Chincoteague/Wallops Island, Virginia
17-18 May 2007
[US Citizens Only]
(Must fill out proof of citizenship on separate form below)

“Enterprise T&E – Adding Efficiency and Effectiveness to Meet the Requirements of the 21st Century”

The American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) Wallops Island Chapter of the Tidewater Section, in conjunction with the Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) Wallops Island VA, will host a one and one-half day Combat Systems Mini-Symposium at the Chincoteague Center in Chincoteague, VA on 17-18 May 2007. Chincoteague Island is a small resort community on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. For more information on this resort and activities at the neighboring Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and the Assateague National Seashore go to the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce website (www.chincoteaguechamber.com).

Theme. “Enterprise T&E – Adding Efficiency and Effectiveness to Meet the Requirements of the 21st Century.” CNO’s direction to reduce Test and Evaluation (T&E) costs has prompted the development of a cross-platform enterprise approach to conducting combat systems T&E on surface ships. This approach focuses on consolidating test requirements into an integrated test approach, maximizing the use of Modeling & Simulation (M&S), and minimizing the number of at sea events. SCSC, a NAVSEA Field Activity located at Wallops Island VA, currently provides AEGIS and Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) combat system facilities that support both land based and T&E events with ships operating in the VACAPES OPAREA. A DDG 1000 Engineering Test Center is currently under construction on Wallops Island.

Registration Fees & Required Forms:

ASNE Members: $260.00 For Online Registration Click Here Everyone needs to fill out this US Citizen Form
Non-Members: $385.00 To Use a Registration Form and Fax Into ASNE Click Here (PDF) For Word Click Here
Includes: Technical Program, continental breakfast each day, buffet lunch day one, dinner banquet and exhibits.
Sponsorship. Organizations interested in sponsoring this event may do so at the following levels: Gold ($5000), Silver ($2000), and Bronze ($1000.) To sign up or obtain additional information, please contact the Symposium Chairperson, Mike Jump at 757-824-1669 or the Vice Chairperson, Jesse Lee at 757-824-7676. A sponsorship application in Word is now available.

Lodging. Arrangements have been made with several local Chincoteague Island motels for seasonal ($70.00 plus tax) per-diem rates on Thursday and Friday nights. This rate may also be extended through the weekend for those participants who would like to extend their stay. For more information on hotels and other activities on Chincoteague Island visit www.chincoteague.com or call Anita Speidel @ 757-824-0130 ext 47.

Dinner/Banquet. A catered dinner on Thursday evening is being planned. Attendance by additional paying guests such as spouses, local dignitaries and other symposium non-attendees at the banquet, on a space available basis is planned.

Tours. Tours of the Navy combat system facilities will be provided as the final Friday afternoon event.

Speakers and Topics. The agenda is now available!

Military Uniform. Dress Khaki

DoD Regulatory Standards . The Department of Defense finds this event meets the minimum regulatory standards for attendance by DoD employees. This finding does not constitute blanket approval endorsement for attendance. Individual DoD component commands or organizations are responsible for approving attendance of their DoD employees based on mission requirements and DoD regulations.

Exhibitors. The financial success of the symposium depends on the support by exhibitors. Costs for contractor and Government activities: $700.00 for a standard 8ft X 10ft booth display area and $1000 for an 8ft X 20ft display. Contact Ed Horton (757-824-7122) for more information on booths. Click here for the registration form and Exhibitor Floor Plan. To register for a booth on line click here.

Additional Information: Contact the Symposium Chairperson, Mike Jump at 757-824-1669 or the Vice Chairperson, Jesse Lee at 757-824-7676.