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Focus on Evolving Policy at the AOC 47th Symposium and Convention

On October 4, the AOC International Symposium in Atlanta turns its focus to spectrum warfare and managing its integration into operations planning and modeling. Speakers in the Evolving Policy on Spectrum Warfare and Management Session include:

Session Chair: Mr. Linda Palmer, Defense Acquisition Inc.
Mr. Joe Aldrich, JNWC
Lt Col William "Dollar" Young, Jr., USAF
Mr. Jesse Bourque, Northrop Grumman
Lt Col Francisco M. Ball, Director, Electronic Warfare, USAF Center of Excellence, JIEDDO

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Register On-Site

Didn't have the chance to pre-register for the AOC 47th International Symposium and Convention, Oct. 3-7 in Atlanta, GA? On-site registration opens at 1 p.m. Sunday, October 3.

Schedule Information

Call for Papers: 2nd Annual AOC Low Probability of Intercept Symposium

Prospective authors are invited to submit summaries for the 2nd Annual AOC Symposium on Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) Radar, ELINT design strategies and counter-LPI technology, scheduled for February 15-17, 2011, at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. First submission deadline is October 15.
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October 13-14: Conference on Influence and Fighting Propaganda

The Information Operations Institute of the AOC, in partnership with the MountainRunner Institute, invites you to attend a conference focusing on influence and propaganda October 13-14 at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, NY. The two-day conference will cover different influence factors, along with issues surrounding propaganda, how it's used and how to fight it.
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November 2-4: Spectrum Modeling and Simulation Conference

The Spectrum Modeling and Simulation Conference, November 2-4, in Las Vegas, NV, is titled "Modeling the Contested Battlespace: Coalition Training for the 21st Century." This three-day event focuses on ares such as providing realistic and operationally representative training experiences and identifying appropriate training opportunities with coalition partners. Don't miss this key event. A block of discounted rooms is available at the Rio Hotel, but special rates must be booked by October 11, so don't delay.
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Take the EW Modeling and Simulation Course: October 31-November 1 in Las Vegas

This course, offered right before the Spectrum Modeling and Simulation Conference, covers the development, application, execution and validation of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) as it applies to aircraft survivability. Data simulation tools, specialized M&S modeling tools, software and review of typical simulation output results will be highlighted. M&S in the context of EW operations will be reviewed. In addition, a case study is used to illustrate important aspects of the course.
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November 30-December 2: Information Operations & Cyber Capabilities in 21st Century Warfare

Providing a forum for professionals from the military, government, industry and academic fields, to discuss issues related to the requirements of IO/Cyber programs, platforms and operations, this unique conference is not to be missed. Hosted by SPAWAR in cooperation with the AOC Palmetto Roost, this event is classfied SECRET/US only.
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Special Rate for Job Posting at the AOC Career Center
For a limited time only, "The AOC Career Center," the Association of Old Crow's exclusive on-line employment network for the industry, is pleased to offer a special rate for Job Posting. For unlimited job postings from now until December 31, the rate for AOC Industry Members is $500 and the rate for Non-Industry Members is $750. Don't miss a unique opportunity to save money AND find more qualified candidates! Visit the AOC Career Center at http://jobs.crows.org and register to post jobs today.

Industry News

US Air War Soars in ‘Post-Combat’ Iraq

Combat operations are officially over in Iraq. But don't tell the US Air Force, which is still flying tens of thousands of missions over Iraq. (Wired.com)
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Israeli Cabinet Approves $2.75b JSF Deal

The Israeli cabinet has formally approved the purchase of 20 Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters for the nation's air force. The value of the deal will be around $2.75 billion. (Flightglobal)
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USB Warfare: The Real Electronic Nightmare

Leave those fears about global Internet shutdowns to Hollywood. But be very afraid of regional disasters launched from an innocent thumb drive. (Miller-McCune)
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