Crows Newsletter
February 19, 2025
 
Take an Active Role in Empowering Industry Professionals
Educating and informing the Electromagnetic Warfare community is at the heart of the AOC’s mission. Share your knowledge, expertise and advice with the EW/EMSO community when you present a webinar.
 
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EVENTS
 
Advance Coalition Warfighting – Register Today
COALITION EW IN NEAR-PEER CONFLICT
Key leaders and experts from the AUKUS partners – Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States – will come together from government, academia and industry to tackle EW challenges and opportunities in coalition warfighting.

 
 
Elevate the Conversation and Contribute to Our Program
OPERATIONAL SYNERGY
Original presentations are being solicited from the United States Government, Academia, Industry, Operational Units and Subject Matter Expert include: National-Tactical Interoperability, IC Warfighter Support, Mission Data Integration, Software-Driven Capabilities, Platform One and CJADC2
 
ABSTRACTS DUE: MARCH 7
 
 
Join Us for CEMA 2025
ALL DOMAIN OPERATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE DEEP FIGHT
CEMA 2025 advances last year’s narrative of “EW Overmatch” to one of “All Domain Operations” where Division commanders have multiple capabilities at their disposal to achieve shaping or decisive effects in the deep fight. This conference will focus on the synchronization of manned and unmanned capabilities while utilizing intelligence sources and advanced sensors to help sense, identify, effect and facilitate better decision-making to produce the desired advantage.

NEW THIS YEAR - Pre-Conference Courses Available.
Expand your CEMA 2025 experience and register for a pre-con course.
 
 
Stay Close & Save – Up to 30% Off Hotels for AOC Europe 2025!
Get ready for AOC Europe 2025! With just a few months to go, it’s the perfect time to plan your stay. As an event attendee, you have access to exclusive hotel discounts of up to 30% through our official Accommodation Partner, EventBeds™ by NuBreed Hotels. Demand is high so book now to get the best choice and avoid missing out!
 
Planning for a group? If you need six or more rooms you can find tailored options that best fit your needs!
 
Registration will be opening soon.
 
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PODCAST
 
New Podcast Episode Available
In this exclusive episode of "From the Crows' Nest," available only to AOC members and subscribers, host Ken Miller welcomes back John Knowles, Editor-in-Chief AOC’s Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance (JED). Ken and John revisit EMSO reforms from recent defense budgets and discuss the level of progress (or in the case of EMSO, lack of progress). They also look to the FY 2026 defense budget that is on the horizon to discuss challenges and opportunities for funding EMSO priorities considering pressures to cut defense spending and bring efficiencies to the Department of Defense.
 
 
FTCN Replay: How to Foster Private Sector Innovation In EMSO
In a recent episode of From the Crows' Nest, host Ken Miller sat down with Bryan Clark from the Hudson Institute to discuss the findings of his latest report, Winning the Fight for Sense and Sense Making. This study, commissioned by the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, delves into the critical challenges of developing non-kinetic capabilities and the urgent need for the U.S. military to rethink how it operates in the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) domain.
 
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 
Looking for more Professional Development Opportunities?
Unlock Your Full Potential – Register for Our Upcoming In-Person Professional Development Courses!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to invest in your future. Spots are limited, so register today and take the first step toward advancing your education and career.
 
 
Join Us Tomorrow – Live Webinar
Presented by Ahmet Güngör Pakfiliz
Feb. 20
 
This Webinar delves into the comprehensive usage of the SPJ for different air platforms, focusing on fighters, helicopters and UAVs primarily for close engagement and penetrating the enemy’s lethal border. The aim is to mention the potential radar-guided threats to airborne platforms, SPJ system structure and reprogramming properties, underscoring the critical role of the SPJ systems in the operations.
 
 
[Webinar] Relativistic Field Theory for Microwave Engineers
Presented by Matthew Morgan
March 6
 
 
[Webinar] Microwave Techniques in Superconducting Quantum Computers
Presented by Alan Salari
March 20
 
 
[Webinar] HPM-Specific Antenna Issue
Presented by Timothy Wolfe
April 3
 
 
[Webinar] The Art and Science of Navigation Warfare
Presented by Michael Jones
May 15
 
Support the Professional Development of Our Members
Interested in sponsoring an AOC webinar? Contact Sean Fitzgerald today!
CAREERS
 
Your Next Big Opportunity Awaits
The Association of Old Crows is proud to offer the AOC Career Center, your go-to platform for discovering top career opportunities in the electronic warfare and spectrum operations community. Whether you're seeking your next challenge or looking to hire exceptional talent, the AOC Career Center is here to connect professionals and employers in this critical field.
 
CHAPTER NEWS
 
Dixie Crow Chapter
DIXIE CROW SYMPOSIUM 49 | MARCH 23-26
Download a complete schedule of events or register for the symposium. We highly recommend that you first read our brief list of Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about the registration process.
 
SPECIAL TOPIC MEETING
"EW - A Cat and Mouse Game for Spectrum Superiority”
Feb. 25 | 12:30-5:30 PM
For this year’s training, Mr. Stilwell will draw from his knowledge of radar and Mr. Caruso will
draw from his knowledge of EW to present the history of the “cat and mouse” between the two.
They will brief the advancements in radar technologies over the years, including electronic
protection (EP) mechanisms and how EW counter measures advanced to combat these radar
improvements. Find out more.
 
 
Peachtree Roost
SEEKING SUBMISSIONS FOR EVENT
Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) Research Conference (EMSO ReCon)
 
We invite submissions of technical abstracts for presentations related to the theme "Speed of Need," highlighting innovative research, emerging technologies, and operational advancements in the EW and EMSO space. Selected authors will have the opportunity to present their work to an audience of peers, industry leaders, and government representatives.
 
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: MARCH 15