A Messsage from AOC President

Welcome back to D.C.! Finally we are able to come together after almost two years since the last AOC International Symposium & Convention, our annual opportunity to talk, network, exchange ideas to promote electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO), electromagnetic warfare (EW), cyber electromagnetic activities (CEMA), and information operations (IO). Of course, we have had some in-person conferences this year: CEMA, the Dixie Crow chapter event, and AOC Europe, but there is something about coming together in D.C. as a murder of crows.

Our symposium’s theme of "All-Domain Operations – Integrating Effects Across the Spectrum" highlights the importance of EMSO and builds on our 2019 "Building the EMS Enterprise." All domain requires an awareness and understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum, its properties, and the need to command and control effects. The electromagnetic spectrum is the only domain that encompasses and empowers operations across the other domains; it is a critical maneuver space.

I would especially like to thank our host sponsor, L3Harris Technologies, and all of our sponsors for making this event possible as well as all the exhibiting companies. Our exhibition floor is an outstanding opportunity to reconnect and network with fellow EMSO warriors. We have thought-provoking keynotes, technical sessions led by top industry experts, and of course, the exhibition floor that provides multiple opportunities to gain new knowledge and perspectives. It takes a world-class team of professionals to pull a world-class event together. I want to recognize the exceptional AOC staff, our symposium committee led by Symposium Chair Jim "Hook" Pryor, and all the volunteers who give their time and talent. These folks have worked tirelessly throughout the year to make this event a reality.

We are here because we share common spectrum goals, the desire to sense, control, command, and protect our ability and capabilities within the EMS. This Symposium & Convention is your chance to reconnect with old friends, make new friends, network, and, most importantly, enjoy yourself. Unfortunately, the pandemic interrupted some of our efforts over the past 18 months. But AOC, YOUR association, has emerged stronger and larger due to your efforts and dedication as members. Let’s continue building our EMS enterprise and support our warfighters.

Glenn "Powder" Carlson
AOC President