Urban Close Air Support

Accurate and timely support of ground forces in Afghanistan has never been so important. Integrated and coordinated close air support plays a crucial role for protecting troops and saving lives. As the threat evolves so does the CAS mission.

SMi’s Urban Close Air Support is well timed to provide you with the most up-to-date case studies from CAS operations in Afghanistan. Assess the lessons learned from missions and explore the latest requirements for FAC/JTAC simulation.

Why should you attend this event?

• Hear Keynote Addresses from the RAF and NATO JAPCC
• Take part in a fully interactive panel discussion on employing air power in an urban environment
• Asses FAC operational experiences from Afghanistan
• Explore the latest developments for FAC/JTAC simulation
• Network with the people you want to meet from the CAS community

Hear keynote addresses from:

• Air Commodore Mike Jenkins OBE MA FCMI BSc FRAeS, Assistant Chief of Staff A3/A5 Air Command, HQ Strike Command, Royal Air Force
• Colonel Jay Bickley (USAF), Combat Air Branch Head, NATO Joint Air Power Competence Centre (JAPCC)
• Major Metello Pilati, CAS/FAC Subject Matter Expert, Combat Air Branch, NATO Joint Air Power Competence Centre (JAPCC)

Our expert speaker line-up also includes:

• Group Captain Dean Andrew, Chief of Staff, Joint Air Land Organisation, HQ No. 1 Group, Royal Air Force
• Colonel Neale Moss, Assistant Director Doctrine and Strategic Plans, Joint Helicopter Command Headquarters, Ministry of Defence, UK
• Colonel D.L.R. Wheeler, Wing Commander, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Canadian Forces
• Wing Commander Mike ‘Elvis’ Costello, Officer Commanding, Air Battlespace Training Centre, Royal Air Force
• Lieutenant Colonel Jacques Merindol, French Air Force
• Lieutenant Colonel Lawrence Pravecek, USAF Deputy Commander, USAFE Warrior Preparation Centre Einsiedlerhof Air Station, Germany, HQ United States European Command
• Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Roberts, Commander Grayling Range, United States Air National Guard
• Captain Hans van Hees, Staff Officer, Plans & Policy Branch, Air Ground Operations School, Royal Netherlands Army
• Captain Torben Waldbjørn Nielsen, Fire Planning Officer, Danish Battle Group, Task Force Helmand, Royal Danish Army
• Dr Grigorios Koutsogiannis CEng, Business Development Manager - Tactical NEC, Lockheed Martin
• Paul Smith, Director, Innov8learning
   

VENUE INFORMATION

Hilton London Kensington
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Bordering Notting Hill, in the exclusive West London residential area of Holland Park, the Hilton London Kensington is superbly located along the elegant tree-lined avenue of Holland Park, offering easy access to the West End.