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AOC 2024

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2024 Theme: Electromagnetic Spectrum Warfare – The Great Power Competition | 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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AOC has joined with Tangent Link to provide EW practitioner workshops on the first day of EW Live in Tartu, Estonia, Sept. 17-19. AOC workshop speakers include Air Commodore Blythe Crawford and Professor David Stupples.

Further information can be found at tangentlink.com/electronic-warfare-live.

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

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

Discover the dynamic integration of Signal, Cyber and Electronic Warfare in multidomain operations at the inaugural Warfighter Information Advantage Symposium. This event is dedicated to combat development, emerging requirements and force modernization, featuring a rich agenda with strategic updates from senior officials, deep dives into cutting-edge technologies, and panel discussions on the latest advancements in information advantage.

Information underpins intelligence, command and control and combat power. Gain insights on how to leverage, protect and exploit information to outmaneuver adversaries. Join leaders from government, military, industry and academia in this unique forum to share knowledge and contribute to critical discussions.

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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)
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Intelligence From Space: Improving Awareness
Aug. 29 | 2 PM ET

Effective warfighting requires processed signals intelligence to be available to decision makers in real-time. A decision maker is often the lowest level commander in tactical operations and therefore excess latency and a fractured intelligence picture is to be avoided. In reality, the latency between signals intelligence data collection, the correlation and harmonisation with an established and agreed intelligence picture and subsequent distribution to decision makers is not compatible with future tactical operations. As serious, extended communications links and distributed signals intelligence processing is leading to fractures in the intelligence picture. Diminishing skill levels in human analysis of raw signals intelligence is also of growing concern. Research is investigating a space-based intelligence solution with dense clusters of small satellites providing an intelligence network where tactical commanders are able to receive relevant and current intelligence from a number of parallel LEO satellites. Collection platforms, UAV-based, satellite, aircraft, submarine and land-based vehicle, to use edge computing with AI/machine-learning capability to process raw signals intelligence prior to up-loading to the space intelligence network. This network to use edge computing with AI/machine learning capability to harmonise and synchronise a tactical intelligence picture across the space network. Further edge computing distributes a relevant intelligence picture to tactical commanders. This Webinar focuses on the need for such an approach and introduces the technologies involved. The Webinar very much focuses on tomorrow’s World.

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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.

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Podcast

Decoding EMSO: Aligning Terminology for Unified Spectrum Operations

In this episode of From the Crow’s Nest, host Ken Miller is joined by returning guest Dustan Hellwig to tackle a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of electronic warfare: how the community – AOC members and stakeholders – discuss EMSO needs and effects within a unified mathematical context to consolidate the various and potentially conflicting uses of the spectrum.

Ken and Dustan explore the importance of aligning terminology with a commander’s intent, with Dustan highlighting the role of machine learning technologies in translating this intent into mission-essential tasks, thereby enhancing understanding at every level of operation. But Dustan doesn’t just stick to theory – he also shares practical advice on how the different stakeholders in the EMSO space can find common ground – at least in terms of terminology – to make communication within the community more seamless.

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FTCN Replay: What Overhauls Are Needed to Improve EW Innovation?

In this episode of our podcast, I had the privilege of welcoming back Bryan Clark, Senior Fellow and Director for the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute. Bryan, who has recently been featured in the media discussing a range of defense topics from drone technology to acquisition reform, joined us to explore the current state of defense innovation and the barriers that prevent faster advancements within the Department of Defense (DOD).

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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)
• Director of Strategic Partnerships and Professional Development – Association of Old Crows – Alexandria, Virginia, United States (On-Site)

 

Chapter News

CWO3 Arthur Duane Bosshart (1954-2024)

CWO3 Arthur Duane Bosshart, United States Navy (Ret.), age 70, passed away on the morning of Aug. 20. The son of the late Paul Arthur and Virginia B. Sawyers Bosshart, Arthur was born on March 25, 1954, in Twin Falls, Idaho.

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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's Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that the war with Russia would eventually end in dialogue, but that Kyiv had to be in a strong position and that he would present a plan to US President Joe Biden and his two potential successors. (Reuters)

The Israeli military conducted a massive military operation in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, killing at least nine people in a string of fierce gunbattles across Jenin and other major cities as tensions heightened in the war that already has laid to waste most of Gaza. (USA Today)

Arrested in France, the Telegram boss has found widespread support that mirrors his app’s popularity across usually opposing groups: Ukrainians and Russians, propagandists and free speech champions. (Al Jazeera)