Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict (SO/LIC) Division
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Mission
The SO/LIC Division was formed as an industry-based advocacy group and forum to discuss the utility of our Special Operations Forces (SOF) across the conflict spectrum- particularly in those cases below the level of conventional war in the spectrum of operations called Low Intensity Conflict (LIC).
The mission of NDIA's SO/LIC Division is to assist industry, government, and the public in understanding the role of Special Operations Forces in our national security strategy and how these forces are integrated within our national military structure. In fulfilling this mission, the division facilitates contact and cooperation between industry and SOF in order to help assure that SOF will have access to the ideas and technologies that originate in our nation's industrial and academic base. The SO/LIC Division, in concert with the established staff and resources of the NDIA, gives voice to the initiatives, concerns, and needs of the SOF community. Through meetings and symposia, the division provides information on the wide range of matters involving SOF, LIC, and related national security issues. These issues encompass the range of missions that SOF might be assigned to perform or support. This includes both traditional combat roles and today's emphasis on such missions as counter narcotics, combating terrorism, helping to control the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, force protection, humanitarian assistance, and peacekeeping. This division provides forums for discussion of SO/LIC requirements and access to SO/LIC leaders in the government and the military so that they may present the policy and procedures that guide their respective commands and agencies in meeting national security goals. We encourage interagency participation in all of our meetings and on our executive board.
The highlight of the year for the division is the annual SO/LIC Symposium. Portions of the annual symposium's proceedings may be found on the NDIA website. As the SO/LIC division continuees its valuable work, Industry members are invited to join the SO/LIC Executive Board by contacting the Division's Chairman or Secretary.
Upcoming Events
21st Annual SO/LIC Symposium & Exhibition
Event #0880
Date: February 9-11, 2010
Location: Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC
http://www.ndia.org/meetings/0880
Division Awards
The SO/LIC Division presents the following awards during the Annual SO/LIC Symposium: R. Lynn Rylander Award, the DeProspero Lifetime Achievement Award and individual Achievement Awards. For additional information, please contact Mr. Thom Beres, Chairman, Awards Committee, at: thomberes@gmail.com.
Rylander Award: The Rylander Award, our most prestigious award, is presented annually to an individual who has made distinctive contributions in the areas of Special Operations or Low Intensity Conflict. Selection criteria include singular achievements as well as career and lifetime contributions that have been of the highest impact – significant and lasting – to the SO/LIC community and in consonance with – and in support of – the goals and objectives of NDIA and the SO/LIC Division.
DeProspero Lifetime Achievement Award: This award is presented annually and recognizes sustained, distinguished service of an individual who has made distinctive contributions in the areas of Special Operations or Low Intensity Conflict over a period of many years.
Achievement Awards: These annual awards recognize individuals who have made significant contributions (singular acts or cumulative service) in the areas of Special Operations or Low Intensity Conflict while serving at operational and implementational levels. Service in any capacity – combat, support or otherwise – is recognized.
Recent Activities & Articles
SO/LIC Executive Breakfast
Event #988A
Date: September 1, 2009
Location: The Army and Navy Club, Washington, DC
Speaker: GEN Barry McCaffrey, USA (Ret), President, BR McCaffrey Associates, LLC
Download/Print/View the speaker presentation.
Wounded Warriors Lunch 2009
NDIA and the SO/LIC Division, along with several other organizations, sponsored
its second annual Katz Deli Lunch at the Mologne House for the Wounded Warriors
and their families at Walter Reed and Bethesda. Katz Deli, located on the Lower East of Manhattan, provided the pastrami, corned beef, turkey, hot dogs and the best cheesecake to be found. Our members prepared, served and cleaned up. This year, we fed over 425 people and had an opportunity to show our support of those serving our Nation. In addition, we raised money for a free raffle for the Warriors and their families and were able to provide some wonderful gifts for them and their children. Fun was had by all. We will do this again on June 19, 2010.
Download/Print/View pictures from the Wounded Warriors Lunch.
Interview with William M. Shepherd, Science & Technology Advisor, U.S. Special Operations Command
SOFA Discards Contractors and the Rule of Law
Overview of Acquisition Policy Changes
Defense Science Board
Defense Imperatives for the New Administration (PDF - 7MB, may take time to download)
CDA Study
Download/Print/View the Center for Data Analysis Study, Who Serves in the U.S. Military? (PDF).
MNF-I Commander's COIN Guidance
Download/Print/View the Multi-National Force - Iraq Commander's Counterinsurgency Guidance (PDF).
CSBA QDR
Download/Print/View the CSBA 2009 Quadrennial Defense Review (PDF).
National Defense Strategy
Download/Print/View the National Defense Strategy 2008 (PDF).
After Action Report
Download/Print/View the GEN Barry McCaffrey, USA (Ret) After Action Report, Afghanistan Trip, July 21-26, 2008 (PDF).
Enhancing STEM Education Act of 2008
Download/Print/View STEM Letters of Support from NDIA (PDF).
Press Release - Sen. Barack Obama and Rep. Mike Honda introduce bill to make American students more competitive in science fields (PDF).
Division Meeting
On July 1, 2008, the SO/LIC Division held its monthly meeting at the National Musem of the Marine Corps.
Download/Print/View pictures from the meeting - Image 1 and Image 2 (PDF).
SECNAV Instruction
Download/Print/View SECNAV Instruction to make DUSN a permanent position (PDF).
Wounded Warriors Lunch 2008
The SO/LIC Division, along with other organizations, sponsored a Katz Deli Lunch at Walter Reed for the Wounded Warriors and their families on June 28, 2008. Katz Deli in the Lower East Side of Manhattan shipped down 200 pounds of pastrami, corned beef, turkey and 200 hot dogs along with breads, mustard, pickles, coleslaw, potato salad and their famous cheese cake. Our Executive Board, along with other folks, prepared the meals for approximately 350 Warriors and families. Additionally, we had a moon bounce and face painting for the kids, lots of give away items (Thanks to Bill Strang) and a raffle for items paid for by the contributions raised. It was a great time for all!
Download/Print/View pictures from the Wounded Warriors Lunch (PDF).
Small Wars Journal
Marine Corps Strategy and Vision 2025.
The Associated Press
Blind Special Forces soldier: determined to serve.
Leadership
Chair
John (Jeff) Ellis
Senior Program Manager
Lockheed Martin Corporation
1301 N Roosevelt St.
Arlington, VA 22205-1845
Phone: (703)608-2125
E-mail: jeff.ellis@lmco.com
Vice Chair
Glenn Ayers
SAIC
1953 Gallowd Rd., Ste. 840
Vienna, VA 22182
Phone: (571) 405-9368
E-mail: carl.g.ayers@saic.com
Secretary
Irene Sanders, Director, Intelligence, National Security Programs, Washington Operations
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Arlington, VA
Executive Board
• Lexi Alexander
• Col Kenneth J. Alnwick, USAF (Ret)
• Courtney B. Banks
• LTC Stephen Barone, USA
• Frank "Bud" Bennett
• Thom Beres
• COL John E. Binkley III, USA (Ret)
• Frank Braun
• Jason Carley-Smith
• Bernard Cayron
• Frank W. Cooper
• Tom Corbett
• Joe Cosumano
• COL Scot Crerar, USA (Ret)
• Jeff David
• Tim Davidson
• Paul DeVries
• Michael D. Dickerson
• LtCol Jim Diehl, USMC (Ret)
• Al Ferzacca
• Patrick Gallagher
• H. Wayne Gardner
• LTC James A. Gavrilis, USA
• Bruce Gerrity
• Bob Hamrick
• Ronald Henderson
• Wade Ishimoto
• Laura Jenkins
• Michael Kichman
• Lon Lawson
• Walter Mackem
• Clancy McQuigg
• MG Bill Moore, USA (Ret)
• Mike Morgan
• Col Randy Moulton, USAF (Ret)
• Thomas Napolitano
• George Nicholson, III
• William Oberholtzer
• Thomas O’Connell
• Rudy Ostovich
• COL Christopher S. Perkins, USA (Ret)
• Col Preston Plous, USAF
• Col Fred B. Raines, USA (Ret)
• Dennis R. Rankin
• Timothy Ringgold, PhD
• Eugene N. Russell
• MAJ Chris Schumpp, USA
• Mort Silman
• Bill Strang
• Dr. Daniel O'Neal Vona
• J. Frank Wattenbarger
National Defense Industrial Association
Ms. Christy Mason, CMP
Director, Operations
Phone: (703) 247-2586
E-mail: cmason@ndia.org
Ms. Meredith Geary, CMP
Associate Director, Operations
Phone: (703) 247-9476
E-mail: mgeary@ndia.org