SNA’s “West Coast Symposium 2006”

"surface warfare: lessons from yesterday...Applied to the future"

17 August 2006
Naval Base San Diego, CA

Schedule Current as of July 28, 2006
(Schedule Subject to Change)

0700-0745   Registration and Check-in
Naval Base San Diego Theatre Lobby 
(Coffee, Donuts and Refreshments)
Online Pre-Registration Strongly Encouraged
0745-0755  "Welcome Aboard to West Coast Symposium 2006"
CAPT Faris Farwell - Welcome and Agenda Overview
0755-0815 Opening Remarks
VADM Terry Etnyre USN (CNSF)
0815-0900 Leadership and Survival
CAPT Gordon Van Hook
0900-0945 "No Higher Honor"... USS Samuel B. Roberts... Leadership and Survival
Mr. Brad Peniston, Award Winning Author
0930-1700 Exhibits Open
List of Exhibitors
0945-1015 Break in Exhibit Area (Tours of Sponsor Exhibits and Displays)
1015-1100 "Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors:...Leadership and Survival
Mr. James Hornfischer, Award Winning Author
1100-1145 Leadership and Survival Panel Discussion
Moderator:  CAPT Gordon Van Hook
Panelists: 
CDR Mike Doran, PCO USS FREEDOM (LCS 1)
Mr. James Hornfischer
CDR Eric Kyle, CO, USS JARRETT
CAPT Pete Murphy, CO, USS TARAWA
Mr. Brad Peniston
CDR Chris Peterschmidt, CO, USS PINCKNEY
Commodore Dave Steindl,  COMDESRON SEVEN
1200-1300 Lunch onboard USS TARAWA (LHA-1)
Keynote Speaker: RDML Mark H. Buzby USN
Topic:  The Future of Surface Warfare
1315-1415 Surface Warfare Officer Community Brief
CAPT Tony Kurta USN (PERS 41)
1315-1400 "Staying Navy: The Right Choice" Brief for Enlisted Personnel
Mr. Lee Cohen, Lucas Group
1415-1500 "Staying Navy: The Right Choice" Brief for Officers
Mr. Lee Cohen, Lucas Group
1400-1500 Enlisted Personnel Community Brief
Enlisted Detailers
1515-1700 Surface Warrior Join-Up! (Pier Two)
Waterfront setting in vicinity of Sponsors' Displays and Surface Warfare Exhibitions

  Uniform

CO's and Speakers:  Summer Khaki
Active Duty:  Working Uniform
Civilian/Retired Military:  Business Casual