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The Future of Electronic Warfare A perspective from the AOC. Kermit Quick AOC President. Overview. AOC Strategic Plan Implementing the Vision AOC Conference Program AOC Education Program Government & Industry Affairs Program The AOC Future of EW Report Conclusion. AOC Strategic Plan.
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The Future of Electronic Warfare A perspective from the AOC Kermit Quick AOC President
Overview • AOC Strategic Plan • Implementing the Vision • AOC Conference Program • AOC Education Program • Government & Industry Affairs Program • The AOC Future of EW Report • Conclusion
AOC Strategic Plan • AOC is growing! • Our strategic plan calls for the AOC to: • Advocate for full Spectrum Superiority • Become a relevant and credible resource • Create a value of membership • Foster fraternity and maintain legacy • Implementation of the strategic plan • Conference program • Professional development courses • Government and Industry Affairs Programs
AOC Conference Program • Establishing our international presence and reputation. “EW 2008 – New Threats Require New Solutions,” May 14-16, Interlaken Switzerland. “Showcasing global EW community to the worldwide audience,” July 14-20, UK .
AOC Conference Program • Addressing challenges & opportunities for EW at home. • Navy & Air Force Capability Gaps Series • Navy semi-annual conferences (NSWC Crane / Norfolk, VA) • Air Force annual conference (TBD) • Upcoming Conferences • Space Protection • JSEAD • ELINT/SIGINT • Iran/Syria SAM Threat
Professional Development Courses AOC Every Crow Certification Program • Establishing a new benefit for members • Identify and teach EW/IO core competencies • Certify EW/IO expertise to help military and industry What every Crow needs to know!
Government & Industry Affairs Program Cultivating leadership in our nation’s capital. • Building relationships on Capitol Hill . . . • The Congressional EW Working Group • EW Grassroots Advocacy • Credible and Relevant Resource • . . . And in the Pentagon • Helping secure a viable future for EW • Changing business as usual
The AOC Future of EW Report • The EW Working Group project • Panel Discussion Series • Identifying Champions & Facilitating change • AOC Policy Report – The Changing Face of Electronic Warfare in Combat • The landscape of future EW • We need leadership from our leaders
The Changing Face of EW • Findings • Landscape for future EW • Peer Competitors – Not a generation ahead anymore • China is a major concern • Asymmetric threat • Keeping pace with commercial technology • Full-Spectrum Control • Successes • Defense against RCIEDs • Service EW • Navy AEA • USMC “democratizing” EW • Army EW Revitalization • USAF EW Wing under Cyber Command
Future of EW • Implications for the AOC • Mobilize membership for Advocacy • Be persistent to foster a viable future for EW • Pursue our strategic plan to ensure that the AOC is relevant and credible source for the community; a value to its membership; and a fraternal order that fosters its legacy. • Conclusion: • Military leaders are beginning to understand the value of EW • The AOC through its new strategic plan is on the verge of becoming a “Center of Excellence” for EW • Together we can strengthen EW capabilities today and for the future.