Association of Old Crows

What Association of Old Crows does

The Association of Old Crows (AOC) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional association founded in 1964 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, dedicated to the global electromagnetic warfare (EW) and spectrum operations community. It serves more than 12,000 members across 70+ chapters spanning military (all U.S. service branches plus international allies), government civilians, the defense industry, and academia. The organization publishes the Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance (JED), operates the only dedicated EW career center, runs the largest annual EW symposium drawing nearly 2,500 attendees from 40+ countries, and supports a portfolio of regional summits (CEMA, EW Capabilities & Gaps, SAM Systems) and the inaugural Electromagnetic Warfare Awareness Week in July 2026.

AOC's core products and services are non-technological and center on education, networking, and advocacy: a monthly journal, 100+ hours of on-demand webinars, instructor-led and virtual professional development courses (priced $250-$2,000), classified events hosted at U.S. military installations, an awards program, and the AOC Educational Foundation (a 501(c)(3) charitable affiliate established in 1989) providing STEM scholarships to military personnel, veterans, and students. It does not develop or sell technology products. A strategic co-development partnership with West Virginia University supports the Threat Assets for T&E (TATE) Workshop and workforce pipeline development.

The business model is a diversified nonprofit revenue mix: recurring annual membership dues (individual and group/organization tiers), event registration fees (with active-duty military and government civilians attending free or at heavy discount), tiered event sponsorships (Small Business at $3,000 up to Title at $18,750), professional development course tuition, and ancillary merchandise sales through a Shopify storefront. GTM is event-driven: AOC acquires and retains members through flagship symposia, regional summits, free awareness webinars (including EW Awareness Week), and chapter-level networking, with online membership applications via account.crows.org.

Name

Association of Old Crows

Legal name

Association of Old Crows

Website

https://crows.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Association of Old Crows is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional association founded in 1964 that serves more than 12,000 members of the global electromagnetic warfare and spectrum operations community across military, government, industry, and academia, delivering the Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance, classified summits, professional development courses, and 70+ worldwide chapters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance (print and electronic), complimentary webinars (100+ hours on-demand), career center access, discounts on summits and professional development courses, and local chapter membership.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from annual symposium, regional summits (CEMA, EW Capabilities & Gaps, SAM Systems), and pre-summit professional development courses. Summit fees range from free for active military to $775-$875 for industry members/non-members.
3. Sponsorships and Exhibits: Event sponsorships at various tiers (Title, Platinum, Gold, Small Business) provide revenue from defense and technology companies seeking visibility with the EW community. Sponsor tiers range from $4,000-$18,750 depending on event and level.
4. Product Sales: Merchandise and AOC-branded products sold through the AOC Store (shopaoc.myshopify.com), including apparel, history books, and merchandise.
5. Professional Development Courses: Virtual and on-site training courses offered at various price points ($250-$2,000) covering electronic warfare topics such as drone warfare, metasurface-driven EW, GPS/GNSS jamming, and cybersecurity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Association of Old Crows is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional association that serves the global electromagnetic warfare (EW) and spectrum operations community. It provides individual and organizational memberships delivering the Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance (JED), live and on-demand webinars, professional development courses, networking events, and career resources. Its core outputs are educational content, conferences/summits, and a member community connecting military, government, industry, and academia.

Product overview

The Association of Old Crows (AOC) is a professional non-profit association serving the global electromagnetic warfare (EW) and spectrum operations community. AOC offers a portfolio of member services centered around education, networking, and professional development. The core offerings include the Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance (JED), live and on-demand webinars, professional development courses, and annual conferences (Annual Symposium, EW Capabilities & Gaps Summit, SAMs Symposium, and CEMA Summit). Supporting products include the AOC Career Center, 70+ regional chapters, scholarships, the Future 5 leadership program, awards recognition, a merchandise store, and advocacy resources. Members receive access to content, discounts on events and courses, chapter membership, and career resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance (JED): The premier publication for the electromagnetic warfare community, delivered to AOC members in print and digitally.
• Future 5
• AOC Foundation

Products and services

• Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance (JED)
• AOC Webinars (Live and On-Demand)
• Professional Development Courses
• Annual AOC International Symposium & Convention
• EW Capabilities & Gaps Summit
• Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (SAMs) Symposium
• Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA) Summit
• AOC Career Center
• Electromagnetic Warfare Awareness Week
• AOC Foundation Scholarships
• Future 5 Leadership Program
• AOC Awards Program
• Product Showcase
• AOC Individual and Organizational Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,000+ members internationally representing the global EW and spectrum operations community
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• West Virginia University (WVU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWVU partners with AOC to host the Threat Assets for T&E (TATE) Workshop, leveraging cutting-edge research, processes, and capabilities while teaching the next generation of engineers and scientists the foundations of Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) T&E and threat engineering. The partnership cultivates advanced degree graduates (Master's and PhD) with expert-level knowledge of threat asset design strategies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AFCEA International: Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional association serving defense, intelligence, and homeland security communities through events, publications, and professional development. Closest direct peer to AOC in structure, mission, and member profile.
• National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA): NDIA is a defense industry trade association hosting major conferences (e.g., Joint Armament, Cyber, SOF) and serving as a convening body between government, industry, and academia. Directly comparable to AOC in member-based defense industry model and event-driven engagement.
• Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA): INSA is a nonpartisan nonprofit providing forums for intelligence and national security professionals across government, academia, and industry. Comparable to AOC as a membership organization convening a specialized national security community through events and policy work.
• Association of the United States Army (AUSA): AUSA is a nonprofit professional association serving the U.S. Army community through its annual meeting, conferences, publications, and professional development. Direct peer to AOC in structure, with comparable event sponsorship tiers and chapter network model.
• U.S. Naval Institute (USNI): USNI is an independent nonprofit that publishes Proceedings magazine and Naval History, hosts conferences, and serves as a professional forum for the naval community. Direct peer to AOC in publishing, membership, and event-driven engagement model.
• IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society (AESS): IEEE AESS is a technical society focused on aerospace and electronic systems, including EW, radar, and signal processing. Directly comparable as a professional community for the same underlying EW/EMSO technical disciplines AOC serves, with conferences and publications.
• Society of American Military Engineers (SAME): SAME is a nonprofit professional association of military, government, and industry members in engineering and infrastructure. Comparable to AOC in structure, chapter-based model, and role as a convening body for defense-related professionals.
• American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE): ASNE is a nonprofit professional organization for naval engineers with symposia, publications, and awards. Direct peer to AOC in member-based defense engineering community model with comparable event and publication offerings.
• Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (now AFCEA): AFCEA serves as the closest direct comparator for AOC, with nearly identical 501(c)(6) nonprofit structure, defense/IT/intel membership focus, large annual conventions, chapter networks, and tiered sponsorship programs. Already listed above; redundant.

Broad incumbents

• American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA): AIAA is the largest aerospace professional society, covering aviation, space, and defense technologies with conferences, publications, and standards. Comparable to AOC as a larger, broader professional association in the aerospace and defense domain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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