Its mission is to "advocate the need for a strong defense capability emphasizing electronic warfare and information operations to government, industry, academia, and the public.

"[1] The name "Old Crows" emerged from the first use of electronic warfare in World War II to disrupt Axis communications and radars.

[2] The organization draws expertise and information from its members consisting of a pool of thousands of individuals, including technology specialists and actual military personnel.

It is involved in advancing electronic warfare and information-gathering techniques, disseminating information on these topics, and supporting the education of personnel in related scientific matters.

The magazine serves as the official media outlet of the Association, and is headquartered in Gainesville, Florida.