The Association of Old Crows (AOC) is thrilled to announce that the Secretary of the Navy, The Honorable Carlos Del Toro, will be delivering a keynote address on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at AOC 2023, the AOC’s 60th Annual International Symposium & Convention. This highly anticipated event, themed " Advancing EMS Superiority Through Strategic Alliances and Partnerships," will take place from Dec. 11-13 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Learn More

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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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

The following information contains the Nominations & Election (N&E) Committee’s tabulated results of the 2023 Election held in October. The results have been validated and are being presented to the International Association of Old Crows Board of Directors.

Thank you to everyone who ran for office this year and everyone who voted.

Total number of eligible voters = 11,777
Total members voted = 845
Percentage of voters = 7.18%

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 Europe 2024
May 13-15 | Oslo, Norway

Theme: Alliances and collaborations in supporting multi-domain electronic warfare operations

We are pleased to inform you that speaker applications for AOC Europe 2024 are now open. This is the perfect opportunity to let your thoughts take centre stage and share your expertise. As the complexity of multi-domain operations and the integration required to control and dominate the electromagnetic spectrum present significant challenges; we are inviting EW experts to share their cutting-edge research and findings at our conference next year.

Submission deadline: Dec. 15

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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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Update: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) - Current Uses and Potential
Nov. 9 | 2 p.m. ET

This webinar will provide an update to the 2019 presenation on this important topic. Dr. David Thirtyacre will provide attendees with an overview of current sUAS technologies/trends, including advances in payload capabiltiies, mission planning software, and, post mission data analysis/assessment. Additionally, changes to FAA Part 107 regulations will be addressed, including night flight and beyond line of sight (BLOS) operations. If you are considering the use of sUAS for your C4RSI operations or related product development/testing opportunties, don't miss this excellent webinar on the topic!

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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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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

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