SMOKE/OBSCURANTS SYMPOSIUM XX -- 28-30 APRIL 1998 -- EDGEWOOD AREA CONFERENCE CENTER, ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MARYLAND The theme of the twentieth symposium is "Smoke in Transition". The ability to take and control a strategic geographic location(s) can determine the outcome of a single battle or an entire campaign. Many times success of the initial thrust to control strategic locations depends on preventing the enemy from early detection, acquisition, and engagement or maneuvering forces. This is especially critical with the advent of smart weapons on the battlefield. The ability to make use of smoke as well as natural obscurants can serve to enhance the survivability of friendly forces. Researchers conducting studies in the areas of weapons systems development, combat tactics and doctrine, smoke systems and materiel development and interactive evaluations of system performance in realistic battlefield environments as well as members of the Department of Defense, industry, academia and allied nations are invited to come and share their knowledge and experience. For additional symposium information please contact STC Meeting Services International, Judy C. Cole, phone: 757/766-5855; fax: 757/865-8721; e-mail: cole@stcnet.com WEB: information unavailable via the web, http:www.stcnet.com/meetings. E-MAIL: Information available via email, cole@stcnet.com or herrin@stcnet.com.

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