Background: The C4ISR Award is named in honor of Major General John B. Marks. General Marks served on the AOC Board of Directors in 1986-1987 and again from 1992-1997. He was AOC President in 1998-1999.

General Marks served 35 years in the US Air Force and held positions in operations, intelligence and electronic warfare including Chief, Electronic Warfare Division, US European Command deputy Chief of Staff, Intelligence, Air Force Systems Command; Commander, Foreign Technology Division, Air Force Systems Command; Director of Intelligencer; US Air Force, and Commander, Electronic Security Command.

After retirement from the Air Force in 1983, General Marks was Vice President of Fairchild Systems Inc., and Loral Data Systems. He remained active in the Kiwanis, The Air Force Association, and the Eglin Chapter of the Association of Old Crows after retirement.

Presentation Venue: The John Marks Electronic Support Award is presented at the recipient’s unit or company by the local chapter President or representative and regional or “at large director”. If possible, the award should be presented prior to the AOC International Symposium, so that pictures of the presentation may be displayed during the Symposium.