Accurate and timely support of ground forces in Afghanistan has never been so important. Integrated and coordinated close air support plays a crucial role for protecting troops and saving lives. As the threat evolves so does the CAS mission.  SMi’s Urban Close Air Support is well timed to provide you with the most up-to-date case studies from CAS operations in Afghanistan. Assess the lessons learned from missions and explore the latest requirements for FAC/JTAC simulation.

Why should you attend this event?

• Hear Keynote Addresses from the RAF and NATO JAPCC
• Take part in a fully interactive panel discussion on employing air power in an urban environment
• Asses FAC operational experiences from Afghanistan
• Explore the latest developments for FAC/JTAC simulation
• Network with the people you want to meet from the CAS community
   

Hear keynote addresses from:

• Air Commodore Mike Jenkins OBE MA FCMI BSc FRAeS, Assistant Chief of Staff A3/A5 Air Command, HQ Strike Command, Royal Air Force
• Colonel Jay Bickley (USAF), Combat Air Branch Head, NATO Joint Air Power Competence Centre (JAPCC)
• Major Metello Pilati, CAS/FAC Subject Matter Expert, Combat Air Branch, NATO Joint Air Power Competence Centre (JAPCC)
• Squadron Leader Ian Shaw, SO2 RAF Ceremonial, Royal Air Force
• Flight Sergeant Rob Waite, 2ic 631 TACP , Royal Air Force

Our expert speaker line-up also includes:

Group Captain Dean Andrew, Chief of Staff, Joint Air Land Organisation, HQ No. 1 Group, Royal Air Force Colonel Neale Moss, Assistant Director Doctrine and Strategic Plans, Joint Helicopter Command Headquarters, Ministry of Defence, UK Colonel D.L.R. Wheeler, Wing Commander, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Canadian Forces Squadron Leader John Taylor, Air Battlespace Training Centre, Royal Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Allen Roberts, USAFE AGOS/CC, USAFE Warrior Preparation Centre Einsiedlerhof Air Station, Germany, HQ United States European Command Lieutenant Colonel Jacques Merindol, French Air Force Major David Amlôt, Second in Command, 4 Regiment Army Air Corps, Ministry of Defence, UK Captain Torben Waldbjørn Nielsen, Fire Planning Officer, Danish Battle Group, Task Force Helmand, Royal Danish Army Ian Thompson, System Engineering Lead, Lockheed Martin  Paul Smith, Director, Innov8learning

Who should attend?

NATO Founder & CEO Defence Advisor Defence Attaché Simulator Manufactures Business Development Managers Managers Land Combat Systems Plans Policy & Doctrine Staff Academics Heads of Research Program Manager SO1, SO2 & SO3 Combat Developer

Military Officers - Operational Military Officers - Training HQ Scientific Adviser Sales & Marketing Directors Project Managers Analysis & Experimentation Land Warfare Centres R&D Head Design Engineer Systems Engineer Chief of Staff Training Major J3 Collective Training

Senior Vice President   Head of Testing Marketing Director Associate Partner Operations Manager Technical Director Commercial Director Chief Instructor Commandant Training Branch Chief Head of Capability Tactics Development Officer Chief Design Engineer

Venue details

VENUE INFORMATION – Hilton London Kensington

179 – 199 Holland Park Avenue
London W11 4UL
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7603 3355
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7602 9397

     Bordering Notting Hill, in the exclusive West London residential area of Holland Park, the Hilton London Kensington is superbly located along the elegant tree-lined avenue of Holland Park, offering easy access to the West End.

DIRECTIONS

Driving & Parking
From the M40 via the M41 or from the M4 via Hammersmith and Shepherd’s bush. Exit the M41 and turn left at the roundabout onto Holland Park Avenue. The hotel is on the right,.
There is a car park located underneath the hotel, the car parking has 100 spaces. Please note that there is a reduced charge for residents (GBP15.00 per 24 hours) and that the company who runs it operates a first come first served policy.

By Underground
Holland Park is the nearest tube station on the Central Line. As you leave the station turn right and the hotel is approximately 7 minutes down this road on the left hand side.

By Train
Heathrow to Paddington Station, 20 minutes on the Heathrow Express Train (2 – 4 trains per hour) Gatwick to Victoria Station, 30 minutes by Gatwick Express Train (2 – 4 trains per hour) Take Underground to Holland Park Tube Station

If you wish to book accommodation at the Hilton London Kensington, SMi personnel can make the booking on your behalf at SMi’s discounted rate for this hotel or any of the hotels listed on the following page. Simply contact us for the rates & return the completed booking form.

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