Vol. 4 Issue 50 – Conference: 2nd Annual Cultural and Linguistic Advancement for Mission Success (CLAMS), February 20-22, USA

This event is unclassified. With national defense priorities shifting, the demand for cultural and linguistic capabilities is growing in unprecedented ways. Command leaders need a support system of linguistically savvy soldiers, culturally competent officers, and experts who understand the regional nuances of operational locales. In an age of austerity, maximizing skill set investments prevails as a primary challenge for the Department of Defense. Recent conflicts have shown how knowledge of language, regional expertise, and culture are imperative to success in future engagements. This second annual forum is proud to present a team of thought-leaders from the LREC community showcasing current DoD efforts to consolidate resources, draft strategies, and utilize skills to exceed mission objectives.

In addition to benefiting from a dynamic presentation format consisting of workshops, panel discussions and case studies, attendees will experience:

– Interactive Conference Sessions 
– 20 case study driven briefings
– 10-15 Minutes of Q&A Time After Each Presentation- Providing an opportunity to address specific questions and concerns affecting YOU
– 4+ Hours of Networking
– Online Access to Materials Post-Event – Convenient reference to content back at your office to discuss with colleagues.

Key Speakers

Lieutenant Colonel David Walton
Department Chair, Directorate of Regional Studies and Education, U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School

Dr. Peter Siska
Chair of Regional Studies, Center for Language, Cultures, and Regional Studies, U.S. Military Academy, West Point

Dr. Mahir J. Ibrahimov
Army Senior Culture and Foreign Language Advisor, U.S. Army TRADOC

Key Topics

• Joint Foreign Area Officer Program on the FAO Community’s role in present future operations
• U.S. Army Research Institute on the impact of negative cross-cultural events on soldier performance
• Center for Strategic Counterterrorism Communications on the strategic significance of cultural communication
• Defense Intelligence Agency on civil-military relationships in the African theater
• Naval Postgraduate School on how the Regional Security Education Program prepares commanders for regional and cultural challenges.

2nd Annual Cultural and Linguistic Advancement for Mission Success (CLAMS)