Panels Explore Critical Issues at Upcoming SFPC

Apr 5, 2021 | From HQ

The NDTA-CAS Surface Force Projection Conference (SFPC) happening virtually May 18-20, 2021, features five moderator-led panel discussions that will build on this year’s theme, From CONUS to the Indo-Pacific Region: Projecting Forces through Strategic Ports to Provide Combat Power. Here are two of the talent-filled panels you will hear:

CONUS Operations Panel – Deploying Forces from CONUS
Moderated by COL Joseph R. Morrow, USA, Deputy Commanding Officer (DCO), Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC), with Panel Members:

  • COL William Arnold, USA, Commander, 596th Transportation Brigade, MOTSU, Southport, NC
  • Mr. Larry Kelley, Port Director/CEO at Port of Port Arthur, TX
  • Mr. Chris Heibel, Senior Vice President Commercial, American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier
  • Mr. Dan Labyak, Director, Fleet Operations, CSX
  • Mr. Jim Utley, Vice President, Government Services, Bennett Motor Express, LLC

Hear from the experts how our surface partners can do a better job during “Speed of War” operations.  What challenges do our Battalion Commanders face during day-to-day operations and how can we, as surface partners, do a better job moving warfighting materiel to the warfighter?

Synchronizing Military and Industry Efforts to Leverage Innovation to Close the Contested Environment’s Logistics Gaps
Moderated by Ms. Kristina M. O’Brien, SES, Principal Deputy Director of Strategic Logistics, The Joint Staff/J4, with Panel Members:

  • Mr. John Weir, Vice President Government Services, Crane Worldwide Logistics, LLC
  • Mr. Anthony Fisher, SES, Deputy Associate Administrator for Commercial Sealift, Maritime Administration (MARAD)
  • Brig Gen Jimmy R. Canlas, USAF, Commander, Defense Logistics Agency Energy
  • BG Michelle M.T. Letcher, USA, Chief of Ordnance, Commandant, U.S. Army Ordnance School

The discussion will consider the Joint Concept for Contested Logistics, identify current and future gaps and seams, and discuss how industry could innovate to provide the capability needed to operate in a contested Indo-Pacific environment.

Make your plans to join us for the SFPC—register now at www.ndtahq.com/events/ports-conference/registration/

 

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