DefenseTradeshows.com

NAVEXFOR 2009: “Expeditionary Forces: Essential for 21st Century Seapower Strategy Success”

In October 2007, the Chief of Naval Operations and the Commandants of the U.S Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard promulgated a visionary joint document which calls for the retention of traditional “blue water” maritime power, and increased emphasis on conflict prevention and partnership-building. “A Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower” calls for a collective expansion of Sea service core capabilities, and will have far-reaching effects on the training, equipping, maintenance, and missions of maritime forces.

Naval Expeditionary Forces Symposium & Expo, March 10-12, 2009 in Virginia Beach, VA will again provide a forum for the exchange of information and technology advancements to support our forces engaged in the entire spectrum of maritime operations around the globe. NAVEXFOR 2009 Symposium speakers will present unit commander debriefs, maritime security and support equipment concepts, and the growing requirements, roles, and missions of Expeditionary Forces. Expo exhibitors will showcase innovative products and services which will contribute to the success of Expeditionary Forces accomplishing the 21st Century Seapower strategic imperatives for our Nation’s security and prosperity.

Presentations by Expert speakers will include:

Riverine Force Operations

Naval Construction Forces

Maritime Civil Affairs Group and Global Fleet Station Operations

Explosive Ordnance Disposal

U.S. Coast Guard Deployment Operations Group Update

Agile Combat Support for US Air Force Expeditionary Wings: A Parallel Venture

U.S. Marine Corps Expeditionary Warfare

Naval Coastal Warfare and Security for Littoral Operations

At NAVEXFOR 2009, you’ll learn how these Expeditionary Forces provide the national policy makers with wide-ranging options for engagement and deterrence, and how you can contribute to their success in their demanding, essential missions.

WHO ATTENDS: NAVEXFOR 2009 will attract key personnel from the naval services, industry and academia/research agencies involved in developing solutions and products for expeditionary forces worldwide. Attendees will be at NAVEXFOR 2009 to find the latest in training and techology solutions to support naval expeditionary forces, including:

Riverine Forces
Expeditionary Logistics and Cargo Handling Teams
Civil Affairs Personnel
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Units
Marine Air/Ground Task Forces
Combat Engineers and Construction Battalions
Underwater Construction Teams
Harbor Clearance and Salvage Divers
Coastal and Harbor Security Forces

WHO EXHIBITS: Exhibitors and Sponsors will be those companies involved in equipping and training our nation's Naval Expeditionary Forces. Ensuring urban, river and coastal security, reconstructing conflict-torn infrastructure, providing humanitarian natural disaster relief, and conducting constant logistic re-supply requires training and materiel support, including: