{"id":3715,"date":"2012-12-09T05:00:47","date_gmt":"2012-12-09T05:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eltweekly.com\/elt-newsletter\/?p=3715"},"modified":"2012-12-09T05:00:47","modified_gmt":"2012-12-09T05:00:47","slug":"vol-4-issue-50-conference-2nd-annual-cultural-and-linguistic-advancement-for-mission-success-clams-february-20-22-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eltweekly.humbeestudio.xyz\/?p=3715","title":{"rendered":"Vol. 4 Issue 50 \u2013 Conference: 2nd Annual Cultural and Linguistic Advancement for Mission Success (CLAMS), February 20-22, USA"},"content":{"rendered":"

ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#50 | December 10, 2012 |\u00a0ISSN 0975-3036<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

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This event is unclassified.<\/strong>\u00a0With 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.<\/p>\n

In addition to benefiting from a\u00a0dynamic presentation format<\/strong>\u00a0consisting of\u00a0workshops, panel discussions\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0case studies,<\/strong>\u00a0attendees will experience:<\/p>\n

–<\/strong>\u00a0Interactive Conference Sessions\u00a0<\/strong>
\n– 20 case study driven briefings<\/strong>
\n– 10-15 Minutes of Q&A Time After Each Presentation-\u00a0<\/strong>Providing an opportunity to address specific questions and concerns affecting YOU
\n– 4+ Hours of Networking<\/strong>
\n– Online Access to Materials Post-Event –\u00a0<\/strong>Convenient reference to content back at your office to discuss with colleagues.<\/p>\n

Key Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lieutenant Colonel David Walton<\/strong>
\nDepartment Chair, Directorate of Regional Studies and Education, U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School
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\nDr. Peter Siska<\/strong>
\nChair of Regional Studies, Center for Language, Cultures, and Regional Studies, U.S. Military Academy, West Point
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\nDr. Mahir J. Ibrahimov<\/strong>
\nArmy Senior Culture and Foreign Language Advisor, U.S. Army TRADOC<\/p>\n

Key Topics<\/strong><\/p>\n