Targets, UAVs, and Range Operations Division

Mission

To provide a forum for open exchange of technical and programmatic information between the Defense Department, its military services, industry representatives, and foreign organizations in the test and evaluation of air-to-air and ground-to-air weapons systems, which provide air/ground crew training for combat readiness. The division was originally chartered as the Aerial Targets Section under the Air Armaments Division. With the increased emphasis on joint operations by the Defense Department and industry, the Aerial Targets Section expanded its focus to include UAVs and range operations.

The division conducts an annual symposium, which is the premiere gathering of Government and industry representatives from the aerial targets, UAV, and range community.  The recent 45th Annual Symposium, "Tools and Technologies for the Warfighter," was held in San Diego, CA.  The featured keynote speakers were Brigadier General David J. Eichhorn, Director of Air, Space and Information Operations and Mr. Gene Fraser, Vice President, Unmanned Systems, Northrop Grumman.  Nearly 250 Defense Department and industry representatives attended the event.

The division annually presents the Willis Howard Award to the member who has contributed the most to the division in furthering its goals and objectives. This year's winner was Charles Rich (Targets Management Office, US Army - Huntsville, AL) for outstanding military and private sector leadership in the applications of aerial target systems.

The division also selects recipients for its annual Hugh Harris Scholarship award for high school seniors or graduates pursuing engineering, physical science, or other technically related field of study. Division members may request an application form for potential candidates from Cort Proctor, (850) 244-2332, ext. 202 or email cproctor@gomicrosystems.com.

Upcoming Events

47th Annual Targets, UAVs & Range Operations Symposium & Exhibition
Event #0410
Date: October 21-23, 2009
Location: Hyatt Regency, Savannah, GA
http://www.ndia.org/meetings/0410

Download/Print/View a listing of past symposium themes and locations.

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