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USNI Homeland Port Security Conference

Organized by
U.S. Naval Institute

Start Date End Date
Jun-6-2006

Jun-7-2006

Description
USNI Homeland Port Security Conference

How Would Leaders Coordinate an Integrated, Layered Response to a Port Attack?

Join senior U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Army officers as well as civilian, political, and business leaders on Wednesday, 7 June, at the historic US Customs House in New York for a critical forum on Homeland Port Security. This important event will thrust decision makers into real-time simulations of simultaneous terrorist attacks against key maritime assets on the East Coast.

Panelists will assess communication logistics during emergencies; command and control issues; and methods for monitoring and securing the supply chain. They’ll also look at the financial implications of terrorist attacks on commerce and energy.

Luncheon Address-The conference features an intimate gathering at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. The incoming Commandant of the Coast Guard, VADM Thad Allen, will deliver the keynote luncheon address.

Confirmed Speakers Include:

  • Stephen E. Flynn, Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Senior Fellow for National Security Studies, Council of Foreign Relations

  • VADM Mark P. Fitzgerald, USN, Commander, U.S. Second Fleet

  • RADM Deborah A. Loewer, USN, Commander, Mine Warfare Command

  • The Honorable Paul McHale, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense

  • Bruce A. Blakeman, Chair of the Security Committee, Board of Commissioners, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

  • Michael A. Wermuth, Director, Homeland Security Program, The RAND Corporation

  • Dr. James JF Forest, Director of Terrorism Studies, Combating Terrorism Center, U.S. Military Academy

  • CAPT Richard J. Nolan, USN, Director, Fleet Anti-Terrorism, Commander, U.S. Atlantic Fleet/Commander, Fleet Forces Command

    • VIP Liberty Island Tour and Briefing with Cocktail Reception and Dinner at the Great Hall on Ellis Island—The conference kicks off on 6 June with a unique opportunity to tour the Statue of Liberty and to hear about security challenges from the Station Commander. After the tour, we'll convene for cocktails and dinner at the Great Hall on Ellis Island.

    Seating is limited; register on line-www.usni.org/seminars/HomelandSecurity
    Related Document
    USNIPortSecurity061mailer.pdf