Annual Countering IEDs 2012

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This is an unclassified event. The modern IED has been referenced as the artillery of the 21st Century, for its inexpensive construction and ability to cause vast and costly destruction. The battle against IEDs itself is one that is proving to be grueling and punishing, to say the least. However, if the coalition forces striving to defeat this destructive force work together to develop a more unified and aggressive approach to counter this foe, both materially and conceptually, victory in the face of shifting terrain and unpredictable elements might be had with less detriment. Attending this conference is intended to be a step among many, in joining forces to counter one of the deadliest threats of the age: IEDs.

Benefit from 3-days of case study driven briefings from leading experts. Attendees will be afforded the opportunity to interact with speakers and their peers in a classroom style setting that will encourage both audience participation and engagement. Seating for this conference is limited to maintain an intimate educational environment that will cultivate the knowledge and experience of all participants.

who should attend the conference
• Counter IEDs / EOD / UXO / Bomb Disposal
• Force Protection
• Counter / Anti-terrorism
• Homeland Security
• Irregular / Asymmetric Warfare
• Training


key conference topics
• Discuss the latest technological advances in the efforts to counter IEDs and HMEs
• Assess the threat from the standpoint of differing involved parties with an eye on emerging threats
• Dialogue with inter-agency stakeholders regarding the most effective TTP’s and comprehensive information sharing for a more solidified approach to CIED operations
• Address training methods for the warfighter pre-deployment and in theater
• Forecast potential budget impacts on various programs and operations pertaining to IED defeat