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Networking  and Social Events Information

Shuttle bus service will be provided to and from each of the contracted hotels Tuesday to Thursday.  Bus schedule will be available in the program book.

Required Forms

Abstract Release Form

Deadline for Form 109A/B
is 2 April

Symposium Security Form

Deadline for Form 226A/B
is 18 May

Presentation Disclosure Form

 Deadline for Form 712A/B
is 20 May

The 78^th MORS Symposium Call for Presentations Site Is Open!
This site is designed to facilitate submitting your abstract(s) to participate in the Symposium

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We look forward to seeing you in June!

Working Group Focus for the 78th MORSS

Please see the Announcement and Call for Presentations link above for detaied information regarding each of the 33 MORSS working groups, composite groups and focus sessions, as well as contact information for the WG Chairs and Co-Chairs. 

Working Groups Charters and Prospectuses

Select this link to get detailed working group information. These links will help you decide which working group or groups are right for you and your interests.

Fees

Early registration ends 9 April
Regular registration ends 28 May

Member

US Federal Government
Early: $340
Regular: $495
Late*: $540

All Others
Early: $405
Regular: $585
Late*: $685

Non-Member

US Federal Government
Early: $380
Regular: $550
Late*: $650

All Others
Early: $450
Regular: $650
Late*: $750

*Late registration begins 29 May 2010 and includes a non-refundable surcharge of $100.

100% of the Registration/ Tuition Fees will be refunded for cancellations received through 21 May 2010 For cancellations after 22 May 2010 registration/tuition fees will be refunded less 25%.

Meals and social events are non-refundable after 21 May 2010

DoD CAC Cards may be used as a MORS Photo ID!

MORS will allow military personnel, government civilians and government contractors to use a DoD issued CAC card as their primary photo ID for the 78th MORSS and other MORS classified meetings. Active duty military DO NOT have to be in uniform to use their active duty CAC cards.

Registrants without a DoD CAC card will need a MORS-issued photo ID card in order to be invited to the MORS Symposium or other classified meetings. Retired Military ID cards and company ID cards are NOT acceptable.

MORS Photo ID requirements:

Please email a clear, current, passport type photo to idphoto@mors.org with your name and the last two digits of your social security number. The image of your head should be at least one inch from chin to the top of your head measuring 1-1/2" wide x 2" high with a clear background.

Your MORS Photo ID card will be given to you at registration.

Please note: The MORS Personal Security Form 226A or 226B must be completed and faxed to the MORS Office @ 703-933-9066 to attend the MORS Symposium or any MORS classified meeting.

MORS PRIZES AND AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE

MORS PRIZES FOR EXCELLENCE

The Rist Prize
Given for outstanding research leading to important application. The award’s criteria include originality and ingenuity, as well as the importance of the problem and the impact of the solution. Authors can self-nominate. Nominations must include a three page abstract, and a letter from a senior Government/Industry official documenting the value of the implemented solution. Formal call for nominations will occur this Fall. Finalists will present at a special session on Monday, 21 June, 2010, at the 78th MORSS in Quantico, VA, and will be judged by the MORS Sponsors.

The Barchi Prize
Given to the best paper presented at the 77th MORSS, this prize rewards methodological advances as well as groundbreaking applications. Each Working Group, Composite Group, and Special Session Chair has been asked to nominate candidates for this year’s award. Competitors will be notified, and asked to submit a full paper by the December 2009 deadline. The papers will be judged by a panel comprised of MORS Board Members and outside experts, and notified at the 78th MORSS in Quantico.

MORS is Sponsored By

• Director, Center for Army Analysis (HQDA/DCS Programs, G-8)

• Director, Assessment Division Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (N81)

• Director, Air Force Studies and Analyses, Assessments and Lessons Learned (HQ USAF/A9)

• Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command

• Director of Force Structure, Resources and Assessment, The Joint Staff

• Director, Cost Analysis and Program Evaluation, Office Secretary of Defense

• Under Secretary for Science and Technology, Department of Homeland Security

Under the contractual sponsorship of the Office of Naval Research

Caveats

The Military Operations Research Society does not make nor advocate official policy.  Matters discussed or statements made during the symposium are the sole responsibility of participants involved. All attendees and participants are expected to submit requisite attendance forms and to pay the normal registration fees unless specifically waived by the MORS President.  There is no waiver or discount for short-period attendance or participation.

• Acceptance of an invitation to present a paper in a session at MORSS implies an obligation by the speaker to attend the symposium, and to submit a MORS Disclosure Form #712A or B before the deadline.

Security clearances must be sent in writing using MORS Security Form #226A or B.  MORS does not accept phoned-in clearances.  You must be a US Citizen to attend MORSS.

The Society retains all rights regarding final decision on the content of all publications of the 77th MORSS.

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