Defense Strategies Institute professional educational forum: SOF Symposium ~ Advancing the Global SOF Network ~ November 5-6, 2013: Mary M. Gates Learning Center, Alexandria, VA
As the role of SOF continues to be re-defined, it is important that forces benefit from the knowledge and experience of those deployed in disparate geographic locations. This Symposium will focus on the importance of creating a global SOF network, whereby operators and support staff across geographic regions have access and connectivity with each other and with SOCOM in order to more effectively conduct operations in support of their discreet geographic Combatant Commands as well as between and among partner nations. Program Design & Goal: Initiatives include increasing interoperability, improving intelligence sharing between partners, and addressing the benefits of multinational standard tactics, techniques, and procedures for seamless integration with partner nation SOF. This symposium will provide a forum for SOF, its partners including Combatant Commands, USAID, Department of State, the IC, Partner Nations, and numerous NGO s and other critical organizations necessary to achieving National goals. How You Will Benefit? Hear from SOCOM and SO/LIC Leadership on Critical Capability Requirements Learn how your organization can support SOF priorities Work with the SOCOM Operational Planning Team to help meet their goals for an effective global SOF network Network and dialogue with your colleagues and leaders from SOF, the Foreign Service, and Partner Nations This Summit is compliant with Department of Defense operating guidelines, and adheres to the most recent standards of the Office of General Counsel, Standards of Conduct Office: COMPLIANT Operating Guidelines: *Currently, SOCO advisory 09-03: 7.(a) purposes of jer 3-211 (a)(7) the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), OGE standards of ethical conduct for employees of the executive branch: currently 5 cfr part 2635 and 31 u.s.c. 1353 as it pertains to OGE standards *Qualifies as training in compliance with 5 U.S.C. Chapter 41 and is compliant with The Office of Government Ethics, Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch: currently 5 CFR part 2635 and 31 U.S.C. 1353 as it pertains to OGE Standards. *The SOF Symposium is open to all DoD and Federal employees and is considered a compliant education and training forum. *There is no fee for Active military and government employees to attend this symposium * This Summit further meets the guidelines per USD(Comptroller) Memorandum dated 3/ 05/ 2013 titled Additional Guidance for Handling Budget Uncertainty in Fiscal year 2013
Intelligence Capability development Operations Procurement Program management Planning General Target Audience: Weapons systems Lightweight power systems Contracted security support Training Modeling and simulation SOF Equipment and supplies Rapid mobilization and logistics support Specific topics to be discussed include: Specific topics to be discussed include: Strengthening the Global SOF Network Leveraging Disparate TSOC s for Enhanced Intelligence and more Effective Operations COCOM Collaborative Efforts for the Most Effective Use and Placement of SOF Improved SOF Integration with the IC Collaboration for Enhanced Humanitarian and Diplomatic Operations Capability Requirements and Acquisition Priorities Necessary to Respond to Current and Future Missions Interoperability with Partner Nations Promoting Global Partner Capacity
Tuesday November 5, 2013 8:00-8:30 Registration and Light Breakfast Reception Open 8:30-8:45 Chairman s Opening Remarks 8:45-9:30 Keynote Remarks: Creating a Global SOF Network: Opportunities for a More Effective and Efficient Global SOF Organization This keynote session will present an over-arching view of the initiatives and goals of the Global SOF Network and USSOCOM s intent. The presentation will discuss the goals of the Global SOF Network. Importantly, SOCOM will discuss how the Global SOF Network can help us to get away from episodic and intermittent touching of Allies and Partners and seek to create a coherent framework for enduring interoperability, relationships, and reciprocity Lt Gen Bradley Heithold, USAF (Confirmed) Vice Commander United States Special Operations Command 9:30 10:15 Balancing SOF in the CENTCOM AOR and Opportunities to Improve C2 for more Effective Operations These remarks will discuss the important relationship between Geographic COCOM s, specifically USCENTCOM, and SOCOM in determining the most effective use of SOF in a geographic AOR. Commander s intent in the CENTCOM AOR will be discussed to help support SOF s efforts and understanding of their role in CENTCOM. MG Michael Nagata, USA (Representative to be Confirmed) Commander, Special Operations Command Central USCENTCOM 10:15 10:45 Networking Break 10:45-11:30 Optimizing the Use of Army Special Operations Forces in an Era of Persistent Operations As the US removes major military presence from Iraq and Afghanistan, there remains persistent conflict particularly for the SOF community around the globe. This presentation will discuss the requirements to retain readiness through training and recruiting of SOF as well as maintaining deployments and partnerships in order to provide stability and prevent further major conflicts. LTG Charles Cleveland, USA (Invited) Commanding General US Army Special Operations Command 11:30-12:15 JSOC Initiatives to Maintain Readiness and Global Presence Brig Gen Stephen Clark, USAF (Confirmed) Deputy Commander JSOC 12:15-1:15 Networking Lunch 1:15 2:45 Panel: The Impact of NSHQ on SOF in Europe Moderator: Dr. Jacquelyn Davis, Executive Vice President, The Institute for Foreign Policy Analysis (Confirmed)
Panelists: Brigadier General James Stevenson, GBR (Confirmed) Deputy Commander Col Joar Eidheim, NOR (Confirmed) J-3, Director of Operations LtCol Harry Engelsman, NLD (Confirmed) Director Operations / Joint Special Operations Netherlands Ministry of Defense Mr. Scott Morrison, USA (Confirmed) Director, Commander's Action Group 2:45-3:00 Networking Break 3:00 3:45 Utilizing Non-Neutral NGOs in Support of the Global SOF mission How can SOF utilize private-sector resources, expertise and flexibility in support of mission objectives? This session will examine the new model of non-neutral NGOs NGOs that take a side and provide assistance in support of US national security objectives. Keys to success and examples of SOF-NGO collaboration in Afghanistan and Phase 0 stability operations will be discussed. Jim Hake (Confirmed) CEO Spirit of America 3:45 5:15 Panel: Strengthening the Global SOF Network Global OPT Leadership, Int'l SOF Partners, Think Tanks, Academics, and IA Leadership discuss initiatives to transform USSOCOM and the nation's SOF to be increasingly "agile, flexible, and ready" based on both the January 2012 Defense Strategic Guidance and the September 2012 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff's Capstone Concept for Joint Operations that introduces the concept of globally integrated operations - a "globally postured Joint Force... quickly combining capabilities with itself and mission partners across domains, echelons, geographic boundaries, and organizational affiliations." Panel participants should highlight instances that the network did or could have helped, as well as the necessary considerations moving forward. Moderator: Linda Robinson, Senior Analyst, RAND Corporation (Confirmed) Panelists: COL Stuart Bradin, USA (Confirmed) Chief Global SOF Network Operational Planning Team Other panelists to be confirmed
Wednesday November 6, 2013 8:00-8:45 Registration and Light Breakfast Reception Open 8:45-9:00 Chairman s Opening Remarks 9:00-10:00 Keynote Remarks: SOF Policy Objectives and Initiatives Garry Reid (Confirmed) Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict 10:00-10:45 Implementation of SOF Capabilities and Initiatives at NATO Brigadier General James Stevenson (Confirmed) Deputy Commander 10:45-11:15 Networking break 11:15-12:00 Optimizing the Use of TSOC s for Effective Application of Global SOF 12:00-1:00 RADM Kerry Metz, USN (Invited) Commander, Special Operations Command North USNORTHCOM Networking Lunch 1:00 1:45 Integrating SOF with the IC: Challenges and Opportunities for Growth This unique presentation will provide insight into the relationship between SOF and the IC. As SOF begins to rely on intelligence gathered from outside sources, challenges and opportunities arise for improved multi-source intelligence. This presentation will discuss how the IC is working with SOF and initiatives being pursued to further this relationship. LTG Michael Flynn, USA (Confirmed) Director Defense Intelligence Agency 1:45-2:30 Closing Remarks: Partnering with State Actors for Effective and Legitimate Use of Regional SOF AMB Jendayi Frazer (Invited) Distinguished Service Professor Carnegie Mellon University Former Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of African Affairs 2:30 End of Symposium
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