotics displays and technology demonstrations are an interactive experience that will capture the minds and hearts of students, parents and teachers. The display is a collaborative effort between local military, government civil service, academia, defense industry and volunteers designed to inspire students to pursue STEM careers. Interacting with the robotics displays and technology demonstrations will demonstrate to students that STEM can be both fun and engaging. Enthusiastic workers in STEM fields also will be on hand to answer questions and help students learn how they can prepare to enter the exciting world of STEM. Make time to visit our Crows N.E.S.T. displays and technology demonstrations. Prepare to be amazed!
We are looking for academia, industry and other organizations to display their creative robotic talents and/or interactive technological products!!!
We look forward to your participation in this fantastic opportunity to interface with our STEM leaders of tomorrow!
If you have any questions and/or would like to participate, please feel free to contact:
Matt Bryant at Matthew.Bryant@robins.af.mil or (478) 222-4280
Glen Tolbert at Lamar.Tolbert@us.af.mil or (478) 222-3892
Lisa K. Fruge-Cirilli at Lisa.Fruge@baesystems.com or (478) 319-0179
Learn More About the Dixie Crow Symposum
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The Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency supports the Air Force’s mission to "fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace." From its home at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, the agency provides and operates ISR capabilities in concert with service, joint, national and international partners. (Air Force Times)
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The military is nearing a deal with broadcasters that would clear up valuable spectrum for consumers' airwave-hungry wireless devices. A key federal agency, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, on Monday endorsed a proposal by the Defense Department that would have the Pentagon move some of its operations into airwaves currently licensed to television stations. (The Washington Post)
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Electronic warfare (EW) experts at the Raytheon Co. are joining those at Sotera Defense Solutions Inc. in Herndon, Va., on a U.S. Army project to develop planning software to help managing jamming of enemy communications, remotely controlled explosives, radar systems, and other RF assets while safeguarding U.S. and allied RF systems. (Military & Aerospace Electronics)
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Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2, also known as the "Death Jesters," arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, in support of the Unit Deployment Program, Aug. 7, 2013. The squadron’s mission is to revisit the roots of electronic warfare in the Pacific, bring their capabilities to this theater, and get back into the traditional role supporting the Marine Air Ground Task Force and Marine Expeditionary Force, according to Capt. Jonathon A. Leach, assistant operations officer with VMAQ-2. (DVIDs)
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In the 21st century, just about everything is vulnerable to cyberattack. A hit on a bank or a stock exchange would cause uproar in the financial sector; a strike on an electrical grid could shut down a city. And the consequences of an attack could be far more dire than mere inconvenience. If hackers disrupted operations at a nuclear power facility, they could trigger a meltdown. An attack on a hospital could leave doctors scrambling in the dark, machines failing, and patients dying in their beds. (IEEE Spectrum)
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U.S. Air Force Researchers are asking industry to radar and electronic warfare (EW) technology to improve target detection, tracking, imaging, classification, and identification in the midst of enemy RF jamming, spoofing, and other challenging conditions. (Military & Aerospace Electronics)
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New technologies and solutions against cyber threats promise to become an emerging market in Turkey, according to officials and industry sources. This year alone, Turkey has hosted about a dozen conferences on cybersecurity and new technologies. (Defense News)
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Electronic warfare (EW) experts at the BAE Systems Electronic Systems segment in Nashua, N.H., will build 262 AN/ALE-55 fiber optic towed decoys (FOTDs) and 70 electronic frequency converters (EFC) under terms of a $28.2 million U.S. Navy contract announced last week. (Military & Aerospace Electronics)
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After a five-year delay in acquiring a Russian aircraft carrier, the Indian Navy will have to wait further before the vessel is equipped with its proposed air defense system. (Defense News)
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