Expired Aug 18, 2016 – Col Thomas R. Rock Jr.

Event Details

Aug 18, 2016
Col Thomas R. Rock Jr.

Col Thomas R. Rock Jr. is the Senior Materiel Leader for the Range and Network Division, Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles AFB, CA. He leads over 250 government and contractor personnel modernizing and sustaining the world-wide Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN) as well as the nation’s Launch and Test Range System (LTRS) located at Vandenberg AFB, CA and Cape Canaveral AFS, FL. As Chief, he manages execution of the LTRS Integrated Support Contract (LISC), the Satellite Control Network Contract (SCNC) contract, and the LTRS Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) contract. He is responsible for the Consolidated AFSCN Modifications, Maintenance, and Operations (CAMMO) acquisition and the Space Acquisition Training Office that facilitates standardized training systems for the space enterprise

He has served in a variety of operational, acquisition, staff and command assignments. Notable highlights include achieving full rate production approval for his $2.4B ACAT I ICBM Propulsion Replacement Program, shepherding the Joint Air Surface Standoff Missile through Nunn-McCurdy certification as Program Element Monitor, and 80+ successful launch operations as squadron commander. Prior to his current assignment, Col Rock was the Deputy Director, Engineering Management and Technical Services, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Air Force Materiel Command, Eglin AFB, FL.

Col Rock’s presentation will focus on current status and future plans for the Range and Network Division.

Dress code is Business / Uniform of the Day.

Prior Registration/RSVP is Required.

If you do NOT have access to LAAFB:
Strict registration cutoff on Friday, August 12, 2016.  Please register ASAP. 
Security measures will require additional information upon registration.  (Driver’s License number, State of driver’s license issue, and citizenship)

Upon entering the gate of LAAFB, you and your vehicle will be subject to search pursuant to the rules and regulations of LAAFB security personnel.  Additional information is located at http://www.losangeles.af.mil/securityforcesinfo.asp

If you have access to LAAFB:
To secure an available seat, please RSVP by 4PM on Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Approximately 25 Government/Military seats are available on a first come/first serve basis.
We may be able to offer a few open seats to walkins at 1200.

Check In and Networking – 11:30AM – 12:00
Sit Down, Announcements, and Lunch – 12:00
Expected End time – Usually 1:45PM

Location:
Los Angeles AFB, CA
Gordon Conference Center
400 N Douglas St
El Segundo, CA 90245