[net.ai] Conference - Knowledge-Based Command and Control

ABN.CJMERRICK@USC-ISID.ARPA (09/25/84)

                 SYMPOSIUM & EXHIBITION ON "ARTIFICIAL
                      INTELLIGENCE" TO BE HELD IN
                         KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI


                 "THE ROLE OF KNOWLEDGE BASED SYSTEMS
                         IN COMMAND & CONTROL"

                             SPONSORED BY:
                     KANSAS CITY CHAPTER OF AFCEA

                          OCTOBER 17-19, 1984


     The Kansas City Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and
Electronics Association is proud to announce that it is sponsoring
its Second Annual Symposium and Exhibition to discuss the applicability
of artificial intelligence and knowledge based systems to command and
control requirements, in both the military and commercial environments.
     The Symposium will be enhanced by the presence of hardware and
software exhibits, representing advances in technology related to the
theme.
     Highlights of the Symposium will include noted individuals such
as Dr. Joseph V. Braddock of the BDM Corporation addressing user
perspectives of utilizing knowledge based systems to fulfill command
and  control needs.  Dr. Robert W. Milne of the Air Force Institute
of Technology will address AI technology and its application to
command and control.
     A luncheon presentation will be given by Lieutenant General
Carl E. Vuono, Commander, Combined Arms Center, Fort Leavenworth
and Deputy Commander, Training and Doctrine Command.
     General Donn A. Starry (Ret), Vice President and General Manager,
Space Missions Group of Ford Aerospace and Communications Corporation
will be the guest speaker following the evening meal on Thursday.
     The Symposium and Exhibition will be held over a three-day
period commencing with an opening of the exhibit area and a cocktail
and hors d'oeuvres social on October 17, 1984.  Technical sessions
will begin at 8:00 a.m. on October 18.  The format of the technical
presentation will consist of two high intensity panel discussions,
a session in which pertinent papers will be presented and two guest
lectures.

                          ABBREVIATED AGENDA

     WEDNESDAY, 17 OCTOBER 1984

1200-1700     Check in & Registration
1700-1900     Welcome Social & Exhibits Open

     THURSDAY, 18 0CTOBER 1984

0800-1145     SESSION I - Panel Discussion:  "Status and Forecast of
              of AI Technology as it applies to Command and Control"
              Panel Moderator:
                   Mr. Herbert S. Hovey, Jr.
                   Director, U.S. Army Signals Warfare Laboratory
                   Vint Hill Farms Station
                   Warrenton, Virginia  22186

1145-1330     Luncheon/Guest Speaker:
                   Lieutenant General Carl E. Vuono
                   Commander, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center
                   Deputy Commander, Training and Doctrine Command
                   Fort Leavenworth, Kansas  66207

1330-1700     SESSION II - Presentation of Papers

1700-1830     Social Hour

1830-2030     Dinner/Evening Speaker:
                   General Donn A. Starry (Ret)
                   Vice President & General Manager
                   Space Missions Group of Ford Aerospace and
                   Communications Corporation

     FRIDAY, 19 OCTOBER 1984

0800-1200     SESSION III - Panel Discussion:  "User Perspectives of
              Pros and Cons of Knowledge Based Systems in Command and
              Control"
              Panel Moderator:
                   Brigadier General David M. Maddox
                   Commander, Combined Arms Operations Research Activity
                   Fort Leavenworth, Kansas  66027


To make reservations or for further information, write or call:

                   AFCEA SYMPOSIUM COMMITTEE
                   P.O. Box 456
                   Leavenworth, Kansas  66048
                   (913) 651-7800/AUTOVON 552-4721


                   MILITARY POC IS:

                   CPT (P) CHRIS MERRICK
                   CACDA, C3I DIRECTORATE
                   FORT LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS 66027-5300
                   AUTOVON:  552-4980/5338
                   COMMERCIAL:  (913) 684-4980/5338
                   ARPANET:  ABN.CJMERRICK