Precision Strike Association: mission and functions.Mission The Precision Strike Association is dedicated to advancing the science of precision-guided weapons systems and to educate the public and its government leaders about the benefits of a national defense capability that has precise, standoff munitions mu·ni·tion n. War materiel, especially weapons and ammunition. Often used in the plural. tr.v. mu·ni·tioned, mu·ni·tion·ing, mu·ni·tions To supply with munitions. capability against ships and land targets. The spectrum of interests of the Precision Strike Association includes all concepts and systems related to the joint operational concept of precision engagement. This includes, but is not limited to, precision munitions, battle management systems and network-centric warfare concepts, targeting concepts and interfaces of these weapons, and BMC (BMC Software, Inc., Houston, TX, www.bmc.com) A leading supplier of software that supports and improves the availability, performance, and recovery of applications in complex computing environments. 4 systems to delivery platforms. Functions * Advocate and promote awareness of the need for a strong defense capability that emphasizes the precision engagement operational concept. * Encourage mutual understanding of precision engagement concepts and systems and collaboration in the international marketplace among industry leaders, political leaders, the media and the public. * Advance technologies associated with precision engagement. * Identify and study problems affecting national security that could benefit from precise weapons, develop solutions to such problems and provide those solutions to the U.S. defense establishment. * Promote collaboration among industry, Defense Department and coalition forces to foster joint and combined solutions to improve the application of precision engagement concepts in furtherance of the national security strategy. * Sponsor opportunities to provide greater liaison and communications throughout all elements of the international defense community. * Provide an international forum where our members and other interested parties can collaborate. * Provide opportunities for industry to hear and discuss the requirements of DOD (1) (Dial On Demand) A feature that allows a device to automatically dial a telephone number. For example, an ISDN router with dial on demand will automatically dial up the ISP when it senses IP traffic destined for the Internet. and other international defense leadership. Organization The Precision Strike Association is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation organized for charitable, educational and scientific purposes. It became an exempt organization under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service in 1988. The association's membership is drawn from government and industry. International membership is encouraged. PSA (Professional Services Automation) An information system designed to organize, track and manage all opportunities, work, resources, costs, revenues and invoices to improve the productivity and efficiency of the workforce. Scheduled Events OCTOBER 18-20 Precision Strike Technology Symposium (PSTS PSTS Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society PSTS Precision SIGINT Targeting System PSTS Power Supply Test Station/Set ) Kossiakoff Conference Center, Johns Hopkins University Johns Hopkins University, mainly at Baltimore, Md. Johns Hopkins in 1867 had a group of his associates incorporated as the trustees of a university and a hospital, endowing each with $3.5 million. Daniel C. Applied Physics Laboratory The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), located in Laurel, Maryland, is a not-for-profit, university-affiliated research center employing 4,000 people. , Laurel, Md. JANUARY 25, 2006 Winter Roundtable and William J. Perry Award Luncheon Crystal City, Va. APRIL April: see month. 2006 Annual Programs Review Exact date and location: TBD JULY 2006 Precision Strike PEO Forum Exact date and location: TBD Officers Chairman: Wayne Savage, Raytheon Company Vice Chair: Bill Dalecky, Smiths Aerospace Chair for Communications: Bob Houser, The Boeing Company Chair for Membership: Andy McHugh, Lockheed Martin Chair for Programs: Ginny Sniegon, Institute for Defense Analyses The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) runs three federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) focusing on defense and scientific issues. Centers The IDA Studies and Analyses FFRDC is co-located with IDA headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. Staff Executive Director: Maj. Gen. Paul Greenberg, USA (Pet.) Executive Administrative Assistant/Budget Manager: Dawn Campbell Editor: Ramon Lopez Website Visit the PSA website (www.precisionstrike.org) for membership information, event details and registration information. |
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