Advocacy Corner
Raven Whispers Weighs in on AOC JEMSO CSA Proposal
Why Read: Director of Advocacy and Outreach Ken Miller commends Raven Whispers’ analysis of AOC’s bold proposal to establish a new Joint EMSO Combat Support Agency (CSA). Over the past few months, the AOC has been advocating for this landmark reform in the US Congress and the Department of War. It is our hope our hope for Congress to include this proposal in the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act later this year. AOC welcomes any feedback and support for this effort. Read the full blog post.
FTCN Replay: From Iran to the Pacific, US Spectrum Gaps Are Coming Into Focus
Why Read: The current military operation against Iran and China’s sweeping military modernization program dominated the latest episode of From the Crow’s Nest. Host Ken Miller spoke with two guests: Col. (Ret.) Jeff Fischer and Dean Cheng. Together, they painted a picture of a United States still catching up on spectrum warfare, even as adversaries have made it the cornerstone of their war-fighting doctrine. Read the article on JEDOnline.com.
Upcoming Webinar: Establishing a Combat Support Agency for EMSO
Why Attend: AOC has proposed creating a Joint EMSO Combat Support Agency (JEMSO CSA) for inclusion in the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act. This proposal could reshape how the US organizes and executes electromagnetic spectrum operations. Join AOC’s Director of Advocacy & Outreach Ken Miller for a free community briefing explaining the proposal, why momentum is building in Congress, and what it could mean for the EMSO mission. Register for this briefing webinar.
AOC Advances Proposal for a Joint EMSO Combat Support Agency
Why Read: AOC has formally proposed creating a Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO) Combat Support Agency (CSA) for the FY2027 NDAA to solve decades of fragmented authorities, duplicated efforts, and inconsistent training across military services. AOC Director of Advocacy & Outreach Ken Miller explains the agency would consolidate EMSO functions under a unified structure modeled after DISA and DTRA, providing centralized policy authority, and improved senior-level advocacy. Following encouraging February meetings with members of Congress, momentum is building despite inherent challenges in major bureaucratic restructuring. Read the full article on JEDOnline.com.
FTCN Replay: The Time Has Come for a Joint EMSO CSA
Why Read: Director of Advocacy & Outreach Ken Miller and Katy Nazaretova of Forza DC discuss their time spent time on Capitol Hill in recent weeks briefing members and staff of the House Armed Services Committee and the EW Working Group about AOC’s Joint EMSO CSA proposal ahead of key National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) submission deadlines. They discussed the questions and challenges likely to be faced as the conversation moves forward, and how the EMSO community can ensure their support and voices are heard. Read the full article in JEDOnline.com.
Why EMSO Needs a Seat at the Table
Why Listen: From the Crows’ Nest host Ken Miller and Forza DC’s Katy Nazaretova introduce AOC’s policy proposal for a Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO) Combat Support Agency (CSA) to be added to the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. They give insights into how the proposal was received in recent meetings with members of Congress, including the EW Working Group, and why now is the right time for the EMSO community take this “big swing.”
Upcoming Webinar: EW Matters – Capability Coalition Electromagnetic Warfare
Why Attend: This AOC webinar, free for members, will answer the question: How does a coalition of the willing support Ukraine in the field of electromagnetic warfare? Commander Malte von Spreckelsen of Germany will outline what the focus of the coalition presently is in the conflict and explore how support to Ukraine is structured. Learn more and register for this upcoming webinar.
Is It Time for an EMSO Force?
Why Listen: This new episode of From the Crows’ Nest features a panel debate on whether the US military needs a dedicated electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO) force. Moderated by host Ken Miller, the discussion includes retired Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, retired Col. Jeffrey Fisher, and Erik Bamford. Key tensions emerge between treating spectrum as a domain (requiring service-level advocacy and resources) versus a commons (requiring coordination across existing services). Panelists highlight persistent gaps: inadequate funding, lack of senior leadership authority, and poor integration across domains. The discussion reveals broader frustrations with current structures failing to prioritize EMSO despite its critical role in modern warfare.
The Success of EMSO in Venezuela
Why Listen: From the Crows’ Nest host Ken Miller and journalist Mike Fabey talk about the essential yet underdiscussed role that EMSO played in the US military operation targeting Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. They present it as a case study in how electromagnetic warfare (EW) and directed energy are shaping modern conflict. Then, the conversation continues with Miller and the Directed Energy Professional Society’s Dr. David Stoudt examining the current state of directed energy, its relationship to EW, and the challenges of transitioning these capabilities into operational use.
AOC 2025 Focuses on Leadership, Future Challenges in EMSO
Why Read: This article outlines highlights from AOC 2025, held December 9-11, where keynote speakers converged on critical themes. Laurie Moe Buckhout, former Assistant National Cyber Director, identified leadership education as the most persistent gap in EMSO. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE), Chairman of the House Armed Services Cyber Subcommittee, delivered a stark budget reality check, noting requirements vastly exceed funding. Lt. Gen. Paul T. Stanton, Department of War Cyber Defense Command Commander, emphasized translating technical knowledge for warfighters. Read the full article on JEDOnline.com.