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KEYNOTES ANNOUNCED: Cyber Electromagnetic Activity 2015, October 6-8, Aberdeen Proving Ground
The International AOC and APG Susquehanna Chapter of the AOC, under a co-sponsorship agreement with Army Team C4ISR APG, will hold the Inaugural CEMA 2015 Conference at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Sessions are open to Five Eye nations.
The theme for the inaugural CEMA 2015 event is "Synchronizing Cyber Electromagnetic Activities to Win in a Complex World." The newly published Army Operating Concept (AOC) emphasizes the importance of ready land forces and their significance to the joint and coalition fight and recognizes the need for continued innovation to win in a complex world. Cyberspace operations, in conjunction with electronic warfare and electromagnetic spectrum operations, are identified in the AOC as one of the seven core Army competency areas critical to shaping the operational environment and winning decisively. Equally new to the Army is the concept of Cyber Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA), which is outlined in the first doctrinal field manual of its kind that integrates and synchronizes cyberspace operations, electronic warfare and spectrum management operations. The CEMA 2015 event will allow for an exchange of ideas, concepts and information; provide a venue to address these new and emerging concepts; and serve as a framework to discuss ongoing and future research and development to set the conditions for innovation and success.
Attending the CEMA 2015 event also will provide the Army and DOD electronic warfare and cyber communities of interest an opportunity to discuss the current and emerging electronic and cyber warfare requirements and meet with coalition partners, industry technicians, engineers, scientists and other government agencies and learn from their successes.
Full Conference Details
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
MG Stephen Fogarty, USA
Commanding General, Cyber
Center of Excellence
MG Bruce Crawford, USA (invited)
Commanding General CECOM & APG
Mr. Jay Kistler (invited)
ASD (RDE) Electronic Warfare
Mr. Mike McConnell
former Director National Security Agency and Director of National Intelligence
Maj Gen Kenneth Israel, USAF (Ret.)
AOC President
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UPDATED AGENDA: 4th Annual AOC Pacific Symposium in Honolulu, October 20-22
This year's unclassified event, in association with USPACOM, will cover the role of Information Operations, Electronic Warfare (EW), Cyber Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA), EM Spectrum Operations (EMSO), and other Information Related Capabilities (IRCs) and AOC mission areas, with specific operational and conceptual focus on the emergent threats and challenges posed by Hybrid Warfare*. As in previous Pacific events, the symposium will include global partners and Allies from around the Pacific region who will present their unique perspectives. The symposium continues October 22 with a classified working group at the SECRET REL FVEY at HQs U.S. Pacific Command on Camp H.M. Smith. The agenda and instructions for attendance for the classified working group will be coordinated through official military channels with PACOM J39.
Click here to view the Current Agenda
*Download an excellent paper on Hybrid Warfare by Col. Arthur Tulak USA (Ret.) here.
The purpose of the symposium is to bring together government, military, industry, academia, small business and other stakeholders for discussions on the operational challenges facing the practitioners of these IRCs, and to explore possible technological and tactics/procedural solutions. To stimulate wider interest and inquiry into these issues, the symposium and related activities and events will be open to registration by government, industry and academia representatives without regard to their AOC membership status (both AOC members and non-members may register) except that access of foreign and any other persons may be restricted as necessary in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
- Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, Commanding General, U.S. Army Pacific (Invited)
- Admiral Michael Rogers, Commander USCYBERCOM, U.S. (Invited)
- Lt. Gen. Robert Elder, USAF (Ret.), Past AOC President (confirmed)
- Maj. Gen. Max Tsung-Chi Yu, Political Warfare Division, Taiwan Ministry of Defense, ROC (confirmed)
- Dr. Paul Zablocky, Director, I&IW Directorate, CERDEC, U.S. (confirmed)
SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS
The AOC will run a separate, collocated table-top exhibition for key industry leaders and SME to enable them to demonstrate their capabilities across the range of information-related capabilities, including EW, SIGINT, Cyber, Spectrum and IO to the large senior leadership and operator audience from PACOM, the Services and around the Pacific Region.
Space is limited, so if your company would like an opportunity to meet the PACOM leadership and key global Pacific decision-makers and operators and to demonstrate your capabilities, please contact the appropriate contact below who will explain the sponsorship options and benefits:
Rest of World – Alex Soar, alex.soar@clarionevents.com, 44-20-7384-7780
U.S. Companies – Tom Mapes, tom.mapes@clarionevents.com, 1-203-491-2400
Conference Details
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REGISTER NOW: AOC Virtual Series Webinar, Coexistence of LTE & Radars
September 17, 2015 | 1400-1500 EDT (1800-1900 GMT)
In the U.S., cellular networks, radar and other wireless systems are designed to obey a fixed spectrum assignment regulated by the FCC. These assignments are now being challenged, in that some bands are under-utilized while others are highly over-utilized. This ineffectiveness in spectrum allocation is exacerbated by the dramatically increasing need for bandwidth in our RF infrastructure. In addition, state-of-the-art mobile radio standards claim more and more bandwidth. For example, the worldwide allocation of LTE bands increased from 11 to 48 bands since 2011. Issues like these have supported the evolution of intelligent systems like cognitive radio.
This presentation will discuss the coexistence between S-Band radars and the commercial LTE mobiles operating in E-UTRA Band 7 from where considerations to the future LTE technology by the DOD in close proximity to radars can be drawn. Coexistence issues examined by looking at measurement data gathered at a major international airport will be presented. Key performance indicators, such as data throughput or Block Error Rate of the mobile LTE device and the probability of detection of security-relevant radars, have been measured and evaluated with the goal how to recognize and address the problems they cause.
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NEW AOC VIRTUAL SERIES: Approaches for Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT), October 15
October 15, 2015 | 1400-1500 EDT (1800-1900 GMT)
Diverse elements of our military capability and national infrastructure are critically reliant on GPS as a near "sole means" source for precise location and time. Yet, GPS signal reception is potentially vulnerable to interference, and, it does not work well in many environments; for example, indoors where people spend most of their time. Resilient "anywhere, anytime" position and timing will entail using a system of systems, not just a particular system.
The discussion starts with a quick review of how pervasive GPS has become and then describes some of the unmet needs and vulnerabilities. This webinar then surveys some of the alternate approaches currently being fielded and under development with an eye toward their strengths, weaknesses and synergisms in differing environments and applications. In the course of the webinar, other timing and location systems surveyed will include: other SATNAV systems such as Glonass, Galileo and Beidou; eLoran/VLF; Locata’s position and time system; WiFi positioning; select LTE/4G capabilities; Pedestrian Dead Reckoning (PDR); the P1588 precision clock synchronization protocol; and Chip Scale Atomic Clock (CSAC) developments. The importance of maintaining situational awareness for establishing environmental context is examined. Different system/sensor combinations shine in different environments, but only if correctly matched to the environment.
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NEW KEYNOTE SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED: Marine Corps Spectrum Maneuver Warfare, October 28-29, MCAS Cherry Point
For the last 65 years, the Marine Corps has been a leader and innovator in the field of airborne electronic warfare as technology has advanced and new threats have emerged. Today, as our adversaries become more reliant on the RF spectrum for specialized sensing and networking their platforms, sensors, control systems and weapons and as unmanned aerial systems take on larger roles across the battlefield, the Marine Corps continues to adapt its warriors, systems and capabilities to prosecute spectrum maneuver warfare using airborne systems to exploit the spectrum vulnerabilities of our adversaries, interdict their operations that rely on RF sensors, controls and connectivity, and target and destroy their spectrum-linked fighting systems and capabilities. This Marine Corps Spectrum Maneuver Warfare Symposium will address the Marine Corps challenges, current capabilities and future plans as they continue to evolve their airborne capabilities to fight in the spectrum domain.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis
Deputy Commandant for Aviation
MGen H. Stacy Clardy (invited)
Deputy Director for Force Management,
Application and Support, J8
BGen Loretta Reynolds (invited)
Principal Director OUSD Policy
South/Southeast Asia
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SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!
Take advantage of the opportunity to
sponsor this inaugural event and be highlighted to thousands, including
DoD officials, military, government offices, academia leaders, research
and development organizations and industry partners.
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LESS THAN 100 DAYS UNTIL THIS PREMIER GLOBAL EW EVENT: 52nd Annual AOC International Symposium and Convention
December 1-3 | Marriott Marquis and D.C. Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
Registration and housing are now open for the AOC International Symposium and Convention. Take advantage of early bird discounts until September 21!
Register Today
Housing Information
Electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) dominance in the future will require that
we synchronize EW and cyber to achieve spectrum dominance. The U.S.
Department of Defense, along with its industry partners, faces an uncertain
global security environment driven by adversaries who recognize that
the EMS has become vital to the success of their campaigns. Adversaries
are aggressively fielding electronic warfare systems and cyber
systems/technologies that significantly erode DoD’s ability to use and
control the EMS while conducting military operations. During this
year’s symposium, we have 12 sessions set up to examine various aspects
of the evolving EW and cyber strategic relationship and how they impact
the EMS.
KEYNOTE AND MAJOR SPEAKERS
- Gen. John Hyten, Commander, Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base
- Air Commodore Madelein Spit, Royal Netherlands Air Force, Chief NATO Air Force Armaments Group
- Gen. Michael Hayden (Ret.), former Director of the National Security Agency, Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
- Lt. Gen. David Deptula (Ret.), former USAF/A-2
- Adm. Michael Rogers (Invited), Commander, U.S. Cyber Command; Director, National Security Agency; and Chief, Central Security
- Dr. Paul G. Kaminski, CEO of Technovation Inc., former Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Technology, former Chairman of DSB, AOC 2000 Gold Medal awardee and former AOC Senior Advisory Board
- Dr. Mark Maybury, CTO, MITRE and former AF Chief Scientist
- Dr. William Roper, Director, Strategic Capabilities Office at the Office of the Secretary of Defense
- Dr. Thomas Kennedy, Chairman and CEO, Raytheon Company
- Dr. Jackie Craig, Australia MOD, DSTO, Chief EW and Cyber Division
- Rear Admiral Sean S. Buck, Chief of Staff, J5, The Joint Staff
- Ms. Michele Weslander Quaid, Chief, Innovation Evangelist, Google, Inc.
Symposium Agenda
EXHIBIT INFORMATION
Exhibit space is almost sold out! Secure your spot today. Contact Stew Taylor at taylor@crows.org.
Exhibit Hall Show Hours
Tuesday, December 1: 4 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (with reception)
Wednesday, December 2: 1 p.m.-6 p.m. (with lunch and reception)
Thursday, December 3: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (with lunch)
Exhibit Details
STEM SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES
In recent years, STEM Education has become an imperative and worthy initiative in the U.S. The AOC is joining this cause, starting with its inaugural STEM program. The high school and college students attending this event are at a pivotal point in their education, allowing us the opportunity to capture their interests in STEM subjects and potentially inspire them to continue into careers in these essential fields.
Help us inspire these STEM students – the future innovators, inventors and leaders of this nation – to become Spectrum Warriors and Young Crows.
STEM sponsorship opportunities
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REGISTER NOW and Take Advantage of AOC Fall Professional Development Courses
September 15-18
Fundamental Principles Electronic Warfare
Instructor: Dave Adamy
Classification: Unclassified
Alexandria, VA
Details
October 20-23
Essentials for 21st Century Electronic Warfare
Instructor: Robert Samuel
Classification: Unclassified
Alexandria, VA
Details
November 3-6
Advanced Electronic Warfare
Instructor: Dave Adamy
Classification: Unclassified
Alexandria, VA
Details
December 2-3
Navigation Warfare and Dynamic Spectrum Technologies
Instructor: Robert Samuel
Classification: Unclassified
Washington, D.C.
Details
December 3-5
EW Against a New Generation of Threats
Instructor: Dave Adamy
Classification: Unclassified
Washington, D.C.
Details
February 9-11
Introduction to Electronic Intelligence (ELINT)
Instructor: Dr. Patrick Ford
Classification: Unclassified
Alexandria, VA
Details
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October 20, 2015 (UNCLASSIFIED Session) & October 21, 2015 (CLASSIFIED Session)
MITRE S Building, Bedford, MA
"Cyber Challenges: Threat, Technologies and Systems"
This session will focus on cyber challenges facing the U.S., operations other than war and its Allies by increasing the synergy across local, state and federal government agencies, industry and academia. Technology applications, system options and best practices from various organizations will be examined. The session will explore techniques for "whole of government" and complementary relationships that optimize a cross-flow of technologies and systems to enhance operational capabilities. Speakers will include representatives from the JCS, HQ USAF, DARPA, AFRL, AFLCMC, USCG, FBI and other DOD and non-DOD agencies. Registration will be available starting August 1, 2015 at www.patriotsroostaoc.org.
Questions? Contact Russ Graves or Nino Amoroso.
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The Fourth International Conference on Electronic Warfare (EWCI) is the latest event in the benchmark of the EWCI Conference Series in the advanced field of EW. The conference is being organized by the award-winning India Chapter of Association of Old Crows, Bangalore. The conference is supported by Defence Research and Development Organisation, India. Bharat Electronics Limited, Bangalore is the patronizing sponsor of the event. The conference addresses the technical and commercial needs of operational users, planners, developers, procurers, testers and trainers of the latest EW technologies and systems. A large-scale indoor exhibition will accompany the conference, displaying the latest EW products from international EW organizations. There will be intense, one-day, pre-conference tutorials preceding the conference.
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 INDUSTRY NEWS: Not Your Old Timer's Electronic Warfare As part of the "peace dividend" following the end of the Cold War, the U.S. Army disbanded its organic electronic warfare (EW) capability, a decision that was to prove problematic less than a decade later. The post-9/11 wars in Southwest Asia brought about massive changes for the U.S. military, with the introduction and ever-growing use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), precision-guided munitions, increased integration and networking of the battlespace, personal armor, advanced forward medical care and enhanced communications – even down to the individual warfighter. The enemy's use of radio-controlled improvised explosive devices (RCIEDs), however, set the stage for what may be one of the biggest changes for the future of the U.S. Army – a return to land forces electronic warfare. (Military & Aerospace Electronics)
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INDUSTRY NEWS: USAF Targets Small UAS in New Strategic Vision Paper |
 The US Air Force is likely to ramp up its investment in small unmanned aircraft following the release of a long-awaited strategic vision document later this year. It expects to release its "Small UAS Flight Plan" this winter, and says it sees lightweight aircraft performing many more combat roles currently tasked to large unmanned aircraft that require far more money and manpower to operate. Such missions include surveillance, electronic warfare, communications as well as tactical strikes in heavily defended regions. (Flightglobal)
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 INDUSTRY NEWS: VMAQ-2 Welcomed Home with Open Arms Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2 returned from a deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command. The squadron provided airborne electronic warfare in the Asia-Pacific region during this deployment. According to Maj. Nathaniel Baker, the operations officer with the squadron, more than 180 Marines participated in the deployment. (DVIDs)
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 INDUSTRY NEWS: U.S. Government, Police Working on Counter-Drone System As concerns rise about a security menace posed by rogue drone flights, U.S. government agencies are working with state and local police forces to develop high-tech systems to protect vulnerable sites, according to sources familiar with the matter. Although the research aimed at tracking and disabling drones is at an early stage, there has been at least one field test. (Reuters)
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INDUSTRY NEWS: Central Command Looks to Private Sector for Joint Cyber Planning |
In an effort to shore up cyber defenses across government, a cross-agency effort is interested in procuring joint cyber planning services for the U.S. Central Command. In a recently published synopsis/solicitation, Centcom looks to further its efforts to integrate theater-level campaign constructs with the Defense Department and other agencies – the solicitation, in fact, was issued by the General Services Administration, along with the Joint Cyber Planning Services, which is tasked with leading the charge toward full-spectrum cyber operations. (Defense Systems)
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 INDUSTRY NEWS: This Is How the Russian Military Plans to Fight Future Wars Given the amount of attention paid over the last year to the capabilities of the Russian military, it is worth considering how the evolving character of warfare over the next 10-20 years is likely to affect Russia’s military capabilities when compared to leading Western states. The trend toward greater automation, including the use of remote control weapons and AI-driven autonomous warfare, will increasingly put the Russian military at a disadvantage. (The National Interest)
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that it has completed the previously announced sale of the U.S. and U.K. operations of its Electronic Products Division (the "EPD Operations") to Ultra Electronics Holdings plc for $260 million in cash. (MarketWatch)
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