Attendee Administrative Information

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1. Event Information:

• Registration is required.
• USAWC Strategy Conference events will be held in the following locations on Carlisle Barracks:

  * Bliss Hall (keynote address and panel discussions) - Open session.
  * Quarters 1
  * Letort View Community Center (LVCC) (reception, banquet and lunches) - Reservations required.

2. Dining Information:

• Meals selected during online registration can be paid for at conference check-in on Tuesday, April 9. Payments for meals can be made with cash, check or credit card.
• Travelers on government orders should not claim a separate conference fee.
• The cost of food and beverages are not reimbursable for government employees who are not on travel orders.
• While there is no requirement to utilize the food and beverage services provided LVCC, please be aware that there are no other convenient places to get coffee, snacks or lunch without missing conference events.

Day 1 - Tuesday, April 9:


Commandant-hosted Ice Breaker Reception on April 9 at 6:30 - 9:00PM. This event is free. However, due to limited seating a reservation is required. A cash bar will be available at this event.

Day 2 - Wednesday, April 10:


Luncheon Speaker at the LVCC on April 10 at 12:00 - 1:15PM
Ciao Italian Buffett - $32

Banquet and Keynote at LVCC on April, 10 at 7:00 - 9:00PM
For $25, dinner choices are:

• London Broil
• Chicken Piccata
• Vegetable Lasagna

Day 3 - Thursday, April 11:


Luncheon Speaker at the LVCC on April 11 at 11:45AM - 1:30PM
Old Fashion Barbeque Buffett - $32.00

3. Conference Registration Information:

Conference attendees will receive the following information/items at Registration:

• Conference program and Agenda
• Biographical sketches of panelists/speakers
• Shuttle bus schedule
• Name tag - Please wear name tag at all times for access to all functions
• Information about U.S. Army War College (USAWC) and Carlisle Barracks

4. Lodging:

Carlisle Barracks is conveniently located within a short distance from numerous hotels and motels. Please contact the hotels below to make room reservations.

Recommended Hotels:

Comfort Suites Carlisle:
10 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 960-1000

Hampton Inn:
1164 Harrisburg Pike
Carlisle, PA 17013,
Phone: (717) 240-0200

Best Western :
1155 Harrisburg Pike
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013
Phone: (717)-243-6200

Reservations for blocked rooms need to be made no later than March 1. After March 1, the hotels will release the blocked rooms to the general public. There is no on-post billeting available.

5. Transportation:

Transportation to and from theConference:

• Transportation to and from the reserved conference hotels will be provided prior to and following all scheduled conference events.
• Because of limited parking at Carlisle Barracks, it is highly recommended that all attendees use the shuttle service.
• A bus schedule from the hotels will be provided in the conference packet at Registration.

6. Security:

Conference attendees must present the following forms of identification when entering Carlisle Barracks:

• Photo I.D.
• Conference attendees driving to Bliss Hall must show their driver's license, car registration and proof of vehicle insurance.
• Due to heighted security, vehicles may be inspected.
• Drivers without a Common Access Card (CAC) must enter through the Claremont Road Gate.

7. Attire:

Conference Sessions:

• Military - Class B Service Uniform
• Civilian - Coat and tie for gentlemen and comparable attire for ladies

Reception:

• Civilian - Business Casual

Banquet:

• Civilian - Coat and tie for gentlemen and comparable attire for ladies

8. Administrative Support:

• Please contact the Strategic Studies Institute staff for administrative support during conference hours in Bliss Hall. At all other times during normal business hours, the staff will be located in Building 47.


• For a complete list of Strategic Studies Institute personnel, consult the Directory of Specialists.


• To contact the Academic Engagement Office, please call (717)-245-4073.

9. IT Information:

• Outgoing faxes can be sent by the SSI Staff located in the Bliss Hall foyer.


• Use of laptop computers is authorized in Bliss Hall during the conference. There will be a reserved area in the rear of the auditorium for individuals wishing to take notes on their laptop computers during the conference.


• Wi-Fi will be available for attendees.

10. Foreign Nationals and Representatives of a Foreign Interest.

Foreign nationals who are employed by a foreign government must have applied to the Department of the Army Foreign Visits Office through the Defense Attaché's Office at the local U.S. Embassy pursuant to attending the conference. The visit request must have been submitted at least 30 days prior to the date of this conference. Foreign nationals who are not employed by a foreign government can pursue normal procedures to access the United States. All Foreign Nationals, regardless of foreign government employment, must contact us announcing their intention to attend the event. They must also present their passports to gain entrance to the Carlisle Barracks.