DIRECTED ENERGY SYMPOSIUM ANNOUNCEMENT The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the New Mexico Professional Aerospace Contractors' Association (PACA) are sponsoring a Directed Energy Symposium at the AFRL Phillips Research Site on 5-6 November 1998. Senior managers will address the programmatic and technical state of Directed Energy programs and technology in DOD. The Symposium is divided into a DOD SECRET session on the afternoon of 5 Nov and an unclassified, For Official Use Only session on 6 Nov. The planned schedule includes: Dr Hans Mark, Director of Defense Research and Engineering, Keynote Speaker Dr. Delores Etter, Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Science and Technology General Ron Fogleman, USAF (Ret); Presentation on the status of the AFRL Directed Energy Applications in Tactical Airborne Combat (DE ATAC) study General "Pete" Piotrowski, USAF (Ret); Presentation on the results to date of the AFRL Lasers and Space Optical Systems Study (LASSOS)Program managers will present updates on DOD High Energy Laser programs including: Air Force's Airborne Laser (ABL) Space-Based Laser (SBL)Army's Tactical High Energy Laser (THEL) BMDO, Navy, and AFRL presentations will cover technology development and dual-use technology efforts. The DE ATAC study presentation by General Fogleman will be in the 5 November classified session. An unclassified summary of this study will also be presented on 6 November. The symposium will be held in the Space Science Center, Building 201, on Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, NM. Check-in for the classified session will begin at 1200 on 5 Nov and the presentation will begin at 1300. Check-in for the 6 Nov session will begin at 0730 and the first presentation will start at 0800. Conference information for the 6 Nov session will be For Official Use Only (FOUO) and attendance is limited to government and government contractor personnel working in the Directed Energy field and supporting areas. Further information and a downloadable registration form are available at www.swcp.com/paca/desa/desa-reg.html andcbdnet.access.gpo.gov. Advance check-in for the 6 Nov session will be held 1500-1700 at the Space Science Center and at a reception 1700 -- 2000 at the Wyndham Hotel at the Albuquerque airport, 2910 Yale Blvd SE. Kirtland gate passes for 6 Nov will be available at advance check-in. All conference attendees are invited to attend the reception 1700 -- 2000 at the Wyndham Hotel, whether or not you need to check in. REGISTRATION: The $50 symposium registration fee covers a CD-ROM copy of the unclassified presentations, a continental breakfast, snacks, and lunch. Registration applications must arrive not later than 30 October 1998. Checks should be payable to "PACA" and sent to AFRL DE/VS Protocol Office, 3550 Aberdeen Ave SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5776. For confirmation of registration, include your e-mail address or telephone number on the registration form. Attendance is limited to 300 persons. Limited registration may be available on the day of the symposium for a late registration fee of $75. Send visit request and clearance information for the 5 Nov session to AFRL DE/VS Protocol Office, FAX (505) 853-1753, DSN 263-1753. For reservation information ONLY, please call AFRL DE/VS Protocol Office: Mr. Raymond Herrera, (505) 846-2261, DSN 246-2261; or via electronic mail to herrerar@plk.af.mil. Other questions should be directed to Mr. Bill Thompson, AFRL/DEP, (505) 846-2251, DSN 246-2251 or Ms Helen Cameron, AFRL/DEP, (505) 846-1333, DSN 246-1333. Posted 10/20/98 (W-SN263740).

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