JIFX Background
Since 2002, NPS field experimentation events have been conducted such that maximum innovation and collaboration are encouraged between DoD, government agencies, industry, universities, and in which SOF, National Guard, and first responder participation and feedback are utilized for effectiveness, affordability, and feasibility of future capabilities. The success the NPS field experimentation events such as TNT/CBE and RELIEF have led to the desire in Office of the Secretary of Defense to have a version of these events focused on the needs of the Unified Combatant Commands (COCOMs). In response, a cooperative team including the Naval Postgraduate School, National Defense University, and representation from each COCOM and the Department of Homeland Security have assembled to address this need. In February 2012, a prototype Joint Interagency Field Exploration (JIFX) event was held at NPS's facilities at Camp Roberts, CA. The event incorporated two existing conventional research threads as well as experiments selected from COCOM and interagency representation. Building on this prototype, JIFX is held on a semi-annual basis at Camp Roberts, CA.
The next iteration, JIFX 13-4, is scheduled for 5-8 August 2013.
Request for Information:
For information about JIFX areas of interest, and how to run an experiment at the event, please see the event's Request for Information (RFI).
Attendance at JIFX is by invitation only. If you are interested in attending, please preview the RFI document for whitepaper submission instructions. If accepted, you will receive an e-mail confirmation notifying you of your acceptance. Attendance as an observer is possible, but is reserved for government employees.
Application for Attendance:
Applicants interested in attending JIFX to conduct an experiment should complete steps 1 & 2.
Government employees (and the support contractors who represent them) wishing to attend as observers may simply complete step 2.
1. Complete JIFX Whitepaper. Multiple whitepapers addressing different experiments may be submitted and reviewed individually, however each whitepaper must address only one experiment. Whitepapers are due no-later-than June 7, 2013.
2. Register for Event. Every individual who will physically attend the event must register in order to be granted gate access and receive the necessary badging to participate. (Please note: non-US citizens will be required to fill out additional paperwork. If you are not a US citizen, please register no-later-than July 05 2013.)
All are welcome to apply, however attendance is by invitational only. If accepted, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. To be considered for the JIFX 13-4 event, prospective attendees must submit a whitepaper and register every individual who will be attending. Multiple whitepapers addressing different experiments may be submitted by each respondent, but each whitepaper must address only one experiment. Submissions may be reviewed by JIFX stakeholders, support contractors, and NPS faculty, staff, and students.
Camp Roberts Information:
How to Enter the Base
Enter the base through Gate 10, pictured below, at the intersection of Generals Rd and San Marcos Rd. You are NOT ALLOWED to enter the Main Gate.
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Travel
Driving Directions from Nearby airports:
San Luis Obispo – 43 miles - 1 hour drive
Monterey – 110 mile - 2 hour drive
San Jose – 160 miles - 3 hour drive
San Francisco – 190 miles - 3.5 hour drive
Los Angeles – 220 miles - 4.5 hour drive
Driving Directions:
Northbound US101 or downtown Paso Robles
Lodging
Most participants stay in Paso Robles or surrounding area. List of lodging.
Shipping
Parcel Service (Individual packages, less than 150 lbs)
CIRPAS
Attn: (*Your Company / Your Name*)
Bldg 914, Shipping & Receiving
Camp Roberts, CA 93451-5000
Ph 805-227-1314
Directly to the Airfield: Freight
CIRPAS
Attn: (*Your Company / Your Name*)
McMillan Airfield, East Perimeter Rd
Camp Roberts, CA 93451-5000
Ph 805-227-1314
Please contact Tristan Allen via e-mail at jifx@nps.edu for any shipping questions or if your shipment requires any special equipment to unload or transport
For further information please contact: jifx@nps.edu