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Warfighter Information Advantage Symposium 2024
Oct. 29-30 | Augusta, Georgia

Theme: EW Reenergized – The Army Phoenix Taking Its Place in the Joint/Coalition Fight

Explore the powerful synergies of Signal, Cyber and EW in multidomain operations at the inaugural Warfighter Information Advantage Symposium. This event focuses on combat development, emerging requirements and force modernization.

Information is the basis of intelligence, command and control and combat power. Learn how to use, protect and exploit information to achieve objectives more effectively than threats. Join government, military, industry and academia in this unique forum to exchange insights and contribute to key discussions.

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AOC 2024

Registration for AOC 2024 is now open! Join us Dec. 11-13, at National Harbor, Maryland, to explore this year's theme, Electromagnetic Spectrum Warfare – The Great Power Competition, as we gather industry leaders, military experts and academia to delve into the latest developments and strategies in EMSO.

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with the brightest minds in the field and gain valuable insights into the future of electromagnetic spectrum operations. Secure your spot today and be part of the premier event in EMS warfare! 

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How Pulse-Doppler Radar Really Works: How to Beat It and How to Defend It
Oct. 1-2 | AOC Headquarters | Alexandria, Virginia

Course Length: 14 hours total (two dynamic in-person sessions of seven hours each)
Instructor: Chuck Quintero

This in-person course is designed for students and professionals in the fields of electrical engineering, defense technology and electronic warfare who seek to deepen their understanding of pulse Doppler radar systems, their countermeasures and countermeasure mitigation techniques.

Who Should Attend: Professionals in the fields of electrical engineering, defense technology and electronic warfare who seek to deepen their understanding of pulse Doppler radar systems, their countermeasures and countermeasure mitigation techniques.

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How IADS and SAMs Work
Aug. 8 | 2 PM ET

This presentation will discuss the basic principles of an Integrated Air Defense System (IADS) and the basic characteristics of a radar-guided missile system. This will be an overview webinar, not a detailed discussion. You will leave the webinar with a basic understanding of how IADS and missile intercepts work from the short discussion of each of the following eight topics:

  • Target detection, resolution and countermeasures (noise jamming)
  • Variations of the radar range equation for various search volumes
  • Tracking radars (dedicated and track-while-scan)
  • Radar waveforms, matched filtering, and signal processing
  • Target state estimation, tracking and association
  • Target classification, discrimination and identification
  • Phased-Array radar concepts and fundamental radar design trade-offs
  • Missile guidance and intercepts

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AOC connects electromagnetic warfare practitioners, industry partners, policymakers and procurement decision-makers.

Partner with AOC and sponsor our informative webinars, where industry professionals gather to explore cutting-edge topics in EW/EMSO. By sponsoring AOC webinars, you’ll gain direct access to a specialized audience eager to learn about the latest innovations and trends. This is a unique opportunity to position your brand as a leader in the field and connect with key stakeholders in real-time.Make a lasting impression with AOC's engaged community — sponsor an AOC Webinar today! 

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Present a Webinar

Educating and informing the Electromagnetic Warfare community is at the heart of AOC’s mission. As the leader in training EMSO and EW professionals worldwide, AOC offers a wide selection of professional development courses and webinars on various topics led by experts in the field.

Be at the forefront of educating the men and women in the EW/EMSO industry and submit a proposal to instruct our next live webinar.

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Podcast

When Does Caution Become Cowardice in Ukraine?

In this exclusive episode of "From the Crows' Nest," available only to AOC members and subscribers, host Ken Miller welcomes back author, journalist and expert Retired US Air Force Colonel Jeffery Fischer. They delve into the recent arrival of the first F-16s in Ukraine, the crucial need for Ukraine and NATO to achieve air superiority to win the war and the challenges they've faced in doing so. The conversation also explores the escalating conflict in the Middle East and its implications for the US Additionally, they touch on the theme of AOC 2024, which is now open for registration.

These special episodes are released twice a month. To access them and participate in live recordings as part of the virtual audience, become an AOC member at www.crows.org or subscribe for $2.99/month at www.ftcnpodcast.org.

Don’t forget! You can reach the host directly to share your thoughts or comments at host@fromthecrowsnest.org.

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Careers

The Association of Old Crows is pleased to provide its online Career Center — the premier resource to connect career opportunities with highly qualified EW, EMSO, CEMA, SIGINT, ELINT & IO talent. You can access the AOC Career Center at https://careers.crows.org.

Featured Jobs

• Executive Director, ICF Climate Center – ICF – Reston, Virginia, United States (On-Site)
• Electrical Engineer II – Logistic Services Int. – Jacksonville, Florida, United States (On-Site)

 

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Macon Bacon

On June 15, a murder of Dixie Crows ascended upon the Macon Bacon baseball game in Macon, Georgia. A great time was had by all in attendance!

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Australia Convention
Sept. 19-20

AOC Australia's annual convention stands as the preeminent gathering for professionals in the fields of Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations, Cyber Electromagnetic Activities, Electronic Warfare, Cyber and Information Operations throughout Australia.

The 2024 Australia Convention aims to bring together Australia's Electronic Warfare, Cyber and Information Operations community to collaborate, educate and celebrate. The event will facilitate discussions on emerging technologies and adaptive approaches for navigating the ever-evolving landscape of Electronic Warfare (EW), Cyber Operations and Information Warfare (IF).

Comprising of a two-day conference and networking opportunities, the convention offers an unparalleled opportunity for Information Warfare professionals from Defence, Government, Industry and Academia to engage in discourse on current topics.

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Industry News

Ukraine has launched a surprise ground assault into Russia with troops and armored vehicles, Russian officials and independent military analysts said on Wednesday, in what could be one of the largest Ukrainian incursions onto Russian soil in more than two years of war. (NYT)

Yahya Sinwar’s appointment as the top leader of Hamas formalizes a role he assumed in the early hours of Oct. 7, when the surprise attack into Israel that he helped mastermind ushered in the bloodiest chapter of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. (AP)

An Air Force Research Laboratory team convened to help the Space Force test and prototype new spacecraft concepts plans to launch its first experimental satellites as soon as 2026. (C4ISRNet)