FiestaCrow 2003 "Call-for-Papers" Deadline 15 November 2002

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Outlined below are the theme and session topics for the 2003
FiestaCrow Symposium. This is an initial call for papers of interest
related to the overall theme and these technical sessions.  All AOC
Western Region Symposium technical papers should be provided in
computer generated format. The papers will be provided on both CD-ROM
and hard copy at the symposium. Original manuscripts are reduced to
77% of their original size. The symposium theme and technical session
topics are provided in the next section.

All papers must be prepared according to these instructions.

Papers are due by 15 November 2002.


THEME AND SESSION TOPICS

THEME: FULL SPECTRUM OPERATIONS FOR FUTURE CONFLICTS AND HOMELAND
DEFENSE

The FiestaCrow 2003 theme will draw on current world events and
actions related to the counter-terrorism conflicts as well as the
heightened interest in Homeland Defense of the United States. After
the events of Sep 11, new interest and focus has evolved on the use of
Information Warfare (IW) to support full spectrum operations.
Increased emphasis on areas such as integrated air, space, and
information operations;  effects based operations (both defensive and
offensive); the weaponization process for IW, and expanded use of the
perception management portions of IW are all worth exploring through
the technical track of FiestaCrow 2003.

Session 1: Effects based operations and Information Operations.

Information Operations (IO) and Information Warfare (IW) are enablers
to the overall mission plan developed for theater operations. In
today's environment, the Combatant Commander is building a plan to
accomplish specific objectives and complete planning guidance. To this
end every task, sub-task, and action should provide some impact
(effect) to the mission. IO/IW expands the range of options available
to the Combatant Commander allowing both kinetic and non-kinetic
options as well as short term as well as long term effects. This track
will investigate the role of IO/IW in effects-based offensive and
defensive operational planning.

Session 2: Information Operations and the role of strategic influence 
and perception management.

US adversaries have made excellent use of perception management in
every operation conducted over the past 15 years. This session will
review past attempts at using the perception management aspect of
Information Operations as well as look to the future uses of this
powerful tool. The use of PSYOPS, Deception, Counter-Deception, Public
Affairs, and more will be examined in this track.

Session 3: IO/IW in support of Homeland Defense. What role can and is 
the military playing?

Track will investigate the support that the military has and continues
to provide to the other elements of government post 9-11. This
includes looking at intelligence support, technology, and lessons
learned. The track will consider support at the national, state, and
local levels.


MARGINS AND SPACING

Desired format for manuscripts is in Microsoft Word 95 or higher, 
single-spaced, in one column as indicated on this
paper. A 10 cpi font is preferred. Do not type your paper in two 
columns. Indent each paragraph and leave a double
space between paragraphs. Do not exceed left- or right-hand margins, 
and do not type text below the bottom margin. Use
8 ½ X 11 inch paper with ½ inch margins on the sides, ¾ inch margin on 
the top, and 1 ¼ inch margin on the bottom.


ORGANIZING THE PAPER

Format for the paper should be as follows:

1. Title, Author, and Organization.

2. Summary of the Paper. Do not place Summary on a page by itself.

3. Text of the Paper, with all line illustrations in place. Text 
   should immediately follow Summary.

4. Bibliography or List of References. Where the citation occurs in 
   the text, use a prime numeral, but list all references at the end 
   of the paper rather than at the bottom of the pages.


Professional Program Chair:  
                            
J. Michael Kretzer, Senior Intelligence Professional
Technical Director, Air Force Information Warfare Center
102 Hall Boulevard - Suite 345
San Antonio, Texas 78243 USA
(210) 977-2094    (DSN 969-2094)
                                                   



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