1998 GLOBAL DEMILITARIZATION SYMPOSIUM & EXHIBITION, MAY 11-14, 1998, COEUR D' ALENE, IDAHO 1998 Global Demilitarization Symposium & Exhibition, May 11-14, 1998, Coeur d' Alene Resort, Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. The Joint Ordnance Commanders Group (JOCG) requested the organization of a seminar to assure linkage among the numerous efforts directed at challenges related to the demilitarization and disposal of energetic materials. The scope of this effort is to broadband with participation by government, academia and United States and international industry representatives. Demilitarization/environmental issues are a concern affecting all ammunition programs. This symposium will be of particular benefit to individuals involved in demilitarization/environmental issues associated with energetic materials. The John L. Byrd, Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence in Munitions Demilitarization will be presented to the 1998 Winner. Mr. James Q. Wheeler, Director, US Army Defense Ammunition Center; Chairman, JOCG Demilitarization & Disposal Subgroup and Chairman, Demilitarization Section, Munitions Technology Division, National Defense Industrial Association will call the symposium to order. The welcome will be given by Mr. Anthony Melita, Director, Office of Munitions, Office of the Secretary of Defense. The Keynote Address will be given by Mr. Larry V. Gulledge, Deputy to the Commanding General, U.S. Army Industrial Operations Command and Mr. Peter Courtney-Green, NATO Maintenance & Supply Agency will present the NATO Demilitarization Program in Europe and the Chemical Demilitarization Perspective will be given by Dr. Theodore Prociv, Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Chemical and Biological Matters. There will also be a Industry/Government Panel and an Environmental Panel & Munitions Rule Update chaired by Mr. Lewis D. Walker, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for the Environment, Safety and Occupational Health and numerous technical presentations. For information regarding exhibit space, please contact Christy Kline at 703-247-2572. For a copy of the event brochure, please call 703-522-1820 or Fax 703-522-1885 and refer to Event # 858. WEB: Click here to learn more about the National Defense Preparedness Association, http://www.ndia.org. E-MAIL: Click here to learn more about NDIA, fbajowski@ndia.org.

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