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2007 Press Releases

31 December 2007 – AOCE Awarded Technical Data Conversion Support Contract
AOCE has been selected by EADS to provide technical data conversion support for selected maintenance and operational tasks.  AOCE development personnel will develop a menu-driven system to access and review a title screen and supporting technical information for the performance of each of the selected procedures.  AOCE technical experts and graphics personnel will ensure the content for each procedure is fully supported by customer-provided photographs and other visual information.

11 December 2007 – Alpha-Omega Awarded the SPAWAR SDN-M Courseware Development Effort
The AOCE Training Development Team has been selected by the Navy's Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Command to convert existing classroom materials for mobile communications systems equipment into a robust Special Operations Forces Deployable Node – Medium (SDN-M) courseware package.  Initial technology-based training (TBT) courseware will include training that encompasses SDN-M security, safety, system and component overviews, theory of operations, and general systems operations.  Emphasis will be placed on general system operating procedures in a real-world, deployed environment.

25 September 2007 – Task Order Awarded to AOCE Team for BCS Services Supporting GTACS Modernization
The AOCE CAAS III Team has been awarded a Task Order to provide program management support to HQ Air Combat Command (ACC/A8C) for the modernization of the ground based command and control (C2) node known as the Control and Reporting Center (CRC), leading up to Battle Control System-Mobile (BCS-M) being fielded.  Our Team's highly qualified Ground Theater Air Control System (GTACS) expert will support Air Staff, MAJCOM, and National Guard Bureau across a wide range of CRC issues and modernization efforts to facilitate the development, acquisition and fielding of GTACS command and control systems.  Tasks include analyzing costs, schedules and technical performance of GTACS, advising during development of future force structure, providing long-term continuity on all programming and force structure issues related to gaining Air Force, Joint Forces and ANG units, as well as implementing program acquisition strategy.

14 September 2007 – HQ ACC Selects the AOCE CAAS III Team to Provide USAF Security Forces Training
Team AOCE has been selected to provide support for AF Security Forces.  AOCE personnel will support activities at multiple locations observing and analyzing force-on-force iteration using available facility breaching tools to determine effectiveness.  We will inspect and analyze the complement of breaching tools.  In addition, we will review blueprints and structural integrity of facilities capable of housing assets to determine breach tool effectiveness.  Our consultants will analyze storage/staged configurations to determine the best locations.  And, we will provide recommendations concerning improved tools, staging configurations, tactics, techniques and procedures, and training regiment for new or existing tools.

13 September 2007 – AOCE CAAS III Team Selected for the HQ ACC Surgeon General Support 
The AOCE CAAS III Team has been awarded a task order to provide the ACC/SG Financial Management Branch with Uniform Business Office (UBO) support.  The UBO Manager coordinates the efforts of the UBO managers located at ACC’s 16 Military Treatment Facilities (MTF).  We will continue to provide contractor inputs to policy and business practices for the Medical Services Account (MSA), Third Party Collections (TPC), and Medical Affirmative Claims (MAC), to include all reimbursement sales codes.  Program goals also include maximizing command medical reimbursement (1) providing effective management of the UBO programs across the command; (2) conducting staff assistance visits to train MTF staff and evaluate the effectiveness of UBO programs and practices; and (3) troubleshooting barriers to effective operations.

12 September 2007 – AOCE Awarded Contract to Support US State Department Resource Management Office
AOCE has been selected to provide support to the US State Department.  Our consultants will be heavily involved in the overall Mission/Bureau Performance Planning process, reviewing both embassy and bureau plans for the coming fiscal years as well as analyzing the planning process itself seeking ways to improve or streamline it. Our consultants will also review Bureau Performance Plans (BPP) and coordinate the development of planning assessments for State Department programs required by the Office of Management and Budget. They will assist in the preparations for the OMB’s Program Analysis Review Tool (PART) evaluation exercise. And, our consultants will support RM/SPP’s Interagency Outreach Project coordinating foreign policy initiatives with other agencies.  AOCE consultants will support the Joint Strategic Planning (JSP) process serving as planning coordinators, meeting facilitators, editors and reviewers.  Our personnel will also coordinate support for the Joint Policy Council, assisting both State and the Agency for International Development (USAID) offices in addressing issues and preparing for meetings. They will organize staff participation in the process by preparing various memoranda requesting short-tour assignments to work on the plan. They will identify and track all State and USAID bureau contacts for Strategic Goal and Regional Priorities sections of new JSP and draft the text of Strategic Goal (SG) 7 introductory section.

2 August 2007 – AOCE Team Selected for the HQ ACC CAAS III Contract
The Alpha-Omega Change Engineering Team has been selected by the Headquarters Air Combat Command (HQ ACC) Acquisition Management and Integration Center (AMIC) as one of the eight contract teams that will provide services to Air Combat Command under contract number FA4890-07-D-0001, Air Combat Command (ACC) Contracted Advisory and Assistance Services (CAAS) III.  Of the eight teams selected, the AOCE Team was selected as one of the small business-led teams that will provide Advisory and Assistance support under the tasks orders associated with this Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract Award.  

The CAAS III contract will serve as a vehicle to provide broad technical and analytical tools, to support and improve policy development, management and administration and to improve the operation of systems.  CAAS shall be used to complement the Government’s technical expertise in accomplishing its mission.  Outputs may take the form of information, advice, opinions, alternatives, analyses, evaluations, recommendations, training and services to complement the Government’s technical expertise.  All organizations within the HQ ACC, ACC bases and ACC geographically separated units are authorized primary using activities of this contract.  In addition, tenant activities located on any ACC base may utilize this contract vehicle when base contracting services are authorized as part of an approved host/tenant agreement.  The nature of this work will, at times, demand the contractor be capable of quick response to deadlines.  The required contractor support shall fall into one of the following categories:

    a. Management and Professional Services

    b. Studies, Analyses and Evaluations

    c. Engineering and Technical Services

Congratulations to our teammates.  We look forward to working together to support HQ Air Combat Command's critical homeland security and combat support missions. The AOCE Team consists of: Odyssey Systems; Camber Corporation; CACI; Tybrin Corporation; Eiden Systems Corporation (ESC); SSB, Inc.; Advanced Concepts Enterprises Inc. (ACEs); Lawrence-Battelle; and Innovative Management Concepts, Inc. (IMC).

27 Jul 2007 – AOCE Releases the Eagle Vision Grounding Course
AOCE also released another courseware package concentrating on Eagle Vision equipment and personnel protection.  This course concentrates upon proper equipment grounding for safe systems operations.  Topics covered include: Grounding Systems Requirements; Connections; Grounding Grids; Maintenance Policy; Grounding Resistance, Tests, & Inspections,; and Grounding & Lightning Protection Requirements.

27 Jul 2007 – AOCE Development Team Releases the Eagle Vision Workarea/Equipment Safety Course
Today, AOCE released the next courseware package in its series of Eagle Vision support courses.  This course concentrates upon on personnel safety during Eagle Vision operational and support activities.  Topics discussed in this course include: Office Safety; Proper Lifting Procedures; Electrical Safety; Hazardous Materials; and Electromagnetic Radiation coverage.

20 Jul 2007 – Alpha-Omega Releases the Eagle Vision Pallet Build-up Course
In addition to the release of the Aircraft Load course, AOCE has released the Pallet Build-up course.  This course is designed to provide EV personnel with Eagle Vision-specific information about cargo preparation and pallet-build-up.  Data covered includes:  General information on how to prepare for pallet build-up, load and secure items on a pallet, and inspect a completed pallet; How to properly weigh and mark cargo for air or surface transportation; and an Overview of cargo manifesting and the responsibilities and duties of the cargo custodians.

20 Jul 2007 – AOCE Releases the Eagle Vision Aircraft Load Course 
Alpha-Omega's Training Development Section completed development and has released the Aircraft loading course for Eagle Vision Systems.  This course was designed to incorporate Air Force and unit-specific data into a single training familiarization course that outlines how to prepare and load EV-related equipment on three major aircraft types: the C-17 Globemaster III, C-130 Hercules, and the C-5 Galaxy.  Training Topics covered include: Cargo-related characteristics of each aircraft used for loading and planning purposes; Safety methods and procedures when working around aircraft; Materials handling equipment used during aircraft loading procedures; and Methods and procedures concerning cargo shoring and restraining.

2 Jul 07 –  AOCE Completes the First Level of Support to OuterLink's Automatic Flight Following System (AFFS) Pilot Program
Alpha-Omega has completed the initial portion of its support to the OuterLink effort.  This segment included support to integrate, test, train operators and managers, and provide other support for the Automatic Flight Following System (AFFS) Pilot Program. Initial work primarily supported both satellite and terrestrial data communications for National Guard Joint Operations Center training exercise operations.

30 May 07 –  AOCE Awarded the JTIDS Support Contract

AOCE has been awarded a contract to provide Tactical Data Networks Planning and Management Support (JTIDS/Crypto) to the ACC Command and Control, Intelligence and Reconnaissance Division (ACC/A3Y). HQ ACC/A3YJ supports information technology and the Global Information Grid (GIG) by providing Link 16 Network Design and management service support to the MAJCOMs and warfighting commands. The primary responsibility of A3YJ as the Air Force Link 16 Network Design Facility is to design, deliver and maintain Link 16 operational networks used by AF organizations worldwide and the combat Air Forces during training, exercises, testing and contingency operations. As part of the responsibility to support timely net-centric operations, A3YJ provides oversight in key support areas critical to network operations that include crypto net key management (Link 16 and F-22A/F-35), spectrum operational requirements and training recommendations to AF and Joint courses.

11 May 07 –  AOCE Teams with SDS International to Support HQ USAF

SDS International and AOCE have been awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)  to provide air, space, intelligence and information operations support services for Air Force Operations Deputy (Ops Dep) to the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), HQ USAF/A3/A5 branches.  Our team will provide an optimal mix of GSA-Schedule Contractor team members from: (1) Professional Engineering Services (PES); (2) Information Technology (IT); Financial & Business Solutions (FABS); Advertising & Integrated Marketing Solutions (AIMS) and Logistics Worldwide (LOGWORLD).  Support services are anticipated in areas such as program management, training and consulting services.  This effort is will provide HQ USAF/A3/A5 with repeatable, defined, accurate, timely, well-documented and managed processes that produce quality end results that are affordable and meets customer’s needs.

22 Mar 07 –  OUSD(P) Blanket Purchase Agreement Awards Announced
AOCE is pleased to announce that Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) has awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to the Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) Team.  The BPA our team supports will provide a broad range of professional and executive-level mission support services, primarily for the Office of Under Secretary of Defense, Policy (USD(P)). The USD(P) provides advice and assistance to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy on national security policy, military strategy and plans, defense capability policy, and emerging global issues to include responsibility for the core management functions of the Policy organization.

25 Jan 07 –  AOCE Supports the Automatic Flight Following System (AFFS) Pilot Program
Alpha-Omega has been chosen to assist OuterLink Corporation in integrating, testing, training operators, and providing other support for the Automatic Flight Following System (AFFS) Pilot Program. This Pilot Program is a Congressionally mandated program to test standard commercial Satcom systems to address National Guard operational needs and anticipated Department of Homeland Security mission requirements. The system includes the aircraft Satcom equipment, the Network Communications Center for two-way routing of both satellite and terrestrial data communications, and the software for the National Guard operations centers, together with the on-going use of capacity on commercial Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) geostationary communication satellites and Fixed Earth Stations (FES).

2006 Press Releases

22 Dec 06 – TAPO Support Contract Renewed 
Alpha-Omega has been selected to continue providing support to the US Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) Technology Applications Program Office (TAPO).  This support includes providing technical expertise and recommendations for development, qualification, and integration of the Advanced Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) systems on MH-60 and MH-47 aircraft.  AOCE will develop and provide recommendations for maintenance concepts, test equipment, system spares, technical manuals, and special tooling requirements in support of aircraft electronic warfare systems.  Assistance includes support for current and future ASE components and systems and includes the development of action plans, program milestones, system modification justifications, cost and operational effectiveness analyses (COEA), test and evaluation master plans (TEMP).  We will also participate in programmatic meetings, including Technical interchange meetings (TIM), Test Working Group (TWG) meetings and Preliminary and Critical Design Review (PDR and CDR) meetings.

21 Dec 06 – AOCE Begins Development of Eagle Vision Mobility Courses 
Alpha-Omega's Training Development Section has been directed to adapt multiple mobility-related training courses to meet the needs of the Eagle Vision Community.  Included in this adaptation effort is integration of EV-specific technical and mission data.  These courses will include topical areas such as deployment preparation, equipment and pallet movement, deployment site surveys, and set-up and basic operations at bare-base and other deployed sites.

19 Dec 06 – AOCE Begins Conversion of Established Eagle Vision Courses 
AOCE has initiated the conversion of existing Eagle Vision training courses from disk-based to a web-capable environment.  Existing Eagle Vision courses were developed to be operated from individual compact disks.  To support the maturing EV system, establishment of an alternative web environment for EV training has begun.  The first step of this process is to make minor conversions to the existing course so they can be downloaded across the internet.  The next step in this process is to establish a web-based capability where training can be accomplished from a centralized server in a private distributive network environment.

16 Nov 2006 --  AOCE's Information Technology Contract Schedule Is Renewed
AOCE has been notified that the Option Period for General Services Administration (GSA) Information Technology contract schedule has approved by the government .  Schedule 70, as it is often called, was established by GSA to provide government agencies with solutions for their various information technology requirements and to allow those agencies to procure the products and services they need.  Through this schedule, federal and other authorized government users can gain direct access to AOCE experts and subcontracted teammates who can thoroughly address specific needs of the government customer across multiple programmatic and topical categories.  Included in these IT-related issues are program and project integration, classroom and distributive training, and a wide range of other topical areas.

24 Oct 06 – AOCE Selected to Provide AFC2ISRC Information Technology Support
AOCE Personnel will support Air Force experiments and experimentation activities within the United States Air Force (USAF) Command and Control & Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center (AFC2ISRC), Air Force Experimentation Office (AFEO).  Support will include design, development, troubleshooting and maintenance of AFEO websites and databases.  In addition, AOCE will provide support in the areas of installation, loading, configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting and managing hardware and software for AFEO information systems including servers, personal computers, associated system hardware and appropriate links to the military networks, the Internet and other systems.

28 Sep 06 – AOCE Chosen to Provide Air Combat Command (HQ ACC/A3T) Support
Alpha-Omega Changing Engineering, Inc. has been awarded a contract to provide systems requirement analysis and definition, programming, program execution, systems analysis, technical expertise, data management, resources management and program implementation support to ACC/A3T organizations and activities as they evaluate, implement, and administer combat capability programs for combat, combat support forces, and support functions.  This contract includes support to Headquarters ACC and subordinate units for managing the USAF War Reserve Munitions (WRM) and Test and Training Munitions/Ammunition programs for the Combat Air Forces (CAF).  It will directly support ACC/A3T as well as associated/ongoing programs which are administered by ACC/A3T.

22 Sep 06 – AOCE Awarded Task Order to Provide Joint STARS Support
AOCE has been selected to provide support to Headquarters Air Combat Command, Directorate of Requirements, Command and Control & Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C2ISR) Division (ACC/A8C), Airborne Branch (ACC/A8CA E8).  The objective of this task is to provide financial management, programmatic, technical, analytical, and managerial support to the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) Program Element Monitor (PEM) for modernization, sustainment and/or asset replacement.  Task elements include, but are not limited to, programmatic support; requirements data generation activities, program analysis, document review, and short suspense/quick response analysis when required.

25 Aug 06 – Alpha-Omega Releases the Eagle Vision III (EV3) Data Acquisition Segment (DAS) Courseware (Final Version)
AOCE's Training Development Team has released the final version of the EV3 Data Acquisition Segment courseware.  The EV3 DAS is one variant of the Eagle Vision equipment suite.  The DAS is a mobile, satellite imagery downlink system that provide military units with access to the capabilities of commercial satellites.  EV Data Acquisition Systems provide self-contained, deployable capabilities to acquire high-resolution commercial imagery and provide this data directly to warfighters and peacetime emergency responders in the field.  The EV3 DAS course provides Eagle Vision personnel with systems knowledge about the following concepts and procedures:

Module 1: DAS Set-up

Module 2: Imagery Acquisition Planning

Module 3: Request Scheduling

Module 4: Spot Satellite Imagery Acquisition

Module 5: IRS Satellite Imagery Acquisition

Module 6: Radarsat Satellite Imagery Acquisition

Module 7: Data Collection

Module 8: Shutdown Procedures

1 Aug 06 – Alpha-Omega Awarded Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Contract
AOCE has been selected to assist HQ Combat Command (ACC), Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Special Mission Office (ACC/A8P), in the areas of program management; advice and assistance on all aspects of the Planning, Programming, and Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process for UAS programs.  Assistance will also include requirements definition, operations plans development, logistics, and communications program analysis. This contract supports ACC/A8P activities as they evaluate, implement, and administer combat capability programs for combat, combat support forces, and support functions.  Personnel provided under this contract will actively engage in the planning, development, and execution of all ACC UAS programs, which fall under ACC/A8P purview. The scope of this contract also includes support to the programs, projects and processes used by ACC to develop or sustain training, support functions, and related training capabilities that meet existing and anticipated wartime requirements.  Also included is the general administrative support required to support these efforts.

31 Jul 06 – Eagle Vision Familiarization Course (Version 3.0) Released 
AOCE's Training Development Section has completed updating of the EV 101 Familiarization Course training courseware.  The EV 101 course provides systems users and other interested personnel with a brief description of Eagle Vision System and its capabilities.  Eagle Vision is a mobile, off-the-shelf, data downlink and processing system that relies on the capabilities of commercial satellites.  EV systems incorporate the ability to acquire and process high-resolution, commercial imagery and provide this data to warfighters in the field, in real-time.  Notable Changes in this update include:

    - Replacement of original EV 4 Data Acquisition Segment (DAS) with Advanced Eagle Vision (AEV) DAS information

    - Updating of satellite system data

    - Updates to narration, screen and 'more info' text, and graphics

    - Courseware coding structure updates 

14 Jun 06 – Update for Eagle Vision III/IV Antenna System Familiarization Course Released 
AOCE's Training Development Section completed update of the training data supporting the Eagle Vision III and IV Antenna Systems.  This version 2.0 update incorporates technical data changes and also improvements in some text and graphics that have been designed to enhance student understanding.    The Antenna courseware package contains detailed procedural information and supporting screen text, narration, high-resolution graphics and mid-level animations to provide Eagle Vision personnel with systems knowledge about the concepts and procedures associated with deployment, set-up and operation of the Eagle Vision III/IV Antenna System. 

Select this hyperlink to view a Flash animation of antenna assembly:  images/evAnt.exe

4 May 06 -- Eagle Vision Instructor-Trainer Courseware  Released
AOCE is proud to announce the release of an updated and tailored version of our Instructor-Trainer Courseware.  The Eagle Vision Instructor-Trainer Course provides active duty and Air National Guard personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform as a classroom instructor or a workcenter OJT trainer. The course is designed to be used for initial training of people newly assigned to training duty.  Or, it can be used as continuation or refresher training for people already performing as instructors or trainers. The course focuses on essential concepts and processes within the instructional environment, including topics in:

   - How students learn

   - Group interaction / dynamics

   - Determining training needs

   - Types of lesson

      -- Presentations

      -- Medias

      -- Materials

      -- Styles

   - Lesson plan development

   - Classroom instructional methods

   - Questioning methods and techniques

   - Evaluations

15 April 2006 --  AOCE's MOBIS Contract Schedule Is Renewed
AOCE's General Services Administration (GSA) Management, Organizational, and Business Improvement Services (MOBIS) contract schedule has been extended.  The MOBIS Schedule offers government agencies easy access to our MOBIS Support services.  With these services, agency leaders gain the ability to improve their management and organizational effectiveness through the use of our specialized consulting, facilitation, survey and training services. Our GSA MOBIS vehicle provides our customers with access to key support topics such as process and systems improvement, business process engineering and reengineering, change implementation, strategic and business planning, training course development, training course delivery,  benchmarking and performance management, and many other topics.  Exercising this contract option ensures our government customers will continue to enjoy the benefits of the MOBIS contract through 30 June 2011.

10 Apr 06 – AOCE Selected to Support the AFC2ISRC Summer Intern Program
AOCE has been awarded a task order to provide summer intern support for the Air Force Command and Control & Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center (AFC2ISRC).  The summer intern program provides an opportunity for government agencies to partner with institutions of higher learning in order to share collective expertise and experience and to further educational excellence.  This program will provide students with an experiential element to their studies and the opportunity to work with members of our team to explore new and innovative solutions to meet the challenges of the 21st century.  The interns will be working within the following Center activities: Intelligence (A2), Operations (A3),  Chief of Staff (CS), Experimentation Office (CTE), Global Communications and Information (A6), Battlelab (ISRB), and the Transformation Center (CTT).  Interns will be an integral part of the AFC2ISRC team and assist members with ongoing projects, attend technical briefings and demonstrations, and be exposed to state-of-the-art C2 and ISR facilities and aircraft.

2 Mar 06 – Eagle Vision III (EV3) Data Acquisition Segment (DAS) Courseware (Beta Version) Released
AOCE has released the Beta version of the EV3 Data Acquisition Segment courseware.  The EV3 system is one of multiple Eagle Vision equipment variants.  The EV DAS is a mobile, commercial satellite downlink system that provide self-contained, deployable capabilities to acquire high-resolution commercial imagery and provide this data directly to warfighters and peacetime emergency responders in the field.  The EV3 DAS course provides Eagle Vision personnel with systems knowledge about key concepts and procedures concerning system operation and imagery acquisition.

24 Feb 06 – AOCE Begins Development of Integrated Communications Equipment (ICE) Familiarization Training Courseware 
AOCE has begun development of ICE familiarization training to support Eagle Vision Operations.  EV ICE training will consist of a mix of familiarization and on-the-job-training.  Courseware used in the familiarization training portion will be designed to support mobile communications IT network systems and mobile communications satellite transmission equipment.  These systems are designed to work with the AN/USC-60A Flyaway Tri-band Satellite Terminal (FTSAT) System and together provide a robust communications and computer network capability essential to operate Eagle Vision systems effectively around the globe.  

12 Jan 06 – Alpha-Omega Releases AN/USC-60A Familiarization Courseware (Final Version)
AOCE's Training Development Team has released the final version of the AN/USC-60A Flyaway Tri-band Satellite Terminal (FTSAT) System courseware.  The FTSAT is a mobile, off-the-shelf, data communications system that is designed to uplink and downlink signals to/from communications satellites.  The system is capable of communicating with satellite systems over the C, X or Ku-bandwidths.  As with all our familiarization training products, this highly interactive courseware includes screen text, detailed graphics and high-resolution photography, audio narration, and the availability of additional supporting information for most topics and procedures.  In addition, we have included many interactive components and schematics as well as samples of real-world technical data documents.

2005 Press Releases

13 Dec 05 – Award Announced for HQ ACC International Fighter Programs, Exercise and Aircraft Ferry Support Activities
Alpha-Omega has been selected to provide Headquarters Air Combat Command (HQ ACC) Security Assistance Branch (A3TS) with the security assistance program support for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) activities.  Specific areas of responsibility include  providing technical expertise for Allied program management, site surveys, pilot and maintenance training, computer based and conventional courseware development, Foreign Military Sales contract development, contracted aircrew training, program management reviews, aircraft deliveries, technical assistance, mobile training team support, staff assistance visits, and operations review. 

22 Nov 05 – Eagle Vision Data Integration Segment (EV DIS) Courseware (Final Version) Released
AOCE has released the Data Integration Segment (DIS) course supporting Eagle Vision Systems 3, 4 and 5.  The EV Systems are mobile, satellite imagery downlink and processing systems that provide military units with access to the capabilities of commercial satellites.  EV systems provide self-contained, deployable capabilities to acquire and process high-resolution commercial imagery and provide this data, in real-time, to warfighters and peacetime emergency responders in the field.  The DIS course provides Eagle Vision personnel with systems knowledge about the concepts and procedures associated with the Eagle Vision Modules in the following topics:

Module 1: Overview of the DIS

Module 2: Orthoimage Introduction

Module 3: Orthoimage Tools (OIT)

Module 4: Set-up and Preprocessing

Module 5: Final Production

Module 6: Satellite Image Processing

Module 7: NTM Processing

Module 8: Raindrop Processing

Module 9: Process Automation

Module 10: NITF Export

Module 11: Printing Maps & Screen Captures

Module 12: Support Tasks

1 Oct 05 – Alpha-Omega Selected to Continue to Provide a Wide Range of Logistics Support Activities
AOCE has been selected to continue to provide the Air National Guard Readiness Center (ANGRC) and Air National Guard (ANG) bases with technical expertise to assist ANG managers in Program Management and Integrated Logistics Support; Logistics Technology and Corrosion Support; Logistics Technical Advisor Support; and Transportation Management Support.

The overall intent of Program Management and Integrated Logistics Support Program is to improve supportability of ANG legacy weapon systems by resolving support equipment (SE) and prime mission equipment (PME) issues through use of integrated logistics support, acquisition and life-cycle management techniques.  Integrated logistics support includes, performance of feasibility analyses, logistics planning, requirements determination, policy and procedures development, long-term maintainability and reliability alternative determination, and training.

 

The objective of the Logistics And Corrosion Technology Support effort is to provide ANG operational units with corrosion technology advisory and consulting services.  AOCE will provide interface on corrosion and logistics issues between ANG Units, ANGRC, USAF Major Commands (MAJCOMs) and Air Logistics Centers (ALCs).  AOCE personnel will serve as the Corrosion Liaison at Robins AFB (WR-ALC) and work with the Air Force Corrosion Program Office to provide assistance to ANG units concerning depot aircraft and equipment repairs, as well as field issues.

 

The purpose of the Logistics Technical Advisor Support task is to support ANG Units with technical services and to assist ANGRC through direct field-level support to the ANG/LG staff, technical assistance as well as interface and coordination on logistics issues for the ANG units, ANGRC, USAF Major Commands (MAJCOMs) and USAF Air Logistics Centers (ALCs).  Provide field level support for requirements such as unit staff assistance, MSEP and mission conversion needs and participate in logistics study groups or teams.

 

26 Sep 05 – Alpha-Omega Releases AN/USC-60A Familiarization Courseware (BETA version)
AOCE's Training Development Team has released the AN/USC-60A Flyaway Tri-band Satellite Terminal (FTSAT) System courseware.  The -60A FTSAT is a mobile, off-the-shelf, data communications system that is designed to uplink and downlink signals to/from communications satellites.  The FTSAT system is capable of operation over C, X or Ku-bandwidths.  This familiarization courseware was developed to provide information on FTSAT assembly and operation in support of the Eagle Vision system's worldwide wartime and peacetime missions.  

23 Sep 05 – Alpha-Omega to Provide Transportation Management Support
AOCE has been awarded a contract to provide the Air National Guard Readiness Center (ANGRC) and Air National Guard (ANG) bases with technical expertise to assist ANG managers in providing timely logistics, policy and planning support for ANG forces.  AOCE shall provide a focal point within the ANG to work and resolve organizational, functional and technical issues pertaining to transportation management.  AOCE experts will perform trade-off studies to assist in determining impact of changes in logistics/transportation readiness and vehicle management policy and procedures.

12 Sep 05 – AOCE Continues to Provide National Guard Agile Logistics And Air Force Repair Enhancement Program (AFREP) Support
AOCE has been selected to continue providing the Air National Guard Readiness Center (ANGRC) with technical expertise in planning and executing the transition of avionics Level of Maintenance codes and collecting and analyzing data for repair initiatives in support of AFREP.  We will: 

(1)  Work with ANG, Air Force and other agencies to resolve organizational, functional and technical issues pertaining to the two-level maintenance (2LM) and AFREP programs; 

(2)  Prioritize aircraft components for transition to 2LM or three-level maintenance (3LM); 

(3)  Evaluate 2LM or 3LM impacts on aircraft readiness, facilities, equipment and personnel, 

(4)  Recommend modifications to automated data systems to mitigate impact of these changes on operational units, 

(5)  Develop standards of performance that depict 2LM performance of weapon systems, and, if required, support equipment items and components.

22 Jul 05 -- Intelligence Oversight Familiarization Course Updated
AOCE's Training Development Section has completed an update of the Eagle Vision (EV) Operations Intelligence Oversight Familiarization Course training courseware.  Eagle Vision is a mobile, off-the-shelf, data downlink and processing system that relies on the capabilities of commercial satellites.  EV systems incorporate the ability to acquire and process high-resolution, commercial imagery and provide this data to warfighters in the field, in real-time.  In addition EV is capable of supporting natural disaster or Homeland Security situations within the United States.  The Intelligence Oversight Program outlines the Intelligence gathering and surveillance activities that can be performed by DoD personnel.  This courseware is designed to support the initial and recurring training needs of Eagle Vision Systems personnel in South Carolina, Nevada, Hawaii, Alabama, and at overseas locations.

18 Apr 05 – Commercial Imagery Licensing Familiarization Course (Final Version) Released 
AOCE has released the Commercial Imagery Licensing Course.  This familiarization courseware package describes the commercial imagery licensing process for both the limited and general categories of the ClearView contract managed by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).   The courseware concentrates on building an understanding of both categories, but with an emphasis on the limited licensing approach as the most common Eagle Vision method to procure commercial satellite imagery.  The course also includes information about proper imagery marking and provides students with scenarios of how imagery licenses levels would be determined in various real-world situations.

1 Apr 05 – Alpha-Omega Begins Development of RADARSAT Certification Courseware 
AOCE's Training Development Team began developing training data to support RADARSAT certification process.  As a mobile satellite download system, Eagle Vision is capable of performing as an authorized downlink platform for the RADARSAT satellite system.  This satellite system is a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) system operated jointly by RADARSAT International, Inc. and the Canadian Space Agency.  Eagle Vision personnel will use the developed courseware as a training aid which leads to obtaining certification to perform downloads from the RADARSAT satellite.

22 Mar 05 – Alpha-Omega Begins U.S. State Department Support 
AOCE has been selected to provide consultant services to the the Department of State, Bureau of Resource Management Office of Strategic and Performance Planning (RM/SPP) who will provide program management support to integrate strategy, planning and budget as well as secure the resources needed to help the Department of State in meeting foreign policy challenges and accomplishing its mission.  Included in this effort are participation in the formal Mission Performance Planning (MPP) cycle, including the review and analysis of MPPs, as well as performing Strategic Plan outreach with both public and private stakeholders and constituents.

27 Jan 05 – Eagle Vision III/IV Antenna System Familiarization Course (Final Version) Released 
AOCE's Training Development Section completed development of training data supporting the Eagle Vision III and IV Antenna Systems.  (A Beta version of this courseware was distributed in December 2004. -- See our 23 December 2004 Press Release for additional data)  The Antenna courseware package contains detailed procedural information and supporting screen text, narration, high-resolution graphics and mid-level animations to provide Eagle Vision personnel with systems knowledge about the concepts and procedures associated with deployment, set-up and operation of the Eagle Vision III/IV Antenna System. 

Below are some samples of one of the animations contained within the courseware.  We have provided multiple formats so viewers with all type of machines can see an example of the Eagle Vision Antenna System being set up.

	GIF Format (lowest resolution)
Note: You may need to install a specific viewer to run any of the following files.
LEFT Click the hyperlink to run a higher resolution antenna assembly animation:
Flash Executable Format (.exe)
images/evAnt.exe
RIGHT Click the hyperlink to allow you to see a higher resolution antenna assembly animation in a new browser window:
Shockwave Format		HTML Format
images/evAnt.swf		evAnt

Note:  If you LEFT click to select Shockwave or HTML format, use your BACK button to return to this screen without closing your browser.

10 Jan 05 – Alpha Omega Completes Development of DITSCAP Courseware
AOCE's Eagle Vision training development team has completed development of an Eagle Vision Department of Defense Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process (EV DITSCAP) electronic courseware package.  SecureInfo Corporation, a national leader in certification and accreditation software and training, provided the DITSCAP course content and performed as the subject matter experts for review during various stages of courseware development.  AOCE training development personnel converted the existing training data and developed supporting graphics, narration, and back-up data to produce an electronic courseware package tailored to support the Eagle Vision Community.

2004 Press Releases

23 Dec 04 – AOCE Releases Eagle Vision III/IV Antenna System (Beta) 
AOCE's Training Development Section completed initial development of training data supporting the Eagle Vision III and IV Antenna Systems.  Eagle Vision is a mobile, off-the-shelf, data downlink and processing system that relies on the capabilities of commercial satellites.  EV systems incorporate the ability to acquire and process high-resolution, commercial imagery and provide this data to warfighters in the field, in real-time.  The EV III/IV Antenna courseware package provides Eagle Vision personnel with systems knowledge about the concepts and procedures associated with deployment, set-up and operation of the Eagle Vision III/IV Antenna Systems.  The Beta version is under review at selected EV sites.  We anticipate finalizing this courseware during the first quarter of the upcoming year.

8 Dec 04 – Alpha-Omega Begins Development of AN/USC-60A Familiarization Courseware
AOCE's Training Development Team began initial development of training data to support the AN/USC-60A Flyaway Tri-band Satellite Terminal (FTSAT) System.  The -60A FTSAT is a mobile, off-the-shelf, data communications system that is designed to uplink and downlink signals to/from communications satellites.  The FTSAT system is capable of operation over C, X or Ku-bandwidths.  This familiarization courseware is being developed to support Eagle Vision System personnel by providing provide information on FTSAT assembly and operation in support of the Eagle Vision worldwide mission.  

1 Oct 04 – AOCE, Inc. and SAIC Team to Provide Program Management Support At Headquarters USAF in Europe (USAFE)
Team AOCE provides program-wide management and engineering support to the Eagle Vision Program with particular focus on the U.S. USAFE Eagle Vision-1 (EV-1) system garrisoned at Ramstein Air Base (AB), Germany.  This project primarily supports HQ USAFE/IN in the management and sustainment of the US European Command (USEUCOM) Commercial Satellite Imagery (CSI) Program in accordance with duties assigned to USAFE/IN by USEUCOM/J2 as the Theater Executive Agent for CSI.  Team AOCE will support the Eagle Vision Program primarily, but not exclusively, for HQ USEUCOM, HQ USAFE, and AFEUR and execute tasks in accordance with Air Force Chief of Staff directives, support arrangements, and tasking.

30 Sep 04 – Alpha-Omega Change Engineering is a Proud Sponsor for the 2004 Logistics Officer Association (LOA) Conference
AOCE is proud to be one of the sponsors for the 2004 LOA National Conference to be held in Las Vegas from 11-14 October.  This year's conference is expected to attract nearly 1500 Loggies from military installations and corporations around the world.  We look forward to seeing you there.  The conference will be hosted by the Blackjack Chapter from Nellis AFB NV and will feature speakers such as:

- Dr. James G. Roche, Secretary of the Air Force; 

- Gen John Handy, Commander, US Transportation Command and Commander, Air Mobility Command; 

- Gen Gregory Martin, Commander, Air Force Materiel Command

- Lt Gen Donald Wetekam, Deputy Chief of Staff for Installations and Logistics

- Lt Gen Richard A. Hack, Deputy Commanding General, Army Materiel Command

- Maj Gen Stephen Wood, Commander, Air Warfare Center

 

27 Sep 04 – Alpha-Omega Wins Competition to Provide a Wide Range of Logistics Support Activities
AOCE has been awarded a contract to provide the Air National Guard Readiness Center (ANGRC) and Air National Guard (ANG) bases with technical expertise to assist ANG managers in Program Management and Integrated Logistics Support; Logistics Technology and Corrosion Support; Logistics Technical Advisor Support; and Transportation Management Support.

The overall intent of Program Management and Integrated Logistics Support Program is to improve supportability of ANG legacy weapon systems by resolving support equipment (SE) and prime mission equipment (PME) issues through use of integrated logistics support, acquisition and life-cycle management techniques.  Integrated logistics support includes, performance of feasibility analyses, logistics planning, requirements determination, policy and procedures development, long-term maintainability and reliability alternative determination, and training.

The objective of the Logistics And Corrosion Technology Support effort is to provide ANG operational units with corrosion technology advisory and consulting services.  AOCE will provide interface on corrosion and logistics issues between ANG Units, ANGRC, USAF Major Commands (MAJCOMs) and Air Logistics Centers (ALCs).  AOCE personnel will serve as the Corrosion Liaison at Robins AFB (WR-ALC) and work with the Air Force Corrosion Program Office to provide assistance to ANG units concerning depot aircraft and equipment repairs, as well as field issues.

The purpose of the Logistics Technical Advisor Support task is to support ANG Units with technical services and to assist ANGRC through direct field-level support to the ANG/LG staff, technical assistance as well as interface and coordination on logistics issues for the ANG units, ANGRC, USAF Major Commands (MAJCOMs) and USAF Air Logistics Centers (ALCs).  Provide field level support for requirements such as unit staff assistance, MSEP and mission conversion needs and participate in logistics study groups or teams.

The goal of the Transportation Management Support task is to provide ANGRC with technical expertise to assist ANG transportation managers in providing timely logistics, policy and planning support for ANG forces.  AOCE shall provide a focal point within the ANG to work and resolve organizational, functional and technical issues pertaining to transportation management.  AOCE experts will perform trade-off studies to assist in determining impact of changes in logistics/transportation readiness and vehicle management policy and procedures.

27 Sep 04 – Alpha-Omega Provides Civil Engineering Support At Aviano Air Base
AOCE will provide specialized mechanical engineering expertise to support ongoing design, construction, and system testing of a new Military Treatment Facility (MTF), and expansion of an existing clinic at Aviano AB, Italy.  An exhaustive examination of all design plans is required and may result in the requirement to assist in the redesign of some facets of the mechanical infrastructure of the facilities.  On site visits permit direct interface with the Resident Officer in Charge of Construction in a Quality Assurance role.

27 Sep 04 – Alpha-Omega Change Engineering Begins Logistics Information Systems Design And Analysis Support
AOCE will provide Headquarters Air National Guard (ANG) managers assistance in program planning, assessment, and coordination for complex interrelated issues on organization readiness ranging from identification of required contingency response missions and support plans to effective management of ANG resources. AOCE shall perform project management support, planning, tracking and reporting for the following two activities: (1) Develop a strategic plan database to support logistics transformation that ANG logistics action officers can use to document and track transformational completion activities in relation to ANG capabilities, and (2) Evaluate potential transformational initiatives listed in the Logistics Directorate Strategic Plan and provide reports outlining impact, costs, risks, benefits, and recommendations of potential initiatives.

27 Sep 04 – AOCE Awarded the Readiness and War Reserve Material Support Contract
AOCE will assist Headquarters Air National Guard  (ANG) managers with logistics plans related business systems development, training and program analysis resources necessary to support the Air National Guard Readiness Center in planning and executing their logistics systems requirements.  AOCE professionals will establish comprehensive War Reserve Material (WRM) and Expeditionary Site Planning (ESP) programs that guide the field to proper management of funds and equipment in support of ANG combat readiness.

23 Sep 04 – AOCE Will Provide National Guard Agile Logistics And Air Force Repair Enhancement Program (AFREP) Contract Support
AOCE will provide the Air National Guard Readiness Center (ANGRC) with technical expertise in planning and executing the transition of avionics Level of Maintenance codes and collecting and analyzing data for repair initiatives in support of AFREP.  We will: 

(1)  Establish an ANG focal point to work and resolve organizational, functional and technical issues pertaining to the two-level maintenance (2LM) and AFREP programs; 

(2)  Prioritize aircraft components for transition to 2LM or three-level maintenance (3LM); 

(3)  Evaluate 2LM or 3LM impacts on aircraft readiness, facilities, equipment and personnel, 

(4)  Recommend modifications to automated data systems to mitigate impact of these changes on operational units, 

(5)  Develop standards of performance that depict 2LM performance of weapon systems, and, if required, support equipment items and components.

9 Sep 04 – Alpha-Omega Team Begins Customer Service Training for Air Combat Command (ACC) Fitness Centers
The primary objective is to provide specific and relevant training that is effective in encouraging positive behavior change in the service performance of ACC Fitness Center staff members throughout the Command.  Our training plan is based on ten well proven, effective, and easy-to-use principles of exceptional customer service.  Trainers will teach principles of excellent customer service by using a combination of lectures, role playing involving all students, and examples/demonstrations of excellent customer service that are specifically customized to the fitness/sports jobs that the attendees perform.  These principles are the keys to enhanced service performance.

9 August 04 – Eagle Vision Electronics Fundamentals (EV FUN) Courseware Released
The Alpha-Omega Training Team released the final copy of the EV Electronic Fundamentals courseware package.  This courseware will provide the basic electronic understanding necessary for military personnel from multiples services, military commands, and military technical skill backgrounds, to operate and perform minor maintenance on the Eagle Vision system.  Topics of discussion include electrical and electronic theory in areas such as: Electron Theory; Ohm’s Law; Series, Parallel, and Series-Parallel Circuits; Semi-conductor Theory; Electrical Safety; and Spectrum Analyzers.  

22 July 04 – Alpha Omega Begins Development of Eagle Vision DITSCAP Courseware
AOCE's Eagle Vision training development team has initiated the development of an Eagle Vision Department of Defense Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process (EV DITSCAP) electronic courseware package.  Working with SecureInfo Corporation, a national leader in certification and accreditation software and training, AOCE will convert existing training data into an electronic courseware package tailored to support the Eagle Vision Community.

7 July 04 – AOCE Begins Work with SAIC to Analyze Joint Task Force - Civil Support (JTF-CS) Activities
Alpha-Omega, teamed with Science Applications International Corporation, has begun a documentation review and analysis of JTF-CS guidance, mission directives, concepts of operations (CONOPs), and other documentation describing the organization's mission and manpower requirements.  Included in this effort will be client interviews and workshops, manpower workload data collection,  and analysis of workload against requirements.  As part of the evaluation effort, the SAIC-AOCE Team will observe JTF-CS as it participates in DP-04, a nationwide exercise of federal, state and local emergency response and support agencies.

28 May 04 – AOCE Releases Eagle Vision Electronics Fundamentals (EV FUN) Courseware (Beta Version)
Continuing Our Support to the Eagle Vision community, the Alpha-Omega Training Team completed initial development of a Beta courseware package for basic electronics awareness.  Since the Eagle Vision systems are operated by military personnel from multiple services, military commands, and military technical skill backgrounds, The Eagle Vision Program Management Team directed AOCE to develop a basic electronics course that will ensure personnel supporting the Eagle Vision Systems around the world all have a basic understanding of electrical and electronic theory.  This course provides basic information such topics as: Electron Theory; Ohm’s Law; Series, Parallel, and Series-Parallel Circuits; Semi-conductor Theory; Electrical Safety; and Spectrum Analyzers.  We expect this course to be released in final version to Eagle Vision locations within the next 60 days.

2 Apr 04 – AOCE Releases Eagle Vision Data Integration Segment (EV DIS) Beta Version Courseware
AOCE's Training Development Section completed initial conversion of training data supporting the Eagle Vision System.  Eagle Vision is a mobile, off-the-shelf, data downlink and processing system that relies on the capabilities of commercial satellites.  EV systems incorporate the ability to acquire and process high-resolution, commercial imagery and provide this data to warfighters in the field, in real-time.  The EV DIS course provides Eagle Vision personnel with systems knowledge about the concepts and procedures associate with the Eagle Vision System DIS.  This course consists of 13 Modules in the following topics:

Module 1: System Introduction

Module 2: Orthoimage Introduction

Module 3: Orthoimage Tools (OIT)

Module 4: Set-up and Preprocessing

Module 5: Final Production

Module 6: ZDR Revision

Module 7: Satellite Image Processing

Module 8: NTM Processing

Module 9: Raindrop Processing

Module 10: Process Automation

Module 11: NTF Export

Module 12: Printing Maps & Screen Captures

Module 13: Support Tasks

23 Feb 04 -- Alpha-Omega Begins SERE Support for CENTAF
AOCE has been awarded a task order to provide United States Central Command with Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) program management. We will advise the Joint Search and Rescue Center (JSRC) on survival tactics, techniques, and procedures for recovery of downed aircrew members and isolated personnel. We will develop SERE Programs for both active and reserve units, coordinate SERE training requirements and manage all of the survival recovery aids and materials. Finally, we will assist in the deployment of mobile SERE support teams for Personnel Recovery (PR) operations supporting ongoing contingencies.

22 Feb 04 -- AOCE Moves to a New Location
Alpha-Omega's headquarters has moved to a new location.  This new location provides us the additional floor space needed to support our company's growth.  It also places us closer to a principal government customers in the heart of the Hampton Roads area.  In addition to our new office areas, you will soon see other changes at AOCE.  We have adopted a new logo and will  reformat the layout of our website in the near future.  So, check back soon to learn more about the changes at AOCE and to view more pictures of our new facility.

19 Feb 04 -- Eagle Vision Systems Familiarization Course (EV 101) Completed
AOCE's Training Development Section has completed development of the EV 101 Familiarization Course training courseware.  The EV 101 course provides systems users and other interested personnel with a brief description of Eagle Vision System and its capabilities.  Eagle Vision is a mobile, off-the-shelf, data downlink and processing system that relies on the capabilities of commercial satellites.  EV systems incorporate the ability to acquire and process high-resolution, commercial imagery and provide this data to warfighters in the field, in real-time.  This courseware is designed to support the needs of National Guard Eagle Vision Systems personnel at multiple Air National Guard locations in South Carolina, Nevada, and Hawaii, as well active duty personnel stationed overseas.

2 Jan 04 -- AOCE Begins TAPO Support at Ft Eustis
Alpha-Omega has been awarded a task order by US Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) Technology Applications Program Office (TAPO) to provide technical expertise and recommendations for development, qualification, and integration of the Advanced Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) systems on MH-60 and MH-47 aircraft.  AOCE will develop and provide recommendations for maintenance concepts, test equipment, system spares, technical manuals, and special tooling requirements in support of aircraft electronic warfare systems.  Assistance includes support for current and future ASE components and systems and includes the development of action plans, program milestones, system modification justifications, cost and operational effectiveness analyses (COEA), test and evaluation master plans (TEMP).  We will also participate in programmatic meetings, including Technical interchange meetings (TIM), Test Working Group (TWG) meetings and Preliminary and Critical Design Review (PDR and CDR) meetings.

2003 Press Releases

24 Dec 03 -- Instructor-Trainer Courseware to be  Released on December 30th.
As we reported in our July 23rd press release, we believe the most under-emphasized topic in nearly all organizations is the process of training of people in the organization.  A recurring theme in this area is also the lack of a capability to effectively train-the-trainers who become the instructors for the organization.  Designed as inexpensive, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) courseware, Alpha-Omega's Instructor-Trainer Courseware will be officially released on December 30, 2003.  The AOCE Instructor-Trainer Course is designed to be a detailed familiarization course packaged on a single compact disk.  The course focuses on the basic essential elements of of instruction, including topics in: (1) how students learn, (2) group interaction, (3) determining training needs, (4) types of lesson presentations, medias, materials, and styles, (5) lesson plan development, (6) classroom presentation methods, and (7) critiques and instructor evaluations.  We have designed the Instructor-Trainer to be a great stand-alone course, or used as a tool to augment your existing internal training program.  The course can be used for initial training, or as continuation or refresher training for people already performing as instructors, teachers, or trainers.  We believe this course will help educational, government and commercial agencies fill a serious gap in how they train people to effectively impart their technical knowledge to others.  Please contact us if you would like additional information.  (E-mail: AOCE Instructor Trainer Course)

23 Dec 03 -- Distributed Ground System-Experimental (DGS-X) Contract Awarded
AOCE is pleased to announce that our Team has been awarded the DGS-X contract supporting the Air Force Transformation Center (AFC2TC) at Langley AFB, VA.  Our DGS-X Team, consisting of CACI (prime contractor), AOCE, DRC, and CollaborX was notified of contract award on December 19, 2003.  Our DGS-X Team will provide network and systems administration support to the Transformation Center, as well as support services for AFC2TC's applications, operations, technical evaluations, and integration to include client/server networks and systems configurations.  Specific areas of performance for our team include System Engineering Support, System Certification and Accreditation, and Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) efforts at supporting sites.  DGS-X includes monitoring of DGS interfaces to ensure commonality and compatibility between various other systems.  Examples of systems DGS interfaces are the Imagery Exploitation Support System (IESS), Image Product Library (IPL), and the NSA Network (NSANET).  The award period for this effort is a base year and five additional option periods, with incremental growth in personnel manning as the program matures.  We expect initial project efforts to begin in January 2004.

8 Oct 03 -- Intelligence Oversight Familiarization Course Completed
AOCE's Training Development Section has completed development of the National Guard Bureau's (NGB) Eagle Vision (EV) Operations Intelligence Oversight Familiarization Course training courseware.  Eagle Vision is a mobile, off-the-shelf, data downlink and processing system that relies on the capabilities of commercial satellites.  EV systems incorporate the ability to acquire and process high-resolution, commercial imagery and provide this data to warfighters in the field, in real-time.  The Intelligence Oversight Program outlines the Intelligence gathering and surveillance activities that can be performed by DoD personnel.  This courseware is designed to support the needs of National Guard Eagle Vision Systems personnel at multiple Air National Guard locations in South Carolina, Nevada, and Hawaii.

29 Sep 03 -- Alpha-Omega Chosen to Provide Engineering and Logistical Services Support for USAF Engines
Alpha-Omega Change Engineering has been selected to provide technical and logistics services to support Air Force jet engine management issues.  This support will assist the Propulsion Management Directorate, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center (OC-ALC/LPE), managers of USAF's large airlift engines and training engines such as the TF39, T56, J85, TF34, J69, J79, F107 and various helicopter engines. These engines power the C-5, C-130, T-38, F-5, A-10, T-37, F-4 aircraft and cruise missile as well as the H-60, UH-1 and the H-53 helicopters.  Our activities will focus on providing support to OC-ALC/LPE in the areas of supply and supply management of engine assets procured by Richmond Defense Logistics Activity (DLA).

19 Aug 03 -- National Guard Bureau Awards AOCE the Technology Based Training Contract
Alpha-Omega has been awarded a National Guard Bureau (NGB) contract for development of Technology Based Training (TBT) supporting the Air National Guard (ANG) and the Army National Guard (ARNG).  The objective of this effort is to develop and deliver a TBT training capability for ground crew and aircrew members in existing, updated, and new programs and systems.  The focus of TBT efforts is to provide National Guard personnel with the tools to expand their program and systems knowledge.  With this increased knowledge, Guardsmen are assured they will be able to effectively plan, manage, and employ to support both in peacetime and contingency operations.

23 Jul 03 -- AOCE's New Train-the-Trainer Nears Completion
Over the years, Alpha-Omega has compared government and commercial work processes and programs.  Our analyses have revealed many distinctly different areas unique to each work environment, as well as many common issues.  The most common topical area that exists in all organizations is the process of training people to do the tasks their organization needs to perform.  And, yet, a recurring theme in most organizations is a lack of capability to effectively train people to teach others.  We have observed this organizational development shortcoming in educational institutions, military organizations, government agencies, and in large and small businesses.  For this reason, AOCE has concentrated on developing a new Instructor-Trainer Development course that will meet the needs of both our government and our commercial clients.  This course focuses on the basic essentials elements of of instruction, including topics in: (1) how students learn, (2) group interaction, (3) determining training needs, (4) types of lesson presentations, medias, materials, and styles, (5) lesson plan development and (6) classroom presentation, and (7) critiques and instructor evaluations.  We believe this course will help educational, government and commercial agencies fill a serious gap in how they train people to effectively impart their technical knowledge to others.  We expect this new course to be available as an off-the-shelf courseware item by year end.  Please contact us if you would like additional information.

20 Jun 03 -- Alpha-Omega Begins Development of Eagle Vision Training Courseware
AOCE has begun the development of Technology Based Training (TBT) courses to support  National Guard Eagle Vision training requirements.  This training will provide Guardsmen with highly technical training in how to pack, deploy, set-up and operate Eagle Vision systems to provide US and allied military planners and commanders with up-to-date satellite imagery.

4 May 03 -- AOCE  Supports Our Forces Engaged in Operation Iraqi Freedom
We are proud to be a part of the team of Americans and Allies that has worked to free the people of Iraq.  Over the past few months, we have supported our deployed forces in the areas of requirements definition, operations, logistics, and data analysis efforts.  However, our role has been minor in comparison to the efforts of our military forces at home and abroad.  We appreciate the sacrifices each and every Airman, Soldier, Sailor, Marine, and Coastie makes on a daily basis to protect our freedoms and our way of life.  The entire AOCE staff proudly salutes our men and women in uniform.  

16 Apr 03 -- Alpha-Omega Change Engineering Supports Our Deployed Forces with Training Courseware
Alpha-Omega has provided on-going and rapid response assistance to our military forces deployed overseas in Afghanistan and Iraq.  As part of this support, we have provided courseware for both the Joint Standoff Weapon and the Litening system.  This support has helped to ensure our active and reserve forces achieve and maintain the highest state of readiness possible.

27 Mar 03 -- AOCE Teams with SAIC for the US Army's OPTARSS Contract
 AOCE is pleased to announce the availability of the OPTARSS contract for our Army customers.  Our Operations, Planning, Training, and Resources Support Services (OPTARSS) team offers FORSCOM warfighter support in 12 major task areas, including operations, training, modeling and simulation, flight operations, mobilization, deployment, C4I systems, program management, force protection, transformation, organizational support and task order management.

2002 Press Releases

7 November 2002 -- Scope of Alpha-Omega Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Program Support Becomes Broader 
AOCE was awarded an additional UAV program support contract to assist in addressing unresolved UAV challenges and future UAV unique requirements, and to propose and execute solutions.  This effort will primarily focus on issues associated with the expansion of the Air Force’s UAV fleet and increased flight operations outside military airspace.

24 October 2002 -- Canada Expands Use of InfoWorkSpace to Support Government Operations 
AOCE provided InfoWorkSpace collaborative software and corresponding LaunchPad instant messenger seat licenses to the Government of Canada to support fielding of a second IWS collaborative server. Coupled with our previous sale in December 2001, the IWS software suite will enable Canadian government personnel to collaborate electronically, leading to improved data management and knowledge sharing. This is AOCE's third international sale of collaborative software.

15 October 2002 -- Alpha-Omega Awarded Subcontract to Evaluate Air Force Combat Operations 
AOCE Operations Intelligence and Imagery consultants will analyze ongoing combat operations mission results, providing finished analysis results to senior Air Force leaders.  The purpose of this project is to determine aircraft mission effectiveness and munitions accuracy during real-world wartime scenarios.  The results of these analyses will be used to help shape the way the Air Force organizes, trains, and equips its forces in the future to better accomplish operational and tactical tasks.

26 September 2002 --  Alpha-Omega is Awarded the Logistics Support Contract for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Program 
AOCE will provide Logistics Program Management for Air Combat Command's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) programs.  Our experts will provide technical and programmatic support to functional managers, requirements officers, and Program Element Monitors (PEMs) for the UAV systems in the areas of planning, budget development and justification, requirements analyses, technical assessments, and development program reviews in support of operations, research, development and acquisition, and sustainment activities.

19 September 2002 -- AOCE Continues Support for B-52 Aircraft Technology Based Training (TBT)
In addition to assisting the Air Force in developing a standardized B-52 Familiarization Training courseware architecture, AOCE is in the midst of developing two highly-technical courses to support Technology Based Training (TBT) efforts for B-52 aircraft air and/or ground crews. These courses will be conversions of existing Air Force-owned Type 1 classroom training courses and will serve as TBT orientation tools for personnel to expand their system knowledge. 

11 September 2002 --  AOCE's Support for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Program Grows to Include LCOM Issues
Air Combat Command has notified AOCE that it has activated an additional position supporting the UAV program.  Work supporting this effort is expected to begin on or about 1 October and will consist of Logistics Composite (LCOM) modeling efforts and supporting oversight of weapons integration issues for the UAV program.

10 September 2002 -- Laval University Purchases Web-4M Collaborative Software
Laval University's purchase of a 50-seat Web-4M educational software package, brings a new capability to the university.  Using the collaborative features of the Web-4M software, Laval's School of Psychology will benefit from the ability to work student and faculty collaborative projects and programs, as well as augment many areas of the school's curriculum.

18 June 2002 --  AOCE's Support for Air Combat Command's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Program Expands
Alpha-Omega's support the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle program was recently expanded to meet the growing need planning, development, integration, testing, and fielding of UAV data transmission/receiver architectures and existing architecture improvement efforts.

5 April 2002 -- AOCE Announces the Veteran Affairs Management Studies and Analysis (VAMSA) Contract
AOCE, as a teammate with Science Applications International Corporation, announces the award of the the VAMSA contract.   VAMSA is a multiple award IDIQ contract vehicle that provides access to expert advice, assistance, guidance or counseling for design and detailed analysis in support of management, organizational and business improvements in six Service Areas: Planning and Management Analysis; Healthcare Services; Benefits Services; Actuarial Research and Services; Information Technology, System Analysis, and Services; and Organizational Management.  Award of this contract gives additional contracting option to our Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal government customers.

2 January 2002 -- AOCE Continues Support to Air Combat Command through the CAAS II Contract
With the issuance of the Contracted Advisory and Assistance Services (CAAS II) contract, AOCE has renewed its support to USAF's Air Combat Command (ACC).  A follow-on contract to the original CAAS contract, the ACC CAAS II contract was designed to meet the growing need within HQ ACC for temporary advisory and assistance services (A&AS).  CAAS is a multiple award IDIQ vehicle which can provide organizations with services in the general categories of: management and professional support services; studies, analyses and evaluations; and, engineering and technical services.  Although this contract is designed to meet the needs of virtually any Air Combat Command unit, the primary government offices using this contract vehicle are located at Langley AFB and Hurlburt AFB.

2001 Press Releases

17 December 2001 -- AOCE is Awarded the Headquarters Air Combat Command Aircrew Life Support Contract
AOCE has been awarded a contract to provide assistance in acquisition, processing, analysis, and dissemination of data and documentation associated with the Air Force Aircrew Life Support Program.  AOCE personnel will provide technical consultation and support to prepare, review, and evaluate potential technical and non-technical solutions.  This contract will assist in sustainment of all ACC Life Support issues for 4,500 aircrew members, 23 active flying wings, 608 life support personnel, and over 20 different types of aircraft.

14 December 2001 -- Canada Purchases IWS to Support Government Operations
AOCE has provided InfoWorkSpace collaborative software and corresponding LaunchPad instant messenger seat licenses to the Government of Canada. Coupled with on-site AOCE consultation and support, the IWS software suite will enable Canadian government personnel to collaborate electronically, leading to improved data management and knowledge sharing. The sale to the government of Canada marks the first international sale of IWS by AOCE. 

16 November 2001 --  AOCE Awarded An Information Technology Schedule (Group 70) to Enhance Support For Government Customers
AOCE has been awarded a General Services Administration (GSA) Information Technology Schedule.  The new schedule ensures AOCE's IT Professional Services are readily accessible to our federal government customers.  Our GSA IT Professional Services contract vehicle provides our customers with access to critical support in areas such as: IT Facility Operation and Maintenance; IT Systems Analysis; Automated Information Systems Design and Integration; IT Data Conversion; IT Network Management; Automated News Services, Data Services, or Other Information Services; and many other types of IT topics.  Our IT Schedule web page will be on-line soon to provide our customers with detailed information about our IT services.  In the meantime, please call or e-mail us if you would like to know more about how we can assist your organization with low-cost, professional IT Services. Visit our Information Technology page.

12 October 2001 -- AOCE is Awarded a Contract to Support Headquarters US Air Force Specialized Technical Projects Worldwide
AOCE has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide specialized support to the United States Air Force.  Work on this effort will support continuing engineering, packaging, deployment, integration and program management of HQ USAF. Specialized systems contracted for will provide technical support for operational and mission requirements in support of USAF global mission planning and execution.  Specific support AOCE will provide includes the Predator (and other UAVs) airframe's flight operations, mission planning, and specialized mission operations.  Subcontractors supporting this effort include General Dynamics - Electronic Systems and The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. 

12 October 2001 -- AOCE Selected for B-52 Aircraft Technology Based Training (TBT) Contract Support
AOCE was awarded a five-year GSA contract to support the HQ Air Combat Command Directorate of Logistics and the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center in developing and delivering, a Technology Based Training (TBT) system to assist in familiarization and training of air and/or ground crews with on-going and evolving B-52 modifications, upgrades and improvements. The TBT will serve as an orientation tool to provide ACC personnel with information to gain and expand their system knowledge and understanding directly supporting combat readiness and effectiveness of the B-52 weapon system. 

30 August 2001 --  Alpha-Omega is Awarded the USAF Air Combat Command Support Contract for HQ ACC/DOT
AOCE has been awarded a contract to provide support for system requirement analysis and definition, programming execution, systems analysis, technical expertise, data management, resources management and program implementation for leading edge decision support systems.  The scope of the contract includes support to the systems, programs, projects and processes used by ACC to develop and sustain weapon systems, training, systems support functions, and related system training capabilities.  Major topical areas covered under this contract include support for USAF War Reserve Munitions (WRM), Test/Training Munitions and Ammunition Programs, 86th Fighter Weapons Squadron (Eglin AFB), and Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR).

24 August 2001 --  AOCE is Awarded the USAF Air Combat Command Contract for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Formal Training Program Management
Alpha-Omega has been awarded a contract to support the United States Air Force Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Program at Headquarters Air Combat Command, Langley AFB, Virginia.  Our support will include assistance in the areas of planning, development, and execution of all ACC UAV reconnaissance programs.  The scope of this contract includes support to programs, projects and processes used by ACC to develop or sustain reconnaissance, training, support functions, and related training capabilities that meet existing and anticipated wartime requirements.

24 August 2001 --  Support Begins for Air Combat Command Command's Directorate of Operations, Flight Operations Division.  
On 1 September 2001, Alpha-Omega begins support the Flight Operations Division.  Support will include resource management support and consultation over a wide range of program areas supporting combat air forces.  Our support, as part of an integrated team of contractors and government employees will ensure effective program management for critical USAF programs around the world.

2 July 2001 --  MOBIS Contract Schedule Is Now In Place For Government Customers
AOCE has been awarded a General Services Administration (GSA) Management, Organizational, and Business Improvement Services (MOBIS) contract schedule.  The MOBIS Schedule offers government agencies easy access to our MOBIS Support services.  With these services, agency leaders gain the ability to improve their management and organizational effectiveness through the use of our specialized consulting, facilitation, survey and training services. Our GSA MOBIS vehicle provides our customers with access to key support topics such as process and systems improvement, business process engineering and reengineering, change implementation, strategic and business planning, training course development, training course delivery,  benchmarking and performance management, and many other topics.  Visit our MOBIS page.