What Does It Take to Protect America?

CACI International Inc (NYSE:CACI) announced today that there is still time to register for the 10th symposium in the Asymmetric Threat symposia series on national security challenges, titled “What Does It Take to Protect America? Combatting Global Asymmetric Threats.” Remaining seating is limited, so prompt registration is encouraged. Registration is free and required prior to the symposium; no onsite registration will be permitted.

The symposium will gather today’s preeminent authorities and subject matter experts on national security threats. These speakers and panelists will provide thought leadership and informed perspectives on the most pressing national security issues facing the United States. The symposium will feature keynote speakers Admiral John M. Richardson, Chief of Naval Operations, and General Stephen W. Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force.

Panel discussions will explore approaches to counter current and future threats to national security, and will include:

  • The Spectrum of Asymmetric Threats: Dr. Greg L. Zacharias, Chief Scientist of the U.S. Air Force; Major General John G. Ferrari, Director of the Program Analysis and Evaluation Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for the U.S. Army; Brigadier General Joseph P. McGee, Deputy Commander for Operations, U.S. Army Cyber Command; and Jody R. Westby, Esq., Chief Executive Officer of Global Cyber Risk LLC.
  • Enduring and Emerging Requirements: What Does It Take to Prevail?: Lieutenant General Anthony J. Rock, Inspector General of the U.S. Air Force; Major General Steven R. Grove, Vice Director, Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat Organization; Major General James R. Marrs, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance, U.S. Air Force; Rear Admiral Paul B. Becker (Ret), Senior Fellow at the Center for Naval Analysis, University of Virginia’s Batten School for Leadership and Public Policy.
  • What Does It Take to Protect America?: Lt Gen (Ret) David A. Deptula, Dean of the Mitchell Institute of Aerospace Studies; Frank J. Gaffney, President of the Center for Security Policy; Dr. Kimberly Kagan, Founder and President of the Institute for the Study of War; and Dr. Warren R. Phillips, Lead Director of CACI International Inc’s Board of Directors.

The agenda also includes a discussion titled Evolving Roles and Missions in the Global Threat Environment, with Lieutenant General Anthony R. Ierardi, Director of Force Structure, Resources, and Assessment for the Joint Staff; Vice Admiral Andrew L. Lewis, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Information, Plans, and Strategy, U.S. Navy; and Lieutenant General Mark C. Nowland, Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Plans, and Requirements, U.S. Air Force.

Lieutenant General Michael K. Nagata, Director of Strategic Operational Planning for the National Counterterrorism Center, will deliver an address titled A Practitioner’s Perspective Honed at the Pointy End of the Spear: Lessons Learned the Hard Way.

Lieutenant General Jack Weinstein, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force will also present an address titled Global Strike: The Ultimate Asymmetric Advantage.

Symposium 10 will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Valo Park in McLean, Virginia. The symposium is co-sponsored by CACI International Inc, the Center for Security Policy (CSP), the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), and the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, an affiliate of the Air Force Association. To apply for registration, please visit www.asymmetricthreat.net.

This non-partisan, not‐for‐profit, pro-bono symposium is part of the Asymmetric Threat series, established in 2008 by CACI as a forum for furthering the national dialogue on asymmetric threats to national security. Important information on the legacy and significance of the symposia series, as well as prior symposia reports and thought leadership, may be found by visiting www.asymmetricthreat.net.

About CACI

CACI provides information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. CACI is a member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies, the Russell 2000 Index, and the S&P SmallCap600 Index. CACI’s sustained commitment to ethics and integrity defines its corporate culture and drives its success. With approximately 18,600 employees worldwide, CACI provides dynamic career opportunities for military veterans and industry professionals to support the nation’s most critical missions. Join us! www.caci.com.

About CSP

CSP is a non-profit, non-partisan national security organization that specializes in identifying policies, actions, and resource needs that are critical to American security. The group ensures these issues are the subject of focused, principled examination and effective action by recognized policy experts, appropriate officials, opinion leaders, and the general public. Learn more at www.centerforsecuritypolicy.org.

About ISW

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) advances an informed understanding of military affairs through reliable research, trusted analysis, and innovative education. They are committed to improving the nation’s ability to execute military operations and respond to emerging threats in order to achieve U.S. strategic objectives. ISW is a non-partisan, non-profit, public policy research organization. Learn more at www.understandingwar.org.

About the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is an independent, non-partisan policy research institute established to provide creative, insightful policy options that better empower our nation’s leaders by informing the national security debate, educating about aerospace power’s unique role in securing America’s global interests, and cultivating aerospace talent. An affiliate of the Air Force Association, the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies provides independent analysis outlining solutions in the aerospace domain to protect the United States. Learn more at www.mitchellaerospacepower.org.

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