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U -- SPECIAL OPERATIONS/LOW INTENSITY CONFLICT SYMPOSIUM & EXHIBITION SOL 6200-088-3142 POC Joe Hylan 703-247-2583 WEB: Click here to learn more about the conference & NDIA, http://www.ndia.org. E-MAIL: NDIA POC, jhylan@ndia.org. The purpose of this Symposium is to thoughtfully consider the "Technological and Operational Reality for Conflict in the New Millennium" and determine what capabilities our forces engaging in Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict will require to meet what will likely be their much expanded role. The operational reality for future conflict within the span of the next QDR and probably for some years beyond will follow the models of conflict demonstrated in the Balkans, Somalia, Chechnya, and Viet Nam, not Desert Storm. The predictable warfare future will have a definite SO/LIC character and embrace the many "activities" frequently included in the definition of SO/LIC. In fact, this Symposium will attempt to provide a better understanding of SO/LIC and identify the forces of choice in such warfare and how to optimize their capabilities. The issue of technological balance will be addressed. There is concern in many quarters that our requirements process and research and development programs are over-sophisticating the "stuff" that our troops need and continue to produce equipment and systems not appropriately suited for the most likely warfare of the future. This dilemma must be resolved -- we must recognize that there are technological realities to be faced. Our superb defense industry needs better guidance so that their contributions will be more effective -- that their efforts are clearly based on recognized national security requirements and that such is assured by closer interaction with the military user. Partnership with Industry must be more than just a slogan or a goal. It must be an operative reality. Posted 01/06/00 (W-SN413620). (0006)

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