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Special Operations West will take an in depth look at the current and upcoming changes for USSOCOM and SOF to ensure attendees have a complete understanding of Special Operations’ aims and needs. Join us for solution oriented discussion on the current military-industry relationship, its current impediments, and its future success.TRANSCRIPT
ALL NEW THIS YEAR: 26 NEW SPEAKERS
Robert JonesStrategic Advisor, J56Strategy Division, USSpecial OperationsCommand
Brig Gen Albert “Buck”EltonDirector of Plans, Programs,Requirements andAssessments, AFSOC
SGM Stephen Durfee1st Special Forces Group,ARSOC
SOCM (SEAL) KirbyD. HorrellRange Master Chief,NSWG-1
Major General JeffreyJacobsCommanding General, USArmy Civil Affairs andPsychological Operations
Major General MichaelKeltzDirector of Intelligence,Operations and NuclearIntegration, HeadquartersAir Education and TrainingCommand US Air Force
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The Human Domain Focus Day March 17, 2014Main Summit March 18-19, 2014
Presents a SOFtraining event:
FEATURING 26 NEW SPEAKERS FOR 2014
$25 Military &Government VIP Passes
– Register Online Today!
Coronado, CA www.SpecialOperationsWest.com
Robert JonesStrategic Advisor, J56Strategy Division, USSpecial OperationsCommand
Brig Gen Albert“Buck” EltonDirector of Plans,Programs, Requirementsand Assessments, AFSOC
SGM Stephen Durfee1st Special Forces Group,ARSOC
MCPOKirby D. HorrellRange Master Chief,NSWG-1
Major GeneralJeffrey JacobsCommanding General,US Army Civil Affairs andPsychological Operations
Major GeneralMichael KeltzDirector of Intelligence,Operations and Nuclear Integration,Headquarters Air Education andTraining Command US Air Force
IN-DEPTH DISCUSSIONS WILL COVER:
Human Domain3 Case Studies by subjectmatter experts and Civil AffairsCommand Major GeneralJeffery Jacobs
Training, Tactics andTechnology Training walk thru by MARSOC,NAVSOC and SOF Leaders(see page 8)
Discussions on new technologiesfrom PEO-Fixed Wing and PEO-SOF Warrior (see page 10)
Military-IndustryMixed Panel Join discussion s on the military/SOF relationship, facilitated bySpecial Operations leaders andMilitary acquisitions experts(see pages 8 and 11, sponsorshipopportunities available)
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Hear What PreviousSpecial OperationsAttendees Have said
Human Domain Focus Day March 17, 2014
Main Summit March 18-19, 2014
Coronado, CA www.SpecialOperationsWest.com
“This show provided an excellentopportunity for private industry and thefederal government to exchange ideas onimprovements that are occurring in theoperational arena within the federal
government and advances in technologyoccurring in the private industry.”
- DTC Communications
“Immensely helpful...the people wemeet, the ideas that were exchanged
and the support received arecertainly parts of the ongoing value
of these conferences.”
- National GeospatialIntelligence Agency
“An incredible amount ofinformation to absorb overthe last three days. Very
much enjoyed listening to allof the keynote speakers.”
- NSWC Crane
Dear Colleagues,
After more than a decade of focused efforts in the Middle East, the United StatesSpecial Operations Forces will once again be rebalancing their posturing abilities tocover all corners of the globe. To match this anywhere-anytime mission the FY 2014USSOCOM Budget has increased by over 170M USD – making it one of the few, ifonly, sectors of the US government to not just avoid cuts but to increase its spendingability.
While the ability to spend has increased for Special Operations, its restructuring andpositioning mean radical changes in what SOF require in terms of training,equipment and technology. Special Operations West will not only facilitateunderstanding of these changes, but will aid in strengthening communicationrelationships between the military and the private defense industry through bothindividual session speakers and through mixed discussion panels.
Special Operations West will take an in depth look at the current and upcomingchanges for USSOCOM and SOF to ensure attendees have a complete understandingof Special Operations’ aims and needs. Join us for solution oriented discussionon the current military-industry relationship, its current impediments, and itsfuture success.
At Special Operations West we will examine the changes and advancements withinUnited States Special Operations Command through the view points of itscommanders and its SOF on the ground. We will also hone in on specific programsthat highlight the changing mission of USSOCOM globally, especially those that arelocated in in the Pacific theater and whose directorates are on the West coast. Thetwo main factors we’ll discuss are the changing strategy of war and the humandomain. Be sure to join us in March to gain in-depth insight into the United Statesmilitary’s elite forces’ way forward.
Very Respectfully,
Meghan MillerProgram DirectorThe Institute for Defense and Government Advancement
P.S. Gather your team to secure your spot
today! Early registration is available at
www.SpecialOperatonsWest.com or by
calling 1-800-882-8684. Remember to ask
about group discounts.
8:00 Registration & Coffee
9:00 The Human Domain – The Importance ofRegions and Cultures Gain a greater insight into the importance of the Human Domain bytaking a look at how it has been utilized by the United States Militaryin the past and present. By studying the region and cultures that aparticular operation will take place in soldiers are better able to build acivilian network – one of the greatest assets available, and also one ofthe most difficult to obtain in the current geopolitical climate. Sincethe end of the Cold War the Human Domain has been largely leftaside in favor of other more clear cut tactics – however, with thewinding-down in Iraq and Afghanistan, and with SOFs’ andconventional combat forces’ increased presence in theaters world-wide, the Human Domain once again proves it is an integral part to allmilitary operations. In this session the meaning and importance of theHuman Domain will be explored, along with a look at where it couldhave the most influence in the future. By understanding the HumanDomain itself, the training and technology that USSOCOM will requirecan be better pinpointed.
What will be covered:• Defining the Human Domain• Explaining its importance, especially concerning USCENTCOM• What we have been doing with the Human Domain in the past
and what we are doing now
Session Leader:Kathleen Reedy, PhDSME Region and CultureUS Central Command
10:00 Obtaining Language, Regional Expertise, andCultural (LREC) Training for SOF-wide Support• Examining the role of the defense industry in the Human Domain• Pinpointing the areas of expansion within LREC training • Understanding where to focus regionally specific training in the
future
Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available! For more informationcontact Marc Zamarin at 212.885.2694 or [email protected].
11:00 Linking Strategic Landpower to the HumanDomain: Changing the Way SOF OperateThe military domain is traditionally a physical one that joint forcesstrive to achieve positive influence or dominance over activities withinits borders so that its interests fall in line with our own. And yet in thisphysical domain an important factor is excluded – the human domain.Between 1991 and now, the war theory norm disregarded humanaspects focusing mostly on effects based operations, rapid decisiveoperations, and net-centric warfare. This move away from “easy wartheories” means a change in what training SOF will require includinglanguage, dialects, cultural practices and political knowledge. Thissession will explore how SOF are uniquely suited to building influenceand relationships critical to operations in high-risk locations globally.
What will be covered:• Identifying the growing issue of linking military action to achieving
national objectives• Explaining why Joint Force combat power alone is insufficient for
strategic success• Describing SOFs role in preparing environments to facilitate future
operations
Session Leader:William MooreCampaign Theater PlannerUS Special Operations Command Pacific
LTC Luke DonohueSecurity Cooperation US Pacific Command
12:00 Lunch
1:00 De-radicalizing Detainees and Case Study:The Human Solution to Anti-TunnelingOver the past decade it has become apparent that long term detentiondoes not unmake a radical – in some occurrences it can in factexacerbate radicalism and allow it to grow. This session will first look athow current and future detainees can be rehabilitated and how this canaid in operations, especially when it comes to prisoners being heldtogether. The problem of Anti-tunneling (effectively, stopping prisonersfrom tunneling out from prisons) has been an issue that has plagued USArmed Forces for decades> In this session the problems tunneling haspresented and the eventual solution that was discovered will beexamined in depth to better highlight the necessity of including thehuman domain in all military operation strategies.
What will be covered:• Utilizing operational detainment as a key line for successfully
completing missions• Understanding the use of people, case study: “The Great Escape” • Intelligence and security: finding the link and preparing operations
Session Leader:COL (R) James BrownChief OCC-3 Defense Intelligence Agency
2:00 By, With and Thru: Foreign Military and SOFPartnerships and Natural Disaster ReliefOperationsLearn firsthand how the United States military is working with foreignpartners, both conventional and special operations, to aid the victims ofnatural disasters world-wide. From the Philippines to Kenya the globalnetwork of first responders is often military in nature and only throughcooperation can the sometimes tens of thousands affected be rescuedand aided in rebuilding their lives. This session will present case studiesof SOF working with foreign military bodies in regions struck by naturaldisasters and the techniques, weapons, and equipment that arerequired in such situations now and in the future. What will be covered:• First hand account from the Philippines • First hand account Africa• Pros, cons, and what more we could be doing
Session Leader: COL (R) William Coultrup Former Legislative Director USSOCOM
3:00 Conventional Civil Affairs and the SOFCivil Affairs and Psychological Operations in the public’s mind have longfallen into the real of Anti-Soviet spy networks and subliminalmessaging in Saturday morning commercials. The realty may have someroots in these myths but their importance for both conventional combatforces and special operations forces should not be underestimated. Thissession will explore the role of Civil Affairs and Psychological Operationsin all aspects of the military – how they differ and how they worktogether. By better understanding the importance of the HumanDomain, we can conclude that these tactical forces must be utilized totheir greatest advantage – including the training provided by thedefense industry. What will be covered:• What is are conventional forces doing with Civil Affairs and how it
ties in with SOF• The re-emergence of psychological operations and their use
throughout US military history• Where Civil Affairs and PSYOPS hopes to go in the future
Session Leader: Major General Jeffrey JacobsCommanding GeneralUS Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations
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Human Domain Focus Day “…to win you must remove the will or means…attacking the will is very difficult, so we traditionally focus on removing the means…” – Clausewitz
Monday, March 17, 2014
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7:15 Registration and Coffee
8:15 Chairperson’s Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:30 Explaining the Future of USSOCOM• Developing combat activities in multiple sections of USSOCOM,
specifically with AFSOC• Building and maintaining flight operations • Supporting equipment requirements and explaining ship and
boat operations• Supporting operations through intelligence, communications
and maintenance
Brigadier General Albert “Buck” EltonDirector of Plans, Programs, Requirements and AssessmentsUS Air Force Special Operations Command
9:15 Rebalancing Theaters: Spreading Out USFocus• Examining the role of NORTHCOM in SOF operations for the
future• Explaining how the winding down in Afghanistan and the
Middle East will affect other TSOCs• Defining the mission of SOCNORTH for the next few years and
the acquisitions that are expected
Rear Admiral Kerry MetzCommanderUS Special Operations Command North
10:00 Networking Break
10:45 GPS Next Generation• Intelligence gathering post-Afghanistan• Acquisitions and Engineering in the future• Business operations support moving forward
Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available! For moreinformation contact Marc Zamarin at 212.885.2694 [email protected].
11:15 Advancing SOF Preparedness• Evaluating how current/emerging strategic environments are
viewed• Understanding the “threats” or problems within that context• Using this information to determine the types of tactics,
operations, or equipment needed to advance our interests in apositive direction
Robert JonesStrategic Advisor, J56 Strategy DivisionUS Special Operations Command
12:00 Unconventional Leadership: SOF Adaptationfor Future Challenges• Explaining the changes in leadership for future operations• Describing first hand experiences and knowledge on allied
involvement globally• Preparing for all eventualities
COL Imre PorkolabNational Liaison RepresentativeNATO
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Maintaining the Elite• Exploring the newest training and technologies for Special
Operations Forces• Understanding the rigors of selection • Explaining what new technology is being used for simulations
and training
Brigadier General Clayton HutmacherCommanderARSOAC
2:15 Training for the Future – SOFs and JointTraining• Utilizing current equipment and technology from all areas of
SOCOM • Having elite forces train across division lines: Special Forces
training with Marines and vice versa• Equipping for all terrains: the SOFs tech and gear for Jungles and
Mountains, Arid and Arctic, and everything in between
CSM Frank GrippeCommand Sergeant MajorUS Central Command
2:45 Networking Break
3:30 Man vs Wild: When Technology Falls Short • The History of Packing
• Exploring ancient history• Modern military history
• What MCMWTC SOF Horsemanship bring to Special Operations• Demonstrating packing and riding, exploring OP4 • Utilizing equines as a maneuvering platform• Local animal procurement and equine first aid
Maj Sven JensenOperations OfficerUS Marine Corps’ Mountain Warfare Training Center
Staff Sergeant Levi StuartSOF Horsemanship CommanderUS Marine Corps’ Mountain Warfare Training Center
4:15 Directing the Future of Air Force Intelligence• Exploring the relationship between intelligence gathering and
nuclear integration• Educating Tactics – how have they changed and where are they
heading• Determining the relationship between conventional Air Force and
SOF
Major General Michael KeltzDirector of Intelligence, Operations and Nuclear IntegrationHeadquarters Air Education and Training Command US Air Force
4:45 Streamlining the Conversation: RequestingFunction over Form Part I• Military Personnel sit down for a round table discussion with
Industry directors (sponsors)• “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said a
faster horse.” – Henry Ford • Should the end-game be solicited rather than the specific
equipment• Discussing turn-around: 50% in 6 months vs 100% in a year –
which is preferred?
Brigadier General Albert “Buck” EltonDirector of Plans, Programs, Requirements and AssessmentsUS Air Force Special Operations Command
5:30 End of Main Summit Day One
Main Summit Day One “We see this event to be very important, not only for networking, but also to see the future in government
contracting, new efforts and new desires.” - K2 Solutions
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
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7:15 Registration and Coffee
8:00 Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
8:15 Aligning Forces: How SOF andConventional Combat Forces Give EachOther a Leg Up• Discussing how the SOF benefits from working and
training with conventional forces• Partnering the SOF with Regionally Aligned Forces (RAF) • Learning Language, Regional Expertise, and Cultural
(LREC) Training and how it shapes special operations
Amie Lonas PhDDean of AcademicsJoint Special Operations University
8:45 Expanding Senior Enlisted Influence in theGlobal Environment• Examining institutional know how with a world that is
getting smaller• Using pragmatic and ideological influence to gain
awareness• Building relationships around the world with partnered
nations and our own government
Sergeant Major Bob La PellaSOCCENT, J3 SEAUSSOCOM
9:30 Networking Break
10:00 Supporting SOF by Creating Solutions• Vehicles that will always be needed – SOF craft riverine• Exploring the future of IT
• Tagging, tracking, and locating• Cyber-protection and encryption • Long life battery power
Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available! For moreinformation contact Marc Zamarin at 212-885-2694 [email protected]
10:30 Constructing the Future: SOF and MilitaryEngineers• Exploring the roles of SOF with engineering• Aiding operations in Korea and Europe• Aiding operations in the Pacific
Brigadier General Douglas SatterfieldDeputy Commanding General 412th Theater Engineer Command
11:00 Working in the Field: Weapons, Transport,and Tech – Navy SEALs • Giving first had accounts of using equipment in the field:
Navy SEAL perspectives• What works and what doesn’t – and why what fails is
sometimes kept• Explaining what technology elite forces wish they had
MCPO Kirby D. HorrellRange Master ChiefNaval Special Warfare Group ONE
11:45 Working in the Field: Weapons, Transport,and Tech – Green Berets • Giving first had accounts of using equipment in the field:
Green Beret perspectives• What works and what doesn’t – and why what
fails is sometimes kept• Explaining what technology elite forces wish they had
SGM Stephen DurfeeSpecial Projects Sergeant Major1st Special Forces Group, US Army Special OperationsCommand
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Providing Combat Readiness• Training operations for CV-22 Osprey• Explaining Vertical Lift and AFSOC• Determining the way forward for 71st Special Operations
Squadron
Sergeant Major Kevin ForrestSuperintendent, 71st Special Operations SquadronUS Air Force Special Operations Command
2:15 Unmanning the Front Line: PEO-Fixed Wing• Determining Unmanned Aerial Reconnaissance’s role in the
future of warfare• Explaining Unmanned Vehicles uses now and where it could
be improved for new geographic settings• Preparing for all terrains and climates: can a UAS fly in the
arctic and the desert?
Timothy McKelveyDirector of Emerging TechnologiesPEO-Fixed Wing, SORDAC
3:00 Networking Break
3:30 Exploring the Deep: Expeditionary Warfareand Amphibious Forces• Explaining expeditionary warfare as it pertains to the Navy’s
amphibious forces• Determining unique near term and future capabilities • Exploring technologies and equipment
Rear Admiral Frank PondsCommanderExpeditionary Strike Group III
4:15 Looking Forward: Where SORDAC WantsTechnology to Go• Explaining the future mission of PEO-SOF Warrior• Determining the support that is needed• Testing and Acquisitions
COL Joseph CapobiancoProgram Executive OfficerPEO-SOF Warrior, SORDAC
4.45 Streamlining the Conversation: RequestingFunction over Form Part II• Military Personnel sit down for a round table discussion with
Industry directors (sponsors)• Keeping expectations realistic: when urgency and efficiency
conflict• Ensuring the conversation stays open on both sides in the
future
Session Leaders:Timothy McKelveyDirector of Emerging TechnologiesPEO-Fixed Wing, SORDAC
COL Joseph CapobiancoProgram Executive OfficerPEO-SOF Warrior, SORDAC
5:30 End of Summit
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Main Summit Day Two “Excellent overview of OSD initiatives!” -Joint Special Operations University
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
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