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Rear Adm. Samuel J. Cox, USN, has been assigned director of intelligence, J-2, U.S. Cyber Command, Fort Meade, Maryland.

Science Applications International Corporation, McLean, Virginia, is being awarded almost $15 million for the environment and ship motion forecasting program, which seeks to provide sea-based ship and

ITT Systems Corporation, Clifton, New Jersey, is being awarded about $49 million for the ALQ-211 (v)9 Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suite. This will provide systems software an

Special operations forces are looking to the commercial communications marketplace for their next generation of information systems and solutions. However, the U.S. Special Operations Command’s ability to tap commercial off-the-shelf systems is proving more difficult as its needs become more complex.

The J-6 and chief information officer of the U.S. Special Operations Command may not be an international man of mystery, but he does have multiple roles that aid sensitive operations. Unlike similar positions at other U.S. combatant commands, the leader in charge of communications for special forces manages his own network and a discretionary budget. The result is a unique situation that enables quick responses to warfighters’ needs.

Maj. Gen. Walter D. Givhan, USAF, has been assigned deputy assistant secretary for plans, programs and operations, U.S.

Lt. Gen. Paul J. Selva, USAF, has been assigned vice commander, Pacific Air Forces, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii.

L-3 Communications Integrated Systems Platform Integration Division, Waco, Texas, is being awarded nearly $538 million for the Airborne Sensors Program.

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