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This Weekend: The AOC 47th Annual International Symposium and Convention

The AOC International Symposium and Convention opens this Sunday in Atlanta, launching four days of top-notch educational sessions and networking opportunities. Registration is available on-site in AOC Central beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon.

Keynote Speakers:
Maj. Gen. Thomas K. Andersen, Director of Requirements, ACC
Mr. Harry C. Disbrow Jr., member of the Senior Executive Service, Associate Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans and Requirements, USAF
Dr. Davy Belk, member of the Senior Executive Service, Director, Information Directorate, AFRL, Rome, N.Y.
Lt. Gen Ted Bowlds, Commander, Air Force Electronic Systems Center
Brigadier General Giovanni Fantuzzi, Chief Aerospace Planning Division, ITAF AIR STAFF
Colonel Sandro Sampaoli, Chief Intelligence & Awareness Policy Branch, ITAF AIR STAFF

Need more information? Visit the Convention page at www.crows.org.

Take a Professional Development Course at the AOC Symposium and Convention
It's not too late to take one of the many on-site professional development courses at the AOC Symposium and Convention. You can still register for the symposium and courses on-site. Don't miss this chance to maximize your trip to Atlanta with one of these top offerings.

October 2-3

Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs), Their Missions and Systems
Introduction to Microwave Systems Course
Refresher on Electronic Warfare Course

October 3

Cyber Warfare Course

October 5

ELINT/EW Databases Course

October 7-8

EW and the Brazilian Blue and the Green Amazons Course
Directed Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) Principles Course

REGISTER NOW: Conference on Influence and Fighting Propaganda, October 13-14
The Information Operations Institute of the AOC, in partnership with the Mountain Runner Institute, invites you to attend a conference focusing on influence and propaganda October 13-14 at the host Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, NY. The two and half-day conference will cover different influence factors, along with issues surrounding propaganda, how it's used and how to fight it. Register for the conference and reserve your hotel room today, this is a conference you will not want to miss!

Keynote Speakers include:
Todd Helmus, PhD, Behavioral Scientist, RAND Corporation
Secretary James Glassman, former US Undersecretary of State, Public Affairs and Public Diplomacy (invited)
Dr. Nancy Snow, Associate Professor of Communications (Journalism and Politics Concentration) at California State University, Fullerton
Ambassador Brian Carlson, VP at Intermedia Inc.

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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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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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