The 9th Middle East Special Operations Commanders Conference (MESOC 2018)

Preliminary Agenda

09:30

Opening with the arrival of H.M. King Abdullah II (or Representative) followed by Jordan’s Royal Salute

09:35

Keynote Speech

H.M. the King or Jordanian Prime Minister

First Session

9:45-10-10

Improving the Battlefield Performance of Special Forces Operators against Emerging Irregular Threats, Col. Sufian Al Slaihat, Commander of Jordanian King Abdullah II Special Forces Group

10:10-10:35

Future Irregular Warfare Challenges and Implications for Special Operations Forces

10:35-10:55

Remotely Piloted Aircraft for Tactical ISR & Ground Support: Sought Capabilities for SOF Operations

10:55-11:10

Panel Discussion

11:10 -11:30

Coffee Break

Second Session

11:30-11:50

Battlespace Situational Awareness – Sensor Requirements for Deployed Special Operations Forces

11:50-12:10

Executing Search and Rescue Operations in Hostile Environments with Complex Topographies

12:10-12:30

Key Imperatives of a Rapidly Deployable Tactical C4I for Special Operations

12:30-12:45

Panel Discussion

12:45-13:00

Coffee Break

Third Session

12:55-13:15

Uncovering & Breaking up Terrorist Sleeper Cells – Role of Special Operations Forces

13:20-13:40

Preparing Special Operators for Current and Future Terrorist Threats – Ideals Models of Training

13:40-14:00

Countering Hybrid Warfare in Urban Environment – Lessons Learned in War against ISIS

14:00-14:20

Panel Discussion

14:20-14:30

Closing Statements by Organizer & Sponsors

14:30-15:30

Lunch & End of Conference