Collaborative EW Symposium 2024
March 12-14 | Point Mugu, California

Theme: EW at Scale – EW Capabilities for Near Peer Force on Force Warfighting

Presentations may deal with the Symposium themes and topics directly or indirectly. Any important EW presentation will be considered as all such are relevant to the stated Symposiums topics and theme.

Potential presenters are challenged to explore collaborative EW through innovation and invention. Presentations or demonstrations from US DOD, Industry and Academia are requested for the following topics:

• Scaling up currently existing EW capabilities for US and Allied Forces
• Designing New EW Systems for Rapid and Affordable Capability Expansion
• Designing and/or Upgrading EW Systems for the ever expanding use of the EMS in warfighting:
• Sharing EW Mission Capabilities across Services
• Warfighter Perspective

Submission deadline: Nov. 29

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AOC 2023
The Association of Old Crows 60^th International Symposium & Convention
Dec. 11-13 | National Harbor, MD

2023 Theme: Advancing EMS Superiority Through Strategic Alliances and Partnerships | Join us at the industry's leading event to hear from subject-matter experts, explore a show floor brimming with the latest cutting-edge technology and network with stakeholders, thought leaders and experts in the field.

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	Explore the Dynamic Agenda Led by Experts in the Field Immerse yourself in subject-specific sessions led by expert speakers in the field. View the Agenda
	Browse the Show Floor With over 125 exhibiting companies, you'll discover the latest products and solutions in the field. Take a Look

Become a Sponsor | AOC provides numerous sponsorship opportunities allowing you to introduce your product and/or company to our audience. Learn more or contact Sean Fitzgerald, AOC Sales & Client Operations Manager, at 703-549-1600 x222 or fitzgerald@crows.org

2023 AOC Board of Directors Election

AOC members are invited to exercise their fundamental right to vote in the upcoming election for the AOC Board of Directors representatives. Take the opportunity to acquaint yourself with the candidates below to learn about their backgrounds, leadership approaches, and contributions to AOC.

Eligible voters were emailed with voting instructions on Oct. 1.

Voting deadline: Oct. 31

Meet the Candidates

Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA) 2024
April 30 – May 2 | Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Theme: EW Overmatch – Reestablishing Dominance in the Electromagnetic Spectrum

Taking place at a critical juncture for electronic warfare (EW), CEMA 2024 marks a significant moment as the Army is on the verge of fielding terrestrial and airborne EW capabilities after a 30+ year hiatus.

You're invited to submit an original, unclassified abstract focused on one of the following key topics:

• Science & Technology: Current, emerging and future trends in EW/Cyber/SIGINT/IO technologies, architecture, techniques, use of machine learning/artificial intelligence and other novel technologies
• Acquisition Programs: Updates from key leadership, program and capability managers and policy makers on current and emerging programs of record, quick reaction capabilities and rapid prototyping efforts
• Exercises & Experimentation: Lessons learned from CEMA exercises and experimentation
• DOTMLPF-P: Integrating holistic CEMA solutions into Army and Joint formations in support of multidomain operations
• From the Field: Feedback on current employment of CEMA capabilities from operational units, emerging CONOPS, TTPs, signature management and force structure implications
• Special Emphasis Topics: Multi-Domain Systems of Systems, Information Advantage
  Intelligence Production in support of CEMA operations, Distributed Operations, Indo-Pacific unique requirements, Navigation Warfare, Machine Learning and Automation, Electromagnetic Battle Management in support of Joint All Domain Command and Control

Submission deadline: Jan. 19

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2024 AOC Sponsorship Catalog

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

For more than 55 years, electronic warfare (EW), electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO), cyber electromagnetic activities (CEMA) and information operations (IO) professionals from military, government, industry and academia have looked to AOC to provide access to emerging technologies and the latest developments to protect the warfighter.

Plan to partner with AOC in 2024! AOC sponsorships are a great way to increase your reach and be part of what's happening now in the EMSO industry.

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Principles of ESM Analysis
Oct. 26 | 2 p.m. ET

One of the most common shortcomings of Electronic Surveillance (ES) systems is the failure to accurately determine the Direction of Arrival (DOA) of radar signals. DOA errors typically lead to multiple tracks being created for each radar and to confusion on the Operator’s screen.

Contributors to DOA error include equipment considerations, such as ESM antenna separation. These errors are quantifiable and solutions to mitigate such errors will be described in the webinar. However, DOA errors due to multipath interference from objects and surfaces in the environment of both the radar and of the platform on which the ES system is mounted are more difficult to recognize. This webinar shows how intra-pulse multipath effects manifest themselves in various situations and for different types of ES systems and offers solutions for the mitigation of such errors.

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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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[Course] Principles of ESM Analysis
Nov. 6-9 | Instructor: Dr. Sue Robertson

Are you an ESM professional looking to enhance your skills and take your career to the next level? Our upcoming course is designed to empower ESM analysts with the knowledge and techniques to decipher and optimize ESM system performance. Whether you're a seasoned professional working as an ESM data analyst, equipment developer, system assessor or just starting out, this course promises to offer valuable insights to help you excel in your field.

Advance your knowledge in various topics:

• ESM systems and the electromagnetic environment (EME)
• Equipment Considerations
• ESM Processing, including Direction of Arrival Calculation, Deinterleaving, Radar Location
• ESM Testing and Trials in the Real World
• Radar Identification and Library Generation and Matching, Specific Emitter Identification
• Common Issues with ESM Systems, including DOA Errors, Multipath, and Multi-tracking

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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 for Operations – Photonis Defense – Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States 

• Systems Engineer – B&A – Washington, DC, United States

This week, the AOC Diamondhead Chapter is holding its 12th Annual Pacific Information Operations and Electronic Warfare Symposium. It seemed like a good opportunity to talk with Chapter President Dr. Arthur “Art” Tulak, a retired US Army colonel, who has been part of the chapter’s leadership team for many years. We discussed the history or the Diamondhead Chapter, where it draws its members and some of its major activities.

Ukraine has used US-supplied long-range missiles for the first time, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. His comments follow reports the weapons, known as ATACMS, destroyed nine helicopters at Russian bases in the east of the country. Ukraine has not confirmed the missiles were used. (BBC)

Hamas is believed to hold at least 199 people in Gaza, a dense territory descending into a chaotic crisis, where many officials believe a military rescue would be dangerous for soldiers and hostages alike. (NYT)

The world's major nuclear powers haven't tested a bomb this century, but experts worry that may be about to change. (NPR)