COMBAT VEHICLES CONFERENCE 1997 Combat Vehicles Conference, September 15 -- 17, 1997, Fort Knox, KY. The reality of reduced military spending continues to be felt throughout the combat vehicle community, particularly as the orientation from the possibility of a major war in Europe to that of response to multiple and varied contingencies becomes more clearly focused. Major programs, force size, the relative mix of active and reserve components and operating tempo are all affected. Meanwhile the Army is moving toward its Force XXI posture. This conference will focus on the impact of Force XXI on the combat vehicle community with concentration on the key elements of mobility, lethality and survivability. GEN Dennis J. Reimer, Chief of Staff, U.S. Army has been invited to be the Keynote Speaker. Other speakers include LTG Lawrence F. Skibbie, USA(Ret.), President, ADPA/NSIA; MG George H. Harmeyer, CG, US Army Armor Center and Ft. Knox; MG Leon J. LaPorte, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans, HQ DA; MG Roy E. Beauchamp, CG, US Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command(TACOM); MG John F. Michitsch, PEO, Ground Combat Support Systems; Mr. Jerry L. Chapin TACOM Research, Development and Engineering Center and BG Joseph L. Yakovac, Jr., Deputy for Systems Acquisition, TACOM. For a copy of the brochure, contact ADPA/NSIA at 703-522-1820 or Fax 703-522-1885 and refer to meeting #760A. WEB: Click here to learn more about the ADPA/NSIA, http://www.adpa.org.

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