The Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center (AATTC) invites you to attend our 30th Tactics and Intelligence Symposium 23-26 January 2012 at Rosecrans ANGB in Saint Joseph, Missouri. This event continues to promote finding solutions to today’s tactical challenges by providing participants the opportunity to learn from subject matter experts and vendors, and network with fellow mobility professionals. We expect between 250 and 300 participants. The theme is “EYES to the Future,” with presentations focusing on TTPs, MAF defensive systems and intelligence from the US and our FIVE EYES partners. This is intended to allow greater dialogue at a higher security level with our closest allies--Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

The 2012 classified briefings include, but are not limited to: The 2011 AMTAT Outbrief, Harvest Hawk, Electronic Flight Pubs, RTIC, VECTS/AIECS, AMLO Perspective, MAWTS-1, Soldier-PSID and Aerial Delivery Ops, Iridium mIRC, and European AATTC. On 26 January, the 2012 Tactics Symposium Precision Airdrop Focus Group (PAFG) will spotlight the shortcomings of current airdrop that will shape future precision systems. The group will utilize USAF users, academia and technical experts to ultimately partner with industry to provide solutions to the precision airdrop strategic vision.

Contact Maj Rob Holmes, robert.holmes.2@ang.af.mil 816-236-3454 (DSN: 356-3454) for more information.

SECURITY – All briefings at this year’s event will be classified up to the secret level releasable to US, AUS, CAN, GBR and NZL, and will only be available to personnel with verified security clearances. US participants please pass clearances through your unit security manager via JPAS SMO code G21LF5Q9. Allied participants will need to contact their embassy in Washington DS to submit a visit request.

Security POC: Lt Col Erik Heftye, erik.heftye@ang.af.mil 816-236-3455 (DSN: 356-3455).

REGISTRATION – The deadline for registration is 19 January. US personnel can register on the AATTC Symposium CoP: https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/aattc-s (from .mil).
Allied personnel and vendors download registration forms from www.aattc.org then e-mail to aattc.tactics@ang.af.mil. Registrants will receive a confirmation e-mail with welcome packet NLT 13 January. A $40 conference fee will be collected at check-in (includes $30 for banquet meal). Military orders should show Saint Joseph, Missouri as the TDY location. For problems send e-mail to: aattc.tactics@ang.af.mil.

Registration POC: Maj Greg Hay 816-236-3526 (DSN: 356-3526).

Briefers – Contact Lt Col Eric Thompson, eric.thompson@ang.af.mil 816-236-3506 (DSN: 356-3506) no later than 15 Jan.

SCHEDULE – Check-in will begin at 0900L on Monday 23 January at the Holiday Inn Downtown with hourly UNCLASSIFIED briefings and refreshments starting at 1000L (civilian attire). Attendees will be able to view vendor displays after noon on Monday and each evening during social gatherings from 1800-2200L at the Holiday Inn. The Symposium Banquet with keynote speaker presentation will be held at the Ramada Inn on Wednesday evening (casual dress). All other briefings will occur at Rosecrans ANGB 0800-1700L and conclude on 26 January, on base attire - flights suit/ABU.

LODGING – Attendees must make their own lodging arrangements as on-base lodging is not available. Rooms have been blocked at the following hotels: Holiday Inn Downtown (816-279-8000) and the Ramada Inn (816-233-6192). Mention you are attending the AATTC Symposium to obtain the government rate. Both hotels are within 15 minutes drive from the base.

TRAVEL – Suggested means of travel is civilian air to Kansas City International Airport (MCI), then via rental car to St. Joseph (35 minute drive). If attendees are planning to arrive at Rosecrans ANGB via military air they must contact Base Ops for PPR at 816-236-3596/3260 (DSN 356-3596/3260).