Overview
For over 55 years, the annual MORS Symposium has been the premier opportunity for the national security community to exchange information, examine research and discuss critical national security topics. Held in notable locations, the Symposium gathers over 800 OR professionals from military, government, industry and academic ranks to share best practices and enjoy a bit of well-deserved peer-to-peer networking in a supportive environment.
Beginning with the learning opportunities offered in the Monday Tutorials and CEU Courses, and followed by three information-packed days of working group sessions, the Symposium is an unequaled opportunity to stay current and get ahead. During the Symposium, work in progress and completed work is shared, and potential areas for future study are discussed. The Symposium is the venue to present, as well as be exposed to the most current OR trends and techniques.
Agenda
MORS is providing morning, afternoon and evening bus service between the hotels in Goshen/Middletown and West Point. Should you need to leave campus at any other time during the day, please consider driving on base. Look for signs posted on the bus windows noting your destination to ensure you board the correct bus. Parking is available on post in Lots A, B and F. Continuous shuttle service will be provided between the parking lots and Thayer Hall between 0700 and 1730 Monday - Thursday.
Keynote Speaker
The Honorable Susanna V. Blume
The Honorable Susanna V. Blume is the Director, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). In this role, Blume is responsible for providing independent analysis to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense. She leads CAPE in supporting the Department’s most difficult resource allocation decisions as well as providing leadership in the Department’s analytic and cost-estimation communities. Read More
The Honorable Susanna V. Blume is the Director, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). In this role, Blume is responsible for providing independent analysis to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense. She leads CAPE in supporting the Department’s most difficult resource allocation decisions as well as providing leadership in the Department’s analytic and cost-estimation communities.
Previously Blume served as Senior Fellow and Director of the Defense Program at the Center for a New American Security. Prior to that, she was the Deputy Chief of Staff for Programs and Plans to the Deputy Secretary of Defense, whom she advised on programming and budget issues, global force management, operational and strategic planning, force posture, and acquisition policy. During this time, Blume also served as Executive Secretary of the Deputy's Management Action Group, the Department's top resource decision-making body. Blume has also served in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Plans and Posture.
Blume holds a master's degree in international studies from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, a law degree from the George Washington University Law School, and a bachelor's degree in the history of art from the Johns Hopkins University.
Call For Abstracts
MORS is seeking abstracts for technical presentations. Abstracts should fall under one of the main topics below or a topic of your choosing. All abstracts must be submitted as unclassified and 3,000 or less characters without images or videos. To submit an abstract, visit the Presenter Center or select the button above.
WG
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Working Groups
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WG 1
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Homeland Security Analysis
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WG 2
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Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Advanced Explosives (CBRNE) Defense
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WG 3
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Infrastructure Analyses, Protection and Recovery
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WG 4
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Analytic Capability Development
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WG 5
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Cyber Operations
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WG 6
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Command and Control (C2)
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WG 7
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Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance
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WG 8
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Space Acquisition, Testing and Operations
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WG 9
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Air and Missile Defense
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WG 10
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Joint Campaign Analysis
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WG 11
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Land and Expeditionary Warfare
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WG 12
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Maritime Operations
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WG 13
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Power Projection and Strike Warfare
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WG 14
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Air Warfare
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WG 15
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Health Service Support, Force Health Protection, and Casualty Estimation
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WG 16
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Strategic Deployment and Distribution
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WG 17
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Logistics, Reliability and Maintainability
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WG 18
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Manpower and Personnel
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WG 19
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Readiness
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WG 20
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Analytic Support to Training and Education
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WG 21
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Operational Energy
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WG 22
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Military Assessments
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WG 24
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Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Experimentation
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WG 25
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AoAs and Capability Development
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WG 26
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Cost Analysis
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WG 27
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Decision Analysis
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WG 28
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Advances in Modeling and Simulation Techniques
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WG 29
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Computational Advances in OR
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WG 30
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Wargaming
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WG 31
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Operational Environments
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WG 32
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Special Operations and Irregular Warfare
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WG 33
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Social Science Methods and Applications
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WG 34
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Data Science and Analytics
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WG 35
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AI and Autonomous Systems
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DWG
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Distributed Working Groups
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DWG 1
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Emerging Operations Research
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DWG 2
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Unmanned Systems
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FG
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Focus Group
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FG 1
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Process and Performance Improvement
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As part of this year’s Symposium, MORS will be hosting several tutorials and CEU courses. These provide a unique opportunity to share information in a more engaging way. If you are interested in teaching a tutorial or course, we are now accepting submissions. Each submission must include the following information:
- Title
- Presenters/Authors
- Abstract
- Length of the tutorial/course
- Note: Tutorials can run anywhere from 1 hour to 8 hours and CEU courses are 10 hours (8 hours on the first day of the Symposium and 2 hours on the second day)
- Level of the tutorial/course (i.e., introductory, advanced, etc.)
- Description and outline
All submissions are due by 20 February 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Tina Yan at tina.yan@mors.org.
Tutorials & CEU
We have over 26 amazing tutorials planned for this year and one CEU course on Data Storytelling! Tutorials are included in the price of registration for MORS members, non-members will be charged $100. The cost to attend the CEU is $100 for members and $150 for non-members. Please see below for a full list of the tutorials and the CEU course offered.
Hotels
MORS has a small block of rooms at The Historic Thayer Hotel at West Point.
The Thayer Hotel is sold out on the night of Tuesday 13 June, so if your dates include that night, you will not be able to make a reservation. Please consider reserving at one of the Middletown/Goshen hotels that MORS has contracted.
674 Thayer Rd
West Point, NY 10996
Phone: 845-446-4731
Per diem rates are not offered at this hotel in June. We negotiated the lowest available rate for our group, which is $245/night with a $14.99 facility fee/night. To reserve, you must call the hotel at 845-446-4731 and reference the MORS group. The Thayer Hotel does not accept online reservations for groups.
MORS has also reserved blocks of rooms at multiple hotels in the Goshen/Middletown area of New York at the prevailing per diem rate of $118 (or less.) Please use the booking links or phone numbers provided to reserve. We encourage you to book early. Rooms will be released from our blocks one month out, if not sooner (see each hotel’s cutoff date.)
Buses will pick up and drop off at the hotels. A bus schedule will be posted at a later date.
551 Route 211 East
Middletown, NY
Phone: 845-673-5788
Reserve here before 10-May to secure the group rate of $118 + tax (per diem.)
Comp hot breakfast buffet
The following hotels are sold out:
24 Crystal Run Crossing
Middletown, NY
Phone: 845-695-0606
Reserve here before 10-May to secure the group rate of $110 + tax (per diem.)
20 Med Parc Road
Middletown, NY
Phone: 845-479-1000
Reserve here to secure the group rate of $118 + tax (per diem.) The cutoff date has been extended to May 19.
20 Crystal Run Crossing
Middletown, NY
Phone: 845-344-3400
Reserve here before 10-May to secure the group rate of $110 + tax (per diem.)
1106 Route 9w
Fort Montgomery, NY 10928
Phone: 877-864-0138
Reserve here before 26-April to secure the group rate of $118 + tax (per diem.)
Deadlines
2023
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20 Feb
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Last Day to Submit Abstracts
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28 Feb
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Barchi Prize Submission Deadline
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1 Mar
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Hughes Award Submission Deadline
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1 Mar
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Rist Prize Submission Deadline
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3 Mar
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Co-Chair Review
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10 Mar
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Chair Review
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24 Mar
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Submitters will be Notified of their Acceptance into their WGs, DWGs, FGs, Special Sessions, Tutorials, and Demos
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31 Mar
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Early Registration Ends
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7 Apr
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Chair Scheduling
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14 Apr
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Presenters Notified of Schedule by WG Chairs
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12 May
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Regular Registration Ends
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12 May
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Non-U.S./FVEY Participants Must Submit an Approved Foreign Visit Request
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19 May
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All U.S. Citizens with Clearances Must Submit a Visit Request to MORS
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19 May
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Revisions to Symposium Agenda Complete
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2 Jun
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Unclassified Presentations Uploaded to Presenter Center (follow Security (Coordinator guidance for all other presentations)
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2 Jun
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Disclosure Forms Signed and Uploaded in Presentation Center
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9 Jun
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All Registration Payments/Invoices are Due
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12 - 15 June
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91st MORS Symposium at West Point
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Security
Passing Clearances:
Clearance and Visit Request Instructions
Foreign Citizen’s Clearances DUE – 12 May 2023
US Forms and Clearances DUE -- 19 May 2023
- If you hold a US government security clearance, you must submit your clearance to MORS. If your clearance is held in DISS, please submit your clearance via DISS to:
- MORS SMO code 6A286
- Meeting: 91st MORS Symposium
- Dates: 12 June 2023 thru 15 June 2023
- Point of Contact: Derek Pelham
- Phone: 933.9073 Fax: 703-933-9079
- E-Mail Derek.Pelham@mors.org
- If you hold a US Government clearance and your company or organization DOES NOT have access to DISS.
The visit request must be typed and on your company letter head. You should us the format that is best suited for your operation; however it must contain all applicable information. The visit request must be signed by your security office/manager as to verify your employment and clearance status. Without the signature the visit request is invalid and will not be processed. All visit requests must be emailed encrypted or sent FAX. Visitors can not hand carry their own visit request.
- NAME:
- SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
- JOB TITLE/POSITION:
- DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH:
- CITIZENSHIP:
- LEVEL OF CLEARANCE:
- DATE OF CLEARANCE:
- NAME, ORGANIZATION AND PHONE NUMBER OF PERSON TO BE VISITED (POC):
- PURPOSE AND JUSTIFICATION FOR THE VISIT IN SUFFICIENT DETAIL:
- DATE OR PERIOD DURING WHICH THE VISIT IS TO BE VALID:
- YOUR COMPANY NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER:
- SIGNATURE OF YOUR SECURITY MANAGER/CEO/PRESIDENT:
- NAME OF YOUR SECURITY MANAGER:
Fax requests to MORS Security Office, 703.933.9079
FVEY Visit Request Instructions:
Classified Sessions Held at the SECRET Level
Forms and Clearances Deadline – 12 May 2023
Special arrangements have been made to include cleared participants from Five Eyes (FVEY) countries (Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom).
Personnel from each country must submit a Foreign Visit Request (FVR) through their perspective embassy in Washington, DC, to DA G2 requesting a visit with classified information. MORS cannot accept clearances directly from FVEY participants.
Five Eyes (FVEY) Participants must have an approved foreign visit request by 12 May 2023.
Information Needed for FVRs:
Location:
U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY
606 Thayer Rd, West Point, NY 10996
Knowledgeable Person at West Point Needed for FVRs:
Mr. J. Shane Hatcher
Chief of International Affairs
United States Military Academy, West Point
G33R - International Affairs Division
646 Swift Road
West Point, NY 10996
Office: 845-938-4362, DSN: 688
Cell: 646-730-8744 (WhatsApp)
Email: jeffery.hatcher@westpoint.edu
Please email the Foreign Visit Request Number and approved Foreign Visit Request with the following information to Derek.Pelham@mors.org
- FULL NAME
- ASSOCIATION
- DATE OF BIRTH
- PLACE OF BIRTH
- NATIONALITY
- CLEARANCE
- FOREIGN VISIT REQUEST NUMBER
- VISIT DATE FROM -
- VISIT DATE TO -
- VISIT CLASSIFICATION LEVEL (Classified/Unclassified)
- FOREIGN REPRESENTATIVE’S NAME
- GRADE/TITLE
- PASSPORT NUMBER
Social Events/Meals
Don't miss the opportunity to network with your peers in a social setting! Tickets must be purchased for lunches, Tuesday's social and the Recognition Dinner on Wednesday. We highly encourage ordering boxed lunches due to the limited available seating at the West Point Club restaurant, the only other lunch option on post.
Ticketed items can be added to your cart at the time of registration or if you have already registered, see instructions below on adding items to your registration.
Recognition Dinner
We are excited to once again celebrate our annual prize and award winners. This year’s dinner will be on the evening of Wednesday, 14 June in the ballroom of Ike Hall. Join us as we honor the winners of the Wanner, Thomas, Hughes, Walker, Phalanx Editors’, MOR Journal, Barchi, Rist, and Visco Awards and Prizes. In addition, we will celebrate the formal installation of the Society’s newest Fellows! Bus transportation will be available after the event and will stop at the parking lot on post, and the hotels in Goshen/Middletown, NY. Hors d’oeuvres, a 3-course meal and cash bar will be provided. The cost is $75 per person.
Junior Analyst Lunch
The annual Junior Analyst (JA) lunch will take place on Tuesday, 13 June in the West Point Club, Hudson Room. This lunch is very popular and a great opportunity to network with your peers who may be in similar situations professionally or academically. All JA members are encouraged to attend! A hot buffet lunch will be provided and the cost is $20 per person.
Networking Lunch
Another fantastic networking opportunity is the lunch taking place on Wednesday, 14 June located at the Firstie Club. These lunches are the perfect opportunity to compare notes with your colleagues on the various sessions held throughout the week! A hot buffet lunch will be provided and the cost is $20 per person
Instructions for Adding Items to your Symposium Registration:
- Click the Register button above
- For "Select Registrant" - click next
- For "Contact Info" - click next
- For the Registration tab, see "Additional Events." Choose the items you would like to purchase (a green check mark will appear). Click next at the bottom of the page
- For "Meeting Questions & Demographics" - click next
- Click the “I accept the Terms & Conditions.” And then select “Pay Now”
- Review shopping cart, your descriptions & quantity. Then click proceed to check out
- Enter payment information and click "submit payment"
Monday, 12 June
Boxed Lunch: $15
Tuesday, 13 June
Boxed Lunch: $15
Junior Analyst Lunch: $20, Location: West Point Club, Hudson Room
Social/Mixer: $30, Location: Crest Hall, Ike Hall
Wednesday, 14 June
Boxed Lunch: $15
Networking Lunch: $20, Location: Firstie Club
Recognition Dinner: $75, Location: Ballroom in Ike Hall
Thursday, 15 June
Boxed Lunch: $15
Dress Code
Symposium Attire:
Civilian: Business Casual
Military: Working Uniform or Service Uniform
Recognition Dinner Attire:
Civilian: Cocktail attire
Military: Service Uniform or higher (Mess Dress/Formal Dress/Service Dress)
Local Information
Constitution Island Warner House
3.9 Miles
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Culinary Institute of America
35.1 Miles
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National Purple Heart Hall of Honor/New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site
12.1 Miles
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Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
14.6 Miles
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Registration
91st Refund Policy:
The deadline to receive a full registration refund is 13 May. Beginning 14 May, no refunds will be given. Contact Ms. Sarah Madonia, sarah.madonia@mors.org, with any questions.
Register Now, Pay Later:
Take advantage of the option to register now and pay later with the “invoice me” option at checkout. This option will display in the credit card dropdown menu on the checkout page. If you need assistance registering, please contact Ms. Sarah Madonia, sarah.madonia@mors.org.
*Note: This can only be used to purchase registration fees. This can not be used for social events, lunches or membership.
Social Events/Meals:
Tickets must be purchased for lunches, Tuesday's social and the Recognition Dinner on Wednesday. We highly encourage ordering boxed lunches due to the limited available seating at the West Point Club restaurant and Grant Hall (small food court), both open for lunch. Pricing and instructions can be located on the "Social Events/Meals" tab.
Employer
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Early
(11/10-3/31)
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Regular
(4/1-5/12)
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Late
(5/13-Onsite)
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MORS Government Sponsor*
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Member
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$360
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$560
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$660
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MORS Government Sponsor*
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Non-Member
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$460
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$660
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$760
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US Federal Government
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Member
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$485
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$635
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$735
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US Federal Government
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Non-Member
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$685
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$835
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$935
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National Research Partner
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Member
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$484
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$619
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$709
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National Research Partner
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Non-Member
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$719
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$809
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$899
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All Others
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Member
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$535
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$685
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$785
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All Others
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Non-Member
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$735
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$885
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$985
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*Government Sponsor organizations include Center for Army Analysis, HQDA/DCS Program G-8; Marine Corps Combat Development and Integration; Naval Operations, N81; Studies, Air Force Studies, Analyses, and Assessments, HQ AF/A9; OSD, A&S; and DHS S&T/OSE/ORA