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News Briefs
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Stay current on the news between issues of SIGNAL Magazine.
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Surveillance and Reconnaissance Lie at The Heart of Network-Centricity
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by Robert K. Ackerman
The new information era that dominates military planning and execution can be broken down into a number of different disciplines, each of which is essential to the success of network-centric warfare. However, surveillance and reconnaissance stand among the topmost in importance.
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Joint Training Capability Debuts
U.S. Joint Forces Command cultivates concept during multiservice exercise.
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by Maryann Lawlor
Although only in the pre-initial operating capability stage of development, evaluators are pleased with the Joint National Training Capability’s premiere, which took place during an exercise at the end of last month. The event verified the value of the capability, which will help all of the military services by enabling them to train in a joint environment.
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SIGNAL Update: Wireless Priority System
One year later, funding has the program back on track for full implementation.
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by Robert K. Ackerman
The Government Emergency Telecommunications Service’s (GETS) Wireless Priority System, or WPS, has extended its reach across the nation. Once largely limited to the East Coast, its capability now can serve a large number of national security and emergency preparedness users.
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Bottom Line? Exhibiting Pays
Conferences remain best tool in marketing toolbox.
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by Maryann Lawlor
The glitz of new
promotional gimmicks is difficult to resist, but statistics gathered by
exhibition specialists show that face-to-face marketing methods still produce
the best bang for the buck.
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Preparing for a Network-Centric World
Research seeks to speed military data integration through advanced modeling, new computing techniques and policies.
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by Henry S. Kenyon
Network-centric warfare methodology is beginning to extend beyond sensors and weapons systems. By linking communications and logistics support networks across traditional service boundaries, the Defense Department is creating a fully integrated system for sharing critical operational data among commanders.
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Education Receives Boost From Corporate World
Northrop Grumman kicks off AFCEA Educational Foundation fund drive with a $10,000 donation and a promise to match others up to $50,000.
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Fiesta Informacion April 19-21, 2004 San Antonio, TX Spring Intelligence Symposium April 21-22, 2004 Washington, D.C. TechNet International May 11-13, 2004 Washington, D.C. NGA Industry Day 2004 May 26, 2004 Chantilly, VA
AFCEA Professional Development FAIRFAX, VA Military Satellite Communications March 22-26, 2004 Intro to Net-Centric Warfare April 13-16, 2004 Local and Cellular Wireless April 19-21, 2004 CISSP Exam Prep Course April 20-23, 2004 Advances in DOD Architectures April 27-29, 2004
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