Please join AFGSC and NDIA for the 2017 Air Force Global Strike Command Innovation & Technology, Breaking Barriers and Leading Change… Strategic Deterrence and Global Strike in the 21st Century, November 13-15 at the Shreveport Convention Center in Shreveport, LA. The symposium is part of the culmination of Global Strike Challenge, an annual event where the top security forces, maintainers, and missile and bomber crews compete to be...

Department of the Navy Approved Event! The symposium is co-hosted by the Naval Postgraduate School; therefore, it is a DoD sponsored event and does NOT require attendees to get Director of Navy Staff or DON/AA approval to attend. DoD civilian and military personnel only need approval of their normal travel chain-of-command to attend the NPS/NDIA Aircraft Survivability Symposium and follow appropriate DoD travel regulations - as if they were tr...

Ever wondered how the Department of Defense (DOD) goes about buying something from start to finish? The How Washington Works® training course gives those who attend the understanding and insights into the processes that guide DOD actions and decisions for the future. The two-day course is a fast-paced overview of the three principal DOD decision-making support systems and how they are used by the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and US...

2017 FIREPOWER AWARDS LUNCHEONAt the time of the Firepower Award event, the Chapter considers nominations for the John A. Ulrich Medal. It is awarded to one person a year who has served in a Program Management capacity, and provided outstanding service in that position. The Awards Committee may also recommend other special awards, including the National, Pioneer, International, Special Chapter, Service, and Chapter Appreciation Awards. View Al...

Contractors to the Department of Defense (DoD) must show compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information (CDI) and Cyber Incident Reporting clause by 31 December 2017.What does this really mean and what is the minimum necessary security controls to demonstrate compliance? What happens if the contractor can’t comply by the deadline?DFARS 252.204-7012 specifies the National Institute of Standards and Technology...

Theme : "Cyber Resilience in Air Armaments" The 43rd Air Armament Symposium will provide a two-day interchange for Senior Military, Civilians, and Industry leadership to share opportunities and discuss application to current and planned armament development and modernization. The 43rd Air Armament Symposium Objectives Include: Two-day interchange for senior DoD, Service and industry leadership to identify and share opportunities for DoD's Arma...

IPM Workshop 2017 is your chance to learn about project performance techniques, including earned value management (EVM). The workshop provides training, current topics from practicing professionals, access to world leaders in project performance management, networking and the latest in software and consulting to make your program successful.The IPM Workshop is a joint event of NDIA Integrated Program Management Division, the College of Perform...

Distributed Maritime Operations in an Era of Near-Peer Competition: Concepts, Capabilities, and Programs The NDIA Expeditionary Warfare Conference continues to serve as the premier venue for defense and industry expeditionary warfare leaders to assemble each year and discuss the issues and challenges facing the forces of today and tomorrow.

Why You should participate: Precision engagement will continue to be a priority capability to effect positive change for warfighting success. No other forum brings together government, industry, and academia interests and classified interactions in the complex and evolving field of precision strike weapons. Leadership Speakers include: Military leaders—Services, Joint Staff, COCOMs, Fleet, OSD, PEOs, ACC, AFRL & AFSOC Civilian leader...

Delegates attending this year's conference will have the opportunity to hear views from various nations on key issues facing the missile defense community and to discuss national policies and operational issues related to defeating ballistic missile threats. Expected attendance includes government and industry representatives from more than 20 countries. Conference StructureThe material being presented on the opening day of the conference will...