ADPA UNDERSEA WARFARE SYSTEMS DIVISION/NUWC IR&D FALL 1996 CONFERENCE: NEWPORT, RI, 21-24 OCTOBER 1996. Building on the theme ``USW: Force Multiplication Through Innovation,'' the fall conference features presentations addressing ASW in the littorals from air, surface, subsurface; and command, control and communications perspectives. The afternoon portion of the plenary session features Navy views on acquisition reform and outsourcing. Following this overview, take part in the breakout sessions featuring technical aspects of undersea command, control, communications and combat systems; undersea sensors systems, undersea vehicles and mine warfare. This meeting is SECRET - U.S. ONLY. The classified format is used to allow disclosure of the details essential to fully understand the issues facing the USW community. To register call ADPA at (703) 522-1820. For inquiries regarding security call the Security Office at NUWC Div., Newport, (401) 841-4396.

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