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PROGRAM 2017 AUSA ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION A Professional Development Forum 9-11 OCTOBER 2017 Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, DC BUILDING READINESS America’s Army from the Great War to Multi-Domain Battle THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS The Association of the United States Army would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support during the 2017 Annual Meeting. HHHTHREE STAR SPONSORS HHTWO STAR SPONSORS H ONE STAR SPONSORS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY salutes the United States Army in its 242nd Year of Service to the Nation Welcome! The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) welcomes you to the 63rd AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition, the largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America. The Meeting will take place 9-11 October 2017 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. AUSA is a member-based, nonprofit professional organization proudly serving America’s Army and its supporters. If you have a connection with the Army—professionally or personally—AUSA is your resource for Soldier and family programs, educational resources, business opportunities, and more. Join us today at www.ausa.org/join. Location The 2017 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition is conveniently located in the heart of Washington, D.C. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Pl NW, Washington, D.C. 20001. The facility is metro accessible and offers 3000+ parking spots within a three-block radius. Security AUSA has added certain security measures that affect access to and movement within the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Please be advised that for security reasons, badges must be worn at all times in order to be in the building. AUSA is an official partner of the Department of Homeland Security’s “If You See Something, Say Something™” campaign. If you notice anything suspicious, please notify authorities immediately at 202-249-3333. Your safety is our highest priority. ADA Compliance This Meeting & Exposition complies with the Department of Justice’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ensuring equal opportunities for persons with disabilities to the fullest extent possible. If you require assistance, please advise personnel at the security office in Room 160 or call 202-249-4045. 2 General Information General Information AUSA App AUSA is excited to announce our new app just in time for the Annual Meeting & Exposition. Set your agenda, connect with attendees, and find the most up-to-date information through the app at www.ausa.org/mobile. Don’t forget to post updates using #AUSA2017. Web-only use is also available. Admission Policy AUSA welcomes its members, military and civilian employees of the United States armed forces, designated representatives of exhibitor and member companies, invited guests of the Association, and others who have an identifiable relationship with the United States Army. Military family members are also welcome to attend the Annual Meeting. Some events may not be appropriate for children. All attendees must provide proof of identity by a Government issued photographic ID and must demonstrate that they have an “identifiable relationship” with the United States Army. A full list of applicable relationships may be obtained at www.ausa.org/entry. Registration Registration for the Annual Meeting is free. Visitors with registration badges are admitted at no charge to all program sessions and exhibit areas. Attendees may register Friday, 6 October through Saturday, 7 October in the West Registration area, and Sunday, 8 October through Wednesday, 11 October in both the East and West Registration areas. Please see the schedule for specific times. #AUSA2017 Don’t forget to use hashtag #AUSA2017 as you post about breaking news, take-aways, and your unique experiences on social media and in the AUSA app. General Information 3 Tickets Tickets and an ID badge are required for admission to social functions, including the President’s Reception, Dwight David Eisenhower Luncheon, Guard & Reserve Breakfast, Corporate Member Luncheon, Army Civilian Luncheon, and George Catlett Marshall Memorial Reception and Dinner. Other ticketed events are noted in this program and in the AUSA app. All attendees must have tickets in their personal possession and display their ID badge prior to entry into the function area. Tickets for each function may be purchased at the Sales Booth located in the West Registration area from Friday, 6 October through Wednesday, 11 October while supplies last. Dress Code Opening Ceremony: Military: Duty (Army Combat Uniform (ACU); Army Service Uniform (ASU) – Class A or B) Civilian: Business Attire President’s Reception: Military: ASU – Class A Civilian: Business Attire Marshall Reception and Dinner: Military: Mess Dress / ASU with bowtie / Class A with bowtie Civilian: Black Tie Exhibit Floor and all other events: Military: Duty (ACU; ASU– Class A or B) Civilian: Business Attire Presenters at all Contemporary Military Forum Panels, Family Forums and any Award Recipients: Military: ASU – Class A Civilian: Business Attire Presenters at Warriors Corner: Military: Duty (ACU; ASU– Class A or B) Civilian: Business Attire Chapter Presidents and Delegates Chapter materials may be obtained at the Ticket Pickup window located in the West Registration Area Friday, 6 October and Saturday, 7 October through Wednesday, 11 October. See the schedule for specific times. 4 General Information General Information ROTC Cadets ROTC cadets and cadre may register at the Ticket Pickup window located in the West Registration Area Friday, 6 October 1300–1700 and Saturday, 7 October through Wednesday, 11 October. See the schedule for specific times. Exhibits Over 750 organizations have joined this year’s Annual Meeting & Exposition. Exhibit halls are located on both levels of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Halls A, B, and C are on the lower level, and Halls D and E are on the upper level. Special features include the Small Business Pavilions (Halls A and E), the Homeland Security Pavilion with exhibits from the Department of Homeland Security (Hall A), the Veterans Pavilion (Hall A), the Cyber Pavilion (Hall E), the Family Readiness Pavilion (Hall B), and the AUSA Pavilion (Hall A). AUSA also warmly welcomes our international partners and their pavilions: Australia (Hall A, #704), France (Hall B, #1841), Germany (Hall E, #8429), Greece (Hall E, #7228), Israel (Hall B, #2455), South Korea (Hall B, #1809), Norway (Hall C, #3339), Poland (hall C, #3807), Switzerland (Hall B, 2648), Ukraine (Hall C, #3817), and the United Kingdom (Hall E, 7351). United States Army Display The United States Army display is located in Exhibit Hall D, Booth #6829. The display will showcase experimental and prototypical models of the latest developments in Army equipment and materiel, as well as mission performances of selected Army commands. Warriors Corner The Warriors Corner, located in Exhibit Hall D, Booth #6829, will feature special presentations from Army Commands and other Army leaders. Please consult the Warriors Corner schedule starting on page 44. General Information 5 United States Army Assembly Areas In addition to the Warriors Corner in Hall D, Booth #6829, the United States Army will also host three assembly areas: one for the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology (ASA(ALT)) and the United States Army Materiel Command in Hall E, Booth #7515; one for the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) in Hall B, Booth #2925; one for and the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installations, Energy and Environment) (ASA(IE&E)) in Hall B, Booth #1725. United States Army Innovators Corner The United States Army Innovators Corner, located in Hall B, Booth #2361, provides attendees the opportunity to interface with senior Army Science & Technology leaders and learn about their organizations’ capabilities and priorities. Engage with representatives on technology transfer opportunities and ways for industry and academia to partner with Army research and development. See the schedule starting on page 52. United States Army Retirement Credit Points Army National Guard and United States Army Reserve personnel attending program sessions are authorized one retirement credit for each day’s attendance, if at least four hours are spent in program sessions in uniform (reference NGR 680-2, paragraph 2-3 and Appendix C, Rule 6, and Army Regulations 140-1 and 140-185.) Coordinate with your unit chain of command regarding retirement point application. United States Army Soldier for Life A “Soldier for Life” is a trusted professional who honorably served and remains connected with the Army team long after hanging up their uniform. It is a shift in how we focus Soldier support services in all phases of the Soldier lifecycle. The Soldier for Life exhibit, located in Hall E, Booth #8353, showcases the various employment, educational, healthcare, retirement services and resources available to Soldiers, their families, and veterans. Once a Soldier, always a Soldier...a Soldier for Life! 6 General Information General Information AUSA Pavilion Stop by the AUSA Pavilion in Exhibit Hall A, Booth #307 to relax, recharge, and take full advantage of your AUSA membership benefits. If you’re not already a member, come find out why your friends and colleagues have already made the pledge to support America’s Army. You’ll also have a chance to stock up on the latest Army publications written by independent Army subject matter experts, meet dedicated partners, collect cool giveaways, and pick up gifts and souvenirs at the AUSA Gift Store. Family Readiness Pavilion The AUSA Family Readiness Pavilion is located in Exhibit Hall A and will feature twenty-four non-profit organizations and service providers aimed at increasing the quality of life for Soldiers and their families. AUSA Homeland Security Pavilion AUSA will host the Homeland Security Pavilion with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in Hall A, Booth #225. The pavilion will include exhibits from DHS divisions such as the Secret Service, Coast Guard, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and more.