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Presents a Training Conference… Congressional Budget Office!
Future Naval
December 7 – 9 , 2009 • Washington, D.C. Metro Area
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Building Partnerships to Address the
Operational Challenges of the Navy
This unique conference has in-depth discussions on:
• The most pressing and long-term • Direction of the QDR and
naval requirements analyzing the Navy’s plan
• Strategies on reducing total • And much more!
ownership costs
Meet key decision-makers and hear top-notch
speakers including:
BGen Walter L. Miller, Jr., USMC CAPT Michael Jabaley, USN
Director, Capabilities Development Program Manager, Virginia
Directorate, Marine Corps Combat Class Submarine Program
Development Command Office
CAPT Paul Siegrist, USN Dr. Eric Labs
Program Manager, Unmanned Principal Analyst for Naval
Vehicle Program Office Weapons & Forces,
Congressional Budget Office
CAPT R. L. Tindal, USN
Deputy, Surface Ships, Surface
Warfare
Hear the
challenges and
priorities on specific
Navy programs,
including LCS,
DDG-1000, and
DDG-51!
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Who You Will Meet:
IDGA’s Future Naval Plans and
Requirements is a forum on the
Future Naval many changes the US Navy is facing
now and in the next 20 years. You
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level professionals from military units,
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Dear Colleague, Attendees will include military,
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however, uncertainty about future responsibilities, including:
and questions about budgets and plans
affordability cloud discussion and
to hamper possibilities. threaten
• Acquisition
• Research and Development
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A’s Future Naval Plans and • Naval Engineering
Requirements Summit focuses on
the long-term requirements of the • Policy
and opportunities for immediate and Navy
future acquisition and participatio • Naval Operations
key programs. n in
• Program Management
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This year’s event will emphasize Government
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the following key issues: Advancement (IDGA) is a non-
ates and plans on the Littoral Com
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Class Submarine, DDG-51 Destroy
er, Unmanned Vehicles and organization dedicated to the
Amphibious Ships
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promotion of innovative ideas in
ropriated funding public service and defense. We bring
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ine Corps input to the Naval Transfor together speaker panels comprised
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mation Roadmap
developing needs of the fleet 10-15 of military and government
years down the road
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Support Focus Day
ShipBuilding Support
Focus Day Monday, December 7, 2009
ShipBuilding
Sign up for this in-depth and interactive Focus Day examining the latest technologies and best practices that
support maritime ship building and upkeep. During a training workshop, you can expect smaller, classroom-style
sessions and in-depth discussions with the class leaders and fellow attendees.
7:30am – 8:00am Registration and Coffee
Applied maritime science & technology!
8:00am – 10:00am
Future Direction on Structures & Materials
A ship must be able to resist combat air and underwater explosions and What will be covered:
also be capable of multi-mission roles in a multi-theater environment. To • The analysis and development to protect against combat threats and
meet these goals, the U.S. Navy, shipbuilders, industry, and academia peacetime hazards
collaborate on structure and material innovations. This workshop will focus • Concepts, large scale testing, and design analysis methods to ensure
on the overall design and integrity of naval ships as well as ship and stronger, lighter, more reliable ships and submarines
weapon systems. This includes full spectrum research, development, testing, • Development and fleet support in metals, corrosion, welding, coatings,
and in-service engineering concerning. elastomers, polymers, ceramics, composites, batteries, fluids, fire
protection and RADIAC
How you will benefit:
• Learn how certain materials and technologies improve the performance of Session Leader:
ships Stephen D. Roush, Carderock Division Technical Director (acting), Naval
• Conduct and assess full scale shock trials on at-sea systems and Surface Warfare Center
components
In-depth group discussions on your shipbuilding concerns and challenges!
10:15am – 12:15pm
Impact of the Latest Shipbuilding Plan
This workshop will concentrate on the U.S. Navy shipbuilding program and • Find out what is next in shipbuilding, and why your organization should
will include the USCG Deepwater Program. This includes the near and long- care
term challenges faced by both the Navy’s operational commitments and
mission needs as they relate to the dwindling shipyard industrial base in the What will be covered:
United States. This workshop will also cover what is needed to accomplish • The current congressional five year shipbuilding program
critical missions with the minimum essential capabilities and in the most • Adequately fulfilling all of the mission needs around the world
efficient and cost effective manner possible. • Quality ships on schedule and within the extremely tight cost parameters
How you will benefit: Session Leader:
• Learn about the restart of specific programs CAPT R. Bruce Woodruff, USN (Ret) President, Richmond Consulting
• Understand the needs of the newer ship classes Group
12:15pm – 1:15pm Luncheon
Obtain vital information to avoid the number one cause of cost driver overruns!
1:15pm – 3:15 pm
Future Planning – Modernization Efforts
As we approach the second decade of the 21st Century, it is critical that • Learn the best times to make design changes on new ship classes
American shipyards building US Navy ships eliminate cost overruns and
delivery delays on new ship classes. Cost-schedule problems appear to be What will be covered:
systemic in complex programs such as navy shipbuilding for several reasons, • New technologies such as production simulation or digital manufacturing
such as navy shipbuilding is generally low production and the mission is • How technologies have the potential to enable American shipyards to
often not completely refined. dramatically lower cost and schedule risks
How you will benefit: Session Leader:
• Take advantage of the production experience curve to gain the production Bryan Miller, President, Atlantic Enterprise Solutions
knowledge required for effective process control
3:30pm – 5:30pm Hands-on training with demonstrated tools!
Ship Upkeep & Maintenance
The workshop will cover the complexities and the current methodologies What will be covered:
being employed to assist with associated decisions in upkeep and • Technology refreshment and insertion process
maintenance. In addition, two Navy sponsored tools will be used to • The process for technology refreshment and insertion to address both
demonstrate improved capabilities for fully understanding the decision obsolescence and capability improvements to our platforms
process and possible implications associated with analyzing the variety of • The resource planning associated with shipyards, trade resources, and
alternatives. variable scheduling constraints required to dynamically manage, optimize
and cost the composite shipyard resource base.
How you will benefit:
• Learn a strong understanding of the complexities of upkeep and Session Leader:
maintenance Galen Plunkett, President, ASSETT, Inc.
• Understand ways to better address the dynamic nature of these topics
• Learn potential methodologies for improving associated decisions
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Main Conference Day 1 Main Conference Day 2
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 Wednesday, December 9, 2009
7:15 Registration and Coffee 7:30 Registration and Coffee
8:00 Chairperson’s Welcome and Opening Remarks 8:05 Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
8:15 Evolving Requirements Direction for the Littoral 8:15 Marine Corps Plans & Requirements
Brown Water
Combat Ship •Marine input to the Naval Transformation Roadmap
Keynote
• Littoral Combat Ship today and opportunities for tomorrow •How the Navy & Marine Corp are working in tandem to deal
• Changing threats and newly formed mission requirements with tomorrow’s threats
• Spiral development and concepts to benefit the enterprise BGen Walter L. Miller, Jr., USMC, Director, Capabilities Development
CAPT R. L. Tindal, USN, Deputy, Surface Ships, Surface Warfare Directorate Marine Corps Combat Development Command
9:00 New Technologies for the DDG-1000 Destroyer 9:00 Next Generation Integrated Power System for Next
• DDG-1000 program status and prime missions Generation Weapons and Sensors
Next Gen Power
• Transitioning production technologies to reduce cost •Future vision and technology development roadmap
CAPT James Syring, USN, Program Manager, DDG-1000 •Producing affordable power solutions for future combatants
Program Office CAPT Lynn Petersen, USN, Deputy Director, Electric Ships Office,
PMS-320
9:45 Networking Break CAPT David Kiel, USN, Program Manager, Surface Directed
Energy Programs, NAVSEA
10:30 Development Updates: Virginia Class Program
Networking Break
Submarine
• Reducing total life-cycle costs to benefit the bottom line 9:45
Force
• Making the acquisition system more efficient, responsive, and
timely 10:30 NSWC Crane’s Leadership Role in Future
CAPT Michael Jabaley, USN, Program Manager, Virginia Class Requirements
Submarine Program Office •Relevant solutions for warfighters
•Harnessing the power of technology
11:15 Future Aviation Requirements CAPT Charles LaSota, USN, Commander, Naval Surface Warfare
• Updates on engineering and development testing requirements Center, Crane
• Balancing current and future readiness for the fleet
CAPT CJ Jaynes, USN, Program Manager, Air Traffic Control & 11:15 Naval Safety & Security Requirements
Ship Board
Weapons
Landing Systems/Combat Identification Systems • Explosive Safety & security policy
• Fleet requirements & issues
12:00 Luncheon Stephen Bennett, Directorate, Ship Board Weapons Integration
Team, Naval Sea Systems Command
1:15 Future Requirements of Amphibious Ships
Ship-to-Shore
•Operational risks with a 33-ship force 12:00 Luncheon
•Updates on current programs and the path forward
CAPT Jeffrey Riedel, USN, Program Manager, Amphibious 1:15 Next Generation Materials
Warfare Program Office, PMS-377 • Overview of gaps in current systems
• Some solutions, some needs
2:00 Updates on Unmanned Surface & Subsurface Vehicles • Increasing equipment lifecycles through improved materials
• Leveraging unmanned systems on & under the water to get E. Dail Thomas, Ship Structure & Materials Division, Naval
global persistent presence Systems Engineering Directorate
• Leveraging existing systems to identify the key technologies to
transition capability to the fleet in an incremental manner 2:00 Congressional Budget Office Perspective
Assessing Costs
• Pursuing autonomy and energy sources to allow extended • Assessing the costs of the Navy’s 2010 Shipbuilding Plan
operations with reduced manning requirements • Alternatives for a smaller force
CAPT Paul Siegrist, USN, Program Manager, Unmanned Vehicle • Implications for the capabilities of the fleet
Program Office Dr. Eric Labs, Principal Analyst for Naval Weapons & Forces,
Congressional Budget Office
2:45 Networking Break
2:45 Networking Break
3:30 Navy Force Structure
•Adequacy of total planned size of Navy 3:15 Power/Energy for Future Navy Needs
Forward
Looking
Future Energy
•Ship procurement affordability • Enhancing fuel energy density
Ronald O’Rourke, Specialist in National Defense, Congressional Indefinite energy harvesting from the littorals
Sources
•
Research Service • High efficiency solar cells for UAVs, UUVs and space platforms
• Power electronics & superconductors for all electric ships
4:15 Technological Updates for the DDG-51 Destroyers Dr. Bhakta B. Rath, Associate Director of Research, Head, Materials
Destroyer Update
• Improvements and future opportunities for modifications Science & Component Technology Directorate, Naval Research Laboratory
• Reducing manning requirements and increasing war fighting
capabilities 4:00 Quadrennial Defense Review Update
• Maintaining mission relevance to maximize efficiency •QDR challenges and implications for the Navy battle force
S. Kyle Jones, Head, Warfare System Program Office, Naval •Analyzing the Navy’s plan and looking at alternative pathways
Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Todd Harrison, Fellow, Defense Budget Studies, Center for
Strategic and Budgetary Assessments
5:00 END OF DAY ONE
4:45 END OF MAIN CONFERENCE
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