DAU Course In

DAU

Defense

Acquisition

University

 Fiscal Year 2000

 Course Catalog

Office of the Under Secretary of Defens

(Acquisition and Technology)

Volume VIII ADS-00-01-C

As of 11/5/99
Appendix A
DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY

2001 NORTH BEAUREGARD STREET

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22311-1772

FOREWORD

As the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) welcomes th

Century, there are exciting opportunities in education and training

new millennium will see a changed DAU structure and expa

methods of delivering education and training to you. There ar

challenges that lie ahead for DAU, but past successes and experi

provide a firm foundation for moving ahead into the new centur

 DAU is committed to providing timely, high quality education 

members of the Defense Acquisition Community. Technology-

education and training methods are being used to keep pace w

many reforms now being integrated into the acquisition process. 

has been much success in the efforts to convert traditional class

courses to technology-based offerings and there are plans to f

enhance the student’s learning experience with increased u

various delivery methods.

 Whether in the traditional classroom environment or via distr

learning, the individual’s learning experience as part of career dev

ment is our priority. This catalog will help you plan an edu

program that will meet your individual needs and will assist y

achieving your career goals. It identifies what courses you 

provides course descriptions, indicates modes of delivery, and ex

registration procedures. If you have any questions, please call th

of your component Director, Acquisition Career Management (DA

the DAU staff, or the DAU school.

 I invite you to visit the DAU website at http://www.acq.osd.m

and the Virtual Campus at http://dau.fedworld.gov to explore 

education opportunities for the new millennium.

Thomas M. Crean

President

Defense Acquisition Univer
Contents

Page

Foreword ................................................................................ i

Table of Contents .................................................................... ii

CHAPTER 1 THE DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY (DAU) 1

CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION .................... 7

A. Course Information ..................................................... 9

B. Course Registration and Quota Allocation .................... 11

Army Personnel ......................................................... 12

Navy Personnel.......................................................... 13

Air Force Personnel.................................................... 14

Acquisition Personnel in Other DoD Components ......... 14

Other Personnel ......................................................... 15

C. Course Attendance..................................................... 15

D. Course Equivalencies and Alternatives ........................ 16

Predecessor Courses ................................................. 16

Equivalent Courses .................................................... 16

Fulfillment .................................................................. 16

E. Workforce and Acquisition Corps Education Standards . 16

F. Electronic Access to the DAU ..................................... 17

CHAPTER 3 SENIOR ACQUISITION EDUCATION

PROGRAM AND THE SENIOR

ACQUISITION COURSE .................................... 19

CHAPTER 4 CAREER FIELD DESCRIPTIONS....................... 25

A. Acquisition Logistics ................................................... 27

B. Auditing ..................................................................... 27

C. Business, Cost Estimating and Financial Management . 28

D. Communications - Computer Systems ......................... 28

E. Contracting ................................................................ 28

F. Industrial and/or Contract Property Management.......... 29

G. Manufacturing and Production (including Quality

 Assurance .................................................................. 30

H. Program Management ................................................ 30

I. Purchasing................................................................. 30
J. Systems Planning, Research, Development and

 Engineering................................................................ 

K. Test and Evaluation.................................................... 

CHAPTER 5 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS................................. 

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition

Management................................................ 

ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition.................. 

ACQ 401 Senior Acquisition Course ............................. 

ACQ 402 Executive Management Course...................... 

ACQ 403 Defense Acquisition Executive Overview

Workshop....................................................... 

ACQ 404 Systems Acquisition Management Course

for General/Flag Officers................................. 

ACQ 405 Executive Refresher Course........................... 

AUD 1130 Technical Indoctrination ................................ 

AUD 1320 Intermediate Contract Auditing ...................... 

AUD 4120 Statistical Sampling ...................................... 

AUD 4230 Graphic, Computational, and Improvement

Curve Analysis Techniques ........................... 

AUD 8560 Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)

Supervisory Skills Workshop ......................... 

BCF 101 Fundamentals of Cost Analysis.......... ........... 

BCF 102 Fundamentals of Earned Value Management . 

BCF 103 Fundamentals of Business Financial

 Management................................................ 

BCF 203 Intermediate Earned Value Management ....... 

BCF 204 Intermediate Cost Analysis ........................... 

BCF 205 Contractor Finance for Acquisition Managers . 

BCF 206 Cost Risk Analysis ....................................... 

BCF 207 Economic Analysis ....................................... 

BCF 208 Software Cost Estimating.............................. 

BCF 209 Selected Acquisition Report .......................... 

BCF 211 Acquisition Business Management ................ 

BCF 301 Business, Cost Estimating, and Financial

Management Workshop................................ 

BCF 802 Selected Acquisition Report Review .............. 

CAR 805 Contemporary Approaches to Acquisition

Reform ........................................................ 

CON 101 Basics of Contracting.................................... 

CON 104 Principles of Contract Pricing ........................ 

CON 202 Intermediate Contracting............................... 
CON 204 Intermediate Contract Pricing ........................ 71

CON 210 Government Contract Law ............................ 73

CON 232 Overhead Management of Defense Contracts .. 75

CON 233 Cost Accounting Standards Workshop........... 76

CON 234 Contingency Contracting............................... 77

CON 235 Advanced Contract Pricing............................ 79

CON 236 Contractual Aspects of Value Engineering ..... 81

CON 237 Simplified Acquisition Procedures .................. 83

CON 243 Architect-Engineer Contracting ...................... 85

CON 244 Construction Contracting .............................. 86

CON 301 Executive Contracting................................... 87

CON 333 Management for Contracting Supervisors ...... 88

GRT 201 Grants and Agreement Management ............. 90

IND 101 Contract Property Administration

Fundamentals .............................................. 91

IND 102 Contract Property Disposition........................ 93

IND 103 Contract Property Systems Analysis .............. 94

IND 201 Intermediate Contract Property

Administration .............................................. 96

IND 202 Contract Property Management Seminar ....... 98

IRM 101 Basic Information Systems Acquisition .......... 100

IRM 201 Intermediate Information Systems

Acquisition ................................................... 101

IRM 303 Advanced Information Systems Acquisition .... 102

LAW 801 Acquisition Law ............................................ 104

LOG 101 Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals ............... 105

LOG 201 Intermediate Acquisition Logistics .................. 107

LOG 203 Reliability and Maintainability ......................... 108

LOG 204 Configuration Management ........................... 110

LOG 205 Provisioning ................................................. 111

LOG 304 Executive Acquisition Logistics

Management................................................ 113

PMT 202 Multinational Program Management .............. 114

PMT 203 International Security and Technology

Transfer/Control ........................................... 115

PMT 302 Advanced Program Management Course....... 116

PMT 303 Executive Program Manager's Course ........... 118

PMT 304 Advanced International Management

Workshop .................................................... 120

PMT 305 Program Manager's Skills (ACAT III
Programs)..................................................... 

PQM 101 Production and Quality Management

Fundamentals .............................................. 

PQM 103 Defense Specification Management............... 

PQM 104 Specification Selection and Application .......... 

PQM 201 Intermediate Production and Quality

Management................................................ 

PQM 202 Commercial and Nondevelopmental Item Acquisition 

PQM 203 Preparation of Commercial Item Descriptions . 

PQM 212 Market Research.......................................... 

PQM 301 Advanced Production and Quality Management 

SAM 101 Basic Software Acquisition Management ....... 

SAM 201 Intermediate Software Acquisition

Management................................................ 

SAM 301 Advanced Software Acquisition

Management................................................ 

SYS 201 Intermediate Systems Planning, Research,

Development, and Engineering...................... 

SYS 211 Integrated Product and Process Development 

SYS 301 Advanced Systems Planning, Research,

Development, and Engineering...................... 

TST 101 Introduction to Acquisition Workforce Test

and Evaluation ............................................. 

TST 202 Intermediate Test and Evaluation .................. 

TST 301 Advanced Test and Evaluation ...................... 

APPENDICES

A. DAU Course Index ..................................................... 

B. Consortium Members and Points of Contact ................ 

C. Certification Standards – Checklists ............................ 

D. Assignment-Specific DAU Training .............................. 

E. Sample Forms ........................................................... 

F. DoD School Equivalencies .......................................... 

G. College Program Equivalencies ................................... 

H. Continuing Education Units ......................................... 

The Defense Acquisition University (D

The Defense

Acquisition

University

(DAU)

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Chapter 1
The Defense Acquisition University (D

Chapter 1

The Defense

Acquisition

University (DAU)

The Defense Acquisition University

(DAU) is a consortium of Department of Defense (DoD) education

and training institutions and

organizations that provides mandatory, assignment-specific, and

continuing education courses for

military and civilian personnel

serving in 11 acquisition career

fields. Its mission is to educate

and train professionals for effective service in the Defense

acquisition system. Authorized

by 10 U.S.C. 1746, and chartered by DoD Directive 5000.57,

the DAU began operating on August 1, 1992.

The DAU coordinates the DoD

acquisition education and training

program to meet the training

requirements of more than 106,000

personnel serving in acquisition

positions. Through its consortium

members, the DAU sponsors

acquisition curriculum and instructor training to provide a full range

of basic, intermediate, advanced,

and assignment-specific courses

to support the career goals and

professional development of the

acquisition workforce. In addition,

the DAU, through its member

institutions, fosters resea

publications, symposia, and c

sulting in areas related to the 

quisition functional areas.

DoD functional boards encomp

all acquisition functional areas. 

functional board members are se

level acquisition officials of the 

components. They advise the U

Secretary of Defense (Acquis

and Technology) (USD(A&T)) 

issues of career development 

recommend mandatory train

education and experience requ

for their functional areas. The D

works in conjunction with these f

tional boards to identify performa

outcomes for various career le

and incorporate them into D

courses.

The Chief Executive Officer of 

University is the President, 

reports to the USD(A&T). A Bo

of Visitors, individuals selected 

their preeminence in acade

business, and industry, adv

the President and the USD(A

on matters related to organ

tional management, curric

methods of instruction, facili

and other matters of interest to 

University.
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Under the DAU structure, consortium members remain a part of

their existing commands. The

relationship between the DAU and

its participating members is defined

by Memoranda of Agreement

(MOA). In addition to DoD mandatory acquisition and assignmentspecific courses described in this

catalog, the consortium members

continue to offer non-DAU education and training unique to their

Service or agency missions.

Consortium members include:

• Air Force Contracting/Acquisition

Training Center (AFCATC)

(Lackland Training Facility)

• Air Force Institute of Technology

(AFIT)

• Army Logistics Management College (ALMC)

• Defense Contract Audit Institute

(DCAI)

• Defense Logistics Agency Center for Training, Education, and

Development (DCTED)

• Defense Systems Management

College (DSMC)

• Industrial College of the Armed

Forces (ICAF)

• Information Resources Management College (IRMC)

• Naval Center for Acquisition

Training (NCAT)

• Naval Facilities Contracts Training Center (NFCTC)

• Naval Postgraduate School

(NPS)

• Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (OASN),

Research, Development and

Acquisition (RD&A/APIA-PP)
The Defense Acquisition University (D

Office of the President

President

Mr. Thomas M. Crean

(703) 845-6733

Director for Academic Affairs

Dr. Lenore Sack

(703) 845-6767

Director for University Operations

Mr. Frank Sobieszczyk

(703) 845-6763

Director for Resource Management

Mr. Joseph Wargo

(703) 845-6753

Director for Distance Learning

Mr. Will Peratino

(703) 845-6725

Director, Acquisition Reform

 Communications Center

LTC John Manning, USA

(703) 845-6738

Fax: (703) 379-4319

DAU General Information:

Phone:(703) 845-6772

DSN: 761-6829 x6772

Fax: (703) 820-9753

E-mail:dau-univ@acq.osd.mil

Web: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dau

Virtual Campus: https://dau.fedworld.gov
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Administrative Informa

Administrative

Information

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Chapter 2
Administrative Informa

Core Courses

Most personnel must take a c

acquisition course before ta

other mandatory training at Ca

Levels I and II. The core course 

Career Level I is ACQ 101, Fun

mentals of Systems Acquis

Management. For Career Leve

it is ACQ 201, Intermed

Systems Acquisition Managem

ACQ 101 is a prerequisite 

ACQ 201. The core courses 

required for all workforce m

bers in the following career fie

Acquisition Logistics

Business, Cost Estimating, 

Financial Management

Communication-Compu

Systems

Manufacturing, Production, 

Quality Assurance

Program Management

Systems Planning, Resear

Development and Enginee

Test and Evaluation

Course Types

Certification courses are ide

fied in Appendix C of this cata

which provides concise check

of the education, experience 

A. Course

Information

Sequence of Courses

The DAU provides a highly structured sequence of courses needed

to meet the mandatory and desired

training standards established in

DoD 5000.52-M, “Career Development Program for Acquisition

Personnel.” In many cases, prerequisite courses are identified,

which must be completed prior to

taking the course for which they

are required. Students are

expected to be competent in prerequisite knowledge and skills.

Where specific prerequisites are

not identified, students are strongly

encouraged to attend mandatory

courses in the sequence prescribed

because one course builds on the

other and competence in prior

course material is assumed, e.g.,

IND 201, IND 202, etc. Using this

catalog, DoD acquisition workforce

personnel can determine the mandatory training and education

required for their career field and

career level, and the sequence of

courses to meet those requirements.

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Administrative

Information
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training standards established for

certification into each career field.

The checklists also provide the recommended sequence of courses

for training within each career level.

Level I courses are designed to

provide fundamental knowledge

and establish primary qualification

and expertise in the individual’s

career field, job series, or functional area.

At Level II, functional specialization is emphasized. Courses at this

level are designed to enhance the

employee’s capabilities in a primary

specialty or functional area.

At Level III, acquisition training

emphasizes managing the acquisition process and learning the latest

methods being implemented in the

career field or functional area.

Each of these levels typically

corresponds to particular GS

levels or military grades/ranks

that are defined by a military

department or agency. Grade, however, is not generally a requirement

for course enrollment.

Assignment-specific courses

provide the training needed to perform specific acquisition functions.

These may be functions performed

by a subset of individuals in a career

field. Assignment-specific training

is also required when individuals in

one career field must understand

some of the processes of other

career fields. Appendix D provides

a description of DAU assignmentspecific courses and the audiences

for which they are developed.

Course descriptions for all DAU

certification and assignmentspecific courses are listed alphanumerically in Chapter 5. Details

of course length, prerequisites,

equivalent DoD courses, course

sponsor, predecessor courses,

modes of delivery, and Personnel

Data System (PDS) codes are

included in Appendix A.

DAU sponsored courses provide

the opportunity for members of the

acquisition workforce who have

completed all training and education requirements for their position

to meet standards for obtaining 80

contact hours of continuing education and training over a two year

period. In addition, many professional organizations and associations have continuing education

requirements for their members.

Appendix H provides a listing of

continuing education units (CEU)

for DAU courses.

Course Offerings

DAU courses are offered in a

variety of modes. The most frequently used are resident, where

the student attends class at one

of the DAU consortium schools,

and on-site, where the instructor
Administrative Informa

teaches at locations having sufficient numbers of students to

support a class. Some DAU

courses are also offered via the

World Wide Web, and satellite.

Appendix A displays DAU course

delivery modes. Course offerings,

schedules, and location of courses

are published separately in the DAU

Course Schedule, which is disseminated electronically by e-mail and

the World Wide Web (http://

www.acq.osd.mil/dau). See Section F of this chapter for instructions on getting the course schedules.

B. Course

Registration and

Quota Allocation

Employees and their supervisors

may plan training requirements for

career development purposes

using the requirements provided in

Appendices C and D, and course

descriptions and data in Chapter 5

and Appendix A. Appendices C

and D identify courses that are

required for certification in the

career field and career level, or

for performing an assignmentspecific function in acquisition.

For DoD acquisition workforce

members attending certification or

assignment-specific courses, all

costs of tuition, travel and per diem

for DAU training, including equ

lency examinations, will be fun

by DAU via the student’s com

nent. DAU does not fund tr

and per diem costs for acquis

workforce members to attend c

tinuous learning (800 ser

courses. Procedures to enro

any mode in which the cours

available are listed below, by c

ponent. Course delivery mo

and course prerequisites are li

in Appendix A.

The DAU uses the Army Trai

Requirements and Resour

System (ATRRS) to main

course schedules, allocate quo

manage class registration, and 

vide data for reporting requ

ments. Agencies with quota a

cations are required to register 

dents into the system no later t

45 calendar days prior to the c

start date to ensure that stude

have sufficient time to make n

essary arrangements for atten

class. Information entered into 

system is used by the school

send the students their mater

The student's command or org

zation will notify the studen

registration for training. The sc

will provide reporting instructions 

class start/end dates, building/ro

number, etc. if it is a resident cl

The student's organization will 

vide this information if it is an on

class. Basic reporting instruct
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to the class start date for all training modes. Applications, especially those for on-site courses,

should be entered in ATRRS as

soon as the approval is received.

Research, Development, and

Acquisition Information Systems

Activity (RDAISA), COMM (540)

731-3557 or DSN 931-9557,e-mail

higginbl@radford-emh1.army.mil,

will approve and register students

for training, and issue funding for

travel and per diem. The requesting

organization will obtain specifics

on the scheduled training through

ATRRS. RDAISA operates a

World Wide Web Homepage for

access to the Army Acquisition

Mandatory Training Schedule

(http://dacm.sarda.army.mil),

Army Acquisition Education and

Training Catalog, (http://

dacm.sarda.army.mil/

careerdevelopment), other documents, and acquisition career management information. The Army

Acquisition Homepage address is

http://www.sarda.army.mil.

Organizations should monitor

closely the availability of on-site

class offerings to minimize

expenses associated with class

attendance in resident mode. Onsite course offerings are filled by

students locally to keep travel and

per diem expenses to a minimum.

Student cancellation or substitution should be limited to only

extreme emergencies. To cancel

are provided in ATRRS on the SH

display for most consortium schools

in case of late entries or non-receipt

of reporting instructions.

For some classes, the school

forwards pre-course materials to

the student (see course descriptions in Chapter 5). Pre-course

materials for selected courses

(CON 101, CON 202, CON 301)

are available on the DAU

homepage. Once registered, students who have not received reporting instructions 30 days before

the class start date should contact

the school registrar (see Appendix

B for contact information for each

school).

After students are registered in a

class, they may contact the school

for administrative details regarding

attendance and lodging.

Army Personnel

Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW)

civilian and military personnel who

require DAU courses will follow

locally established procedures for

nominating personnel for training.

Supervisors of AAW personnel are

responsible for identifying and

nominating AAW personnel for

mandatory training in the sequence

prescribed for the acquisition career

field. Organizations nominating personnel for mandatory training will

use ATRRS to enter applications

under Quota Source H4 (plus local

quota source) at least 90 days prior
Administrative Informa

or substitute a confirmed class

registration supervisors should contact their training (ATRRS) support

office for procedures.

Military personnel enroute to a new

duty station or to an acquisition

position should contact their

assignment officer to obtain a quota

in a mandatory course. Assignment officers' contacts are:

CPT:DSN 221-2800/(703) 325-2800

MAJ:DSN 221-3128/(703) 325-3128

LTC: DSN221-3129/(703) 325-3129

RDAISA has developed a telephone information response system, which is available 24 hours a

day, seven days a week, by dialing

(800) 808-6467, workforce members can obtain a copy of the current training schedule (by fax) and

can obtain information on rental

car authorization, travel advances,

training, policies, and travel orders.

For additional information concerning course registration for Army

personnel, please call:

COMM (540) 731-3557

DSN 931-3557/3587

FAX (540) 731-3547

Navy Personnel

Department of the Navy (DON)

personnel may request quotas for

mandatory acquisition courses by

completing a DON Acquisition

Training Registration sheet

(DACM2) and submitting it to t

local acquisition training repres

tative. The acquisition training 

resentative in each command 

be responsible for all nominat

for Navy/Marine Corps stude

within their claimancy.

The Acquisition Training Re

sentative will forward all nom

tions to the Career Managem

Site (CMS) in Mechanicsburg, 

The CMS will enter the nom

tions into ATRRS and notify 

individual student when class sp

is available. All funding associa

with mandatory acquisition tr

ing will be managed by the C

and lines of accounting will be 

sued to those mandatory stude

who require travel and per diem 

course attendance. DON stude

may also request acquisi

courses, obtain required app

als, check their registration sta

and obtain travel and per d

funding electronically. For m

information on "Register-Now", 

Department of the Navy's e

tronic registration system, 

"DACM On-Line" at htt

dacm.secnav.navy.mil.

In the event a student is unabl

attend training as scheduled

DON Acquisition Training Prog

Request for Cancellation (DACM 

should be completed and forwar

to CMS. The local training re

sentative will be able to assis

determining the availability o

substitute. To reschedule train
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students must reapply through their

local training representative using

the procedures cited above.

The current class schedule, DON

registration sheet, training representative listing and other useful

information is available on the Navy

Director of Acquisition Career

Management (DACM) Bulletin

Board (BBS) by dialing 703-602-

3991/3992 or via the Internet at

http://dacm.secnav.navy.mil.

For additional information concerning course registration for DON

personnel, please call your major

claimant training representative.

Names and telephone numbers for

designated training representatives

are available in "DACM On-Line"

and in the "Points of Contact" area

of the Navy DACM Bulletin Board.

Air Force Personnel

Air Force acquisition workforce

personnel who require mandatory acquisition education and

training should contact the base

level training monitor or the designated Employee Development

Manager. Air Force personnel

desiring space available seats

should use the same process as

that for regular students.

The current class schedule, rosters, vacancies, list of training representatives, and other useful information regarding acquisition

career management is available

through the Air Force Director of

Acquisition Career Management

(DACM) World Wide Web site at

http://www. safaq.hq.af.mil/

acq_workf or the Acquisition Training Office website at http://

www.safaq.hq.af.mil/acq_workf/

training.

For additional information concerning course registration for Air Force

personnel, please call:

COMM (210) 652-6584

DSN 487-6584

FAX (210) 652-6560

Acquisition Personnel in

Other DoD Components

In the DoD components outside

the Military Departments (including the Office of the Secretary of

Defense, the Chairman of the Joint

Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff,

the Inspector General, the Defense

Agencies, the Defense Field

Activities, the Joint Service

Schools, and the Defense Support

Activities), the supervisors of

persons who require mandatory

training are responsible for ensuring that the training is properly

requested and authorized, and that

travel, if any, in connection with

the training is properly requested.

Supervisors of civilian employees

in the components should consult

with acquisition training officials
Administrative Informa

(most often, such an official will be

located in the civilian personnel

training office) to determine the

detailed procedures for requesting

and authorizing mandatory training.

The supervisor of a military member may need to coordinate with

both the acquisition training officials in the component and with the

member’s Military Department,

which is responsible for obtaining

quotas and funds for the member.

The procedures specified for the

Military Department which provides

host and supporting services may

be followed by civilian personnel

assigned to the Unified and Specified Commands, consistent with

individual command requirements

(other than the U.S. Special

Operations Command, which has

established unique procedures).

For additional information concerning course registration for DoD

personnel, please call:

COMM (703) 602-9160

DSN 332-9160

FAX (703) 602-9161

Other Personnel

DoD non-acquisition members

must contact their appropriate

DACM for registration. Non-DoD

personnel may contact the DAU

Registrar. To register, submit a

completed DD Form 1556 (see

sample in Appendix E) “Request,

Authorization, Agreement, Ce

cation of Training and Reimbu

ment” or SF 182 “Request, Au

rization, Agreement, Certifica

of Training” or other organizati

training form to DAU. Non-D

employees are placed on a wa

list until 45 days from the cou

start date. At that time, regis

tions will be processed in the o

they were received until all se

are filled. Tuition and travel c

are the responsibility of the 

questing person or organizat

Mail the request to:

Defense Acquisition University

(ATTN: Registrar)

2001 N. Beauregard Street

Suite 750

Alexandria, VA 22311-1772

For additional information conc

ing course registration, please 

COMM (703) 845-6794

DSN 761-6829, Ext. 6794

FAX (703) 820-9753

C. Course

Attendance

Students are expected to atten

scheduled course sessions (inc

ing teleconferencing and sate

sessions) and complete all cou

work. Absences for medica

family emergencies must 

approved by the course direc

lead instructor, or designated 
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resentative. Cumulative absences

that exceed five percent of contact

time may be grounds for removal

from the course and receipt of an

“incomplete” grade.

Consortium schools follow established DoD and Office of Personnel

Management (OPM) guidance for

civilians and service regulations for

military personnel concerning various categories of leave.

D. Course

Equivalencies and

Alternatives

Predecessor Courses

Many DAU courses were developed from existing component

courses, some of which are sufficiently similar to meet the requirement to attend the DAU course.

Predecessor courses for each DAU

course are listed in Appendix A.

Equivalent Courses

Appendix F lists DoD schools that

offer courses certified to be equivalent to DAU courses. In addition,

the college courses listed in

Appendix G meet DAU course

requirements.

Fulfillment

Pursuant to Section 8147 of Public Law 105-262 (FY 1999 Defense Appropriations Act) of October 17, 1998, ADS 97-03-GD

(January 1997), "Acquisition Career Management Mandatory

Course Fulfillment and Competency Standards," were reinstated as ADS 99-03-GD. The

fulfillment program enables members of the acquisition workforce

to receive credit for mandatory

Defense Acquisition University

courses for which they are able

to demonstrate compentency

through experience, education,

and/or alternative training. Information on the program including

the policy, the procedures, DD

Form 2518, and the course competencies are available on the

DAU website at http://

www.acq.osd.mil/dau/files/fulfil99.pdf.

E. Workforce and

Acquisition Corps

Education

Standards

The Defense Acquisition

Workforce Improvement Act

(P.L. 101-510, 1990) requires that

beginning October 1, 1993, DoD

employees with less than 10 years

of acquisition experience (as of

October 1, 1991) must meet certain educational standards. The
Administrative Informa

educational standards are applicable to new employees and those

promoted in the GS-1102

occupational series; to qualify for

the Acquisition Corps; or to obtain

a contracting officer’s warrant

above the small purchase threshold. See DoD 5000.52-M, "Acquisition Career Development Program," for additional information

concerning educational standards.

Employees may meet credit hour

standards by passing college

course equivalency examinations

considered to demonstrate knowledge comparable to accredited

courses of study in these subjects.

For more information on using

equivalency exams to meet mandatory education qualifications,

see Appendix I.

Employees also can apply certain

DAU courses to meeting the educational requirements. See Appendix

I for more information.

F. Electronic

Access to the

DAU

 Internet Access

The DAU operates a World Wide

Web Homepage for access to its

catalog, schedule, other documents, and other educational sites.

DAU plans to make increasing use

of the Internet for supporting its

educational and training activities,

and encourages all DoD acq

tion workforce personnel to 

connected and familiarized 

Internet tools and techniques.

DAU's homepage address 

http://www.acq.osd.mil/dau

Periodic updates to DAU's c

schedules are available for a

matic distribution through electr

mail. To subscribe, send an e-

to majordomo@acq.osd.mil, 

type subscribe dau-sked into 

body of the message.

Students may also access 

DAU Virtual Campus, which is 

web-enabled administrative in

structure to support DAU's dista

learning program. The Virtual C

pus provides instructors, stude

schools, registrars, and Direc

of Acquisition Career Managem

(DACMs) with tools to enro

training courses, schedule trai

courses, manage course quo

and registrations, and allow 

dents to collaborate with one 

other. The Virtual Campus is 

cated at https://dau.fedworld.
Chapter 2
Senior Acquisition Education Prog

Senior Acquisition

Education Program

and the

Senior Acquisition

Course (ACQ 401)

3
Chapter 3
Senior Acquisition Education Prog

The Senior Acquisition Course is

the preeminent course for members of the Acquisition Corps. The

course is designed to prepare

selected military officers and civilians for senior leadership and staff

positions throughout the acquisition community. All students

successfully completing the Senior

Acquisition Course are awarded a

Masters of Science degree in

National Resource Strategy.

The Industrial College of the Armed

Forces (ICAF) has been designated by the Under Secretary of

Defense (Acquisition & Technology) (USD(A&T)) to present the

Senior Acquisition Course for

selected students as part of the

DAU. Students are selected for

attendance by the respective

Services or agencies. Military

officers are selected as part of the

senior service school selection

process and designation by the

Directors of Acquisition Career

Management (DACMs). Civilians

normally apply through and are

selected by the Service or agency

DACM.

Chapter 3

Senior Acquisition Education

Program and the

Senior Acquisition Course

(ACQ 401)

ICAF has expanded the acq

tion portion of its curriculum 

Senior Acquisition Course 

dents. Students will be offere

wide choice of research and e

tive opportunities, as well as a com

core curriculum and two manda

Advanced Studies in Acquisi

Policy courses. Students wil

fully integrated into the IC

student body for most stud

Separate attention will be prov

in acquisition course work, w

retaining the benefits of interm

gling with students from 

operational and other functio

communities.

The Senior Acquisition Course c

sists of the entire 10-month IC

curriculum, enhanced for de

nated acquisition students thro

four major elements:

1. Core Curriculum. The m

disciplinary core curricu

includes major acquisit

management issues distribu

throughout studies in s

courses as Strategic Deci

Making, Political Science, His
Chapter 3

management is available. Students select one regional study,

one industry study, and two other

advanced studies (electives)

courses during the 10-month

ICAF program. Acquisitionrelated electives include 20

different offerings in such

subjects as: GovernmentIndustry Relations; Professional

Ethics for Public Officials,

Senior Leadership -- Power

and Politics, Future Directions

in Software Management, etc.

4. Research. All students are given

the opportunity to undertake a

major research project and

produce a fully documented,

scholarly paper. Acquisition students are encouraged to work on

projects that have current critical

interest in the Defense community. Each project is monitored

by a faculty research advisor.

Topics of timely interest are

solicited from throughout the

acquisition community and the

National Security community for

student research. Acquisition

students completing particularly

exceptional research compete for

research awards—both honorary and monetary—to include an

award sponsored and presented

by the DAU.

Senior Acquisition Course students

will each have a Primary Faculty

Advisor (PFA) who is a member of

the acquisition faculty. Students

Military Strategy, Economics,

Elements of National Industrial

Power, Joint Military Logistics,

Mobilization, and Industry

Studies. A concentrated course

in acquisition management is

conducted in the spring in conjunction with the other core curriculum studies. Seminars,

lectures and case studies have

been designed to challenge the

students to assess current

acquisition policy and practices

in the context of National Security Strategy, with an emphasis

on acquisition management in a

changing world. Students in the

Senior Acquisition Course

participate in the core curriculum with all other ICAF students.

2. Mandatory Acquisition Policy

Advanced Studies. Two

mandatory Acquisition Policy

Advanced Studies provide students with focused, in-depth

lectures, seminars, and field trips

on key acquisition topics and

policy issues. Students meet in

small group settings with seniorlevel policy makers from DoD,

industry, and government, to

discuss issues on a non-attribution basis. Each of the two

advanced studies requires a short

research paper on an acquisition

topic.

3. Advanced Studies. A wide array

of elective courses covering all

aspects of acquisition
Senior Acquisition Education Prog

are required to coordinate advanced study choices and research

topics with the PFA to get approval

of the selections, ensuring that the

selections will complement the students' individual goals and acquisition career needs.

Students completing the Senior

Acquisition Course are considered

graduates of both the Senior

Acquisition Course and ICAF.

Completion of the course fulfills

the OPM educational requirement

for Senior Executive Service Status.
Chapter 3
Course Requirements by Career F

Career Field

Descriptions

4
Chapter 4
Course Requirements by Career F

Acquisition Logistic

The acquisition logistics career 

includes individuals who 

involved in Support activities 

defined in DoD Directive 500

and DoD Instruction 5000.2

They manage logistics activ

associated with the procurem

integration, and fielding sup

systems/environment, weap

systems/equipment, or sys

modifications.

Auditing

The mandatory education, exp

ence, and training requireme

for the auditing career field a

to contract auditors. Person

this career field perform cont

auditing, accounting, and finan

advisory services to DoD 

other Government agencies 

negotiations, administration, 

settlement of contracts and s

contracts. Duties include eval

ing information about contra

economic assertions, compa

those assertions to establis

criteria and reporting the result

interested third parties. Audits 

made on proposal submissio

This Chapter provides position

category descriptions that are

defined in terms of acquisitionrelated duties. The acquisition

career fields described are:

Acquisition Logistics

Auditing

Business, Cost Estimating,

and Financial Management

Communications-Computer

Systems

Contracting (Including

Construction)

Industrial and/or Contract

Property Management

Manufacturing and Production

(Including Quality

Assurance)

Program Management

Purchasing

Systems Planning, Research,

Development, and

Engineering

Test and Evaluation

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Career Field Descriptions
Chapter 4

incurred cost, compliance with the

"Truth in Negotiations Act," compliance with cost accounting standards, contract terminations,

claims for abnormal conditions,

contractor financial condition, and

contractor systems and operations.

Business, Cost

Estimating, and

Financial

Management

This career field includes individuals

responsible for financial planning,

formulating financial programs, and

administering budgets. They are

also responsible for the expenditure, obligations, and accountability

of funds; cost and schedule performance management of contractors;

and cost estimating. Additional

duties include advising or assisting

commanders, program managers,

and other officials in discharging all

aspects of their responsibilities for

business management in direct

support of the Defense acquisition

process.

CommunicationsComputer Systems

This career field includes computer systems analysts, information management specialists, telecommunications managers and

software/automation specialists,

computer engineers, etc., directly

supporting the acquisition of automated information systems and

interconnecting components (to

include hardware, software, firmware products) used to create,

record, produce, store, retrieve,

process, transmit, disseminate,

present, or display data or information. This includes computers,

ancillary equipment, software, telecommunications, and other related

services. The employee identifies

requirements; writes and/or

reviews specifications, identifies

costs, obtains resources (manpower, funding, and training), tests,

evaluates, plans, obtains, and

manages life cycle support

(operations, maintenance, and

replacement).

Contracting

(Including

Construction)

The contracting career field

includes the positions of contract

negotiator, contract specialist,

contract termination specialist,

contract administrator, procurement analyst, administrative contracting officer, procuring

contracting officer, contract price
Course Requirements by Career F

and/or cost analyst, contracting

officer, and termination contracting officer. Individuals in this career

field develop, manage, supervise,

or perform procedures involving

the procurement of supplies and

services; construction, research,

and development; acquisition planning; cost and price analysis;

selection and solicitation of

sources; preparation, negotiation,

and award of contracts; all phases

of contract administration; and termination, or close out of contracts.

The employee is required to have

knowledge of the legislation, policies, regulations, and methods

used in contracting, as well as

knowledge of business and industry practices, sources of supply,

cost factors, cost and price analysis techniques, and general requirements characteristics.

Industrial and/or

Contract Property

Management

The industrial/contract property

management career field

includes the industrial property

management specialist, property

administrator industrial plant clearance specialist, plant clearance

officer, and contract and industrial

specialist (if assigned property

management responsibilities).

Individuals in this career field 

clude personnel who perform, m

age, supervise, or develop poli

and procedures for governm

property. It may involve the ac

sition, control, management, 

and disposition of Governm

owned property used by cont

tors or storage to support fu

contractual requirements. Resp

sibilities include: providing g

ance, counsel, and direction 

Government and contractor m

agers and technicians relatin

regulatory and contractual requ

ments for managing Governm

property; participating in pre-aw

surveys and post-award revie

reviewing contracts assigned 

property administration; eva

ating a contractor’s prop

management system a

approving the system or rec

mending disapproval; and de

oping and applying prope

systems analysis programs 

assess the effectiveness 

contractors’ Government prop

management systems. Th

functions are normally perform

by property administrators, as 

of the contract administration te

and as required by Parts 42.3

and 245 of the FAR and DFA

Plant Clearance Officers 

responsible for performing 

duties necessary to dispose 

excess and surplus contra
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inventory in accordance with Part

45.6 of the FAR and Part 245.6 of

the DFAR requirements.

Manufacturing and

Production (Including

Quality Assurance)

Acquisition-related manufacturing

and production personnel, and

production career field duties, vary

greatly in managerial, administrative, and technical content. Acquisition-related contractor, manufacturing, and production duties,

usually involve program management or monitoring the manufacturing and production efforts of

private sector contractors. The

quality assurance specialist manages quality assurance activities

to establish essential quality

standards and controls. He or she

also develops and executes plans

that focus on quality of design,

quality of conformance, and fitness

for use; integrates quality plans

into the system engineering process; and develops policies,

procedures and test provisions

and quality requirements in specifications, standards, and solicitations. The specialist evaluates

quality assurance during acquisition such as design reviews, functional and configuration audits,

production readiness reviews, and

milestone reviews.

Program

Management

The program management career

field includes, but is not limited to,

program manager (PM), deputy

program manager (DPM), or

program executive officer (PEO)

and deputy program executive

officer positions. Other examples

include staff positions such as

program analyst or program

integrator. Responsibilities may

be broad or focused and may be

line or staff in nature. Defense

acquisition programs are managed

in accordance with DoD Directive

5000.1, and DoD 5000.2-R.

Purchasing

Individuals in the purchasing career field are typically purchasing

agents or supervisory purchasing

agents. This function requires the

individual to purchase, rent or lease

supplies, services and equipment

through either formal open-market

methods or formal competitive bid

procedures with the primary ob-
Course Requirements by Career F

jective of the work being the rapid

delivery of goods and services in

direct support of operational requirements. It requires knowledge

of commercial supply sources and

of common business practices for

roles, prices, discounts, deliveries,

stocks, and shipments.

Systems Planning,

Research,

Development, and

Engineering

Personnel in this field are usually

engineers and scientists with

degrees performing systems planning, research and development,

and/or other engineering tasks.

These individuals may include

managers or technical specialists

in engineering, chemistry, physics,

operations research, mathematics,

and computer science fields, who

directly support acquisition programs, projects, or activities. These

positions require the incumbent to

plan, organize, monitor, oversee,

and/or perform engineering

activities that relate to the design,

development, fabrication, installation, modification, or analysis of

systems or system components.

Duties may require identification,

establishment, organization or

implementation of acquisition 

gineering objectives and polic

or establishment of specificatio

Test and Evaluation

Individuals who work in this 

are usually engineers, scient

operations researchers, comp

scientists and other degree-h

ing technical personnel who 

form test and evaluation task

support of acquisition. It inclu

managers and technical spec

ists in engineering, phys

operations research, mathem

ics, and computer science fi

who are responsible for plann

monitoring, conducting, and ev

ating tests of prototype, new

modified weapon systems eq

ment or materiel. Individuals 

analyze, assess, and evaluate 

data and results; prepare ass

ments of test data and results; 

write reports of findings.
Chapter 4
Course Descript

Course

Descriptions

5
Chapter 5
Course Descript

Chapter 5

Course Descriptions

This chapter provides a description of all mandatory, desired, ass

ment-specific, and continuing education acquisition training cour

prerequisites, recommended experience/education levels, and cou

lengths. All courses beginning with number 1 are Level I courses; 

number 2, Level II; and with number 3, Level III. Courses beginning 

number 8 are continuing education courses. Assignment-specific cou

are usually Level I or II.
Chapter 5

ACQ 101

Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management

Description

This course provides a broad overview of the DoD systems acquisition

process, including the basics of system acquisition management and the

life cycle of a Defense system from inception to disposal. The course

covers all phases of acquisition including, concept exploration, development, production, fielding and deployment. It introduces the requirements

generation and resource allocation processes, the DoD 5000 documents

governing the Defense acquisition process, and current issues in systems

acquisition management. Designed for individuals who have little or no

experience in DoD acquisition management, ACQ 101 has proven very

useful to personnel in headquarters, program management, and functional or support offices. Upon course completion, students should have

a basic understanding and general knowledge of the Defense systems

acquisition process; its diverse, interrelated, and changing nature in

different disciplines; and its regulations and governing structure.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course will

be able to:

• Recognize the fundamental precepts and bases of Defense systems

acquisition management.

• Recognize the diverse, interrelated and changing nature in the different

disciplines of Defense systems acquisition management.

• Recognize the regulations and governing structures of Defense systems acquisition management.

Who Should Attend

ACQ 101 is targeted for military officers, O-1 through O-3, and DoD

civilians, GS-5 through GS-9.

Prerequisites: None.

Length: This is a non-resident, self-paced course available through

the Internet. Students must pass the final examination within 60

calendar days of registration.
Course Descript

ACQ 201

Intermediate Systems Acquisition

Description

The Intermediate Systems Acquisition Course (ISAC) provides a com

hensive and integrated view of the DoD systems acquisition managem

process. Designed for journeymen-level members of the Defense A

sition Workforce, this course covers managerial, technical, and busi

aspects of the defense acquisition. It acquaints students with 

specialized terminology, practices, and concerns of various acquis

professionals and prepares them to cooperate in a multifunctio

synergistic environment. Students are training to participate full

members of integrated product teams.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to:

• Understand the specialized terminology, concerns, policies, and 

of the primary acquisition participants.

• Cooperate in a multifunctional, synergistic environment.

• Accept empowerment necessary to implement the concept of 

grated product and process development.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for students who are Level I certified acquis

management journeymen with significant experience in a particular ca

field. The target student has 2-4 years of acquisition experience. Co

attendees are civilians, GS-9 and above; military officers, O-3 and ab

and industry equivalents.

Prerequisites: ACQ 101. For contracting personnel, the prerequi

are ACQ 101 (within one year of assignment to a major defense acq

tion program) or Contracting Level II certified. This course is assignm

specific for only contracting personnel. This course is REQUIRE

Level III for all contracting personnel assigned to a major program, or 

devote at least 50% of their time to a major acquisition program.

Length: 14 class days.
Chapter 5

ACQ 401

Senior Acquisition Course

Description

The Senior Acquisition Course is described in detail in Chapter 3.

Prerequisites: None.

Length: 40 weeks.
Course Descript

ACQ 402

Executive Management Course

Description

For individuals who are not graduates of the Advanced Program Mana

ment Course (PMT 302), the Executive Management Course se

senior managers who interface with, or otherwise need to understand

Defense acquisition system. Students explore better ways to supp

guide, and oversee acquisition programs through case studies 

examples; faculty discussion; guest speakers from the DoD commu

and other course participants.

While each offering is uniquely tailored, the course schedule is divided 

three major segments. The foundation for the Defense acquisition sys

and management segment provides a quick, executive-level overview 

many of the topics presented in detail in the Advanced Program Mana

ment Course. The executive skills development segment typic

includes topics concerning acquisition ethics, a management simulat

automation usage, congressional influence and oversight, media inte

tion, viewpoints of program managers, and earned value managem

usage as a tool. The current initiatives segment focuses upon the 

topics of today's acquisition leadership.

Course Objective. To provide students with an executive-level un

standing of Defense systems acquisition in terms of what is important 

why it is important.

Who Should Attend

This course is open to military officers and civilians, O-6/GM-15, who 

working in positions requiring an understanding and working knowledg

DoD systems acquisition. Additionally, participants of equivalent r

from the Defense industry, other federal agencies and Allied nations 

admitted on a space-available basis.

Prerequisites: None.

Length: 15 class days.
Chapter 5

ACQ 403

Defense Acquisition Executive Overview Workshop

Description

Designed for high-ranking DoD personnel, the Defense Acquisition

Executive Overview Workshop offers an executive-level understanding

of the Defense systems acquisition process. The registrant, for whom

the class is tailored, may seek an understanding of the entire spectrum

of the process or of one or two areas only. Typically, the need to

attend the course arises when an individual is about to assume a new

command or new assignment. In a departure from its normal practice

of scheduling classes in advance, the College offers this workshop on

a "demand" basis.

When a potential registrant contacts the course director to request

attendance, they negotiate mutually acceptable dates for the workshop. The course director will then meet with the potential registrant;

and, together, they will tailor the workshop to ensure that only those

topics of specific interest to the potential registrant are addressed.

Course Objective. To provide a vehicle whereby general/flag officers

and SES civilians can augment their knowledge and understanding about

one or more specific aspects of Defense systems acquisition in a one-onone forum.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is available to all DoD general/flag officers, political

appointees, and senior executive service civilian employees. Membership in an Acquisition Corps career program is not required. This course

is normally taught at DSMC, Ft. Belvoir, but can also be taught at onsite

locations.

Prerequisites: None.

Length: Variable, depending upon number of topics to be addressed;

typically, 1/2 to 2 workshop days.
Course Descript

ACQ 404

Systems Acquisition Management Course for Gene

Flag Officers

Description

The Systems Acquisition Management Course for General/Flag

Officers focuses on understanding the perspectives of key government and Defense industry decision-makers. The course includes

discussions on topics affecting the weapon systems acquisition

environment. Attendees who are not graduates of the DSMC Program Management Course or Advanced Program Management

Course (PMT 302) will develop an understanding of acquisition

management. Recent legislative and executive actions affecting

weapon systems acquisition will be discussed, and attention will be

focused on current DoD policy and procedural initiatives affecting t

weapon system acquisition management environment. Perspectiv

are provided from the Congress, Defense industry, executives of th

Office of the Secretary of Defense and related agencies, senior

civilian and military managers, and program executive officers. Als

program managers discuss available resource usage, issues, lesso

learned and hot topics; and faculty members address government

contracting and resource allocation processes impacting governme

and industry relationships. Participants will learn how to better support, guide, or oversee acquisition programs; and they will interact

directly with senior leadership to benefit from their insight.

Course Objective. To provide students with an executive-level un

standing of Defense systems acquisition in terms of what is important 

why it is important.

Who Should Attend

This course is for military general/flag officers and senior execu

service civilians who are working in positions requiring an understan

of DoD systems acquisition. Also, participants of equivalent rank from 

Defense industry, other federal agencies and Allied nations are adm

on a space-available basis.

Prerequisites: None.

Length: 5 class days.
Chapter 5

ACQ 405

Executive Refresher Course

The Executive Refresher Course focuses upon change and paradigm

reconstruction to provide participants with current information and

knowledge on evolving acquisition policies and lessons learned. The

leadership role required for effective acquisition management in a

changing world is examined.

Guest speakers lead discussions on contemporary management and

leadership topics such as reform initiatives, resource allocation,

downsizing, performance specifications, the industrial base, earned

value, cost as an independent variable, integrated process and product

development, and integrated product teams. Class discussions

promote government and industry partnering as a vehicle to encourage

those management practices that control costs while promoting sound

business management.

Course Objective. To provide Acquisition Corps professionals with a

vehicle for maintaining currency in terms of the latest policies, people and

developments in the world of Defense systems acquisition.

Who Should Attend

This course is open only to graduates of the Program Management

Course or Advanced Program Management Course (PMT 302) who are,

or have been selected for, rank/grade O-6 or GS-15 or the industry

equivalent thereof. Non-PMC/PMT 302 graduates who meet the rank/

grade requirement should attend the Executive Management Course

(ACQ 402).

Prerequisites: PMT 302

Length: 10 class days.
Course Descript

AUD 1130

Technical Indoctrination

Description

Technical Indoctrination provides the newly hired auditor with the b

concepts, techniques, and procedures of contract auditing.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to:

• List the elements of a contract’s life cycle and the general type

negotiated contracts.

• Contrast principal objectives of government contract cost accounting 

financial cost accounting.

• Explain the history of FAR Part 31 and discuss allocability, allowab

reasonableness, and selected cost principles.

• Describe the background, purpose, and fundamental requirement of e

Cost Accounting Standard.

• Identify direct costs, indirect costs, and G&A expenses.

• Identify costs allocated to final cost objectives from intermediate 

allocation pools.

• Calculate questioned overhead and G&A rates as a result of pool an

base adjustments.

• Identify relationships between Generally Accepted Auditing Stand

and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.

• Describe importance, pitfalls, and major considerations of risk assessm

• List common sources of audit research material.

• State Requirements of FAR Part 15 and Standard Forms 1411 and 1

• Select, run, and evaluate the proper E-Z-Quant sample program.

• List the elements of working papers and prepare working papers requ

by an audit program step.

• Identify major components and requirements of audit reports and draf

initial pricing audit report.

Who Should Attend

Personnel with no contract audit experience approximately eight weeks a

reporting date.
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AUD 1130

Technical Indoctrination (Cont.)

Prerequisites

AUD 1111*, Orientation to Contract Auditing (SS), and

AUD 1124*, Audit Applications of FAR Part 31 Cost Principles (SS).

*(for course description, contact DCAI at (901) 325-6383)

Length: 10 class days.
Course Descript

AUD 1320

Intermediate Contract Auditing

Description

Intermediate Contract Auditing is designed to provide the staff auditor 

information needed to adequately plan and conduct audits, or segm

of audits, which auditors may encounter after one year of contract a

experience. Class discussions, practical exercises, and group c

studies are used to highlight problem areas and evaluate alterna

courses of action.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this cour

will be able to:

• Identify the importance of defining audit objectives and planning 

audit.

• List factors influencing risk assessment and assess high and low a

risk areas.

• State the importance of Generally Accepted Government Aud

Standards.

• Explain why auditors need to attend negotiations.

• List negotiation techniques and concepts.

• List requirements of Form 2000, state auditor responsibility to de

fraud, and identify common fraud indicators.

• Discuss the purpose and requirements of the cost accounting standa

and complete case studies on CAS 401 and accounting changes.

• Describe post award review concepts and complete a price adjustm

case study.

• Discuss audit leads and observations.

Who Should Attend

Auditors with one to five years contract audit experience.

Prerequisites

AUD 1130, Technical Indoctrination (R)

AUD 1280*, Fraud Prevention and Detection (SS)

*(for course description, contact DCAI at (901) 325-6383)

Length: 5 class days.
Chapter 5

AUD 4120

Statistical Sampling

Description

Statistical Sampling concentrates on the knowledge and skills necessary

to perform statistical sampling in the contract audit environment.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course

will be able to:

• Discuss statistical sampling basic concepts.

• Explain the criteria for a valid statistical sample.

• Differentiate between variable and attribute sampling.

• Discuss the difference between dollar unit and physical unit sampling.

• Determine the proper sample selection method and stratification method

to use on an audit.

• Select a statistical sample using the E-Z Quant programs.

• Evaluate the results of a statistical sample using the E-Z-Quant

programs.

Who Should Attend

Level I personnel working on their Level II certification requirements.

Prerequisite

AUD 1130, Technical Indoctrination (R).

Length: 5 class days.
Course Descript

AUD 4230

Graphic, Computational, and Improvement Curve

Analysis Techniques

Description

Graphic, Computational, and Improvement Curve Analysis Techniq

provides the skills necessary to perform a regression analysis an

simple improvement curve in the contract audit environment. The cou

stresses graphic presentation of trend and improvement curve d

identification of possible irregularities in the contractor’s history, and 

reporting of audit findings.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this cour

will be able to:

• Identify audit situations for regression analysis or improvement cur

• Properly utilize the correct E-Z-Quant program for a given audit si

tion.

• Correctly interpret the E-Z-Quant program output.

• Determine if reliance can be placed upon your interpretation of 

output.

• Analyze improvement curve data and identify major irregularities 

significant changes in trend data.

• Research the more complex issues associated with regression anal

and improvement curves.

Who Should Attend

Level I personnel working on their Level II certification requirements

Prerequisites

AUD 1130, Technical Indoctrination.

Length: 5 class days.
Chapter 5

AUD 8560

Defense Contract Audit Agency Supervisory Skills

Workshop

Description

The Supervisory Skills Workshop addresses the new supervisor’s adjustment to the demands and responsibilities of a supervisory auditor.

Emphasis is placed on developing the supervisor’s ability to use key

personnel management programs (staffing, training and development,

performance appraisal, promotions, and employee relations) and interactive leadership skills necessary in DCAA’s participative work team environment.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course

will be able to:

• Incorporate DCAA’s personnel management requirements and interactive leadership skills into the personnel actions taken as a supervisor.

• Coach employees, conduct meetings, resolve team conflicts, and

facilitate employee relations.

Who Should Attend

Supervisors and managers.

Prerequisites: None.

Length: 10 class days.
Course Descript

BCF 101

Fundamentals of Cost Analysis

(Formerly BCE 101, Fundamentals of Cost Analysis)

Description

Fundamentals of Cost Analysis enables DoD personnel new to the 

estimating field to prepare materiel system life cycle cost estimates. 

course covers DoD policies governing these estimates and the te

niques used in their preparation. Topics include a statistics rev

regression analysis, learning curves, risk analysis, software cost estim

ing, exploratory data analysis, inflation adjustments, cost as an indep

dent variable (CAIV), analysis of alternatives (AOA), contract 

structure, earned value, cost estimation for budget preparation, 

economic analysis. Students apply the techniques they learn in a se

of case studies.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course

will be able to:

• Define cost data and apply appropriate quantitative techniques to estim

costs for major defense acquisition programs.

• Explain policies governing cost estimating.

• Define the economic analysis (EA), analysis of alternatives (AOA), 

cost as an independent variable (CAIV) programs.

• Perform a life cycle cost analysis.

Who Should Attend

This course is required for DoD employees who are responsible for 

preparation of materiel system life cycle cost estimates and who have 

had previous experience in that area. It will also be beneficial 

individuals who utilize information from life cycle cost estimates, su

vise cost estimators, prepare budgets based on life cycle cost estima

manage acquisition programs, evaluate and negotiate contract prop

als, or desire a grounding in the basic techniques of cost estimating

Prerequisite: ACQ 101. Students will find that the degree of com

tence in algebra that would be attained by the end of a second year

high school algebra course is required immediately upon arrival.

Participants should have completed an introductory course in statis

as well. Students with questions about their math background

should contact the course director at DSN 539-4294 or commerc

804-765-4294. Students will also need familiarity with IBM compati

personal computers and any spreadsheet package.

Length: 15 class days.
Chapter 5

BCF 102

Fundamentals of Earned Value Management

(Formerly BFM 102, Contract Performance Management Fundamentals)

Description

Earned Value Management (EVM) is the use of an integrated management control system that coordinates work scope, schedule, and cost

goals; and objectively measures progress, “earned value,” toward those

goals. The Fundamentals of Earned Value Management course introduces students to tasks associated with EVM and develops, through

lectures, discussions, and exercises, EVM-unique knowledge, skills, and

task performance abilities for application in the workplace. The course

addresses contractor’s use of their integrated management control systems in planning and executing a contract. The course will cover program

management considerations in developing an EVM strategy. Considerable emphasis will be placed on planning, scheduling, and baseline

development concepts, and on the Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) and

it’s use as a risk management tool. The course will allow students, in the

role of contractor and government teams, to effectively use the EVM

system and the information it provides, to get integrated cost, schedule,

and technical status of the project. Using earned value data relative to the

technical status of a project, students will determine future cost, schedule,

and funding impacts as part of an integrated program evaluation.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course

will be able to:

• Describe how EVM, as a program management tool, is used to plan and

integrate cost, schedule, and technical aspects of a program.

• Describe the program management responsibilities in planning for and

implementing an effective earned value management system.

• Define basic scheduling principles and characteristics of an effective

planning process.

• Use basic analysis techniques to evaluate cost performance and cost/

schedule status reports.

• Describe the key inputs and considerations required to develop contract

estimates at completion.

Who Should Attend

This course is for military officers, O-1 and above; DoD civilians, GS-9

and above; and equivalent industry personnel working in, or selected

for, positions requiring knowledge or use of EVM.
Course Descript

BCF 102

Fundamentals of Earned Value Management (Cont.)

Prerequisite: ACQ 101.

Recommended: One year of acquisition experience.

Length: 8 class days.
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BCF 103

Fundamentals of Business Financial Management

(Formerly BFM 201, Systems Acquisition Funds Management)

Description

The Fundamentals of Business Financial Management course develops

skills necessary for formulating and executing a program office budget.

This course addresses specific topics including cost analysis; funding

policies; budget concepts; the DoD planning, programming, and budgeting system; the congressional authorization and appropriation process;

and the budget execution process. Through lectures, case studies, and

student-led discussions, students learn techniques used by program and

business financial managers to identify, evaluate, and resolve budgetrelated tasks, problems, and issues; and they learn the roles of DoD

offices, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Congress.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course

will be able to:

• Relate acquisition management system policies to the DoD resource

allocation process.

• Identify the laws, policies and practices applicable to developing a program

budget.

• Describe the planning, programming and budgeting system process and

its relationship to the development of program budget submissions.

• Describe the congressional review process that leads to budget resolution,

authorization and appropriation of the DoD budget.

• Summarize the process by which budget authority is apportioned, executed and reprogrammed.

• Explain major provisions of fiscal law that governs the use of budget

authority.

• Describe the funding and budgeting issues involved with each type of

contract used in systems acquisitions.

Who Should Attend

This is a required course for military officers and DoD civilians working in,

or selected for, positions requiring knowledge or use of funds management

principles. Equivalent industry personnel are encouraged to attend.

Prerequisite: ACQ 101.

Recommended: Baccalaureate degree and one year of BCEFM

acquisition experience.

Length: 5 class days.
Course Descript

BCF 203

Intermediate Earned Value Management

(Formerly BFM 203, Intermediate Contractor Performance Management)

Description

In the Intermediate Earned Value Management course, students syn

size the relationship between EVM and the Defense acquisition mana

ment process; prepare EVM requirements to include in the Reques

Proposal; evaluate a contractor’s management system against the 

EVM criteria; and synthesize the planning, organizing, execution, 

follow-up of an Integrated Baseline Review. Students also identify 

surveillance processes, procedures, and working relationships of 

various stakeholders. To combine and analyze information from the C

Performance Report (CPR), students use EVM techniques, automa

tools, and critical-path scheduling tools; they also use CPR data to ass

and report contractor’s cost and schedule performance. The BCF 

course examines the program office, Defense Contract Managem

Command, Defense Contract Audit Agency, buying commands, resou

management organizations, and the Office of the Secretary of Defe

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this cou

will be able to:

• Synthesize the relationship between EVM and the defense acquis

management process.

• Prepare EVM requirements to include in the RFP.

• Evaluate a contractor’s management system against the 32 E

criteria.

• Synthesize the planning, organization, execution, and follow-up o

integrated baseline review.

• Identify the surveillance processes, procedures, and working relat

ships of the various stakeholders.

• Use EVM techniques and automated tools to combine and ana

information from the CPR and critical path scheduling tools.

• Use CPR data to assess and report a contractor’s cost and sched

performance.
Chapter 5

BCF 203

Intermediate Earned Value Management (Cont.)

Who Should Attend

This is a required course for military officers, O-3 and above; DoD civilians,

GS-9 and above; and equivalent industry personnel in positions requiring

knowledge of EVM (formerly cost/schedule control) principles. Familiarity

with Microsoft Windows software is recommended. A self-assessment is

available from the course director prior to attending.

Prerequisite: BCF 102 and ACQ 201

Recommended: Familiarity with Microsoft Windows software.

Precourse Materials: A self-assessment is available from the course

director to assess suitability prior to attending this course. Students take

a multiple choice pretest on the first day of the course to help determine

probability of successful completion of the course and to identify improvement opportunities.

Length: 10 class days.
Course Descript

BCF 204

Intermediate Cost Analysis

(Formerly BCE 204, Intermediate Cost Analysis)

Description

The course emphasizes the development and application of cost ana

techniques and interpretation of the results. The course structure is based on 

five primary steps in the cost estimating process:

1) Definition and Planning - purpose, definition, ground rules and assu

tions, approach, and putting the team together.

2) Data Collection - sources, normalization, and earned value.

3) Estimate Formation - para-metrics (linear regression, multivariate 

multiplicative modeling), analogy, expert opinion, catalog/non-developm

items, engineering standards, factors, and time phasing techniques 

development, production (advanced unit and cumulative average lear

curve theories) and operating and support.

4) Review and Presentation - risk analysis, cross-checks, and prese

tion format.

5) Final Documentation - content and structure.

Each step is discussed in detail with the primary emphasis on estim

formulation. Practical exercises and case studies allow the studen

apply and analyze concepts taught in class. The computational asp

of these exercises will be performed primarily on the automated c

estimating integrated tool (ACEIT).

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to:

• Understand the cost estimating process to include the various type

estimating tasks performed.

• Normalize data for content, quantity, and economic year.

• Develop cost estimates using various techniques such as paramet

analogy, expert opinion, cost factors, wrap rates, and estimates

completion.

• Document cost models and cost estimates.

• Apply time phasing techniques in development, production, and o

ating and support phases of the life cycle to include the use of 

improvement curves.

• Understand and perform sensitivity and risk analysis of an estima
Chapter 5

BCF 204

Intermediate Cost Analysis (Cont.)

Who Should Attend

This course is required for Level II certification for the DoD acquisition cost

analyst, although the techniques instructed have much broader application. It is an ideal course for anyone in the financial management or earned

value arena to gain an appreciation of the cost analyst responsibilities,

especially given the advent of integrated product teams and the requirement for multifaceted analysts. It will also be beneficial for individuals who

utilize information from life cycle cost estimates, supervise cost estimators, prepare budgets based on life cycle cost estimates, manage

acquisition programs, evaluate and negotiate contract proposals, or

desire an understanding of interpretation and application of various cost

estimating tools.

Prerequisite: BCF 101.

Recommended

Two years of acquisition experience in the cost estimating, financial

management, or earned value analysis job series. Competence with

algebra is essential, and some familiarity with statistics is beneficial. Any

questions about the math requirements should be addressed to the

course director at DSN 785-7777, Ext. 3269.

Length: 15 class days.
Course Descript

BCF 205

Contractor Finance for Acquisition Managers

(Formerly BFM 204, Contractor Finance for Acquisition Managers)

Description

Designed for government personnel who deal directly with contractor

contractor information/data, the Contractor Finance for Acquisition M

agers course provides students with a better understanding of t

contractors. Course content includes most of the elements foun

courses similar to the “Finance for Non-Financial Managers Cour

sponsored by the American Management Association. The BCF 

course concentrates on the government contracting industry and inclu

the special financial regulations the government requires in the Fed

Acquisition Regulation and the Cost Accounting Standards.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to:

• Recognize financial management issues

• Learn the vocabulary and concepts necessary to discuss these iss

with the Defense contractor community.

Who Should Attend:

This is an assignment-specific course, for military officers, 0-3 and abo

and DoD civilians, GS-9 and above. Anyone involved in the syste

acquisition process who interfaces with contractors or deals with cont

tor financial data will gain substantial benefit from course attendanc

Prerequisite: None.

Length: 5 class days.
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BCF 206

Cost Risk Analysis

(Formerly BCE 206, Cost Risk Analysis)

Description

Cost Risk Analysis prepares cost analysts to model the cost risk associated with a Defense acquisition program. Topics covered include basic

probability concepts, subjective probability assessment, goodness-of-fit

testing, basic simulation concepts, and spreadsheet-based simulation.

Practical exercises, a small-group workshop, and a capstone article

review reinforce techniques taught.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course will

be able to:

• Assess subjective probabilities to represent uncertain cost elements in

a Defense acquisition program.

• Model the cost risk associated with a Defense acquisition program.

• Judge the reasonableness of a cost risk analysis for a Defense

acquisition program.

Who Should Attend

This is an assignment-specific course. It should be taken by acquisition

workforce personnel whose duties include 1) developing and/or evaluating cost estimates for such areas as procurement, software, research &

development, weapon systems, etc., 2) planning and management of

DoD system acquisitions, 3) evaluation and negotiation of contract

proposals, and 4) cost and performance tradeoff analysis. Participants

will typically include members from the BCEFM community. This course

would also be appropriate for program/project managers and personnel in

contracting; systems planning, research, development, and engineering;

and communication-computer systems.

Prerequisite: BCF 101.

Recommended

ACQ 201 and working familiarity with any spreadsheet package.

Length: 4 1/2 class days
Course Descript

BCF 207

Economic Analysis

(Formerly BCE 207, Economic Analysis)

Description

Economic Analysis prepares students to conduct economic analyse

materiel systems. Topics covered include multiple-attribute decision an

sis, cost analysis, present value analysis, and sensitivity analysis. Stud

apply their expertise in practical exercises and a group workshop.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to:

• Given a situation with specific variables, determine the most 

effective way of conducting DOD business.

• Given a variety of situations (e.g., lease versus purchase), determ

the alternative that will warrant the highest benefits.

• Provided complex situations, estimate the costs of competing alte

tives in an Economic Analysis (EA) in accordance with the provision

OMB Circular A-94 and DODI 7041.3.

• Using prior estimates of benefits and costs of competing alternatives in an 

assess the uncertainty, using sensitivity analysis, that may exist within 

estimates. Be able to provide a rationale for conclusion reached.

Who Should Attend

This is an assignment-specific course. It should be taken by acquis

workforce personnel whose duties include 1) developing and/or eval

ing costs and benefits of alternative courses of action involved in d

sions, such as lease vs. buy, in-house vs. contractor, privatization 

outsourcing, or repair or replace, 2) preparation of funding proposals 

such programs as OSCR or DWCF (DBOF). Participants will typic

include members from the BCEFM community. This course would 

be appropriate for program/project managers and personnel in contrac

systems planning, research, development, and engineering; commun

tion-computer systems; and non-DoD personnel who conduct econo

analyses of materiel systems.

Prerequisite: ACQ 101.

Recommended

Working familiarity with any spreadsheet package.

Length: 3 1/2 class days.
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BCF 208

Software Cost Estimating

(Formerly BCE 208, Software Cost Estimating)

Description

Software Cost Estimating is primarily for practitioners of software cost

estimating. The course is designed for cost analysts and others whose

duties include estimating the cost of software development and maintenance efforts or reviewing such estimates. Topics in the course include

software life cycle management, joint technical architecture, interoperability,

software development paradigms, software design approaches, metrics,

capability evaluations, risk analysis, software reuse, open systems, function

points, IEEE/EIA 12207, software development life cycle processes, software cost estimating parametric models, and model calibration. Two

software cost estimating case studies allow students to apply the course

material.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course will

be able to:

• Describe the software acquisition process in general terms.

• Determine an appropriate cost estimating methodology and the types of

data required for a software cost estimate.

• Use models for software life cycle cost estimating.

• Compare and contrast alternative techniques for software cost estimating.

• Apply software cost estimating techniques.

• Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of a variety of software cost

estimating models.

• Discuss the major influences on the software cost estimating process

(key players, decision points, concurrent activities).

Who Should Attend

This is an assignment-specific course. It should be taken by acquisition

workforce personnel whose duties impact embedded or stand-alone

software acquisitions. Duties should include 1) developing and/or evaluating cost estimates for life cycle management (i.e., research, development, procurement, deployment, operating and support, and disposal), 2)

planning and management of DoD system acquisitions, 3) evaluation and/

or negotiation of contract proposals, or 4) cost and performance tradeoff

analysis. Participants will typically include members from the BCEFM

community. This course would also be appropriate for program/project

managers and personnel in contracting; systems planning, research,
Course Descript

BCF 208

Software Cost Estimating (Cont.)

development, and engineering; and communication-computer syste

as well as industry-wide software developers and cost estimators.

Prerequisite: ACQ 201.

Recommended

Completion of BCF 101 is desirable, as well as working familiarity with 

word-processing package on IBM-compatible personal computers.

Length: 81⁄2 class days.
Chapter 5

BCF 209

Selected Acquisition Report

(Formerly BFM 209, Selected Acquisition Report)

Description

The Selected Acquisition Report course focuses on preparing acquisition

personnel to generate and review the Selected Acquisition Report (SAR).

Lectures and discussions cover the key concepts of the SAR and each of

its sections. Special concentration is placed on SAR cost variance

calculation and analysis. Additional attention is given to the key elements

of the Acquisition Program Baseline, the Defense Acquisition Executive

Summary, the Unit Cost Report, and their relationship to the SAR.

Through lecture and in-depth training exercises, the student learns about

the Consolidated Acquisition Reporting System (CARS) software — the

automated system used for major Defense acquisition program reporting.

This course is offered in an automated classroom to enable the use of

computer-assisted case studies using CARS. These case studies are

structured to simulate, step-by-step, the preparation required before and

steps to be taken during actual generation and review of this congressionally mandated document.

Course Objective: Students who successfully complete this course will

be able to prepare, generate, and review the SAR.

Who Should Attend

This is an assignment-specific course for military officers, O-1 and above,

and DoD civilians, GS-7 and above. It is generally limited to acquisition

personnel whose assignment requires preparation or review of acquisition

documentation or reporting using the CARS software. Civilians under

contract to support a military program office with a SAR reporting

requirement are eligible with the recommendation of the Program Manager.

Prerequisite: ACQ 101.

Length: 5 class days
Course Descript

BCF 211

Acquisition Business Management

Description

The Acquisition Business Management course presents intermedi

level personnel with an intensive examination of important areas 

acquisition business management including: Planning, Programming 

Budgeting System (PPBS) preparation; budget execution; Earned Va

Management (EVM); contract funds execution; and managemen

program information. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to prepare, justify, and defend budget exhibits and obligat

expenditure plans; formulate impact/reclama statements and repo

develop decision documents; and develop and defend business asp

of the acquisition and PPBS cycle.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to:

• Prepare, justify and defend budget exhibits and obligation/expendi

plans.

• Formulate impact/reclama statements and reports.

• Develop decision documents.

• Develop and defend business aspects of the acquisition and PP

cycle.

Who Should Attend

The course is designed for civilian personnel in positions suppor

DoD weapons systems and the various aspects of business 

financial management throughout the life-cycle of a system.

Prerequisites: BCF 102 and BCF 103.

Recommended: ACQ 201 is highly recommended.

Note: There are two required components to this course. Both BCF 2

and BCF 211B must be completed for certification.

Length:

BCF 211A (Internet Pre-Course) - 60 Calendar Days

BCF 211B (Classroom) - 5 Class Days

(Consult DAU Website for updates in course length.)
Chapter 5

BCF 301

Business, Cost Estimating, and Financial Management

Workshop

Description

The Business, Cost Estimating, and Financial Management Workshop is

a capstone course. It teaches students how to apply BCF 301 concepts,

techniques, and on-the-job experience to functional interrelationships and

opportunities among the disciplines of cost estimating, Earned Value

Management (EVM), and financial management. The workshop provides

training for individuals in business, financial management, and program

control.

Course Objective. Students who successfully complete this course

will be able to predict appropriate responses to various situations

typically encountered by the business financial manager.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for personnel in positions supporting DoD

weapons systems and the various aspects of business and financial management throughout the life-cycle of a system.

Prerequisites

ACQ 201, BCF 205, and one of BCF 101, BCF 102, or BCF 103

Recommended

Four years of acquisition experience is recommended.

Precourse Materials

A self-assessment will be mailed to the students before class begins.

Students should fax it back to the course director prior to coming to class.

Also, students should come to class prepared to research a work-related

topic. They will brief the class on their findings at the end of the course.

Length: 9 class days.
Course Descript

BCF 802

Selected Acquisition Report Review

(Formerly BFM 210, Selected Acquisition Report Review)

Description

The Selected Acquisition Report Review course provides acquis

personnel with a refresher on SAR preparation and a review of 

Acquisition Program Baseline, the Defense Acquisition Executive S

mary, the Unit Cost Report, and their relationship to the SAR. The la

changes and updates to the Consolidated Acquisition Reporting Sys

(CARS) software and the latest policy and procedures updates 

covered to ensure that acquisition personnel involved with the SAR 

brought “up to speed” prior to the preparation of the annual congress

ally mandated SAR. Lecture and discussion covers the key concepts 

critical areas during a walk-through of each section in the SAR. The lec

and discussion are supplemented by practical hands-on, computer-ba

case studies that utilize the latest version of the CARS software. T

course is conducted in an automated classroom setting.

Objective:

Upon completing this course, the student will be able to prepare, gener

and review the SAR.

Who Should Attend:

This course is for acquisition personnel with previous SAR/CARS ex

rience and training. Civilians under contract to support a military prog

office with a SAR requirement are eligible with the recommendation of 

Program Manager. Acquisition personnel with no previous SAR/CA

experience or training should take the Selected Acquisition Report cou

BCF 209. This course can be retaken on an annual basis.

Prerequisite: BCF 209.

Length: 3 class days.
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CAR 805

Contemporary Approaches to Acquisition Reform

Description

Contemporary Approaches to Acquisition Reform provides an update of

continuing acquisition reform and concurrent changes in the global

political and economic environment. The course presents an integrated

perspective of the latest acquisition reform initiatives. In addition, best

commercial management practices and emerging information technologies are discussed with a focus on improving acquisition service to the

customer while assuring best value to the Government. The challenges

of an increasingly complex and dynamic environment provide the context

for examining acquisition as a partnership which includes not only

representatives of the acquisition community, but also the customers they

serve and the contractors who provide the products and services.

Contemporary issues create a backdrop for introducing new business

practices and information technologies capable of meeting demands.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course will

be able to:

• Assess the impact of the latest legal and regulatory changes to the

acquisition process.

• Promote improvements in the acquisition process through an enhanced

understanding and awareness of emerging management practices.

• Promote improvements in making sound business decisions about

acquisition and use of emerging technologies.

Who Should Attend:

This continuing education course is appropriate for acquisition professionals who are already certified at Level III of an acquisition career field, in all

types of defense programs, including those dealing with weapons, MCCR,

C3I and AIS.

Prerequisites: None.

Length: 5 class days.
Course Descript

CON 101

Basics of Contracting

Description

Basics of Contracting is a survey course encompassing the en

contracting process from receipt of a purchase request through cont

completion, including close-out with emphasis on Commercial Contr

ing. Students are introduced to the organization and utilization of 

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the DoD Supplement to 

FAR (DFARS), as well as ethics and basic contract law. Application of 

information is reinforced through a series of practical exercises 

emphasize commercial practices and simplified acquisition procedu

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to:

• Analyze contracting requirements.

• Plan competition and source selection.

• Draft contract solicitations.

• Evaluate quotes and offers.

• Award contracts.

• Plan contract administration.

• Monitor contract quality and administer payments.

• Modify, terminate and close out contracts.

Who Should Attend:

The course is designed for students new to the contracting workfo

either entry-level personnel or crossovers from other career fields.

Prerequisites: None.

Length: 19 class days.
Chapter 5

CON 104

Principles of Contract Pricing

Description

Contract Pricing is designed to provide entry-level contracting personnel

with a solid foundation for the practice of price analysis, cost analysis, and

negotiation techniques. It is required for Level I certification. This course

provides essential fundamentals for the study and practice of price, cost and

proposal analysis. It also provides a discussion and demonstration of

applicable estimating techniques used to support these analyses. Topics

include a review of the contracting environment, use and importance of

market research, sources of data for cost and price analysis, application of

price-related factors in the determination of reasonableness, methods for

analyzing direct and indirect costs, methods for performing profit analysis,

ethics in contract pricing, and a selection of current pricing topics. Various

case scenarios and an actual cost analysis are used to illustrate and integrate

the various concepts and techniques covered in the course. Individual and

group negotiation workshops address the fundamentals of the negotiation

process, including essential techniques, strategies, and tactics.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course will

be able to:

• Understand the general environment of contract pricing.

• Determine the sources and means of acquiring data for cost and

price analysis.

• Analyze direct and indirect costs.

• Perform a profit analysis, including the appropriate use and application

of requirements relative to cost of money.

• Integrate and apply the various concepts and methods learned to a

real-time cost analysis in the form of an integrating exercise. Apply

selected techniques of cost of money and profit analysis.

• Apply the essential techniques, strategies, and tactics of the

negotiation process, individually, and in small groups.

Who Should Attend

Civilians, GS-5 and above, officers, 01 and above and enlisted, E4 and

above, working in base, post, camp or station level positions.

Prerequisite: CON 101.

Recommended

It is strongly recommended that students have a basic knowledge of algebra.

Students should also bring a hand-held calculator.

Length: 14 class days.
Course Descript

CON 202

Intermediate Contracting

Description

Intermediate Contracting presents experienced, intermediate-level c

tracting personnel with an intensive examination of the life cycle pha

of contracting, including the pre-award phase of contracting (acquis

planning, solicitation, evaluation and award), and post award cont

administration, plus contracting problem analysis and resolution. C

studies, along with group and individual exercises, expose student

contracting problems, and challenge students to apply ethical princip

statutes, regulations, and sound business judgment toward the resolu

of contracting problems. Major course topics include acquisition plann

contracting methods with an emphasis on formal source selection 

noncommercial acquisitions, and contract administration including c

tract surveillance and quality assurance, financial management, term

tions, and disputes resolution.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to:

• Perform acquisition planning to include the analysis of market research 

requirements documents and consideration of recurring requireme

Government property, competition, contract type, and contract financing

• Develop a formal source selection plan.

• Prepare a written formal source selection Request for Proposal fo

noncommercial acquisition to include instructions for oral presentations.

• Analyze and evaluate price related and non-price related factors to inc

performance risk assessment.

• Determine the necessity for discussions, and where necessary, esta

competitive range, conduct discussions and process a request for 

proposal revisions.

• Prepare an award decision for a competitive negotiated acquisition, con

debriefings, and take steps to mitigate and/or resolve protests.

• Construct an administration plan and conduct a post-award orientation.

• Implement contract changes via contract modification, and perform Gov

ment Property administration.

• Perform contract price or fee adjustments and process various cont

payments.

• Perform contract surveillance and quality assurance functions 

scribed by the contract to include problem resolution through 

application of contract remedies.
Chapter 5

CON 202

Intermediate Contracting (Cont.)

Course Objectives (Cont.)

• Determine when termination actions are appropriate.

• Analyze and apply the various procedures for resolving disputes and

claims.

Prerequisite: CON 104 (except Purchasing career field).

Recommended

Two and one half years of contracting experience after completing CON

101 is strongly recommended.

Precourse Materials

Each student is required to prepare an in-depth written case study on

some aspect of contracting (pre-award or post-award) prior to attending

the course. Potential students will be provided with general information

and grading criteria for the required case study. The written report, with

support documentation, is collected on the first day of class. Students

may be required to present their case studies to the class and to field

questions from fellow students.

Length: 19 class days.
Course Descript

CON 204

Intermediate Contract Pricing

(Formerly CON 231, Intermediate Contract Pricing)

Description

Intermediate Contract Pricing both reinforces pricing skills taught in C

104 and develops skills in price analysis, advanced pre-award pri

decisions (modifications) and general contract pricing issues. The Co

Terminal Objective is for students to recognize pricing issues and dev

pre-negotiation objectives so that a fair and reasonable price positio

supported in contract actions. The course is designed as a Group w

focused, interactive student-to-student learning environment. Applicatio

course material is developed through four scenarios covering supp

services, systems and construction. Quantitative skills are interwoven 

contracting topics and applied in these typical acquisition situations. E

group develops a portion of a scenario and leads the class in discussing 

relevant pricing issues. Students are encouraged to share their experie

and expertise in their group effort, and to help others develop these sk

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to:

• Understand and apply regression analysis techniques in cont

pricing situations.

• Develop pre-negotiation positions on proposed indirect cost rates

• Develop skills in estimating cost-to-complete.

• Estimate work difference using Improvement Curve Analysis.

• Apply work measurement factors to establish labor hour estimate

• Using net Present Value Analysis, determine the best procurem

alternative.

• Describe how a price index number is determined and apply to pro

a new rate.

• Identify the elements of and calculate values required to use incen

type contracts.

• Given a statement of work change, determine the contract p

adjustment.

• Using Market Research and the Contracting Officer's commerci

decision, determine the required cost data.

• Recognize issues and factors to consider in making a Lease ve

Purchase decision.

• Understand defective pricing, cost realism analysis, contract types 

pricing terminations for convenience and default.
Chapter 5

CON 204

Intermediate Contract Pricing (Cont.)

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for personnel who already possess their Level I

contracting certification and are working on their Level II certification.

Prerequisite: CON 104.

Precourse Materials

A welcome packet mailed approximately 30 days prior to attendance

outlines course objectives, purpose, and competencies, as well as

introductory reading material and sample problems relevant to the course.

Length: 10 class days.
Course Descript

CON 210

Government Contract Law

(Formerly CON 201, Government Contract Law)

Description

Government Contract Law provides an understanding of the impac

Government Contract Law on daily decision making in acquisition

introduces basic legal principles and sources of contract law as they a

to the Government’s acquisition of supplies and services, as wel

construction services. Court cases and administrative decisions (Gen

Accounting Office, Boards of Contract Appeals) are discussed with emph

on how the law affects the Government/contractor interface and how to a

legal disputes and maintain ethical business relationships.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to:

• Discriminate between statutory, regulatory, and ethical restrict

applicable to government contracts.

• Analyze and determine the manner in which the various piece

federal legislation and judicial and administrative decisions impact 

formation of government contracts.

• Compare and contrast the different procedures and remedies av

able to an adversely affected bidder or offeror in the forums availa

in which to protest a government acquisition.

• Given different types and forms of property, summarize the governme

rights in such property and the remedies available to both the gov

ment and the contractor resulting from the improper use of s

property.

• Distinguish those situations in which the government has properly 

improperly obligated federal monies.

• Identify actionable fraud and summarize possible options for remed

such conduct.

• Given different types of contracts, identify and select the governme

rights with respect to delivery, and/or any express or implied warran

and make a determination about when acceptance takes place.
Chapter 5

CON 210

Government Contract Law (Cont.)

Course Objectives (Cont.)

• Given various situations in which a contractor has performed additional

work not required by the original contract, (1) differentiate those

situations in which the contractor is entitled to an equitable adjustment

from those in which the contractor is not, and (2) if so entitled, determine

the elements of the equitable adjustment.

• Provided the facts underlying a pending dispute, propose the probable

course of the litigation, to include the nature of government employees’

participation in such litigation.

• Determine the availability of and the circumstances necessary to

terminate a government contract, given different factual situations.

Who Should Attend

Intermediate level personnel who have some experience with

Government contracting and are responsible for contract formation

or management.

Prerequisites: CON 101, CON 104

Recommended

CON 202 is strongly recommended.

Length: 10 class days.
Course Descript

CON 232

Overhead Management of Defense Contracts

Description

Overhead Management of Defense Contracts includes coverage of b

introductory and advanced overhead concepts. It provides a sequenc

instruction with emphasis placed on the overhead process, rate deve

ment, final rate determination, pricing applications, cost accoun

standards, cost principles, cost monitoring, contract administration 

ethical principles.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to:

• Evaluate the reasonableness of indirect rate submissions.

• Properly interpret DCAA audit reports and to properly apply ind

rates to base elements in price proposals.

• Make final decisions on issues involving cost accounting standards 

cost principles.

• Understand and distinguish between the two distinct concepts 

allocability and allowability.

Who Should Attend

This is an assignment-specific course, which is appropriate for contrac

officers, buyers, price analysts, auditors and contract administra

personnel assigned to program projects in which contractor overh

situations are present and are important elements of cost.

Prerequisites: CON 104.

Recommended

It is strongly recommended that all applicants have at least one yea

contracting experience after Level I certification before attending 

course. One year of college accounting and exposure to overhea

recommended, but not required.

Length: 10 class days.
Chapter 5

CON 233

Cost Accounting Standards Workshop

Description

Cost Accounting Standards Workshop provides detailed, hands-on instruction in the various aspects of Public Law (PL) 100-679 to include the

rules and regulations of the Cost Accounting Standards Board, the Cost

Accounting Standards (CAS), and disclosure statements. In a workshop

environment, students solve problems and gain a working familiarity with

DoD policy relative to the implementation of CAS requirements, administration and contract adjustments for new standards, noncompliance and

interest assessments, voluntary changes, and ethics.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course will

be able to:

• Determine if a given practice is compliant with the cost accounting

standards.

• Determine applicability of cost accounting standards and type of

coverage.

• Determine if and when disclosure of the contractor’s practices is

required.

• Determine if a cost impact proposal is necessary.

• Determine appropriate contract adjustments if a cost impact proposal is

necessary.

Who Should Attend

This is an assignment-specific course, designed for civilian (or equivalent

military) personnel GS-9 and above with at least two years of experience

in the contracting career field. Personnel should also have a current (or

pending) assignment dealing on a regular basis with CAS issues.

Prerequisite: CON 204

Recommended

Completion of a first year college accounting course or equivalent and

completion of CON 232.

Length: 10 class days.
Course Descript

CON 234

Contingency Contracting

Description

Contingency Contracting is a course designed to develop the s

necessary to provide direct contracting support to joint tactical 

operational forces participating in the full spectrum of military operat

and armed conflict, both domestic and overseas. The course is hands

skills-based, and extensively uses common automation tools. Prac

exercises are used throughout to reinforce working in a joint, multicult

environment. Topics include: laws and regulations unique to continge

operations; the roles and responsibilities of the Contingency Contrac

Officer in joint operations; deliberate and crisis action planning; un

financial and appropriations issues; establishing a contracting offic

an austere/high threat environment; selecting, justifying, and exe

ing the appropriate contractual instrument to meet common continge

requirements; and the administration, termination and close ou

contingency contracts.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to:

• Summarize and discuss the elements of contingency contracting p

ning.

• Identify the key personnel and organizations in a contingency, exp

their roles and responsibilities, and illustrate the coordination betw

them.

• Identify and apply the contracting laws, regulations, and procedu

unique to various types of contingencies.

• Identify the key physical characteristics of a deployed contracting off

• Assess customer requirements and select, justify, and execute 

appropriate procurement action.

• Perform contract administration required in a contingency.

• Apply automated and manual procedures to assemble, prepare, 

close out contract documents, files, and reports.

• Recognize cross-cultural behavior patterns and anti-terrorism vul

abilities and explain their impact on contingency contracting.

• Apply ethical principles in performing the duties of a continge

contracting officer.
Chapter 5

CON 234

Contingency Contracting (Cont.)

Who Should Attend

This is an assignment-specific course intended for contracting and

purchasing career field personnel who are in deployable positions.

Whenever practical, students should attend the course prior to assuming

duties as a deployable contracting officer or purchasing agent. It is highly

recommended students successfully complete CON 237,Simplified Acquisition Procedures if they took CON 101, PUR 101, or PUR 201 prior to

October 1, 1997.

Prerequisite: CON 101 or PUR 101*

*See Appendix C, page C-29.

Recommended

Two years of purchasing or contracting experience.

Length: 9 class days.
Course Descript

CON 235

Advanced Contract Pricing

Course Description

The advanced pricing course is designed for buyers, price analysts, 

contracting officers tasked with obtaining fair and reasonable price

today's Defense acquisition environment. The course addresses un

standing market forces and the market research process critical to deci

if an acquisition should be commercial. Application of quantitative tools u

in price analysis for commercial items and cost/price analysis for n

commercial items are explored in the course. Statistical analyses 

parametric methods are examined with exercises and applications in R

Systems and Operations acquisition envirnonments. Computer app

tions in statistics, regression, learning curves, and decision risk analysis 

utilized throughout the course. Proper use and application is taught wit

emphasis on how to effectively communicate the results of the analys

decision makers. The following topics will be embodied in the discussi

exercises and cases within the course: Market Research, Earned Va

Developing an Estimating Tool, Analogy Technique, Parametric Estima

Computer Software Applications, Best Value, Integrated Product Te

Pricing, Getting Expert Opinions, Commercial Item Pricing, Estimate

Completion, Communicating the Price Analysis, Risk Management 

Probabilities.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to:

• Utilize basic and advanced concepts of descriptive and inferential st

tics, test hypotheses, and apply them in cost and pricing situations.

• Analyze the relationship between two (or more) variables, describe 

relationship using regression analysis, and defend the appropriatenes

the model.

• Perform a cost-risk analysis in development of a pre-negotiation objec

• Describe commercial parametric estimating models, and determine 

propriateness of a model given a specific situation.

• Integrate and apply quantitative techniques in a cost/price estimate.

• List the procedures to conduct an independent market segment rese

on a given procurement item.

• Conduct price analysis of a commercial item, as broadly defined by F

criteria.
Chapter 5

CON 235

Advanced Contract Pricing (Cont.)

Who Should Attend:

This is an assignment-specific course for any Level II/III personnel

involved in major systems acquisition, or in a commercial environment

where knowledge of cost risk analysis, cost estimating relationships/

parametric estimating, overhead estimating, and decision/risk analysis

tools are required.

Prerequisite: CON 204

Recommended: Level II Contracting Certification.

Length: 10 class days.
Course Descript

CON 236

Contractual Aspects of Value Engineering

(Formerly CON 212)

Description

Contractual Aspects of Value Engineering provides students with 

intensive review of the techniques and objectives of the Departm

of Defense (DoD) Value Engineering program. Value Engineerin

a systematic effort directed at analyzing the functional requireme

of a system, equipment, facility, procedure, service, or supply item 

achieve essential functions at the lowest overall cost. DoD contrac

personnel and others involved in VE are exposed to basic conce

and definitions, Value Engineering Change Proposal (VECP) prep

tion and evaluation processes, VE contract clauses, types of savin

techniques for calculating savings, and the relationship of VE to o

incentives contained in the contract and subcontracts.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to:

• Apply the appropriate VE clause by:

- Differentiating among the types of VE programs,

- Determining applicability of VE clauses,

- Inserting the appropriate clause in solicitations/contracts, and

- Notifying the contractor of VE opportunities.

• Validate VE change proposals by assessing the VE proposals includ

receipt, evaluation team establishment and application of evalua

criteria and concluding with acceptance or rejection of the contract

proposal.

• Calculate savings resulting from accepted VE change proposals includ

the savings category, actual computation of VE savings shares for 

contractor and government and establishment of the appropriate p

ment process.

• Modify the contract as appropriate after formal processing and acc

tance of the VECP.

Who Should Attend

This is an assignment-specific course. It is designed for contrac

program management and functional personnel who may be involved in 

applications or who support major weapon systems and can be expecte

encounter specific VE activity. Note: individuals not assigned to contrac

are encouraged to attend, although the course is targeted for Contrac

Personnel.
Chapter 5

CON 236

Contractual Aspects of Value Engineering (Cont.)

Prerequisites: None

Recommended

It is desirable all applicants have Level II certification in either contracting

or their field of expertise before attending this course. A working

knowledge of contracting, program management or a functional area of

expertise with two years of experience is a satisfactory substitute.

Length: 5 class days.
Course Descript

CON 237

Simplified Acquisition Procedures

Description

The Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) Course is intended 

support the training of the DoD acquisition workforce on the signifi

changes created by the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994, 

Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996, and the revised FAR Part 13 procedures 

simplified acquisition. This course is one of the first of a new genera

of web-based training environments, combining interactive compu

based training with performance support resource access, provided 

the world-wide web.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to:

• Recognize and explain the advantages of using SAP for acquisitio

• Identify the purchases that can be made using SAP.

• Using requirements documents, list sources of information regard

potential open-market suppliers.

• Given a requirements document and market research data, determ

whether the small business set aside requirement applies.

• Decide whether enough data has been collected to justify a deci

regarding the extent of competition.

• Explain the importance of the requirement to maintain an open-ma

source list.

• Plan a solicitation, evaluate quotes, and select a contractor for aw

• Solve post award issues.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed as a continuing education tool and assignm

specific course for acquisition personnel who completed their b

contract training prior to the implementation of FASA and Clinger-Coh

Individuals should have at least one year of experience in appl

government contracting procedures.

Prerequisites: CON 101, PUR 101, or PUR 201*.

*See Appendix C, page C-29.
Chapter 5

CON 237

Simplified Acquisition Procedures (Cont.)

Length: This is a non-resident, self-paced course available through

the Internet. Students have 60 calendar days from date of registration

to complete the course.
Course Descript

CON 243

Architect-Engineer Contracting

Description

Architect-Engineer (A-E) Contracting focuses on the unique aspect

contracting for professional A-E services. The course is designed 

acquisition workforce personnel in the contracting career field who h

achieved a solid baseline of contracting knowledge through a combina

of actual experience and completion of all DAWIA Level I cour

Students will cover issues across the contracting spectrum, includ

acquisition planning, source selection, proposal analysis, contract aw

and work and contract management. Specific topics and prac

exercises also include the Brooks Act, SF254s/255s, slate and selec

process, reviews of government estimates, liability, Title II servi

modifications, and contracting officer technical representatives (CO

responsibilities.

Course Objective. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to perform the critical pre- and post-award contracting funct

for A-E contracts.

Who Should Attend

This is an assignment-specific course. It is intended for military 

civilian acquisition workforce members in the contracting career field 

are assigned contracting responsibilities for A-E contracts. Whene

practical, students should attend CON 243 prior to assuming 

contracting duties.

Prerequisites: CON 104.

Length: 5 class days.
Chapter 5

CON 244

Construction Contracting

Description

Construction Contracting focuses on the unique aspects of construction

contracting. The course is designed for individuals who have achieved a

solid baseline of contracting knowledge through a combination of actual

experience and completion of all DAWIA Level I courses. Students will

cover contracting issues in acquisition planning, solicitation, source

selection, and contract performance management. Specific topics and

practical exercises also include project planning, funding, environmental

concerns, reviews of government estimates, overhead calculations,

Construction Specification Institute format, contractability reviews, labor

laws, bonds, partnering, design/build, turn-key, job order and other task

order construction contracts, pre-construction meetings, quality control

and assurance, modifications, time and delay analyses to determine

equitable adjustments, constructive changes and remedies, acceleration

determination, and liquidated damages.

Course Objective. Students who successfully complete this course will

be able to perform the critical pre- and post-award contracting functions

for construction contracts.

Who Should Attend

This is an assignment-specific course. It is intended for military and

civilian personnel in the acquisition workforce who are in the contracting

career field or who are assigned with specific contract administration

duties for construction contracts (e.g., professional engineers). Whenever practical, students should attend the course prior to assuming duties

related to construction contracting.

Prerequisites: CON 104.

Length: 5 class days.
Course Descript

CON 301

Executive Contracting

Description

Executive Contracting is a unique forum for senior personnel in the cont

ing career field to examine a wide range of acquisition issues. Through g

speaker lectures, discussions, workshops, and a Capitol Hill visit to obse

Congressional activities, this course provides an intensive executive l

view of current issues and events in acquisition and in particular, contrac

Topic areas cover: contracting policy (DAR Council, Office of Procurem

Policy (OFPP), current, actual and proposed changes, and chan

technologies), external forces (SBA, GAO, DODIG, and legislative statut

and work environment (contracting innovations, change, ethics, etc.).

Course Objectives: Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to:

• Discuss the current, relevant, and projected DoD contracting 

management issues as they relate to contracting.

• Identify and discuss the impact on present acquisition and contrac

practices of recently established or proposed policies, regulatio

directives, or studies.

• Understand how legislation and procurement policy makers ope

and work with issues, problems, and the community at large.

• Network with other contracting personnel on various approaches a

means of understanding and, if appropriate, implement ideas presen

in the course.

Who Should Attend: This course is REQUIRED at Level III fo

contracting personnel who represent their activities and command

discussing and seeking information regarding policy implementation. 

course is required as a refresher every three to five years to keep curre

contracting policy. The senior contracting officer at a smaller activit

certified at Level II, may also attend.

Prerequisites: One year of contracting experience after Level II ce

cation.

Precourse Material

Prior to attending the course, participants must prepare a paper describ

(a) contracting issues of importance to their activity and (b) a contrac

improvement paper to be shared in the class. If you have not received 

precourse material two weeks prior to the course start date, contact the sch

Length: 5 class days.
Chapter 5

CON 333

Management for Contracting Supervisors

Description

The Management for Contracting Supervisors Course is designed for first

line supervisors assigned to acquisition/contracting positions within the

Federal Government. The course concentrates on numerous Department of Defense management issues formulated within a variety of preaward and post-award risk management scenarios that challenge acquisition professionals. Participants utilize the integrated case study method,

critical incidents, small group interaction and other teaching methods to

assess and interpret the variables that affect contract performance and

successful mission accomplishment in DoD procurement. Case scenarios are supplemented and reinforced by other techniques and issues

that may be raised during the class by students. Participants are

encouraged to apply their experience and expertise to the course, and to

share/expand their knowledge of acquisition, procurement and management techniques. Participants are also encouraged to exchange visionary

ideas on ways to continuously improve mission accomplishment.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course will

be able to:

• Understand the entire acquisition process from the acquisition planning

cycle, through the various steps such as budgeting, lead times, acceptance, payment and close-out. Develop and maintain better communications between all multifunctional team members.

• Develop a process for managing external interactions between contracting personnel and their customers. Processes such as empowerment, value-added time management, and Integrated Product Teaming

will be discussed and utilized.

• Understand the competing interests of the various agencies and

principal players such as customer requirements, requiring activities,

higher headquarters, oversight activities, the contractor, and the general public. Encourage early interaction without giving an advantage to

any particular contractor.

• Develop procurement planning skills that will help identify major problems, analyze facts/data, synthesize this information in terms of

contracting and management disciplines, develop risk management

techniques, create alternate managerial solutions, and justify the

appropriate course of action.
Course Descript

CON 333

Management for Contracting Supervisors (Cont.)

Who Should Attend

First line supervisors or those about to be first line supervisors assig

to acquisition and/or contracting functions.

Prerequisite: One year of contracting experience after Level II certif

tion.

Length: 5 class days.
Chapter 5

GRT 201

Grants and Agreements Management

Description

Grants and Agreements Management provides the foundational knowledge required to begin service as a Grants Officer. All Grants Officers are

also expected to work with their organizations to continually expand their

knowledge and experience. Grants and Agreements Management (GRT

201) is designed to provide the Grants Officer with the information needed

to resolve relevant assistance issues by applying knowledge, discretion,

and judgment. This course has three primary learning objectives.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course will

be able to:

• Explain the qualitative differences among instruments available for

obligating Federal dollars, and be able to choose the most appropriate

instrument in various situations.

• Identify the elements of the legal framework that apply to assistance.

• Perform the responsibilities of the Grants Officer within each of the

phases of the assistance process in accordance with regulations and

statutes.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for personnel who will be substantially involved in

pre-award and post-award assistance processes. Participants will generally be Grants Specialists and DoD personnel identified by their organizations as being in a career path to become Grants Officers.

Note 1: This course is not intended for personnel in the National Guard

Bureau (NGB). DAU is working on a variant of this course, customized for

the NGB.

Note 2: GRT 201 does not address Other Transactions (OTs) used for

acquisition (Sec. 845 OTs). The course provides a brief overview only of

OTs and Technology Investment Agreements (TIAs) used for research.

Note 3: Prework is required for this course. Go to http://www.acq.osd.mil/

dau/train.html.

Prerequisites: None.

Recommended: Level I (Contracting) courses.

Length: 3 1/2 class days.
Course Descript

IND 101

Contract Property Administration Fundamentals

Description

Contract Property Administration Fundamentals is a mandatory cou

for industrial property management specialists, property administrat

and plant clearance officers. It is also designed to provide contrac

officers, program managers, team leaders, and others with a compreh

sive understanding of contract, regulatory, and statutory requirements 

the management and administration of government property. The fo

of this course is property administration and the management of gov

ment property, which includes material, facilities, special tooling, spe

test equipment, and agency peculiar property. Instruction inclu

material from the Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regula

(D-FAR) and the DoD Manual for the Performance of Contract Prop

Administration (DoD 4161.2-M). Pertinent topical areas include 

government’s policy on providing property to contractors, exception

the policy, acquisition, classification, control, protection, maintenan

and disposition.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to:

• State the government’s policy and exceptions on providing propert

contractors.

• Describe and define the five major types of government property.

• Identify and explain the government property clauses cited in the F

• Describe the duties and responsibilities of the property administra

• Plan and initiate property management prescribed by the contract

• Evaluate a contractor’s property control system.

• Plan and conduct property control system analysis.

• Identify property control system deficiencies, and recommend cor

tions.

• Investigate and determine appropriate action when property is 

damaged, or destroyed.

• Describe the methods used to properly dispose of government prope

Who Should Attend

This course is required at Level I for all industrial property managem

specialists and industrial plant clearance specialists including prop

administrators and plant clearance officers in the GS-1103 series. T
Chapter 5

IND 101

Contract Property Administration Fundamentals (Cont.)

Who Should Attend (Cont.)

course MAY be required for contracting officers (1102), program managers, auditors, and team leaders who have significant property administration responsibilities. It is highly recommended for production (GS-1150)

and quality assurance (GS-1910) personnel who are involved with property administration.

Prerequisites: None

Recommended

It is recommended that applicants have some knowledge or experience

with property management and administration.

Length: 10 class days
Course Descript

IND 102

Contract Property Disposition

Description

Contract Property Disposition is designed to enhance the skills 

Government personnel performing contract property disposition fu

tions. Participants analyze the responsibilities of plant clearan

property administration officers and their relationships with cont

tors, and contractor employees engaged in the disposition 

Government property furnished in support of defense contra

Contract property disposition, regulations and guidance containe

the FAR and implementing DoD regulations, and ethical principles 

explained and discussed.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to:

• Understand the duties of the plant clearance officer.

• Understand FAR 45.6 and DFARS 245.6; regulations on p

clearance.

• Understand screening procedures for DoD excess/surplus prope

• Discuss current topics such as demilitarization procedures 

disposition of IT.

Who Should Attend

Personnel assigned to plant clearance functions in the Departmen

Defense.

Prerequisites: IND 101

Recommended

CON 101 and 104.

Length: 5 class days
Chapter 5

IND 103

Contract Property Systems Analysis

Description

Contract Property Systems Analysis builds a solid foundation in audit

principles and techniques for entry-level property administrators and

industrial property management specialists. The course covers contractual and regulatory requirements for establishing and maintaining a

system to control all Government property for which the contractor is

responsible and accountable. The instructional process underscores the

importance of property control systems analysis. Course content examines the functions, functional segments, and criteria specified in the

"Manual for the Performance of Contract Property Administration," DoD

4161.2M. Students are exposed to basic theories of inferential statistics

and applications; the use and effective implementation of statistical

sampling of selected populations; data analysis of both transactions and

attributes; ethical principles; analyzing data collected from an audit; and

assessing a contractor's system for compliance. Audit strategies for

performance before, during and as follow-up to the systems analysis, are

also covered, along with techniques for reporting and resolving system

deficiencies.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course will

be able to:

• Plan and schedule the annual contract property control systems analysis.

• Differentiate the proper use of random versus judgment sampling.

• Properly define the appropriate population for review for each selected

function or functional segment.

• Critically analyze the sample and sample items for defects and deficiencies which fail to meet the contractual requirements for Government

property.

• Determine the rating for the function, functional segment and the

property control system.

• Determine a course of corrective action for recommendation to the

contractor.

• Determine the impact of property control system analysis rating has on

the contractor's overall property control system.
Course Descript

IND 103

Contract Property Systems Analysis (Cont.)

Who Should Attend

All Level I industrial property management specialists and industrial p

clearance specialists including property administrators and plant cl

ance officers, in the GS-1103 Series. This course is also recommen

for contracting, production, and quality assurance personnel assigne

contracts where they have the collateral responsibility of perform

property control systems analysis as the designated property administra

Prerequisite: IND 101.

Recommended

One year of property management experience after completing IND 

is strongly recommended.

Length: 5 class days.
Chapter 5

IND 201

Intermediate Contract Property Administration

Description

This course is designed for experienced industrial property management

specialists, property administrators, plant clearance officers, contracting

officers, their supervisors and other government personnel with duties

and responsibilities related to the management of government property

controlled by contractors. Major course topics include the planning and

organization of the overall functions of property administration including

the property control system, liability, and disposition. Emphasis is placed

upon critical analysis of current management policy and practice at three

levels: top management, management of field activities, and contractor

management. Primary consideration is given to setting and attaining

objectives, implementation of advanced management techniques, and

identifying and analyzing current problem areas. Students who have not

had IND 101 will have a difficult time understanding the advanced nature

of material presented in this course.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course will

be able to:

• Identify the requirements for government property management and

explain the conditions that influence it.

• Define the types of property provided to contractors and identify the

various clauses used when property is provided to contractors.

• Describe inventory management procedures and policies, consumption analysis, physical inventories and inventory adjustments.

• Identify the policies and procedures for acquiring, using and recording

special tooling, special test equipment and agency peculiar property.

• Apply the policies and procedures for acquisition, control, maintenance, and

use of facilities.

• Apply the various risk-of-loss contract provisions so that the interests of the

Government will be protected.

• Perform property control system analysis within the appropriate range of

application.

• Differentiate the policies and procedures governing the disposition and

plant clearance of government property.
Course Descript

IND 201

Intermediate Contract Property Administration (Con

Who Should Attend

All Level II industrial property management specialists and industrial p

clearance specialists including property administrators and plant cl

ance officers, in the GS-1103 series. This course is highly recommen

for contracting officers, production, auditors, program managers, te

leaders, and quality assurance personnel assigned to contracts w

have a significant amount of government property accountable to th

contracts.

Prerequisites: IND 103.

Recommended

One year of property management experience after completing IND

101 is strongly recommended.

Precourse Materials

Each student is required to prepare an in-depth case study on so

aspect of property administration prior to attending the course. 

written report, with support documentation, is collected on the first da

class. Students are required to present their case studies to the class 

to field questions from fellow students.

Length: 10 class days.
Chapter 5

IND 202

Contract Property Management Seminar

Description

The Contract Property Management Seminar is designed for property

administrators, plant clearance officers, industrial property management

specialists and industrial plant clearance specialists at both the field and

staff levels. This seminar builds upon the introductory and intermediate

contract property courses. Participants analyze problems, solutions,

policies, and programs that impact on the property administration function. Property professionals collaborate in developing management and

problem-solving strategies, and examine priorities and goals within the

property administration office. Leadership, communication, professionalism, ethics, and team building are emphasized. Participants discuss DoD

property management initiatives, new ideas developed in their own

organizations, and explore the challenges and problems faced by property

administration offices. Methods of instruction include case studies and

critical incidents, simulations, guided discussions, and small group projects.

Guest lecturers, teaching interviews, and round table discussions expose

participants to new ideas and trends.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course will

be able to:

• Apply complex interactions of the Government property and related

clauses in problem solving situations including:

- Acquisition approval requirements

- Property classifications and typologies

- Property control systems analysis

- Liability actions regarding the loss, damage or destruction of Government property

- Government property disposal priorities.

• Apply new DoD and departmental initiatives to the property management environment.

• Analyze newly issued regulatory materials for application in the property

management environment.

• Apply contemporary management techniques to address technical and

managerial problems that exist within the property management environment including:

- Staffing, workload, and performance requirements issues.

- Contractual compliance, non-compliance and resolution or correction issues.
Course Descript

IND 202

Contract Property Management Seminar (Cont.)

Who Should Attend

All Level II and III industrial property management specialists 

industrial plant clearance specialists, including property adminis

tors and plant clearance officers, in the GS-1103 Series. This cou

is also recommended for contracting, production, and quality as

ance personnel assigned to contracts which have a significant amo

of Government property accountable to those contracts and wh

they have a substantial involvement with the management and con

of Government property. This course may be repeated every thre

five years.

Prerequisite: IND 201.

Recommended

At least one year experience in the field after completing IND 201.

Length: 5 class days.
Chapter 5

IRM 101

Basic Information Systems Acquisition

Description

This course is a part of a new generation of web-enabled training

environments, combining interactive computer-based training with performance support resource access, delivered through the world-wide web.

Students in this course explore the introductory level concepts involved in

DoD information systems acquisition management.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course will

gain a basic knowledge and comprehension of the following fundamental

concepts of an information systems acquisition:

• Applicable laws and regulations.

• Organizational and individual roles and responsibilities.

• Information technology terminology.

• Acquisition management practices, such as:

- Risk Management

- Quality Assurance

- Requirements Management

- Architectures

- Configuration Management

Who Should Attend

Civilian GS-5 to GS-9 or military O-1 to O-3, who are members or

prospective members of the communications-computer system career

field.

Prerequisite: ACQ 101.

Length: This is a non-resident, self-paced course available through

the Internet. Students must pass the final examination within 60

calendar days of registration.
Course Descript

IRM 201

Intermediate Information Systems Acquisition

Description

Intermediate Information Systems Acquisition is a computer-based co

for mid-level managers with responsibilities in information systems 

information technology (IT) acquisitions. Students develop competenc

applying IS/IT management skills in IS/IT planning, organizing, directing, 

controlling information systems acquisition programs. Areas of applica

include: the unique aspects of IS/IT (including software) acquisition mana

ment, information technology as a capital investment, DoD IS/IT strat

planning and architectural principles related to IS/IT acquisitio

interoperability techniques and methods, emerging IT as potential solut

in satisfying DoD IT requirements, systems and software design 

analysis techniques, IS/IT requirements and configuration managem

business process reengineering, IS/IT quality assurance, IS/IT deploym

and the contracting process in concert with the program management 

budgetary process in IS/IT acquisitions. Team-oriented exercises a

students to apply the IS/IT management concepts to current IS/IT acq

tion management scenarios. Students are required to use noteb

computers to accomplish class preparation, exercises, and course tes

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to:

• Explain the concepts and terminology that comprise the major 

nonmajor information systems acquisition management processes 

how the processes interact.

• Define the roles, activities, and relationships of Department of Defe

other government entities, and industry that participate in and affect 

acquisition process.

• Develop the management skills needed to effectively and efficiently 

people, money, facilities, information, and time in the accomplishm

of information systems acquisition objectives.

• Recognize internal and external factors which influence and const

the information systems acquisition process and understand how 

deal with these factors in light of risk, uncertainty, and change.

Who Should Attend

Level I certified mid-level managers with responsibilities in informa

systems (IS)/information technology (IT) acquisitions.

Prerequisites: ACQ 201, IRM 101 (effective January 1, 1999).

Length: 10 class days.
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IRM 303

Advanced Information Systems Acquisition

Description

Advanced Information Systems Acquisition is a computer-based course

for senior managers with responsibilities in information systems (IS)/

information technology (IT) acquisitions. Students develop mastery level

skills in evaluating and recommending strategies, evaluating plans, and

making decisions in IS/IT acquisition management by using current

technology to perform authentic tasks in a realistic, team oriented

environment. Areas of mastery include: the unique aspects of information

systems acquisition management, evaluating IT as a capital investment,

tailoring the DoD program management system to an IS/IT acquisition,

evaluating and recommending DoD IS/IT strategic plans and architectures for IS/IT acquisitions, assessing and recommending techniques

used to ensure DoD IS/IT interoperability, evaluating and recommending

emerging IT for IS/IT acquisition strategies, evaluating and recommending systems and software engineering methods and models, using

business process reengineering to determine IS/IT requirements, evaluating an IS/IT program for adequate quality assurance, recommending

performance measures/metrics for IS/IT (including software) acquisition

performance, and using the contracting process in concert with the

program management and budgetary process in IS/IT acquisitions.

Team-oriented cases allow students to evaluate realistic and current IS/

IT acquisition management scenarios. Students are required to use

notebook computers to accomplish class preparation, team exercises,

and individual assignments. Through study, reflection, research, and

individual and team activities, students develop the skills and professionalism required in today’s acquisition workforce.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course will

be able to:

• Evaluate issues and make strategic level decisions in: Department of

Defense (DoD) IS/IT acquisition program management, DoD IT management, and DoD IT procurement process management.

• Effectively lead or participate in IT Integrated Product Teams that

operationalize acquisition reform initiatives and manage IT as a capital

investment.
Course Descript

IRM 303

Advanced Information Systems Acquisition (Cont.)

Who Should Attend

Senior managers in civilian grades GS/GM 13 to15 and military ran

O-4 to O-6 who have successfully completed the requirements for L

II in the communications-computer career field.

Prerequisite: IRM 201.

Length: 14 class days.
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LAW 801

Acquisition Law

Description

A major change in the way Government personnel implement acquisition law

has been underway for several years, with substantial changes to statutes

and regulations which structure the process. DoD policy now mandates that

the acquisition process be conducted through Integrated Product Teams

(IPTs). This course provides an overview of IPTs and their contribution to

a successful acquisition conclusion through a presentation of recent developments in key acquisition subject areas. It investigates the legal ramifications of this major change and the impact of "commercial contracting" on

decisions made by various members of the IPT.

.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course will

be able to:

• Understand the composition of IPTs.

• Understand the contribution that integrating skills has on successful

acquisitions.

• Recognize the legal ramifications of current changes in the acquisition

arena.

• Apply the results of recent decisions to your work processes.

Who Should Attend

This is a continuing education course for Level I certified acquisition

personnel who are either not required to take CON 210 or who completed

CON 210 more than two years ago.

Prerequisite: None.

Length: 41⁄2 class days.
Course Descript

LOG 101

Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals

Description

Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals gives students the opportunity 

integrate logistics support policy, support performance requirements 

practices applicable to acquisition programs during the system acquis

life cycle. The course provides a broad overview of the role of acquis

logistics in the system acquisition life cycle and system enginee

processes. Presentations cover the logistics relevant aspects of subj

such as operational requirements identification, life cycle costing, e

ronmental safety and health, integrated product and process developm

ethics, sustainment logistics, supportability analyses, contracting, 

contractor support. Discussion will also focus on the traditional eleme

of logistics support, to include support equipment, technical data, fa

ties, computer resources support, supply support, maintenance plann

and others. The instructor and guest speakers will provide real w

examples of developing and executing support for DoD programs.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to:

• Understand the environment in which today’s Defense systems 

equipment are conceived, developed, tested, acquired and operated 

to understand the part that the commercial sector will play in 

environment now and in the future.

• Comprehend the philosophy and objectives of logistics support and 

attendant management functions necessary to achieve those objecti

• Gain an understanding of logistics related and logistics impacting d

plines and the policies, procedures and management techniques 

employ to aid in the establishment of a logistics support capability.

Who Should Attend

Individuals recently assigned responsibility to assist in planning, es

lishing, and maintaining the logistics support infrastructure for D

systems and equipment during the design, development, product

deployment and sustainment phases of the acquisition life cycle.

Prerequisite: ACQ 101.
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LOG 101

Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals (Cont.)

Recommended:

Students should have six to twelve months of experience in an acquisition

organization where they have gained a fundamental knowledge of general

acquisition procedures and a familiarity with acquisition terminology.

Precourse Materials:

Students are encouraged to read DODD 5000.1 and DoD 5000.2-R prior

to attending the course to gain an understanding of their overall content

with specific attention to those areas concerning logistics and related

subject areas (i.e., requirements determination, systems engineering,

acquisition strategies, etc.).

Length: 9 Days

Note: Beginning Second Quarter FY00, LOG 101 will be delivered via the

Internet. Students will have 60 calendar days from the date of registration

to complete the course and take the final examination.
Course Descript

LOG 201

Intermediate Acquisition Logistics

Description

The Intermediate Acquisition Logistics course is designed for acquis

logistics managers and their supervisors. The course provides a hands

approach for building acquisition logistics skills with minimal lectures. 

major emphasis is on practical exercises and case study. Major area

study include: emerging acquisition logistics concepts, policies, constra

and other considerations; integrated product and process developm

logistics interface with systems engineering; market investigations; supp

ability analysis; logistics test and evaluation; maintenance planning 

other supportability element requirements; configuration management in

face; life cycle costing; overall program supportability planning; 

contracting for acquisition logistics. Students gain skills by us

applicable automated job performance aids. They develop theoret

and pragmatic solutions to individual and group exercises/case stud

Students develop and present an acquisition logistics briefing, and 

research work on current acquisition logistics topics. Students rece

a pass or fail grade based on these efforts as well as individ

knowledge assessments. The overall goal of the course is to ens

the students have attained the course learning objectives and 

function as Level II acquisition logisticians in the Department of Defe

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to:

• Apply leading edge logistics concepts, policies, constraints, and o

considerations to the development and execution of acquisition logis

within the Department of Defense.

• Enhance their proficiency in performing the (CORE) knowledge ar

of their job as determined by the Defense Acquisition Logistics Ca

Management Board (DALCMB).

Who Should Attend

Level I certified acquisition logistics managers and their supervisors

Prerequisites: ACQ 201, LOG 101.

Recommended

Students should have acquisition logistics experience as outlined in D

5000.52M and be currently assigned or expected to be assigned to 

acquisition logistics position.

Length: 15 class days.
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LOG 203

Reliability and Maintainability

Description

Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) is an overview course designed for

logisticians assigned to acquisition positions within the Department of

Defense (DoD). The course concentrates on R&M-related activities throughout the acquisition life-cycle. The aim is to enable logistics managers to

understand the relationships between R&M (engineering disciplines) and

acquisition logistics; and to more effectively evaluate the potential impact of

R&M decisions on the logistics aspects of a systems acquisition program.

The course stresses a conceptual rather than a statistical approach. Participants do not require a background in engineering or statistics, and will be

presented with basic R&M terminology and engineering practices. This

course should provide a good foundation for further training in the detailed

aspects of R&M engineering. It is designed for personnel with management

or technical responsibilities in acquisition logistics, reliability and maintainability, safety, or maintenance engineering. Participants are encouraged to

share their knowledge of R&M aspects of logistics engineering and contribute

to course improvement.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course will

be able to

• Communicate in the language of R&M.

• Acquire reliable and maintainable products (including commercial and

nondevelopmental items) in accordance with acquisition reform.

• Develop operational and contractual R&M requirements.

• Accomplish a basic system level reliability or maintainability allocation.

• Ensure R&M in the initial systems engineering and logistics engineering

processes.

• Provide insight for the design of reliable and maintainable electronics and

software.

• Ensure that diagnostics and human factors features are incorporated

into a weapon system design.

• Provide insight for reliability prediction techniques.

• Determine whether a reliability growth program is appropriate.

• Assess decision risk in a reliability qualification test.

• Ensure that techniques are applied to assure manufacturing doesn’t

deliver latent defects to the field.
Course Descript

LOG 203

Reliability and Maintainability (Cont.)

Who Should Attend

Logisticians assigned to DoD acquisition programs.

Prerequisite: ACQ 201.

Length: 3 class days.
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LOG 204

Configuration Management

Description

This course will provide managers and functional staff with the knowledge

of how to apply Configuration Management (CM) successfully. An

overview of the concepts and practices of CM are discussed. The course

covers current practices in DOD and industry for CM and future strategies

for CM in DOD. Other key areas such as the impact of acquisition reform

on CM, the integrated data environment, open systems, and commercial

and non-developmental items are discussed. Continuing scenario exercises trace the technical development, production, and support issues of

a system.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course will

be able to:

• Explain and relate the elements of CM (Planning/Management, Configuration Identification, Control, Status Accounting, Audits, and Data

Management) to system engineering and the life cycle model.

• Understand the requirements for and techniques used to design,

develop, implement, and operate a CM program.

• Understand how CM enables acquisition reform iniitiatives and open

systems within an Integrated Data Environment.

• Effectively use CM as part of the IPPD to develop, produce, and support

a system.

Prerequisite: ACQ 201.

Length: 5 class days.
Course Descript

LOG 205

Provisioning

Description

This course reviews current provisioning policies and managem

procedures, emphasizes the interrelationships and interdependencie

logistics functions, and discusses new concepts and techniques. It focu

on the management aspects of provisioning and its impact on syst

support as opposed to a detailed coverage of operating procedures. 

course emphasizes the flow of the provisioning process to ensure a so

understanding of the normal sequence of events which occur in 

provisioning of a system or end item of equipment. Instructional meth

include exercises and case studies as well as lectures and discussion

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to:

• Comprehend the basic concepts and definitions germane to the provis

ing process, understand how related terms are used in the discipline, 

be able to distinguish between various applications of similar terms 

concepts.

• Understand the various management considerations which affect 

provisioning planning process and apply this understanding to sam

situations.

• Understand the process by which provisioning data is obtained and ide

the range and quantity of data typically required to support the provisio

process.

• Understand the advantages and disadvantages of various provisio

methods and techniques and their applicability in sample situations.

• Understand various contractor support options available and how t

influence the provisioning requirements for a program.

• Understand the sequencing and relationships of the events in a typ

provisioning process.

• Understand the use of various technical codes and factors assig

during provisioning.

• Comprehend how requirements are computed for different type

support items.

• Comprehend the importance of parts cataloging and standardiza

and the procedures and policies affecting them.
Chapter 5

LOG 205

Provisioning (Cont.)

Who Should Attend

This course should be taken by individuals requiring certification in

Acquisition Logistics at Level II whose duties involve either the planning

for or execution of initial logistics support for new systems or end items.

This course is best taken as the final course for Level II certification after

all other certification requirements have been satisfied.

Prerequisites: ACQ 201, LOG 201.

Recommended

At least one year of actual experience in acquisition logistics is highly

recommended.

Precourse Materials

A required text is mailed to all students three to four weeks prior to the start

of the course. Students who have not received the material two weeks

prior to the start of class should contact the school or download the text

from http://www.afit.af.mil/Schools/LS/LSM/log205.htm.

Length: 5 class days.
Course Descript

LOG 304

Executive Acquisition Logistics Management

Description

Executive Acquisition Logistics Management prepares the acquis

logistician to function in executive-level logistics management and po

making positions. The student will acquire an understanding of 

complex relationships between logistics support planning, acquis

policy, requirements determination, program management, contract

and Government funds management. Acquisition reform issues wil

explored as they pertain to acquisition logistics. The course also ass

the student to improve skills in finding logistics solutions that will impr

weapon system availability and reduce life cycle cost. It will aid the stud

in becoming a valuable member of the program management team 

ensure that logistics considerations are integrated into the syste

engineering process throughout the life cycle of the weapon system. 

topic areas covered in the course include acquisition reform, integra

product and process development, sustainment, determination of logis

requirements, program management, contracting for logistics, reliab

maintainability, availability, test and evaluation, PPBS, and logistics 

foreign military sales. Evaluation, analysis, forecasting and deci

making will be emphasized so that the ultimate design of the ove

weapon system and its logistics support is sound from cost as 

independent variable and total system perspectives.

Prerequisites: ACQ 201, LOG 201, LOG 203, and either LOG 20

LOG 205

Precourse Material

Students must complete a lessons learned project for sharing with 

class prior to arrival at the course.

Length: 9 class days.
Chapter 5

PMT 202

Multinational Program Management

Description

Helping students develop an understanding of how to be effective in an

international Defense acquisition program, the Multinational Program

Management course emphasizes the U.S. policy of encouraging armaments cooperation and enhancing rationalization, standardization, and

interoperability with our allies. Key national, DoD, and Service policies on

international cooperative development, production, and support are explored.

Course Objective. Students who successfully complete this course will

be competent to participate effectively in an international Defense acquisition program.

Who Should Attend:

This is an assignment-specific course for military officers, O-3 and above,

and DoD civilians, GS-11 and above, who hold, or have been selected for,

the following positions impacting international Defense acquisition programs: Program Managers and program management staff, key government laboratory and center personnel, Defense and Service headquarters

staff, and Office of Defense Cooperation personnel and attachés.

Prerequisites: None.

Length: 5 class days.
Course Descript

PMT 203

International Security and Technology Transfer/Contr

Description

As a comprehensive review of security and technology transfer/con

the International Security and Technology Transfer/Control course 

amines international transfer and control; export; and import licensin

technology, hardware, software, data exchange, engineering liaison, 

training. PMT 203 is designed for the acquisition professional, Defe

and Service headquarters staff, and Defense Cooperation personnel 

attachés associated with international acquisition. The course has 

components: acquisition documentation; security and data trans

export/import licensing; contractor operations; and laws, policies, 

procedures.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this cou

will understand international security and technology transfer/con

policies, controls and documentation.

Who Should Attend

This is an assignment-specific course for military officers, O-3 and abo

DoD civilians, GS-11 and above; and acquisition professionals 

require international acquisition training. The course is also appropr

for foreign liaison office personnel or DoD representatives who deal 

other nations or international agencies. A Secret security clearance m

be submitted and received prior to the start of the class. Students m

complete a self-assessment prior to arrival at the course.

Prerequisites: None.

Precourse Materials

Students must complete and return a self assessment prior to arriva

the course.

Note: Due to security restrictions, allied students may not attend un

most circumstances.

Length: 5 class days.
Chapter 5

PMT 302

Advanced Program Management Course

Description

The Advanced Program Management course provides a comprehensive

examination of the integrated process used in systems acquisition management. A key focus of the course is to expose and/or refresh the

learners to current/emerging issues in the DoD’s Acquisition Reform

initiative as well as other policy and legislative changes that make

acquisition management an extremely dynamic environment. The primary learning methodology is faculty-assisted, student-led, small-group

cases and exercises. Through these cases and exercises, the dynamic

interaction among the acquisition functional disciplines is explored in

detail. To further emphasize the importance and complexity of this

dynamic integration, students are organized into, and expected to function

as, integrated product/process teams during the cases and exercises.

Subject areas in PMT 302 include: Defense acquisition policy, contractor

finance, Earned Value Management (EVM), contract management, funds

management, logistics support management, managerial development,

manufacturing management, principles of program management, software management, systems engineering management, test and evaluation, and international cooperative development. Elective tracks offer the

students the unique opportunity to explore acquisition areas in greater

detail than the core curriculum.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course will

be able to:

• Demonstrate, from the program management perspective, the ability to

integrate the dynamic processes used in systems acquisition management.

• Use managerial abilities and functional area knowledge to perform in

acquisition related positions.

Who Should Attend:

This course is for military and civilian Acquisition Workforce members who

have the military rank of O-4/O-5 or civilian grades of GS-13/GS-14, and

are qualified for the Acquisition Corps. Acquisition industry managers at

an equivalent level are also accepted.
Course Descript

PMT 302

Advanced Program Management Course (Cont.)

Prerequisite: ACQ 201.

Security Clearance: A SECRET security clearance is required.

Length: 14 weeks
Chapter 5

PMT 303

Executive Program Manager’s Course

Description

The Executive Program Manager's course is an Assignment-specific

program designed to meet the learning and performance needs of newly

selected Program Executive Officers (PEOs), Deputy PEOs (DPEOs),

and Acquisition Category (ACAT) I (ID/IC and IAM/IAC) and II Program

Managers (PMs)/Deputy Program Managers (DPMs). Building on the

general program management competencies acquired during the previously attended Program Management course or Advanced Program

Management course and subsequent on-the-job experience, PMT 303

provides the selected participants an opportunity to enhance their skills.

Skills are developed through a concentrated 4-week period preceded by

approximately 60 days of advance, part-time work wherein they assess:

(a) the status of their assigned programs; (b) the relationship that their

personal strengths and weaknesses have to their program’s problems,

issues, and concerns; and (c) the impact that recent policy changes may

have on systems acquisition. The course begins with a 2-day orientation

workshop, focusing on program assessment and learning. The workshop

is conducted 60 days prior to the 4-week, on-campus phase and results

in a plan for assessing each participant’s program and a draft learning

plan. Program assessments enable new PEOs, DPEOs, PMs, and DPMs

to ascertain and prioritize their learning efforts based on their program’s

phase, critical activities, and/or immediate issues. The PEOs/DPEOs and

PMs/DPMs should meet with their individual future chain of command for

guidance on areas of specific interest. Additionally, visits to matrix

organizations, contract administration offices, labs, contractors, Service,

and Office of the Secretary of Defense officials are encouraged. The

outcome of this activity will be a personally tailored learning plan or

contract that is based on identified program issues and related program

management competency needs. The learning plan provides a “roadmap,”

which allows students to focus their energy and maximize their time during

the learning day. In preparation for the 4-week period, the participant is

assigned a Learning Team Manager (LTM), who is selected from senior

Defense Systems Management College faculty members. The LTM

supports the participant’s program assessment and learning needs during

the initial assessment phase, the 4 weeks on campus, and after the

course.
Course Descript

PMT 303

Executive Program Manager’s Course (Cont.)

Course Objective. Students who successfully complete this course 

develop and implement a comprehensive personalized learning plan 

will assist in determining program turnover status through the continu

use of a systems approach to assess and improve the progra

products.

Who Should Attend

This is an assignment-specific course for newly selected PEOs, DPE

and ACAT I (ID/IC and IAM/IAC) and II PMs/DPMs. Effective Octobe

1996, all PEOs, DPEOs, ACAT I and II PMs, and ACAT I and II DPMs m

attend PMT 303 prior to assuming a new assignment to one of th

positions. Attendance of this course should be no sooner than 6 mo

prior to assuming the new position. The PMT 303 will be tailored, in cou

length and/or content, to meet the specific needs identified by the ne

assigned PEO/DPEO. Allied and industry students are eligible to att

on a space-available basis.

Prerequisite: PMT 302.

Length: Two-day mandatory pre-course workshop (PMT 303A) and 

class days (PMT 303B).
Chapter 5

PMT 304

Advanced International Management Workshop

Description

Reinforcing and advancing the principles of collective defense through

armament cooperation, the Advanced International Management Workshop explores issues associated with international negotiation of cooperative acquisition project agreements. Specific topics include negotiation

preparation, authority to negotiate and conclude, DoD policies and

experiences, and the role of executive departments and the Congress.

Course Objective. Students who successfully complete this course will

be able to prepare and negotiate an international acquisition project

agreement.

Who Should Attend:

This is an assignment-specific course for managerial personnel who work

with international Defense acquisition programs. Previous career fields

represented include program management; contracting; systems planning, research, development, and engineering; test and evaluation;

acquisition logistics; and business, cost estimating, and financial management. The course is open to mid-level military officers, O-4 and above;

DoD civilians, GS-13 and above; and industry equivalents. This is an

advanced-level workshop, and attendees should understand U.S. domestic and international Defense acquisition. This course targets positions of

responsibility in international, or potentially international, programs ranging from simple Data Exchange Agreements to complex cooperative

development, production, and support programs.

Note: Due to security restrictions, allied students are ineligible to

attend under most circumstances.

Prerequisites: None.

Length: 5 class days.
Course Descript

PMT 305

Program Manager’s Skills (ACAT III Programs)

Description

The Program Managers Skills course helps students assess their 

gram and personal skills, update their functional knowledge, and exam

lessons learned from recent programs. PMT 305 focuses on the use of 

survival skills necessary to manage a DoD acquisition program ef

tively. Approximately 30 days prior to PMT 305, participants comp

self-assessments on the status of their assigned programs; perso

strengths and weaknesses; issues and concerns of their programs; 

the impact of recent policy changes in systems acquisition. Stude

should meet with their future Program Manager (PM) or Program Exe

tive Officer (PEO) for guidance. They are also encouraged to visit 

offices of matrix organizations, Defense program representatives, la

contractors, and officials of the Service and DoD. An iterative “Asse

Plan-Do” process and the value of a team approach are stressed. C

workshops provide functional updates of policies and practices con

ered critical for all future PMs/Deputy PMs. The course includes elec

periods for exploring selected subjects. A PM discussion pane

scheduled for Friday of Week 1 to explore, in real-time, situat

presented by current Program Managers.

Course Objective. Students who successfully complete this course 

be provided an update on current acquisition policy, principles 

practices.

Who Should Attend

This is an assignment-specific course for ACAT III Program/Pro

Managers and their Deputies. Allied and industry students are enc

aged to attend on a space available basis.

Prerequisite: PMT 302.

Length: 10 class days.
Chapter 5

PQM 101

Production and Quality Management Fundamentals

Description

Production and Quality Management Fundamentals (PQM 101) is an

entry level course that emphasizes basic production, manufacturing and

quality assurance principles, policies, processes and practices used in

DoD. It exposes participants to manufacturing and quality scheduling, and

control techniques as well as production surveillance activities. Course

content includes systems engineering, initiatives and trends, performance specifications, material control, source selection, quality assurance,

technical support, and analytical tools.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course will

be able to:

• Understand the multifunctional roles inherent in this career field.

• Describe manufacturing and quality processes, scheduling and control

techniques, and various quality and production surveillance activities.

Who Should Attend

Industrial specialists, industrial engineers, quality assurance specialists,

production officers, production specialists, contract administrators, and

others involved with and responsible for production and quality.

Prerequisite: ACQ 101.

Length: 10 class days.
Course Descript

PQM 103

Defense Specification Management

Description

Defense Specification Management covers DoD management poli

and procedures for development, preparation, and use of non-Gov

ment standards, commercial item descriptions, specifications, standa

and related documents in the acquisition process. The course evo

from identification of the requirement through development, applicat

feedback, and maintenance of a document. Emphasis is placed 

acquisition reform for specifications and standards to include: ma

research, use of commercial/nondevelopmental item alternatives, us

performance specifications and current defense policies for applicatio

requirements. The course includes exercises on acquisition refo

related topics.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this cou

will be able to:

• Use DoD policy for stating performance based requirements.

• Apply techniques that promote the use of commercial products 

practices.

• Use market research to revise existing or create new document

support acquisition.

• Apply DoD standardization policy in managing standardization do

ments.

• Develop and apply standardization documents to meet essential u

needs at best value to the Government.

Who Should Attend

This is an assignment-specific course. It is designed for DoD acquis

personnel actively involved in the development or management of sp

fications, standards, handbooks, commercial item descriptions, or n

Government standards.

Prerequisites: None.

Recommended: ACQ 101.

Length: 8 1/2 class days.
Chapter 5

PQM 104

Specification Selection and Application

Description

The Specification Selection and Application course provides an overview

of the role of standardization in the Defense acquisition process. This

course focuses on acquisition reform objectives, policies, procedures and

implementation within the Defense Standardization Program, the criteria

that should be used in selecting requirements documents for procurement; and the standardization tools and references available to the DoD

acquisition workforce. (NOTE: This is a streamlined and refocused

version of the previous PQM 104, Defense Specification Users Course.)

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this

course will be able to:

• Support military specification reform objectives, policies and procedures.

• Implement the criteria for selection of the type of acquisition document.

• Know the tools available, including market research, for making

standardization decisions.

Who Should Attend

This is an assignment-specific course. This course is designed for

personnel who are involved in the setting of requirements and making

standardization decisions, or who use specifications and standards, but

are not actively involved in the development or management of requirements documentation.

Prerequisites: None

Length: 2 class days
Course Descript

PQM 201

Intermediate Production and Quality Management

Description

The Intermediate Production and Quality Management course emphas

journeyman level production, manufacturing, and quality assurance p

ciples, policies, processes and practices used in DoD. Students follo

curriculum which exposes students to manufacturing and quality 

cesses, scheduling and control techniques, surveillance activities, 

systems level production and quality planning. Course content inclu

systems engineering, source selection, Federal Acquisition Regulat

environmental management, performance specifications, material c

trol, quality assurance, and analytical tools.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this cou

will be able to:

• Chart the current systems acquisition life cycle phases as well as m

activities to be accomplished in each phase in accordance with D

5000 series documents. Apply the principles of integrated product 

process development (IPPD) process via the use of integrated prod

teams (IPTs) and apply the systems engineering process.

• Develop performance specifications and provide production and qu

surveillance of performance based contracts, from source selec

through system disposal. Apply the production and quality requ

ments of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense F

eral Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and be able 

defend the need for these requirements.

• Review integrated management plans for adequacy of details in 

manufacturing and quality aspects. Provide support to the contrac

officer via the pre-award survey, technical support to negotiations, 

progress payments processes. Provide guidance to contracting offic

on the technical aspects of warranties, incentives contracts, and va

engineering change proposals.

• Use the elements of the ISO 9000 model, DoD 5000 series docume

and various environmental laws to determine their impact on produc

and quality management processes and systems.

• Assess the effectiveness of quality assurance and manufactu

systems and processes IAW DoDD 5000.1, DoD 5000.2-R, F

DFARS, and non-government quality standards. Analyze a samp

plan for risk and determine its effectiveness, recognize the concept

design of experiments (DOE) and quality function deployment (QF
Chapter 5

PQM 201

Intermediate Production and Quality Management

(Cont.)

Course Objectives (Cont.)

identify the impact of DOE and QFD on the IPPD process, and perform

a process capability study and relate its output to process performance

utilizing the quality loss function.

Who Should Attend

This course is required for Level II certification of production and quality

management personnel, and is intended for production, quality, or

engineering personnel providing pre- or post- contract award technical

support.

Prerequisites: ACQ 201, PQM 101.

Recommended

It is strongly recommended that all applicants have at least two years of

production or quality management experience after Level I certification

prior to attending this course.

Length: 10 class days.
Course Descript

PQM 202

Commercial and Nondevelopmental Item Acquisition

Description

Commercial and Nondevelopmental Item (NDI) Acquisition focuses 

tools and techniques for identifying and evaluating commercial and 

alternatives throughout the acquisition process. The course prov

instruction on requirements definition, acquisition strategy developm

acquisition, and support planning. It also introduces tools and techniq

for selecting and preparing the appropriate technical requirements do

ments, commercial item descriptions, using multiple award schedu

and using market acceptability criteria, and lessons learned in comme

and NDI acquisition. Instructional methods used include videota

lecture, class discussion, and case studies of actual acquisition.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to:

• Use market research to determine the appropriateness of commercia

non-developmental items for satisfying user’s needs.

• Plan an acquisition strategy for the management of commercial 

non-developmental Items.

Who Should Attend

This is an assignment-specific course. It is designed for acquis

personnel involved in planning and managing the acquisition of comm

cial and non developmental items.

Prerequisites: None.

Recommended

ACQ 101.

Length: 2 class days.
Chapter 5

PQM 203

Preparation of Commercial Item Descriptions

Description

Preparation of Commercial Item Descriptions presents instruction on the

preparation and review of commercial item descriptions, including market

research techniques to identify and characterize commercial items, the

development and use of market acceptability criteria, and the development of performance-based salient characteristics. The course also

provides current DoD policy on the use of commercial items, market

research, and performance-based specifications.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course will

be able to:

• Use market research to determine the commerciality of an item in

accordance with FAR Part 2.

• Develop a performance requirements document for describing commercially available products suitable for meeting the user’s needs.

• Implement DoD policy for the acquisition of commercial items.

Who Should Attend

This is an assignment-specific course. It is designed for personnel

involved in generating product descriptions for commercial and nondevelopmental items, or who are involved in determining the commerciality

of an item.

Prerequisites: None.

Length: 1 class day.
Course Descript

PQM 212

Market Research

Description

The Market Research course provides a definition of market resea

explains its practical value, and discusses the government mandat

conduct market research. The course also addresses the differen

between market surveillance and market investigation, and prov

guidance on how to determine the membership of a market research te

and what the general role of each member should be. Sources of ma

data and the development of survey questionnaires are explored. Te

niques for the evaluation and documentation of market information 

discussed.

The course addresses the spectrum of acquisitions from items to syste

(paper clips to battleships), including services. Instructional meth

used include videotapes, lecture, class discussion, and class exerc

using case studies of recent market investigations.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this cour

will be able to:

· Plan and conduct market surveillance within a commodity or techn

area.

· Plan and conduct a market investigation for a specific acquis

requirement.

Who Should Attend

This is an assignment-specific course. It is designed for acquis

personnel involved in: developing acquisition requirements; conduc

trade-off evaluations with users; or determining the commerciality 

supplies or services.

Prerequisites: None.

Recommended: ACQ 101

Length: 2 class days
Chapter 5

PQM 301

Advanced Production and Quality Management

Description

This course is structured around an integrated product development,

concurrent engineering acquisition philosophy prescribed in DoD Directive

5000.1 and DoD 5000.2-R. The course investigates day-to-day decision

making issues relevant to successfully managing three core technical

tasks in DoD acquisition: systems and process development, manufacturing, and product quality management. It stresses the logical thinking

process and the ability to identify and effectively work within policy,

regulatory, technical, or physical constraints to management effectiveness. Students are taught appropriate operational definitions and quality

measures. Significant portions of the course concentrate on the principal

themes of: systems engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance,

with special attention to specific tools and techniques used successfully

in the commercial environment to improve customer satisfaction. Other

major supplementary topics are: acquisition policy review, risk

management, design of experiments, quality functional deployment,

theory of constraints and environmental safety and health. Guest

lecturers from government and industry present pertinent and timely

examples of best practices or conduct open panel discussions appropriate

to the course objective and emphasis. Analytical discussions of “real-life”

case studies are integrated into the course.

Course Objective. Students who successfully complete this course will

be able to effectively provide manufacturing and quality management

related counsel in an integrated product/process team environment based

on latest, up-to-date information.

Who Should Attend

Civilians in grades GS-13 and above and military officers in ranks O-3 to

O-6.

Prerequisite: PQM 201.

Length: 10 class days.
Course Descript

SAM 101

Basic Software Acquisition Management

Description

The Basic Software Acquisition Management course is a distribu

learning course on key aspects of software acquisition managem

Participants learn about common software acquisition and developm

risks; DoD regulatory and technical frameworks; software and sys

architectures; software development life-cycle and integration proces

development standards; software measurement, testing, security 

quality issues; software process maturity; development models, p

digms, and acquisition strategies; “Best Practices”; and links to a va

of additional Web-based reference sources.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to:

• Define software acquisition management specific terms and conce

• Recognize software development models, paradigms, and strate

appropriate for use in software-intensive acquisitions.

• Reference information sources of software acquisition managem

policies, standards, and best practices.

Who Should Attend

This is an assignment-specific course for acquisition personnel includ

civilians, GS-9 and below, and military officers, O-1 through O-3. Ta

students routinely manage some aspect of software development an

acquisition. They also work in development programs with total prog

costs for software of $20 million, procurement programs with t

program costs of $30 million for software, programs with sustainm

costs of $1 million for software annually, or programs with ongoing p

deployment software support.

Prerequisite: ACQ 101.

Length: This is a non-resident, self-paced course available through

the Internet. Students must pass the final examination within 45

calendar days of registration.
Chapter 5

SAM 201

Intermediate Software Acquisition Management

Description:

This course is designed for experienced, intermediate acquisition personnel who fill or are slated to fill software acquisition management positions.

The course covers the acquisition management of software-intensive

weapon systems, command and control systems, and automated information systems via in-depth case studies with supporting lectures and

group discussions. Students will extend their knowledge of current best

practices and critical success factors for software acquisition by actively

applying concepts and tools of risk management and project management, to include plans for defining procurement requirements, vendor

qualification, proposal evaluation criteria, and documentation relevant to

software acquisition. Learning processes focus on all key competencies

established for Level II software acquisition professionals.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course will

be able to:

• Apply acquisition strategies used for software and software-intensive

systems.

• Evaluate factors related to software architecture and systems architecture.

• Perform Domain Analysis on a software-intensive system acquisition.

• Assess program software life cycle planning and test program planning

factors.

• Apply requirements management and risk mitigation.

• Illustrate the value of modeling and simulation in requirements analysis.

• Analyze software performance measures.

Who Should Attend

This is an assignment-specific course. It is open to all military officers of

rank O-3 through O-5 and DoD civilians GS-9 through GS-12, working in,

or selected for, software acquisition management positions. This course

is mandatory for those serving in Level II acquisition positions whose

duties include software acquisition management.

Prerequisites: ACQ 201, SAM 101.

Length: 14 class days.
Course Descript

SAM 301

Advanced Software Acquisition Management

Description

Advanced Software Acquisition Management is designed for senior man

ers with responsibility for programs in which software is a critical compon

Readings, cases, and guest speakers extend across the domains of wea

systems, command and control systems, and management informa

systems; providing students a comprehensive framework for compar

and critical reflection. The course focuses on key software acquis

competencies established for Level III acquisition professionals, w

concentrating on software-specific considerations such as reuse, CO

open systems standards, and software metrics. The course challen

students to critically evaluate alternative models, methods, and t

applicable to software acquisition through the use of real and hypothe

DoD software acquisition cases. Software acquisition planning and mana

ment, software risk identification and mitigation, and software acquis

critical success factors and best practices are also considered.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to:

• Analyze the causes of cost, schedule, and performance problems in la

software efforts and explore strategies for avoiding or correcting s

problems.

• Examine salient differences in strategy, methods, and tools betw

commercial software acquisition efforts and DoD efforts. Develop 

ability to recognize and selectively adopt commercial practices for us

a DoD software program.

• Understand the organizational and cultural dynamics of program off

and software development teams. Be able to evaluate the suitabilit

alternative organizational structures, including integrated product tea

• Evaluate and select software metrics that will provide insight into prog

status and facilitate early detection of potential problems.

• Assess the current state of the Federal and DoD acquisition ref

movements and incorporate new policies into current and future softw

acquisition programs.

Who Should Attend

This is an assignment-specific course. It is required of software acq

tion personnel who serve in the software acquisition field as Leve

managers or technical experts. Civilian grades GS/GM 13 to15 

military ranks O-4 to O-6 are appropriate.

Prerequisite: SAM 201. Length: 10 class days.
Chapter 5

SYS 201

Intermediate Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering

Description

Intermediate Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering

covers steps in the systems engineering process, (requirements analysis,

functional analysis and allocation, synthesis, and systems analysis/

control). Specific techniques introduced include Systems Engineering

Planning, functional flow block diagram, requirements allocation sheet,

work breakdown structure, design reviews and audits, design to cost

influence, technical performance measurement programs, configuration management, developmental baseline, and risk identification.

Special emphasis is placed on characteristics of a system, such as life

cycle cost affordability; readiness/supportability; reliability; testability

and producibility. Practical exercises and case studies are used to

reinforce comprehension, adaptation, and application of procedures.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course will

be able to:

• Initiate, execute, and monitor science and engineering acquisition

activities.

• Forecast staffing budget requirements.

• Assist in the integration of technical activities performed by multiple

agencies.

• Execute and evaluate the technical development activities proposed by

industry sources.

• Ensure the technical integrity of the operational system.

Who Should Attend

This course is required for intermediate level personnel.

Prerequisite: ACQ 201.

Length: 10 class days.
Course Descript

SYS 211

Integrated Product and Process Development

Description

This course is intended to support the implementation of Integra

Product and Process Development (IPPD) as directed by the DoD 5

series. Emphasis is placed on helping students understand that IPP

a management approach for integrating all life cycle activities. U

case-study examples, the course demonstrates that IPPD supp

DoD’s goal of providing users with affordable systems that are respon

to customer needs, and that are delivered on schedule. It covers typ

analytical tools and management controls used to support IPPD. 

course combines the use of web-based instruction, computer-ba

training, and video teletraining/classroom instruction. Students begin 

course by completing a 6-hour self-study awareness module delivered 

web-based and computer-based training technologies. Following 

awareness module, students will attend a 3-day session conducted 

classroom or via video teletraining.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this cour

will be able to:

• Describe the key IPPD policies, advantages, and disadvantages.

• Define the terms and tenets associated with IPPD.

• Define the roles and responsibilities of the Integrated Product Te

(IPT).

• Assess the use of different analytical tools (e.g., QFD, CAD/CAM/C

Virtual Prototyping, DOE, Variability Reduction) in an IPPD envi

ment.

• Assess the use of different management controls (e.g., WBS, R

Management, Cost Performance Management, Configuration Mana

ment, Tradeoff Analysis, Technical Performance Measures, Ear

Value Management) in an IPPD environment.

• Describe contracting strategies that can be employed to encourage 

of an IPPD approach (e.g., in a performance-based acquisition envi

ment).

• Assess the relationships between the Government and contractor

an IPPD environment during acquisition planning, solicitation, and p

award phases.
Chapter 5

SYS 211

Integrated Product and Process Development (Cont.)

Who Should Attend

This course is designed as a continuing education tool and assignmentspecific course for acquisition personnel. The primary target audience for

this course is personnel in the following career fields: Acquisition

Logistics; Manufacturing, Production, and Quality Assurance; Systems

Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering; and Test and Evaluation.

Prerequisites: ACQ 201 and one additional Level II technical course

Length: 4 days

Awareness Web-Based/Computer-Based Module—Approx. 6 hours (This

is a nonresident, individually self-paced course available through the

Internet and computer-based technologies.)

Application Modules—3 days in a classroom session or at a video

teletraining site.
Course Descript

SYS 301

Advanced Systems Planning, Research, Developme

and Engineering

Description

Designed for senior DoD acquisition personnel, this course is desig

to help participants become more effective in understanding science

technology and systems engineering processes and procedures

throughout a system's life cycle. A variety of Systems Engineering

tools are used within the framework of a series of case studies and

practical exercises which progress through the acquisition milestone

Participants employ the proven principles and tools of systems engi

neering requirements analyses, risk management, technical performance measures, trade-off analyses, configuration and data manag

ment, technical reviews, and emerging tools of integrated product

teams, modeling & simulation and open systems architectures, etc.

These are used to control and evaluate the evolving design of a targ

system. Special emphasis is placed on the role of the senior techn

manager in the changing DoD environment.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this course 

be able to:

• Analyze and solve senior level technical problems.

• Forecast cost, schedule, performance and risk issues across 

acquisition lifecycle.

• Integrate program management office activities.

• Manage technology obsolescence, advanted technology tools 

acquisition reform implementation.

Who Should Attend

DoD civilians, GS-13 and above, and military officers O-3 to O-6, wi

years of experience in engineering or science and 3 years in an acquis

position that includes 2 years in a science or engineering career fiel

Prerequisite: SYS 201.

Length: 10 class days.
Chapter 5

TST 101

Introduction to Acquisition Workforce Test and Evaluation

Description

This course emphasizes the basic test and evaluation management and

engineering principles, policies, and practices used by the DoD. The course

emphasizes the unique role of test and evaluation as a feedback mechanism

for systems engineering during all phases of the system life cycle. Students

are introduced to the special relationship of test and evaluation to the

interfacing disciplines of systems engineering, program management, logistics support, and production/manufacturing and quality assurance. Faculty

and guest speakers will present lectures, case studies, and class exercises

that examine the roles of Government and industry organizations in test and

evaluation management. Common tools used in test and evaluation which

are introduced include: detailed test plan, Test and Evaluation Master Plan

(TEMP), test reports, and test plan working groups. The many types of tests

covered include: developmental testing, operational testing, live fire testing,

qualification testing, and production acceptance testing.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for engineers and project management personnel, GS-5 to GS-9 and military equivalents, who have had at least one year

of acquisition experience.

Prerequisite: ACQ 101.

Length: Beginning 3rd Quarter, FY 2000, TST 101 will also be

available via the Internet. Students will have 60 calendar days fom the

date of registration to complete the course.
Course Descript

TST 202

Intermediate Test and Evaluation

Description

Intermediate Test and Evaluation engages the student in problem 

situations to generate an ability to use ideas, concepts, principles, and 

relative to T&E planning and operations. Course topics include: the rol

in systems acquisition, test and evaluation planning, experimental 

elements of systems effectiveness and suitability, instrumentation, dat

tion and management, analysis/evaluation, live fire software, mode

simulation and T&E in alternative acquisitions. The student will be req

apply his/her knowledge as a team member in a detailed integrative 

which addresses the major issues in developing a complete test plan fo

weapon system. Students will be learning the latest in T&E policies a

in addition to developing methods to avoid the pitfalls of the past.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this cours

able to:

• Identify current laws and OSD policy and guidance for test and evalua

relate them to T&E programs in their area of responsibility.

• Identify source documents for system requirements and from them, 

appropriate test and evaluation objectives and test issues.

• Identify and apply appropriate tools and techniques for the co

developmental test and evaluation in support of system developme

• Identify and apply appropriate tools and techniques for the co

operational test and evaluation in support of system development.

• Identify appropriate analytical techniques for the design of simple exp

tal processes and perform elementary descriptive and inferential a

procedures on test data.

• The student will apply the above material to an integrated exercise 

rating the full gamut of test and evaluation activities in the systems d

ment process.

Who Should Attend

T&E engineers, scientists, operations researchers, computer scientis

technical personnel, and project organization personnel who have tw

years of acquisition experience with at least half in T&E.
Chapter 5

TST 202

Intermediate Test and Evaluation (Cont.)

Length: 8 class days.

Prerequisites: ACQ 201, TST 101.
Course Descript

TST 301

Advanced Test and Evaluation

Description

Test and Evaluation Course 301 provides an executive level, lea

centered, training environment for Level III certification of Departmen

Defense (DoD) T&E professionals. The course is comprised of lim

instructor based lectures to review the Test 202 technical material an

introduce significant current T&E events. Student generated issues 

used for a Video Teleconference (VTC) with Office of the Secretar

Defense (OSD) officials. Student generated technology topics; perso

wisdom gained, and unresolved challenges form the foundation for gr

and classroom discussion and presentations.

Course Objectives. Students who successfully complete this cou

will be able to:

· Apply technology, like the Internet, to obtain pertinent T&E informa

easily.

· Demonstrate an understanding of and impact on T&E in the follow

areas: Acquisition Reform, Defense Reform Initiative, Joint Vis

2010; and familiarity with the DOTE Annual Report, Simulation Ba

Acquisition, and Open Systems Architecture.

· Apply experience to generate OSD level issues and be able to disc

these issues with OSD officials and assess the impact on current T

programs.

· Research, obtain, prepare and present newly emerging T&E tech

ogy topics.

· Assess the impact of the Press, General Accounting Office, Congr

and OSD officials on their individual ethics and integrity standards 

their T&E programs.

· Review and analyze real world executive level T&E challenges an

present risk mitigation options.

· Apply T&E related wisdom based on past and current experience 

constructive manner for use by other executive level personnel.

Who Should Attend

T&E engineers, scientists, operations researchers, compu

scientists, other technical personnel, and project organizat

personnel who have four to eight years of acquisition experience, w

at least half in T&E.
Chapter 5

TST 301

Advanced Test and Evaluation (Cont.)

Prerequisite: TST 202.

Length: 5 class days.
Course Descript
DAU Course In

A

DAU Course

Index
Appendix A
DAU Course In

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Manageme

Equivalents*: Materiel Acquisition Management (MAM) Course

Navy Engineering Duty Officer Basic Course

Systems Acquisition Management Degree Program - NPS-816

Acquisition Fundamentals - LTF L30QR63A1-001

Principles of Program Management I -NPS-MN3221

Predecessors: PMT 101 Fundamentals of System Acquisition Mgmt-DSMC-26 [9A8, 

PMT 301 Program Management Course [ANL, BBW]

Variable None BU5 P DSM

* See Appendix F for date restrictions.

Appendix A

DAU Course Index

This appendix provides the following specific information for each D

course:

• Numbers and Titles,

• Course equivalents and predecessor courses,

• Course length (in working days),

• Prerequisites,

• Personnel Data System (PDS) codes for entering course completion 

official personnel records,

• Modes of delivery, and

• the course sponsor (the DAU school or schools responsible for develo

and/or maintaining the course).

Predecessor courses are defined in Chapter 2, section D. For o

equivalent courses and date restrictions, see Appendices F and G.

LEGEND: R = RESIDENT

 O = ONSITE

 S = SATELLITE

 P = PC/CD-ROM

 Length Prerequisites PDS Code Mode Spons
Appendix A

ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition

Equivalents*: Materiel Acquisition Mangement (MAM) Course

Navy Engineering Duty Officer Basic Course

Principles of Program Management II - NPSMN3222

Systems Acquisition Management Degree Program - NPS-816

Predecessor: PMT 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition-DSMC-37 [BD6]

PMT 301 Program Management Course [ANL, BBW]

Variable ACQ 101** JHA R/O DSMC

* See Appendix F for date restrictions.

** For contracting personnel - ACQ 101, or combination of CON 202, CON 204 and

CON 210.

ACQ 401 Senior Acquisition Course

40 Weeks None ABW R ICAF

AUD 1130 Technical Indoctrination

10 Days AUD 1111, AUD 1124 PC6 R DCAA

AUD 1320 Intermediate Contract Auditing

5 Days AUD 1130, AUD 1280 JR7 R DCAA

AUD 4120 Statistical Sampling

5 Days AUD 1130 QP0 R DCAA

AUD 4230 Graphics, Computational, & Improvement

 Curve Analysis Techniques

5 Days AUD 1130 QPC R DCAA

AUD 8560 DCAA Supervisory Skills Workshop

10 Days None CBJ R DCAA

BCF 101 Fundamentals of Cost Analysis

Predecessor: ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management [BU5]

Recommended: Algebra II, Introductory Statistics

15 Days ACQ 101 Q1A R/O ALMC

BCF 102 Fundamentals of Earned Value Management

Predecessors: BFM 102 Contract Performance Management Fundamentals[Q1B]

BCF 202 Intermediate Contractor Performance Measurement [QTT, QMK]

Contractor Performance Measurement Course-DSMC-6 [QMK]

8 Days ACQ 101 Q1B R/O DSMC

Length Prerequisites PDS Code Mode Sponsor
DAU Course In

BCF 103 Fundamentals of Business Financial Management

Predecessors: BFM 201 Systems Acquisition Funds Management [PCW]

BCF 201 Systems Acquisition Funds Management-DSMC-9 [0HZ, PCW

5 Days ACQ 101 PGC R/O DSMC

BCF 203 Intermediate Earned Value Management

Predecessor: BFM 203 Intermediate Contractor Performance Management [Q2G]

10 Days BCF 102 Q2G R DSMC

BCF 204 Intermediate Cost Analysis

Predecessor: BCE 204 Intermediate Cost Analysis[Q2B]

15 Days BCF 101 Q2B R/O AFIT

BCF 205 Contractor Finance for Acquisition Managers

Predecessor: BFM 204 Contractor Finance for Acquisition Managers[Q2A]

5 Days None Q2A R/O DSMC

BCF 206 Cost Risk Analysis

Predecessor: BCE 206 Cost Risk Analysis[Q2C]

4 1/2 Days BCF 101 Q2C R/O ALMC

BCF 207 Economic Analysis

Predecessor: BCE 207 Economic Analysis[Q2D]

3 1/2 Days ACQ 101 Q2D R/O/P ALMC

BCF 208 Software Cost Estimating

Predecessor: BCE 208 Software Cost Estimating [Q2E]

81⁄2 Days ACQ 201 Q2E R/O ALMC

BCF 209 Selected Acquisition Report

Predecessor: BFM 209 Selected Acquisition Report [Q2F]

5 Days ACQ 101 Q2F R/O DSMC

 Length Prerequisites PDS Code Mode Sponso
Appendix A

BCF 211 Acquisition Business Management

5+ Days BCF 102 & BCF 103 PGD P & R DSMC

BCF 301 Business Cost Estimating and Financial

 Management Workshop

9 Days ACQ 201, BCF101, BZF R DSMC

BCF 102, & BCF 103

BCF 802 Selected Acquisition Report Review

Predecessor: BFM 210 Selected Acquisition Report Review

3 Days BCF 209 Q2J R DSMC

CAR 805 Contemporary Approaches to Acquisition Reform

5 Days None N/A R IRMC

CON 101 Basics of Contracting

Equivalents*: Army Command & General Staff College - A423

Acquisition and Contract Management Degree Program - NPS 815

Principles of Acquisition and Contracting - NPS MN3303

Predecessors: CON 101 Fundamentals of Contracting [BDQ]

CON 101 Contracting Fundamentals [BDQ]

CON 102 Operational Level Contracting Fundamentals [PEC]

CON 103 Facilities Contracting Fundamentals [HEI]

Management of Defense Acquisition Contracts (Basic)-8D-4320 [MMW, BDQ]

Management of Defense Acquisition Contracts (Basic)-CTC-142 [HEI]

Central Systems Level Contracting - G30BR6532-010 [WHS,PD6]

Defense Procurement Management (8D-4320) [MMW, BDQ]

Central Procurement Officer (G30BR6531-003)

Contract Management Officer (G30BR6531-004)

Systems/R&D Procurement Officer (G30BR6531-005)

R&D Procurement Officer (G30BR6531-006)

Contract Management, Systems R&D Officer (G30BR6531-007)

Organizational Level Contracting [PEC]

Base Procurement Officer (G30BR6531-002)

Base Level Contracting (G30BR6531-002)

19 Days None BDQ R/O ALMC

* See Appendix F for date restrictions.

Length Prerequisites PDS Code Mode Sponsor
DAU Course In

CON 104 Principles of Contract Pricing

Equivalents*: Army Command & General Staff College - A424

Cost and Price Theory - CMGT545

Contract Pricing and Negotiation - NPS MN3304

Acquisition and Contract Management Degree Program - NPS-815

Predecessors: CON 104 Fundamentals of Contract Pricing [BDR]

CON 104 Contract Pricing [BDR]

CON 105 Operational Level Contract Pricing [8BH, QNU]

CON 106 Facilities Contracts Pricing [MWB, BDU]

Principles of Contract Pricing-QMT-170 [PBC, BDR]

Defense Cost and Price Analysis/Negotiation-PN [MWB, BDU]

Base Level Pricing - G30ZR6534-009 [8BH, QNU]

14 Days CON 101 BDR R/O AFIT

* See Appendix F for date restrictions.

CON 202 Intermediate Contracting

Equivalent*: Acquisition and Contract Management Degree Program - NPS-815

Predecessors: CON 211 Intermediate Contracting [BDN]

CON 221 Intermediate Contract Administration [BDO]

CON 222 Operational Level Contract Administration [PDQ]

CON 223 Intermediate Facilities Contracting [BE4]

Management of Defense Acquisition Contracts (Adv) -8D-F12 [MMX, BD

Contract Administration (Advanced) - PPM-304 [AAS, BDO]

CON 222 Organizational Level Contract Administration [PDQ]

Base Contract Administration - G3ZAR65170-002 [LY2, PDQ]

Advanced Contract Management (Construction) - CTC-542 [BE4]

19 Days CON 104** PGE R/O Team**

* See Appendix F for date restrictions.

** Except for Purchasing Career Field

*** The sponsoring team for CON 101 and 202 is AFCATC, AFIT, ALMC, DCTED, NCAT

 and NFCTC. For information, contact any of the offering schools.

CON 204 Intermediate Contract Pricing

Equivalents*: Contract Pricing and Negotiation - NPS MN3304

Acquisition and Contract Management Degree Program - NPS-815

Predecessors: CON 231 Intermediate Contract Pricing [BU6]

Intermediate Cost & Price Analysis - QMT-345 [UGH, BCC]

Intermediate Pricing - QMT-340 [BCC]

10 Days CON 104 BU6 R/O AFIT

* See Appendix F for date restrictions.

CON 210 Government Contract Law

Equivalents*: Legal Principles of Government Contracting - LAWS550

Acquisition and Contract Management Degree Program - NPS-815

Contract Law - NPS-MN3312

Predecessors: CON 201 Government Contract Law [BDP]

 Length Prerequisites PDS Code Mode Sponso
Appendix A

CON 201(C) Government Contract Law (Construction) [BDP]

Government Contract Law-PPM-302 [D99, BDP]

Government Contract Law Construction-CTC-302 [D99, BDP]

Base Contract Law-G30ZR6534-007 [PDT]

AFIT Contract Law 166

USAF ECI Correspondence Course 6607

10 Days CON 101, CON 104 BDP R/O AFIT

* See Appendix F for date restrictions.

CON 232 Overhead Management of Defense Contracts

Predecessor: Contract Overhead Management - PPM-355 [BKA]

10 Days CON 104 BKA R/O AFIT

CON 233 Cost Accounting Standards Workshop

10 Days CON 204 QMF R/O ALMC

CON 234 Contingency Contracting

9 Days CON 101 or PUR 101 PAP R AFCATC

CON 235 Advanced Contract Pricing

10 Days CON 204 PAQ R AFIT

CON 236 Contractual Aspects of Value Engineering

Predecessor: CON 212 Contractual Aspects of Value Engineering [PAR]

5 Days None PAR R AFIT

CON 237 Simplified Acquisition Procedures

Variable CON 101 or PUR 101 PAS P ALMC

or PUR 201

CON 243 Architect-Engineer Contracting

 5 Days CON 104 PGF R/O/S NFCTC

CON 244 Construction Contracting

5 Days CON 104 PGG R/O/S NFCTC

Length Prerequisites PDS Code Mode Sponsor
DAU Course In

CON 301 Executive Contracting

Equivalent*: Acquisition and Contract Management Degree Program - NPS-815

Predecessor: Defense Acquisition Contracting Executive Seminar-ER [MV9, BB3]

5 Days One Year Contracting BB3 R ASN(RDA

 Experience after Level II Certification

* See Appendix F for date restrictions.

CON 333 Management for Contracting Supervisors

Equivalent: Acquisition and Contracting Policy - NPS - MN4371

Predecessors: CON 311 Executive Pre-Award Contracting [L32, BCL]

CON 321 Executive Contract Administration [JBK, BCM]

Mgmt of Defense Acquisition Contracts (Exec)-ALMC-B5 [L32, BCL]

Contract Administration-Executive-PPM-057 [JBK, BCM]

5 Days One Year Contracting BU7 R/O AFIT/ALM

 Experience after Level II Certification

GRT 201 Grants Management

3 1/2 Days None BU4 R/O ALMC

IND 101 Contract Property Administration Fundamentals

Predecessor: Industrial Contract Property Administration-PPM-151 [AAW, PDM]

10 Days None PDM R/O AFIT

IND 102 Contract Property Disposition

Predecessor: Defense Contract Property Disposition-ALMC-TY [688, PDQ]

5 Days IND 101 PDO R/O AFIT

IND 103 Contract Property Systems Analysis

Predecessor: Defense Contract Property System Analysis-PPM-251 [BRL]

5 Days IND 101 BRL R/O AFIT

IND 201 Intermediate Contract Property Administration

Predecessors: Advanced Contract Property Administration-PPM-300 [QNN, PDN]

Advanced Industrial Property Manager

AFIT Contract Law 166

USAF ECI Correspondence Course 660

10 Days IND 103 PDN R/O AFIT

 Length Prerequisites PDS Code Mode Sponso
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IND 202 Contract Property Management Seminar

Predecessor: Executive Contract Property Management Seminar-PPM-077 [BRM]

5 Days IND 201 BRM R/O AFIT

IRM 101 Basic Information Systems Acquisition

Variable ACQ 101 JHD P ALMC

IRM 201 Intermediate Information Systems Acquisition

10 Days ACQ 201, IRM 101 QN5 R/O IRMC

IRM 303 Advanced Information Systems Acquisition

Predecessors: IRM 301 Information Technology Procurement Strategies [Q07]

AIS Procurement Strategies-PPS [Q07]

IRM 302 Information Technology Advanced Management Program [BA0]

Advanced Management Program-AMP [BA0]

14 Days IRM 201 BZE R/O IRMC

LAW 801 Acquisition Law

41⁄2 Days None N/A R/S NCAT

LOG 101 Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals

Variable ACQ 101 JR1 R/S/P AFIT

LOG 201 Intermediate Acquisition Logistics

Predecessors: LOG 201 Integrated Logistics Support Management [4X1, BCU]

Acquisition Logistics-AFIT-SYS-225 [WYF,JQH]

ILS Advanced Course-ALMC-IT [JR3]

Management of Acquisition Logistics-DSMC-24 [4X1,BCU]

15 Days ACQ 201, LOG 101 JR3 R/O ALMC

LOG 203 Reliability and Maintainability

Predecessors: LOG 301 Reliability and Maintainability [QA0, QA9]

Reliability & Maintainability Executive Overview-QMT-020 [54H, AKA]

Reliability & Maintainability Overview-AMEC-8A-F30 [QMC]

3 Days ACQ 201 AKA R/O AFIT

Length Prerequisites PDS Code Mode Sponsor
DAU Course In

LOG 204 Configuration Management

 Predecessors: LOG 302 Configuration Management

Introduction to Configuration Management-AFIT-SYS-028

Configuration Management-AMEC-12 [QNJ]

Configuration Management [QNI]

5 Days ACQ 201 QMB R/O NCA

LOG 205 Provisioning

Predecessors: Provisioning Management-LOG-260 [EMT, QM7]

Army Provisioning Process-ALMC-AH [QBQ]

5 Days ACQ 201, LOG 201 QM7 R/O AF

LOG 304 Executive Acquisition Logistics Management

Equivalent: Strategic Planning and Policy for the Logistics Manager -NPS-MN447

9 Days Level II Acq Log courses AH1 R/O NCA

PMT 202 Multinational Program Management

5 Days None PAJ R DSM

PMT 203 International Security and Technology Transfer/

 Control

5 Days None PAK R DSM

PMT 302 Advanced Program Management Course

Equivalent*: Systems Acquisition Management Degree Program - NPS-816

Predecessors: Program Management Course-DSMC-3 [N83, BBW]

PMT 301 Program Management Course [ANL, BBW]

14 Weeks ACQ 201 BU1 R DSM

* See Appendix F for date restrictions.

PMT 303 Executive Program Manager’s Course

22 Days PMT 302 AH2 R DSM

PMT 304 Advanced International Management Workshop

5 Days None PAL R DSM

 Length Prerequisites PDS Code Mode Sponso
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PMT 305 Program Manager’s Skills Course (ACAT III Programs)

Predecessor: PMT 305 Program Manager's Survival Course (ACAT III Programs) [BU8]

10 Days PMT 302 BU8 R DSMC

PQM 101 Production and Quality Management Fundamentals

Equivalent*: Principles of Acquisition Production and Quality Management - NPS-3384

Predecessor: DoD In-Plant QA-S89 [OTQ,QAN]

PRD 101 Production Management Fundamentals [EBP, JQX]

QUA 101 Quality Assurance Fundamentals-AMEC-210 [6PN, BCS]

10 Days ACQ 101 BU2 R/O AFIT

* See Appendix F for date restrictions.

PQM 103 Defense Specification Management

Predecessor: SPE 101 Defense Specification Mgmt Course - ALMC 8D-F1 [BAP]

8 1/2 Days None BAP R/O ALMC

PQM 104 Specification Selection and Application

Predecessor: PQM 104 Defense Specification User's Course [PAH]

SPE 102 Specifications in the Defense Acquisition Process -

ALMC-DU

2 Days None PGH R/O ALMC

PQM 201 Intermediate Production and Quality Management

Equivalent*: Principles of Acquisition Production and Quality ManagementNPS-3384

Predecessors: Defense Manufacturing Management Course-DSMC-13 [28

DoD Acquisition Quality Assurance [1H5, BCR]

Production Management II-PPM-305 [JQY]

PRD 201 Intermediate Production Management [EAJ, JQY]

QUA 201 Intermediate Quality Assurance [BCR]

Statistical Process Control - S81 [QCZ]

15 Days ACQ 201, PQM 101 BU3 R/O AFIT

* See Appendix F for date restrictions.

PQM 202 Commercial and Nondevelopmental Item Acquisition

2 Days None PAM O ALMC

Length Prerequisites PDS Code Mode Sponsor
DAU Course In

PQM 203 Preparation of Commercial Item Descriptions

Predecessor: PQM 203 Market Research and Commercial Item Descriptions [P

1 Day None PAN O AL

PQM 212 Market Research

2 Days None PGK O AL

PQM 301 Advanced Production and Quality Managemen

Predecessor: PRD 301 Defense Acquisition Engineering, Manufacturing,

and Quality Assurance-DSMC-38 [BRK]

10 Days PQM 201 HV2 R DS

SAM 101 Basic Software Acquisition Management

Variable ACQ 101 JHB P DS

SAM 201 Intermediate Software Acquisition

 Management

Equivalent: Acquisition of Embedded Weapon Systems Software-NPS-MN33

14 Days ACQ 201, SAM 101 JHC R DS

SAM 301 Advanced Software Acquisition Management

10 Days SAM 201 BU9 R IR

SYS 201 Intermediate Systems Planning, Research,

 Development and Engineering

Equivalent*: Systems Engineering for Acquisition Managers -NPS-EO-4011

Predecessors: Systems Engineering Management Course-DSMC-28 [HVF, BE2]

Systems Engineering-AMEC-4A-F7 [HVF, BE2]

10 Days ACQ 201 BE2 R/O NC

* See Appendix F for date restrictions.

SYS 211 Business Cost Estimating and Financial

4 Days ACQ 201, and one additional N/A P DS

Level II technical course

 Length Prerequisites PDS Code Mode Spon
Appendix A

 Length Prerequisites PDS Code Mode Sponsor

SYS 301 Advanced Systems Planning, Research,

 Development, and Engineering

10 Days SYS 201 HV1 R/O DSMC

TST 101 Introduction to Acquisition Workforce Test

 and Evaluation

Equivalent*: US Navy Test Pilot School

5 Days ACQ 101 PC5 R/O DSMC

 * See Appendix F for date restrictions.

TST 202 Intermediate Test and Evaluation

Equivalents*: Test & Evaluation-NPS- [OS-4601]

US Air Force Test Pilot School

US Navy Test Pilot School

Predecessor: T&E Management Course-DSMC-11 [3CN, BE3]

TST 201 Test & Evaluation Management-DSMC-11 [3CN, BE3]

8 Days ACQ 201, TST 101 QMI R/O NCAT

 * See Appendix F for date restrictions.

TST 301 Advanced Test and Evaluation

Equivalent*: Test & Evaluation -NPS-[OS-4601]

5 Days TST 202 QL9 R/O NCAT

* See Appendix F for date restrictions.
Consortium Members and Points of Con

Consortium Members

and Points of Contact

B
Appendix B
Consortium Members and Points of Con

Air Force Contracting/Acquisition Training Center

The Air Force Contracting/Acquisition Training Center at Lackland 

Force Base in Texas provides acquisition professional developm

programs, Level I contracting and acquisition education and training to 

DoD acquisition workforce in cooperation with the Defense Acquis

University. Contracting courses provided at Lackland Air Force Base 

competency based with emphasis on operational level contracting 

formed at a base, post, camp or station.

Inquiries should be directed to:

Training Manager

345 TRS/DOR

1015 Femoyer Street

Building 10904

Lackland AFB, TX 78236-5444

Phone: DSN 473-4937 COMM 210-671-4937

FAX: DSN 473-3314 COMM 210-671-3314

Enlisted Reservations: Gateway Inn, DSN 473-4277 or COMM (210)671-4

Officer/Civilian Reservations: Gateway Villa, DSN 473-3622 or CO

(210)671-3622

ATRRS School Code: 884

Air Force Institute of Technology

The mission of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) is to sup

national defense through graduate and professional education and 

search programs. AFIT, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Bas

Dayton, Ohio, is one of three campuses that comprise the Air Unive

(AU). It provides education and training courses designed to give care

selected military and civilian personnel the broad educational backgro

that will equip them both to understand their technological and cult

environment and to analyze and solve the problems present in tod

Appendix B

Consortium Members and

Points of Contact
Appendix B

dynamic environment. The professional education programs are designed

to satisfy the DoD needs for special and advanced knowledge of immediate applicability in the acquisition world.

With technology changing almost daily, the need to keep education

current while anticipating future needs is a demanding role for AFIT. The

Air Force supports AFIT in its expanded role as a provider of quality

courses for the DoD acquisition community and as a cooperating member

of the Defense Acquisition University.

For additional information, see the AFIT home page at http://www.afit.af.mil.

Inquiries should be directed to:

Chief, Student Operations

AFIT/School of Systems and Logistics

Building 641

AFIT/LSA

2950 P Street

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7765

Phone: DSN 785-7777, Ext. 3117

COMM (937) 255-7777, Ext. 3117 (Student Services)

FAX: DSN 785-8458 COMM (937) 255-8458

ATRRS MAIL ID: HEATHERK - AFIT Student Operations

ATRRS School Code: 771

U.S. Army Logistics Management College

The U.S. Army Logistics Management College (ALMC) located at Fort

Lee, VA, has two schools as its major operating elements, each offering

specialized instruction in different functional areas. The School of

Systems and Acquisition Management (SAM) and the School of Logistics

Science (SLS) offer a curriculum of 90 courses, 19 of which are Defense

Acquisition University courses. The ALMC's curriculum includes courses

in acquisition, management science, logistics, environmental management, and quality.

In addition to conducting resident and off-campus education programs,

ALMC conducts research, formulates doctrine, provides consulting, and

disseminates acquisition and logistics management information.
Consortium Members and Points of Con

Over 38,000 students graduate from ALMC courses annually. 

college meets demand for its courses by using various modes of instruct

The modes, used singly or in combination, are: resident, on-site, 

satellite broadcasts, CD-ROM, internet, accredited off-campus inst

tion, contract, and correspondence courses. Additionally, the col

offers credit by examination for some courses. The Departmen

Defense Satellite Education Network, located at ALMC, broadc

programmed instruction to DoD agencies located throughout the Un

States.

ALMC is the home of the bimonthly logistics professional bulletin, A

Logistician. The official Logistics Library of the Army is also operated 

ALMC.

For more information, see the ALMC home page at htt

www.almc.army.mil.

Inquiries should be directed to:

COMMANDANT

US ARMY LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT COLLEGE

ATTN: DIRECTOR DAS ATSZ-ASO-R

BLDG 12500

2401 QUARTERS ROAD

FORT LEE, VA 23801-1705

Phone: DSN 539-4965 COMM (804) 765-4965

Fax: DSN 539-4240 COMM (804) 765-4240

ATRRS MAIL ID: ALMC

ATRRS School Code: 907

Defense Contract Audit Institute

Auditors receive most of their formal agency training at the Defe

Contract Audit Institute (DCAI) in Memphis, Tennessee. DCAI prov

audit and management training in 21 courses annually to about 3

students. The curriculum includes courses on core technical subje

such as data retrieval on defense contractors, as well as courses w

stress the interpersonal skills of supervision and management in 

contract audit environment.

DCAI course managers conduct resident and on-site classes for all of 

mandatory courses in the DoD contract audit career field. Cou
Appendix B

managers are recruited solely from experienced senior or supervisory

contract auditor positions to assure that instructors have the experience

to effectively respond to questions related to their ongoing contract audit

activities. A five-year rotation requirement is in place to maintain the

instructors’ level of technical competence and currency of experience in

contract audit matters. The DCAI staff also includes course developers,

a registrar, and other training support personnel.

After completing the Technical Indoctrination course for new personnel,

auditors attend classes and seminars that allow them to progress according to a prescribed career path and gain the necessary knowledge, skills,

and abilities for specific job tasks. The nature and timing of auditor training

is based on individual developmental needs in accordance with generally

accepted Government auditing standards.

Inquiries should be directed to:

Sandra Davidson, Registrar

Defense Contract Audit Agency

Defense Contract Audit Institute

4075 Park Avenue

Memphis, TN 38111-7492

Phone: COMM (901) 325-6383

FAX: COMM (901) 325-6350

Defense Logistics Agency

Center for Training, Education, and Development (DCTED)

The Defense Logistics Agency Center for Training, Education, and

Development (DCTED) offers a wide variety of human resource development services, including the design of curricula for various career fields,

course development, and instructional delivery. The DCTED training

center in Columbus, OH, presents instruction in such diverse career

fields as acquisition, supply operations, environmental protection, and

quality and financial management.

Experienced course designers develop instruction in many different

modes: classroom (on-site or resident) instruction, computer-assisted

instruction, video-based instruction, self-paced instruction, job aids, and

on-line help systems. DCTED’s dedicated instructors present training
Consortium Members and Points of Con

both within the United States and at locations throughout the world

As a Defense Acquisition University consortium member, DCTED deliv

Level I and Level II courses in contract pricing. DCTED’s goal i

provide accomplishment-based training, focused on performance 

hancement, and delivered in the most cost-effective way possible.

Direct inquiries concerning contracting/pricing courses to:

DLA Center for Training, Education, and Development

ATTN: DCTED-B

P.O. Box 3990

Columbus, Ohio 43216-5000

Phone: DSN 850-5951 COMM (614) 692-5951

FAX: DSN 850-5940 COMM (614) 692-5940

Internet: lisa.eaton@dcted.dla.mil

ATRRS MAIL ID: SAUNDERSE

Defense Systems Management College

The Defense Systems Management College (DSMC) offers cou

encompassing all essential elements of defense acquisition mana

ment. Through the Defense Acquisition University, DSMC offers a va

of mandatory courses in acquisition management, acquisition logis

contract management, funds management, program management, 

tems engineering, manufacturing and production, and test and evaluat

DSMC's main campus is located at Fort Belvoir, Va. There are also 

regional sites at Boston, Hunstville, Los Angeles, and Ft. Monmo

DSMC has earned a worldwide reputation for the excellence of 

education, research, consulting, and information dissemination progra

This reputation was gained by a disciplined adherence to a basic mis

to promote and support the adoption and practice of sound syste

management principles by the acquisition workforce. Throughout 

growth, the College has retained its capability to rapidly address legisla

and executive branch initiatives in the acquisition process through 

programs.

DSMC provides its students with a unique educational experience on 

main campus, regional centers, and on-site customer requested lo
Appendix B

tions. Gathered from all services and industry, the military and civilian

DSMC faculty are senior experts in DoD acquisition processes. They

have collectively experienced what is being taught in the classroom. In

addition, many of the DSMC courses feature distinguished guest speakers, drawn from the executive levels of industry and Government.

Together, these individuals provide the insight needed to survive and

succeed in the current turbulent defense acquisition arena. They provide

true competency-based education firmly grounded in the “real” world.

The College is committed to ensuring that civilian and military acquisition

personnel have the expertise to effectively manage the acquisition of

defense systems. This will best ensure that soldiers, sailors, airmen, and

marines are equipped with highly reliable, supportable, and effective

weapons systems. The DSMC motto “Ductus, Doctrina, Dominato”

Leadership, Scholarship, Management sums up the contributions of the

College to the defense acquisition community. DSMC is proud of its ability

to effectively perform its educational mission for the DoD and, ultimately,

for the citizens of the United States. DSMC publishes Program Manager

and Acquisition Review Quarterly.

Additional information is available on the DSMC home page at http://

www.dsmc.dsm.mil

Inquiries should be directed as follows:

Office of the Registrar

Defense Systems Management College

DSMC-APD-R

Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5656

Phone: DSN 655-2227/2521/3704

COMM 703-805-2149/2146/3556

Toll Free 888-284-4906

Fax: 703-805-3709/3983

Email: registrar@dsmc.dsm.mil

ATRRS Mail ID: VINESD

ATRRS School Codes: DSMC, Ft. Belvoir, VA: 231

DSMC, Huntsville, AL: 231B

DSMC, Boston, MA: 231C

DSMC, Los Angeles, CA: 231D

DSMC, Ft. Monmouth, NJ: 231E
Consortium Members and Points of Con

Industrial College of the Armed Forces

The mission of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (ICAF) i

prepare selected military officers and civilians for senior leadership 

staff positions by conducting postgraduate, executive-level course

study and associated research dealing with the resource componen

national power. Special emphasis is placed on materiel acquisition 

joint logistics and their integration into national security strategy for pe

and war. ICAF is one of four colleges of the National Defense Unive

(NDU) located at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C.

The College is the premier DoD educational institution for managemen

resources for national security. However, the curriculum provides a br

education in national security strategy as well as the more spe

coverage of resources management. The student body is compose

a balance of operators (30 percent), resource managers and techn

personnel (50 percent), and civilians (20 percent). They receive 

coverage of the joint professional military education requirements and 

fully qualified as Joint Staff Officers upon graduation. Thus, the Colle

graduates are unique among senior officials in that they are knowled

able of both strategic planning and resources management.

On July 1, 1991, the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition & Tech

ogy) (USD(A&T)) announced his choice of ICAF to take on an enhan

educational mission for senior members of the DoD acquisition workfo

As the provider of the Senior Acquisition Course, ICAF is also a coo

ating college in the Defense Acquisition University while remaining a 

of NDU. The USD(A&T) maintains oversight of the acquisition conten

the ICAF curriculum to ensure its relevance to senior DoD acquis

personnel.

ICAF’s Senior Acquisition Education Program is a 10-month curriculu

an academic year, running from August to June. Students are comp

tively selected for this senior-level Professional Military Education (P

by their respective Services and agencies.

Inquiries should be directed to:

Senior Acquisition Education Program Director

Industrial College of the Armed Forces

408 4th Avenue

Fort McNair, DC 20319-5062
Appendix B

Phone: DSN 325-4767 COMM (202) 685-4767

FAX: DSN 325-3520 COMM (202) 685-3520

ATRRS School Code: 705

Information Resources Management College

The Information Resources Management College (IRMC) prepares leaders to direct the information component of national power by leveraging

information and information technology for strategic advantage. The

school is a college of the National Defense University. Primary areas of

concentration taught in the college include policy, strategic planning,

leadership/management, process improvement, capital planning and

investment, performance and results-based management, technology

assessment, architectures, security, acquisition, and information operations. Students represent multiple communities including Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and their staffs, military and interagency leaders and

planners studying the issues affecting national security in the information

age, and functional managers planning for the use of information and

systems integration within their organizations. The college also provides

mandatory courses for individuals in the Acquisition Workforce.

IRMC programs are designed to provide a dynamic forum where senior

Defense professionals, interacting with the faculty, not only gain knowledge, qualifications, and competencies for Defense IRM leadership, but

contribute to the growth and excellence of the field itself. The College has

five major programs. The first, the CIO certificate program, is a series of

intensive courses that provide education in the competencies required by

the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996. The DoD CIO serves as the sponsor of

this program. (The intensive courses are also available to students who

are not participating in the cerificate program). The second, the Advanced

Management Program (AMP), is a senior-level course covering contemporary IRM policy, technology, and acquisition issues. This program is

supplemented by a number of elective courses which are also available

to students in the National War College (NWC) and the Industrial College

of the Armed Forces (ICAF). The Information Strategies Concentration

Program (ISCP), the third program, is a senior-level course of study open

to select students of ICAF and NWC. The ISCP consists of enrichment

electives and field study opportunities that focus on the use of information
Consortium Members and Points of Con

in the planning and execution of national strategy, military strategy, 

joint operations. The fourth program consists of mandatory acquis

courses which fall under the auspices of the Defense Acquisition Uni

sity (DAU). The courses are for members of the Defense Acquis

Workforce and address communications-computer and softw

compentencies. The College also offers special symposia, seminars, 

workshops focusing on IRM issues, information operations, less

learned and future directions. All IRM College offerings focus on 

standards for quality and academic excellence. The National Defe

University is accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges 

Schools.

For additional information, see IRMC's home page at http://www.ndu.e

irmc.

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Information Resources Management College

ATTN: Registrar, IRMC-O

Building 62

300 5th Avenue

Fort McNair, DC 20319-5066

Phone: DSN 325-6300 COMM (202) 685-6300

FAX: DSN 325-4860 COMM (202) 685-4860

ATRRS Mail ID: KASALM or OLVERK

ATRRS School Code: 706

Naval Center for Acquisition Training/

Naval Postgraduate School

Beginning in FY 99, the Naval Center for Acquisition Training and 

Naval Postgraduate School will combine their DAU resources under 

leadership of the Director of NCAT. NCAT is an echelon III comm

reporting to the Superintendent of NPS. NCAT has regional site

Norfolk, VA, Monterey, CA, Rock Island, IL, Patuxent River, MD, 

Europe. The combination of the teaching, consulting and research tale

at these sites allows NCAT to continue to provide the quality, cost effec

education and training necessary for the professional growth of 

acquisition workforce world-wide.
Appendix B

NPS is the Executive Agent for the DAU Research Program and has

membership on the editorial board for the Acquisition Review Quarterly

(ARQ).

NCAT Norfolk, VA Office Address:

Director

Naval Center for Acquisition Training

1968 Gilbert Street, Suite 660

Norfolk, VA 23511-3384

Student Inquiries should be directed to:

Karen Olszak

Phone: DSN 646-2362 COMM (757) 443-2362

FAX: DSN 646-2343 COMM (757) 443-2343

E-mail: karen_olszak@fmso.navy.mil

All other inquiries should be directed to:

Meg Hogan - Director of Business Operations

Phone: DSN 646-2361 COMM (757) 443-2361

FAX: DSN 646-2343 COMM (757) 443-2343

E-mail: meg_hogan@fmso.navy.mil

NCAT Monterey, CA Office address at the Naval Postgraduate

School:

Naval Postgraduate School

NCAT Site Manager

101 North Street, Bldg 211

Monterey, CA 93943-5227

Phone: DSN 878-1111 COMM (831) 656-1111

FAX: DSN 878-3409 COMM (831) 656-3409

E-mail: cehicks@nps.navy.mil

Inquiries regarding the DAU Research Program should be directed to

Prof. Mark Nissen, Executive Agent, DAU Research Program

Phone: DSN 878-3570 COMM (831) 656-3570

FAX: DSN 878-3409 COMM (831) 656-3409
Consortium Members and Points of Con

Inquiries regarding the ARQ should be directed to:

Prof. Keith Snider

Phone: DSN 878-3621 COMM(831) 656-3621

NCAT Rock Island, IL Office address:

Site Manager

Naval Center for Acquisition Training

Bldg. 56, Room 214

Rock Island Arsenal

Rock Island, IL 61299-7640

Student Inquiries should be directed to:

Carol Smith or Sheli Moses

Phone: DSN 793-0505/0454 COMM (309) 782-0505/0454

FAX: DSN 793-0518 COMM (309) 782-0518

E-mail: csmith@ria-emh2.army.mil

smoses@ria-emh2.army.mil

NCAT Patuxent River, MD Office address:

Address and phone number after Oct 1, 1998:

Naval Center for Acquisition Training

Southern Maryland Higher Educational Center

44219 Airport Road

California, MD 20619

Phone: (301) 737-2500

E-mail: gillespies@navair.navy.mil

NCAT Europe Office address:

Division Director - NCAT Europe

1968 Gilbert Street, Suite 660

Norfolk, VA 23511-3384

Phone: DSN 646-2347 COMM (757) 443-2347

FAX: DSN 646-2343 COMM (757) 443-2343

ATRRS MAIL ID: NCAT

ATRRS School Code: 904 (Norfolk), 904A (Europe), 904C (Rock 

land)
Appendix B

Naval Facilities Contracts Training Center

Established in 1984 by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, NFCTC's

training focuses on contracting and specializes in facilities acquisition. A

DAU Consortium member since 1991, Defense Management Review

Decision Number 982 consolidated all DoD mandatory procurement courses

for construction and facilities under NFCTC. Beginning in FY 98, NFCTC's

mandatory DAWIA courses will no longer focus on the construction/facilities

community but will expand to the entire DoD acquisition community. In

addition to teaching the five mandatory Level I and II Contracting courses,

NFCTC provides three DAU assignment-specific courses in contingency

contracting, architect-engineer contracting, and construction contracting.

NFCTC also sponsors its own specialty courses in facilities-related contracting, including facility support contracts, environmental contracting, source

selection, and contracting officer's technical representative courses.

NFCTC's schoolhouse was completed in 1990 and offers an environment

that facilitates productive learning. All classrooms contain audio-visual

systems that were completely refurbished in 1996, a fully equipped

computer classroom, and a student computer laboratory. NFCTC has a

video-teletraining distance learning facility that provides two-way video

and two-way audio transmission of selected courses. NFCTC's on-site

courses simulate our residential classroom environment through automated projection of visual aids. Our goal is to provide our customers with

a rewarding and beneficial learning experience, no matter where the

courses are conducted.

NFCTC is located onboard the Naval Construction Battalion Center, Port

Hueneme, California. Port Hueneme is minutes from the Pacific Ocean, 60 miles

northwest of Los Angeles International Airport, and 30 miles south of Santa

Barbara.

For more information, please visit our home page at http://www.nfctc.navy.mil.

Inquiries should be directed to:

Director

NAVFACCONTRACEN

3502 Goodspeed Street, Suite 2

Port Hueneme, CA 93043-4337
Consortium Members and Points of Con

Operations Issues (Registration, Student Services):

Phone: DSN 551-2844/2846 COMM (805) 982-2844/2846

Email: dschultzel@cbcph.navy.mil

Academic Issues:

Phone: DSN 551-2834 COMM (805) 982-2834

Email: scottcs@nfctc.navy.mil

FAX: DSN 551-1414 COMM (805) 982-1414

ATRRS School Code: 895

Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research,

Development, and Acquisition)

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Deve

ment, and Acquisition) (OASN/RDA) sponsors the Defense Acquis

University’s Contracting Executive Seminar, the capstone course for 

contracting career fields, and several other specialized courses for 

contracting community. Because of the unique requirements of 

executive-level course, the Contracting Executive Seminar is conduc

primarily within the Washington, D.C. area in order to permit particip

to interact with senior- and executive-level officials who serve as g

lecturers for the course. This experience enables the student to gain 

insight into Congress’ impact on their careers and activities.

In cooperation with the Defense Acquisition University, the combinatio

OASN/RDA and the Human Resources Center (HRC), Arlington, Virg

Acquisition Professional Development Center ensures that a high leve

education, including the most current and relevant issues pertaining to 

acquisition community, will be presented to the executive level pa

pants of this seminar.

For more information, see the OASN/RDA home page at: ht

www.abm.rda.hq.navy.mil.
Appendix B

Inquiries should be directed to:

Department of the Navy

Human Resource Center, NSSC

Acquisition Professional Development Center

ATTN: Mr. Russell DeRose (Room 509)

1921 Jefferson Davis Highway

Arlington, VA 22241-5363

Phone: DSN 327-1681/1683

COMM (703) 607-1680

FAX: DSN 327-2810 COMM (703) 607-2810

ATRRS Mail ID: DEROSER

ATRRS School Code: 237
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Certification

Standards –

Checklists

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Appendix C
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Appendix C

Certification Standards

Checklists

The following checklists provide a concise description of the educat

experience, and training required to meet the standards for certifica

in acquisition career fields. The Under Secretary of Defense for Ac

sition and Technology (USD(A&T)) has approved these checklists for 

acquisition workforce under the authority of DoD Directive 5000

“Defense Acquisition Education, Training and Career Developm

Program.” They are for use from October 1, 1999, through September 

2000. DoD components are responsible for ensuring that workfo

personnel are trained to qualify for their current assignments, to prep

them for more responsible jobs, and to cross-train them for assignmen

other acquisition fields. All courses that may be taken to meet Defe

Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification requirem

for FY 2000 are included in this appendix.

OSD is in the process of establishing acquisition education, training 

experience requirements for those individuals now included in the 

Acquisition and Technology Workforce per the refined Packard identifica

methodology that was approved in November 1998. No major changes 

anticipated in the certification requirements; however, changes could o

depending on the outcome of the OSD review. Changes, if any, will be m

and will be posted on the DAU website at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dau.

The USD(A&T) also has designated certain courses that provide knowle

required to perform certain acquisition duties. These assignment-spe

courses are presented in Appendix D.

Each checksheet includes a logic diagram indicating the flow and r

tional aspects of the standards. Mandatory standards are indicated by 

open box, or, when options are available, by an open circle. Individ

may be certified in an acquisition career level when all mandatory standa

have been met. Some standards are designated as “Desired,” and 

indicated by shaded boxes and circles. Where no standard exists fo

element, the box is filled in black.
Appendix C

The checksheets incorporate other information useful for determining how the

standards may be met, and which courses, if taken in the past, may be used

to satisfy current standards. Personnel Data System (PDS) codes used to

track training in automated personnel systems are included for each of the

courses. They are shown in square brackets “[ ]” after the course title.

Predecessor courses, i.e. discontinued courses that satisfy the current

training requirements, and equivalent courses for certification purposes are

provided in Appendix A.

It is strongly recommended that the courses be attended in the order listed.

These are progressive, sequential courses that build upon previously

learned skills in an integrated curriculum. The Components are responsible

for determining that a prospective student possesses sufficient knowledge

and/or background to attend a course. Where knowledge and skills

provided in one course are considered essential for participation in another,

the prior class is listed as a prerequisite.

Course descriptions are provided in Chapter 5 of this catalog, and instructions for registering for classes are provided in Chapter 2, section B. DAU

uses the Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS) for

centralized registration in all of its classes. Class schedules are maintained

in ATRRS and should be available through your local training office. Up-todate class schedules are also made available for downloading from the DAU

World Wide Web home page (www.acq.osd.mil/dau).

Checksheets are provided for each of three career levels in the following

career fields:

Acquisition Logistics

Auditing

Business, Cost Estimating and Financial Management

Communications - Computer Systems

Contracting

Industrial/Contract Property Management

Manufacturing, Production and Quality Assurance

Program Management

Purchasing

Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering

Test and Evaluation
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Legend for checksheet standards:

Mandatory standard

No standard has been set

Desired standard

Option for meeting mandatory standard

Option for meeting desired standard
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EXPERIENCE:

One year of acquisition experience

TRAINING:

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Mgmt[BU5]

LOG 101 Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals [JR1]

Prerequisite: ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management [BU5]

 ACQUISITION LOGISTICS - Level 1

EDUCATION:

(Desired) Baccalaureate degree in a technical, scientific, or

managerial field
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EXPERIENCE:

Two years of acquisition logistics experience

(Desired) An additional two years of acquisition logistics experience

TRAINING:

ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JH

Prerequisite: ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Mgmt [BU5]

LOG 201 Intermediate Acquisition Logistics [JR

Prerequisites: LOG 101 Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals [JR1]

ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JHA]

LOG 203 Reliability and Maintainability [AK

Prerequisites: ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JHA]

Complete ONE of:

LOG 204 Configuration Management [QM

Prerequisites: ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JHA]

LOG 205 Provisioning [QM

Prerequisites: ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JHA]

LOG 201 Intermediate Acquisition Logistics [JR3]

(Desired) SYS 201 Intermediate Systems Planning, Research

 Development and Engineering [BE

Prerequisites: ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JHA]

(Desired) Baccalaureate Degree in a technical, scientific o

managerial field

ACQUISITION LOGISTICS - LEVEL 2

EDUCATION
Appendix C

ACQUISITION LOGISTICS - LEVEL 3

EDUCATION

(Desired) Master's degree in a technical, scientific, or

 managerial field

EXPERIENCE

Four years of acquisition logistics experience.

(Desired) An additional four years of acquisition logistics

experience.

TRAINING

LOG 304 Executive Acquisition Logistics Management[AH1]

 Prerequisites: ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JHA]

LOG 201 Intermediate Acquisition Logistics [JR3]

LOG 203 Reliability and Maintainability [AKA]

ONE of: LOG 204 Configuration Management [QMB] or

LOG 205 Provisioning [QM7]
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AUDITING - LEVEL 1

EDUCATION - Have ONE of:

A Baccalaureate degree in accounting

A Baccalaureate degree in a related field, such as business

administration or finance, which included or was supplemented 

24 semester hours in accounting

At least four years of experience in accounting

An equivalent combination of accounting experience, college

education and training

EXPERIENCE - Either:

Meet OPM Qualification Standards for entry into the series

Baccalaureate Degree with 24 semester hours in accounting

(Desired) Accounting/auditing work experience in industry or

public accounting

TRAINING:

AUD 1130 Technical Indoctrination [PC6]

Prerequisites: AUD 1111 Orientation to Contract Auditing

AUD 1124 Audit Applications of FAR Part 31

(Desired)

AUD 6115 Effective Report Writing
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AUDITING - LEVEL 2

 EDUCATION

Entry below GS-9 - Complete Level 1 requirements

Entry at GS-9 - Complete Level 1 requirements and ONE of:

All requirements for a Master's degree or equivalent

Two full years of graduate education

(Desired) Beginning graduate studies leading to a Master's degree in

accounting, business administration, management, or a related field

(Desired) Professional certification (CPA, CMA, CIA, CISA)

EXPERIENCE

Auditing experience of increasing complexity and responsibility

(Desired) Experience performing increasingly complex audits for

normal progression and with increasing independence

 TRAINING

Complete ONE of:

AUD 1320 Intermediate Contract Auditing [JR7]

PrerequisiteS: AUD 1130 Technical Indoctrination [PC6]

AUD 1280 Fraud Prevention and Detection

AUD 4120 Statistical Sampling [QPO]

Prerequisite: AUD 1130 Technical Indoctrination [PC6]

AUD 4230 Graphic, Computational, and [QPC]

 Improvement Curve Analysis Techniques

Prerequisite: AUD 1130 Technical Indoctrination [PC6]

(Desired) Any courses among:

AUD 1430 Accounting and Auditing Update

AUD 1560 Emerging Cost Accounting Issues

AUD 5632 Computer Billing Algorithms

AUD 5650 Basic Data Retrieval - DATATRAK

AUD 5720 EDP Internal Control Reviews and JCL

AUD 6220 Auditor Interview & Interpersonal Reactions

AUD 6240 Oral Presentation Workshop
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AUDITING - LEVEL 3

EDUCATION

Complete Level 2 requirements

(Desired) Master's degree in accounting, business administratio

management, or a related field

EXPERIENCE

Meet all Level 1 and 2 requirement qualification standards from

OPM Qualification Standards Handbook. Supervisory auditors

must also meet additional OPM qualifications.

(Desired) Assignments in a variety of organizational settings

TRAINING

AUD 8560 DCAA Supervisory Skills Workshop [CB

(Mandatory for all supervisory personnel)

(Desired) Complete ONE of:

AUD 1275 Advanced Cost Management Systems

AUD 4030 Quantitative Methods for Managers

AUD 5640 Electronic Data Processing for Managers

CON 301 Executive Contracting [BB

Prerequisites: Level II courses mandatory for Contracting Career Field
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BUSINESS, COST ESTIMATING AND FINANCIAL

MANAGEMENT - LEVEL 1

EDUCATION:

 (Desired) Baccaulaureate degree

EXPERIENCE:

One year of acquisition experience in business, cost estimating, or

financial management

TRAINING:

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of System Acquisition [BU5]

Management

Complete TWO of:

BCF 101 Fundamentals of Cost Analysis [Q1A]

(Previously BCE 101, Fundamentals of Cost Analysis)

Prerequisite: ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Mgmt [BU5]

BCF 102 Fundamentals of Earned Value [Q1B]

Management

(Previously BFM 102, Contract Performance Management Fundamentals)

Prerequisite: ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Mgmt [BU5]

BCF 103 Fundamentals of Business Financial [PGC]

Management

(Previously BFM 201, Systems Acquisition Funds Management)

Prerequisite: ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Mgmt [BU5]
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BUSINESS, COST ESTIMATING AND FINANCIAL

MANAGEMENT - LEVEL 2

EDUCATION:

(Desired) Baccalaureate Degree

EXPERIENCE:

Two years of acquisition experience in business, cost estimat

or financial management

(Desired) An additional two years of experience in business, c

estimating, and financial management.

TRAINING:

ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JH

Prerequisite: ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Mgmt [BU5]

BCF 205 Contractor Finance for Acquisition [Q2

Managers

(Previously BFM 204, Contractor Finance for Acquisition Managers [Q2A]

Complete ONE (not previously taken at Level I) of:

BCF 101 Fundamentals of Cost Analysis [Q1

(Previously BCE 101, Fundamentals of Cost Analysis)

Prerequisite: ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Mgmt [BU5]

BCF 102 Fundamentals of Earned Value [Q1

Management

(Previously BFM 102, Contract Performance Management Fundamentals)

Prerequisite: ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Mgmt [BU5]

BCF 103 Fundamentals of Business [PG

Financial Management

(Previously BFM 201, Systems Acquisition Funds Mgmt [PCW])

Prerequisite: ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Mgmt [BU5]

Complete ONE (related to specific job duties) of:

BCF 203 Intermediate Earned Value [Q2

Management

(Previously BFM 203, Intermediate Contract Performance Mgmt)

Prerequisite: BCF 102 Fundamentals of Earned Value Mgmt [Q1B]

BCF 204 Intermediate Cost Analysis [Q2

(Previously BCE 204, Intermediate Cost Analysis)

Prerequisite: BCF 101 Fundamentals of Cost Analysis [Q1A]

BCF 211 Acquisition Business Management [PG

Prerequisites: BCF 102 Fundamentals of Earned Value Mgmt [Q1B],

BCF 103 Fundamentals of Business Financial Mgmt [PGC]
Appendix C

BUSINESS, COST ESTIMATING AND FINANCIAL

MANAGEMENT - LEVEL 3

EDUCATION:

(Desired) Baccalaureate degree with 24 semester hours in

accounting, business finance, law, contracts, purchasing,

economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative

methods or organization and management

(Desired) Master's degree.

EXPERIENCE:

Four years of acquisition experience in business, cost estimating, or financial management

(Desired) An additional four years of acquisition experience in

business, cost estimating, or financial management.

TRAINING:

BCF 301 Business, Cost Estimating and Financial

Management Workshop [BZF]

Prerequisites: ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JHA],

BCF 101 Fundamentals of Cost Analysis [Q1A],

BCF 102 Fundamentals of Earned Value Mgmt [Q1B],

BCF 103 Fundamentals of Business Financial Mgmt [PGC]
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COMMUNICATIONS - COMPUTER SYSTEMS 

LEVEL 1

EDUCATION:

(Desired) Baccalaureate degree, preferably with a major in

computer science, management of automated information

systems, business administration, or a related field

EXPERIENCE:

One year of acquisition experience in communications/compu

systems

TRAINING:

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition [BU

 Management

IRM 101 Basic Information Systems Acquisition [JH

Prerequisite: ACQ 101 Fundamentals of System Acquisition Management [BU5]
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COMMUNICATIONS - COMPUTER SYSTEMS -

LEVEL 2

EDUCATION:

(Desired) Master's degree, preferably with a major in computer

science, management of automated information systems,

business administration, or a related field

EXPERIENCE:

Two years of acquisition experience, at least one year of this

experience must be in communications/computer systems

(Desired) An additional two years of communication/computer

systems acquisition experience, preferably in a program office or

similar organization

TRAINING:

ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JHA]

Prerequisite: ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Mgmt [BU5]

IRM 201 Intermediate Information Systems Acquisition [QN5]

Prerequisites: IRM 101 Basic Information Systems Acquisition [JHD] (after April 1, 1998)

ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JHA]
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COMMUNICATIONS - COMPUTER SYSTEMS -

LEVEL 3

EDUCATION:

(Desired) Master's degree, preferably with a major in comput

science, management of automated information systems,

business administration, or a related field

EXPERIENCE:

Four years of communications/computer acquisition experien

of which at least two years must be in a program office or sim

organization (Dedicated matrix support to a PM or PEO, DCM

program integrator, or Supervisor of Shipbuilding)

(Desired) Four additional years of communications and/or

computer systems acquisition experience

TRAINING:

IRM 303 Advanced Information Systems Acquisition[BZ

Prerequisite: IRM 201 Intermediate Information Systems Acquisition [QN5]

(Desired) PMT 302 Advanced Program Management [BU

Prerequisite: ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JHA]
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CONTRACTING - LEVEL 1

EDUCATION - Have ONE of:

Baccalaureate degree

At least 24 semester hours (DANTES or CLEP equivalency

exams may be included) among: accounting, law, business

finance, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, organization and management.

At least 10 years of acquisition experience (as of 1 Oct 91).

EXPERIENCE:

One year of contracting experience.

TRAINING:

CON 101 Basics of Contracting [BDQ]

CON 104 Principles of Contract Pricing [BDR]

Prerequisite: CON 101 Basics of Contracting [BDQ]
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CONTRACTING - LEVEL 2

EDUCATION

Have ONE of:

Baccalaureate degree

At least 24 semester hours (DANTES or CLEP equivalency exams

may be included) among: accounting, law, business finance, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing,

quantitative methods, organization and management

At least 10 years acquisition experience (as of 1 Oct 91)

(Desired) Graduate studies in business administration or procur

ment

EXPERIENCE:

Two years contracting experience

(Desired) An additional two years of contracting experience

TRAINING:

CON 202 Intermediate Contracting [P

Prerequisite: CON 104 Principles of Contract Pricing [BDR]

CON 204 Intermediate Contract Pricing [B

(Previously CON 231, Intermediate Contract Pricing)

Prerequisite: CON 104 Principles of Contract Pricing [BDR]

CON 210 Government Contract Law [B

(Previously CON 201, Government Contract Law)

Prerequisites: CON 101, CON 104
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CONTRACTING - LEVEL 3

EDUCATION

 Have ONE of:

Baccalaureate degree

At least 24 semester hours (DANTES or CLEP equivalency exams

may be included) among: accounting, law, business finance, contracts,

purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative

methods, organization and management

At least 10 years acquisition experience (as of 1 Oct 91)

(Desired) Master's degree in Business Administration or Procurement

EXPERIENCE:

Four years contracting experience

(Desired) An additional four years of contracting experience

TRAINING:

CON 301 Executive Contracting [BB3]

Prerequisites: CON 201, CON 204, CON 210

(Should be taken every 3-5 years as a refresher, but does not have to be repeated to

maintain certification)

CON 333 Management for Contracting Supervisors [BU7]

Prerequisite: At least one year experience in a contracting position after receiving

Contracting Level II certification

(Desired) 2 weeks Management and Leadership Training

(Not currently provided by DAU - See local training support office)
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INDUSTRIAL/CONTRACT PROPERTY

MANAGEMENT - LEVEL 1

EDUCATION:

(Desired) Have one of:

Baccalaureate degree

At least 24 semester hours (DANTES or CLEP equivalency

exams may be included) among: accounting, law, business

finance, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial manag

ment, marketing, quantitative methods, organization and ma

ment

EXPERIENCE:

One year of experience in acquisition

TRAINING:

IND 101 Contract Property Administration [PD

Fundamentals

IND 102 Contract Property Disposition [PD

IND 103 Contract Property Systems Analysis [BR

Prerequisite: IND 101 Contract Property Administration Fundamentals [PDM]

CON 101 Basics of Contracting [BD
Appendix C

INDUSTRIAL/CONTRACT PROPERTY

MANAGEMENT - LEVEL 2

EDUCATION:

(Desired) Have one of:

Baccalaureate degree

At least 24 semester hours (DANTES or CLEP equivalency

exams may be included) among: accounting, law, business

finance, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, organization and

management

EXPERIENCE:

Two years of experience in an industrial property management

acquisition position

(Desired) An additional 2 years of experience in an industrial

property management acquisition position

TRAINING:

IND 201 Intermediate Contract Property [PDN]

 Administration

Prerequisite: IND 103 Contract Property Systems Analysis [BRL]

IND 202 Contract Property Management Seminar [BRM]

(Should be taken every 3-5 years as a refresher, but does not have to be repeated to

maintain certification)

Prerequisite: IND 201 Intermediate Contract Property Administration [PDN]

CON 210 Government Contract Law [BDP]

(Previously CON 201 Government Contract Law [BDP])

 Prerequisite: CON 101, CON 104

CON 202 Intermediate Contracting [PGE]

Prerequisite: CON 104 Principles of Contract Pricing [BDR]
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INDUSTRIAL/CONTRACT PROPERTY

MANAGEMENT - LEVEL 3

EDUCATION:

(Desired) Have both of:

Baccalaureate degree

AND at least 24 semester hours (DANTES or CLEP equivalen

exams may be included) among: accounting, law, business

finance, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, organization and

management

EXPERIENCE:

Four years of experience in industrial property management

acquisition positions of increasing responsibility and complex

(Desired) Four additional years of experience in industrial

property management acquisition positions

TRAINING:

CON 301 Executive Contracting [B

(Should be taken every 3-5 years as a refresher, but does not have to be repeated to

maintain certification)

Prerequisite: CON 202, CON 204, CON 210

CON 333 Management for Contracting Supervisors [B

Prerequisite: At least one year experience in industrial property management after

receiving Industrial Property Management Level II certification

IND 202 Contract Property Management Seminar [BR

(Should be taken every 3-5 years as a refresher, but does not have to be repeated to

maintain certification)

Prerequisite: IND 201 Intermediate Contract Property Administration [PDN]
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MANUFACTURING, PRODUCTION, & QUALITY

ASSURANCE - LEVEL 1

EDUCATION: None mandatory

EXPERIENCE:

One year of acquisition experience in engineering, manufacturing, production, or quality assurance

(Desired) At least four weeks (cumulative) rotational assignments

at a contractor and/or Government industrial facility to include

experience in quality, manufacturing, engineering, and contracting

TRAINING:

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition

Management [BU5]

PQM 101 Production and Quality Management

Fundamentals [BU2]

Prerequisite: ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Mgmt [BU5]

"The Manufacturing and Production Career field and the Quality Assurance career field were

merged effective 1 January 1995. The new career field was designated Manufacturing,

Production and Quality Assurance and certification requirements became identical for personnel

from both former career fields. Level I, II and III certifications granted under the requirements

established by DoD 5000.52-M for the former career fields (i.e., before 1 January 1995) remain

valid and are fully equivalent to the corresponding Level I, Ii or III Manufacturing, Production and

Quality Assurance certifications granted under the new program."
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MANUFACTURING, PRODUCTION, & QUALIT

ASSURANCE - LEVEL 2

EDUCATION:

(Desired) Baccalaureate degree in engineering, chemistry,

physical science, mathematics, statistics, manufacturing or

production management, industrial technology or manageme

quality assurance, or related field

(Desired) Master's degree in business, production management, engineering, or a related field

EXPERIENCE:

Two years of acquisition experience in engineering, manufa

turing, production or quality assurance

(Desired) At least four weeks (cumulative) rotational assignments at a contractor and/or Government industrial facility to

include experience in quality, manufacturing, engineering an

contracting (if not completed at Level 1)

(Desired) Two additional years of experience in manufacturin

production, or quality assurance

TRAINING:

ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JH

Prerequisite: ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Mgmt [BU5]

PQM 201 Intermediate Production and Quality [B

 Management

Prerequisites: PQM 101 Production and Quality Management Fundamentals [BU2]

ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JHA]

"The Manufacturing and Production Career field and the Quality Assurance career field wer

merged effective 1 January 1995. The new career field was designated Manufacturing,

Production and Quality Assurance and certification requirements became identical for perso

from both former career fields. Level I, II and III certifications granted under the requiremen

established by DoD 5000.52-M for the former career fields (i.e., before 1 January 1995) rem

valid and are fully equivalent to the corresponding Level I, Ii or III Manufacturing, Production 

Quality Assurance certifications granted under the new program."
Appendix C

MANUFACTURING, PRODUCTION, & QUALITY

ASSURANCE - LEVEL 3

EDUCATION:

(Desired) Baccalaureate degree in engineering, chemistry,

physical science, mathematics, statistics, manufacturing or

production management, industrial technology or management,

quality assurance, or related field

(Desired) Master's degree in business, production management,

engineering, or a related field

EXPERIENCE:

At least four years of acquisition experience in engineering,

manufacturing, production, or quality assurance

(Desired) Four additional years of experience in manufacturing,

production, or quality assurance

TRAINING:

PQM 301 Advanced Production and Quality [HV2]

 Management

Prerequisite: PQM 201 Intermediate Production and Quality Management [BU3]

(Desired) One advanced seminar in current acquisition management issues (Not currently provided by DAU. See local training

support office.)

"The Manufacturing and Production Career field and the Quality Assurance career field were

merged effective 1 January 1995. The new career field was designated Manufacturing,

Production and Quality Assurance and certification requirements became identical for personnel

from both former career fields. Level I, II and III certifications granted under the requirements

established by DoD 5000.52-M for the former career fields (i.e., before 1 January 1995) remain

valid and are fully equivalent to the corresponding Level I, Ii or III Manufacturing, Production and

Quality Assurance certifications granted under the new program."
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PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - LEVEL 1

EDUCATION:

(Desired) Baccalaureate degree preferably with a major in

engineering, systems management, or business administratio

EXPERIENCE:

One year of program management experience

TRAINING:

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition [BU

 Management

(Desired)

ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JH

Prerequisite: ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Mgmt [BU5]

(Desired) One DAU level 100 course in another functional area
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PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - LEVEL 2

EDUCATION:

(Desired) Master's degree, preferably with a major in engineering,

systems management, business administration, or a related field

EXPERIENCE:

Two years of acquisition experience, at least one year of which

must be in program management

(Desired) An additional two years of acquisition experience,

preferably in a systems program office or similar organization

TRAINING:

ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JHA]

Prerequisite: ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Mgmt [BU5]

(Desired) One DAU level 200 course in another

functional area

(Desired) Intermediate level management and leadership

training (Not currently provided by DAU. See

local training support office.)
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PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - LEVEL 3

EDUCATION:

(Desired) Have ONE of:

At least 24 semester credit hours from among: accounting,

business finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics,

industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, org

zation, and management

At least 24 semester credit hours in the individual's career fie

and 12 semester credit hours in the disciplines listed above

Pass DANTES or CLEP equivalency exams for the above

(Desired) Master's degree in engineering, systems acquisition

management, business administration, or a related field

EXPERIENCE:

Four years of acquisition experience, of which at least two y

must have been in a program office or similar organization

(dedicated matrix support to a PM or PEO, DCMC program

integrator, or Supervisor of Shipbuilding)

(Desired) Two additional years of acquisition experience

TRAINING: (see note below)

PMT 302 Advanced Program Management [BU

 Prerequisite: ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JHA]

Note: Individuals not currently certified Level III have until 18 months a

assignment to a new or different Level III position to meet this standard 

certification.
Appendix C

PURCHASING- LEVEL 1

EDUCATION:

(Desired) Sixteen semester hours of undergraduate work, with

emphasis in business

EXPERIENCE:

One year of experience in purchasing

TRAINING:

CON 101 Fundamentals of Contracting [BD

Note: Effective October 1, 1998, CON 101 will replace PUR 101, due to changes in 

Procurement field. Sufficient PUR 101 training quotas will be provided during FY 20

meet the training needs of all individuals in the Procurement career path (OCC's 110

PURCHASING- LEVEL 2

EDUCATION:

(Desired) Thirty-two semester hours of undergraduate work, with

emphasis in business

EXPERIENCE:

Two years of experience in purchasing

TRAINING:

CON 202 Intermediate Contracting [PG

Note: Effective October 1, 1998, CON 101 will replace PUR 201, due to changes in 

Procurement field. Sufficient PUR 201 training quotas will be provided during FY 20

meet the training needs of all individuals in the Procurement career path (OCC's 110
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PURCHASING- LEVEL 3

EDUCATION:

(Desired) Sixty-four semester hours of undergraduate work, with

emphasis in business

EXPERIENCE:

Three years of experience in purchasing

TRAINING:

None required
Appendix C

SYSTEMS PLANNING, RESEARCH,

DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING - LEVEL 1

EDUCATION:

 Have ONE of:

Baccaulaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher

learning in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, or

related field

At least 10 years of acquisition experience in Systems Planning

Research, Development & Engineering (as of 1 Oct 91)

EXPERIENCE:

One year of acquisition experience in science or engineering

TRAINING:

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition [BU5]

Management
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SYSTEMS PLANNING, RESEARCH,

DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING - LEVEL 2

EDUCATION:

Have ONE of:

Baccaulaureate degree from an accredited institution of hig

learning in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, o

related field

At least 10 years of acquisition experience in Systems Plan

Research, Development and Engineering (as of 1 Oct 91)

(Desired) Master's degree from an accredited institution of

higher learning in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathem

operations research, management or related field

(Desired) Nine semester credit hours from among: account

business finance, law, economics, industrial management,

quantitative methods, or organization and management.

DANTES or CLEP exams may be substituted.

EXPERIENCE:

Two years of acquisition experience in science or engineer

(Desired) An additional two years of acquisition experience 

science or engineering

TRAINING:

ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition [J

Prerequisite: ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Mgmt [BU5]

SYS 201 Intermediate Systems Planning, Research, [B

 Development, and Engineering

 Prerequisite: ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JHA]

(Desired) A DAU level 200 or level 100 course mandatory 

acquisition logistics, program management, quality assuran

communications-computer systems, manufacturing and pro

tion, test and evaluation, or systems planning, research, de

opment and engineering.
Appendix C

SYSTEMS PLANNING, RESEARCH

DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING - LEVEL 3

EDUCATION:

Have ONE of:

Baccaulaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher

learning in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, or

related field

At least 10 years of acquisition experience in Systems Planning

Research, Development and Engineering (as of 1 Oct 91)

(Desired) Advanced degree from an accredited institution of highe

learning in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, operations research, management or related field

(Desired) 12 semester hours from among: accounting, business

finance, law, economics, industrial management, quantitative

methods, or organization and management. DANTES or CLEP

exams may be substituted

EXPERIENCE:

Four years of acquisition experience in science or engineering

(Desired) Four additional years of experience in acquisition

positions of increasing responsibility and complexity

TRAINING:

SYS 301 Advanced Systems Planning, Research, [HV1

 Development and Engineering

Prerequisite: SYS 201 Intermediate Systems Planning, Research,

Development and Engineering [BE2]

(Desired) Any mandatory DAU level 200 or level 300 course in

acquisition logistics; program management; quality assurance;

communications-computer systems; manufacturing and produc

tion; test and evaluation; or systems planning, research, devel

opment and engineering
FY 2000 Certification Standards – Check

TEST AND EVALUATION - LEVEL 1

EDUCATION:

Have ONE of:

Baccaulaureate degree with 24 semester hours, or equivale

physical science, mathematics, chemistry, engineering, phy

operations research, or a related field

At least 10 years of experience in acquisition positions (a

1 Oct 91)

EXPERIENCE:

One year of acquisition experience (T&E experience, or exp

ence with a technical orientation in an acquisition position is

preferred)

TRAINING:

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition [B

 Management

TST 101 Introduction to Acquisition Workforce Test [P

 and Evaluation

Prerequisite: ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Mgmt [BU5]
Appendix C

TEST AND EVALUATION - LEVEL 2

EDUCATION:

Have ONE of:

Baccaulaureate degree with 24 semester hours, or equivalent,

in physical science, mathematics, chemistry, engineering,

physics, operations research, or a related field

At least 10 years of experience in acquisition positions (as o

1 Oct 91)

(Desired) Master's degree in one of the above fields

(Desired) Two 3 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) technical

courses in a test and evaluation specialty area

(Desired) Meet Acquisition Corps education requirements

EXPERIENCE:

Two years of acquisition experience, of which at least one year

is test and evaluation experience

(Desired) An additional two years of acquisition experience, of

which one year is test and evaluation experience

TRAINING:

ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JHA]

Prerequisite: ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Mgmt [BU5]

TST 202 Intermediate Test and Evaluation [QMI

 Prerequisites: TST 101 Introduction to Acquisition Workforce Test and Evaluation [PC5]

 ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JHA]
FY 2000 Certification Standards – Check

TEST AND EVALUATION - LEVEL 3

EDUCATION:

Have ONE of:

Baccaulaureate degree with 24 semester hours, or equivale

physical science, mathematics, chemistry, engineering, phy

operations research, or a related field

At least 10 years of experience in acquisition positions (a

1 Oct 91)

(Desired) At least 12 semester credit hours from among: ac

counting, business finance, law, contracts, purchasing, econ

ics, industrial management, marketing, business quantitative

methods, organization and management. Equivalency exam

may be substituted.

(Desired) Master's degree in physical science, mathematics

chemistry, engineering, physics, operations research, or a

related field

(Desired) One 3 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) technica

course (in addition to those required at Level II) in a test an

evaluation specialty area

EXPERIENCE:

Four years of acquisition experience, of which at least two y

is test and evaluation experience

(Desired) Four additional years of acquisition experience, of

which at least two years are test and evaluation experience

TRAINING:

TST 301 Advanced Test and Evaluation [Q

 Prerequisite: TST 202 Intermediate Test and Evaluation [QMI]
Appendix C
FY 2000 Certification Standards – Check
Assignment-Specific DAU Cou

Assignment-Specific

DAU Training

D
Appendix D
Assignment-Specific DAU Cou

Assignment-specific courses are identified by the Under Secretar

Defense for Acquisition and Technology as integral to the education 

training of acquisition workforce personnel. These courses are offered 

the DAU to provide unique acquisition knowledge required for a spe

assignment, job or position; to maintain proficiency; and to remain cur

with legislation, regulation and policy. This training can span sev

functional areas and is mandatory for selected individuals within a 

series or position category. DAU provides funds for course delivery 

student travel costs for assignment-specific courses in the same man

as its other courses.

Assignment-specific courses support work distribution decisions of l

management officials. Subject to component guidance, these officials 

responsible for ensuring employees given these duties receive 

training, enabling them to perform their work productively and effectiv

The DAU maintains complete student records for its courses, but trac

student requirements and recording completion of these courses 

employee personnel records are component responsibilities. Registra

is currently accomplished through the Army Training Requirements 

Resources System (ATRRS).

Course descriptions are provided in Chapter 5 of this catalog, and inst

tions for registering for classes are provided in Chapter 2, section 

Schedules for classroom based courses are maintained in ATRRS 

should be available through your local training office. Up-to-date c

schedules are also made available for downloading from the DAU W

Wide Web homepage: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dau.

Appendix D

Assignment-Specific

DAU Training
Appendix D

ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition [JHA]

Prerequisite for Contracting Personnel: ACQ 101, or combination of CON 202,

CON 204 and CON 210

This course is assignment-specific for only contracting personnel. This course is REQUIRED at Level III for all contracting personnel assigned to a major program, or who devote at

least 50% of their time to a major acquisition program. It

should be taken at Level II, within one year of assignment to

a major defense acquisition program.

BCF 102 Fundamentals of Earned Value Management [Q1B]

(Previously BFM 102, Contractor Performance Management Fundamentals)

Prerequisite: ACQ 101

This course should be taken by workforce analysts responsible for analyzing Earned Value Management (EVM) data, or

those individuals who need a basic understanding of EVM

concepts to perform some aspects of their duties. Attendees

most likely will come from Program/Project Management

Offices, Defense Contract Management Commands, dedicated support matrix organizations, and Service Headquarters support matrix organizations.

BCF 203 Intermediate Earned Value Management [Q2G]

(Previously BFM 203, Intermediate Contractor Performance Management)

Prerequisites: ACQ 201 or BCF 102

This course should be taken by acquisition workforce personnel whose duties include integrating earned value data to

perform the following: 1) awarding/administering contracts,

reviewing or performing surveillance on contractor's management control systems, or supporting Integrated Baseline

Reviews as outlined in DoDI 5000.2-R, Part 3.3.4.3 (Cost

Performance); or 2) evaluating, analyzing or managing using

earned value data. Attendees most likely will come from

Program/Project Management Offices, Defense Contract

Management Commands, dedicated support matrix organizations, and Service Headquarters support matrix organizations.
Assignment-Specific DAU Cou

BCF 206 Cost Risk Analysis [Q

(Previously BCE 206, Cost Risk Analysis)

Prerequisite: BCF 101

This course should be taken by acquisition workforce 

sonnel whose duties include 1) developing and/or evalua

cost estimates for such areas as procurement, softw

research & development, weapon systems, etc.; 2) plan

and management of DoD systems acquisitions; 3) eva

tion and negotiation of contract proposals; and 4) cost 

performance tradeoff analysis. Participants typically inc

members from the BCEFM community. This course wo

also be appropriate for program/project managers 

personnel in contracting; systems planning, research, de

opment, and engineering; and communications-comp

systems.

BCF 207 Economic Analysis [Q

(Previously BCE 207, Economic Analysis)

Prerequisite: ACQ 101

This course should be taken by acquisition workforce 

sonnel whose duties include 1) developing and/or evalua

costs and benefits of alternative courses of action invo

in decisions, such as lease vs. buy, in-house vs. contrac

privatization or outsourcing, or repair or replace; 2) pre

ration of funding proposals for such programs as OSCR 

DWCF (DBOF). Participants will typically include memb

from the BCEFM community. This course would also 

appropriate for program/project managers and personne

contracting; systems planning, research, development, 

engineering; communication-computer systems; and n

DoD personnel who conduct economic analyses of mat

systems.

BCF 208 Software Cost Estimating [Q

(Previously BCE 208, Software Cost Estimating)

Prerequisite: ACQ 201

This course should be taken by acquisition workforce 

sonnel whose duties include 1) developing and/or evalua

cost estimates for life cycle management (i.e., resea

development, procurement, deployment, operating and s

port, and disposal) whether for embedded or stand-a
Appendix D

systems; 2) planning and management of DoD systems

acquisitions; 3) evaluation and negotiation of contract proposals; and 4) cost and performance tradeoff analysis.

Participants will typically include members from the BCEFM

community. This course would also be appropriate for

program/project managers and personnel in contracting;

systems planning, research, development, and engineering;

and communication-computer systems; as well as industrywide software developers.

BCF 209 Selected Acquisition Report [Q2F]

(Previously BFM 209, Selected Acquisition Report)

Prerequisite: ACQ 101

This course should be taken by ACAT ID/IC acquisition

workforce personnel whose duties include preparing, reviewing, editing, or generating input to Selected Acquisition

Reports (SARs), or who are responsible for ensuring that

SARs are consistent with CAIG procedures, SAR preparation guidelines, approved budgets, and approved Acquisition

Program Baselines. Attendees will most likely come from

Program/Project Management Offices, dedicated support

matrix organizations, Service Headquarters support matrix

organizations, and Contract Administration Offices.

CON 232 Overhead Management of Defense Contracts [BKA]

Prerequisite: CON 104

This course should be taken by all contracting officers,

buyers, price analysts, auditors, and contract administration

personnel who are assigned to program projects in which

contractor overhead situations are present and are important

elements of cost. Participants will typically include members

involved with major systems acquisition or assigned to the

Defense Contract Management Command.

CON 233 Cost Accounting Standards Workshop [QMF]

Prerequisite: CON 204

This course should be taken by contracting personnel who

are assigned to a Defense Contract Management Command,

an Army Ammunition Plant, or the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair.
Assignment-Specific DAU Cou

CON 234 Contingency Contracting [PA

Prerequisite: PUR 101 or CON 101

CON 234 is intended for military personnel in the contrac

and purchasing career field, and emergency essential c

ians of all Services who are in deployable positions. Wh

ever practical, students should attend CON 234 prio

assuming duties as a deployable contracting officer or 

chasing agent.

CON 235 Advanced Contract Pricing [PA

Prerequisite: CON 204

This course should be taken by Level II and III perso

involved in major systems acquisition, or in a comme

environment where knowledge of cost risk analysis, 

estimating relationships/parametric estimating, overh

estimating, and decision/risk analysis tools are required

CON 236 Contractual Aspects of Value Engineering [PA

(Previously CON 212, Contractual Aspects of Value Engineering [PAR])

This course should be taken by contracting, program m

agement and functional personnel who may be involve

value engineering (VE) applications or who support m

weapon systems and can be expected to encounter spe

VE activity. Note: individuals not assigned to contracting 

encouraged to attend. While the primary focus of the cou

is on contractual aspects of VE, the IPT/IPPD approac

emphasized regarding the utility of value methodology 

resulting value engineering change proposals.

CON 237 Simplified Acquisition Procedures [PA

Prerequisite: CON 101(or PUR 101 or PUR 201*)

This course is intended for contract specialists, adminis

tors, negotiators, procurement analysts, and purcha

agents with a working knowledge of basic Governm

contracting practices (at least one year of experience), but 

necessarily knowledgeable or experienced in using the S

This course should be taken by contracting personnel 

received their basic training in contracting prior to the im

mentation of FASA and Clinger-Cohen and who have b

assigned to a position requiring knowledge of simpl

acquisition procedures.
Appendix D

CON 243 Architect-Engineer Contracting [PGF]

This course is intended for military and civilian acquisition

workforce members in the contracting career field who are

assigned contracting responsibilities for A-E contracts.

Whenever practical, students should attend prior to assuming duties in A-E contracting.

CON 244 Construction Contracting [PGG]

This course is intended for military and civilian acquisition

workforce personnel in the contracting career field and others

(e.g., professional engineers) who are assigned specific

contract administration duties for construction contracts.

Whenever practical, students should attend prior to assuming duties in construction contracting.

GRT 201 Grants and Agreements Management [BU4]

This course should be taken by all contracting personnel with

grants management responsibility and by all acquisition

personnel who have been assigned responsibility as contracting officer representative or contracting officer's technical representative for a DoD grant.

PMT 202 Multinational Program Management [PAJ]

This course should be taken by all personnel who participate

in an international defense acquisition program in other than

a managerial capacity. Participants will typically include

members of the program management; contracting; systems

planning, research, development and engineering; test and

evaluation; and business, cost estimating and financial

management career fields.
Assignment-Specific DAU Cou

PMT 203 International Security and Technology [PA

Transfer/Control

This course should be taken by all personnel who particip

in an international defense acquisition program in other t

a managerial capacity. Participants will typically inc

members of the program management; contracting; 

tems planning, research, development and engineering; 

and evaluation; and business, cost estimating and finan

management career fields.

PMT 303 Executive Program Manager's Course [AH

Prerequisite: PMT 302

This course is statutorily required for personnel selected 

critical acquisition position as a Program Executive Off

(PEO), program manager or deputy program manager 

Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) or a signific

non-major defense acquisition program in acquisition 

egory (ACAT) I or II.

PMT 304 Advanced International Management [PA

Workshop

This course should be taken by all managerial personnel 

participate in an international defense acquisition progr

Participants will typically include members of the prog

management; contracting; systems planning, resea

development and engineering; test and evaluation; 

business, cost estimating and financial management ca

fields.

PMT 305 Program Manager's Skills Course [BU

(ACAT III Programs)

(Previously PMT 305, Program Manager's Survival Course (ACAT III Programs

Prerequisite: PMT 302, or its predecessor PMT 301

This course is designed to update newly designated ACA

program/product managers and their deputies on cur

acquisition policy, principles and practices. It includes 

sons learned from recent experiences and how to operat

a PM in the current environment. Attendees must h

successfully completed either PMT 301 or PMT 302.
Appendix D

PQM 103 Defense Specification Management [BAP]

This course should be taken by personnel assigned responsibility for writing, reviewing, coordinating, applying, or using

specifications and related documents.

PQM 104 Specification Selection and Application [PGH]

(Previously PQM 104, Defense Specification User's Course [PAH])

This course should be taken by personnel who are involved

in the setting of requirements and making standardization

decisions, or those who use specifications and standards but

are not actively involved in the development or management

of requirements documentation.

PQM 202 Commercial and Nondevelopmental Item [PAM]

Acquisition

This course is intended for personnel who are involved in the

acquisition of commercial and nondevelopmental items. This

includes personnel who locate and evaluate potential items,

plan for support of items, who select and prepare requirements documents, and, who manage item test evaluations,

and quality.

PQM 203 Preparation of Commercial Item Descriptions [PAN]

This course should be taken by personnel who prepare or

review commercial item descriptions, and use market research

techniques to identify commercial items.

PQM 212 Market Research [PGK]

This course is intended for personnel who gather and use

market information to: conduct cost, schedule, performance

trade-off analyses; to determine whether items and services

are commercial; and to develop acquisition plans, requirements; and requirement documents, support plans, test

plans, and evaluation factors.
Assignment-Specific DAU Cou

SAM 101 Basic Software Acquisition Management [JH

Prerequisite: ACQ 101

This course is required for acquisition personnel who 

serving in civilian grades GS-9 and below, and military gra

O-1 through O-3, involved in acquiring, developing, engin

ing, testing and evaluating, conducting research on, 

procuring software intensive systems. Priority for this cou

will be given to personnel who are routinely given du

managing software development and/or acquiring softw

and work in: development programs which spend $20 mi

or more of total program costs on software, procurem

programs which spend $30 million of the total program c

on software, programs that spend $1 million or more 

sustainment costs on software annually, or programs wh

post deployment software support is ongoing.

SAM 201 Intermediate Software Acquisition Management[JH

Prerequisite: ACQ 201, SAM 101

This course is required for acquisition personnel who 

serving in civilian grades GS-9 through GS-12 and mil

grades O-3 through O-4, involved in acquiring, develop

engineering, testing and evaluating, conducting research 

or procuring software intensive systems. Priority for 

course will be given to personnel who are routinely g

duties managing software development and/or acqui

software and work in: development programs which sp

$20 million or more of total program costs on softw

procurement programs which spend $30 million of the t

program costs on software, programs that spend $1 millio

more in sustainment costs on software annually, or progra

where post deployment software support is ongoing.

SAM 301 Advanced Software Acquisition Management [BU

Prerequisite: SAM 201

This course is required for acquisition personnel serving 

Level III position, involved in acquiring, develop

engineering, testing and evaluating, conducting research 

or procuring software intensive systems. Priority for 

course will be given to personnel who are routinely g
Appendix D

duties managing software development and/or acquiring software

and work in: development programs which spend $20 million or

more of total program costs on software, procurement programs

which spend $30 million of the total program costs on software,

programs that spend $1 million or more in sustainment costs on

software annually, or programs where post deployment software

support is ongoing.
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DoD School Equivalen

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DoD School

Equivalencies
Appendix F
DoD School Equivalen

Appendix F

DoD School

Equivalencies

The following matrices provide a summary of equivalent courses at

consortium and other DoD schools. See Appendix A for full DAU course

titles. Course equivalencies are renewed annually, and are effective only

as indicated. For updates, see the on-line Catalog at the DAU homepage

(http:/www.acq.osd.mil/dau).

Consortium Schools

School Course Equivalent DAU Course(s)/

 Equivalency Dates

AFIT CMGT 545 CON 104 (12/12/94-9/30/98)

 LAWS 550 CON 210 (12/12/94-9/30/98)

 LOG 260 LOG 205 (8/1/96-9/30/98)

ALMC Materiel Acquisition Mgmt. ACQ 101 (11/1/96-9/30/99)

 (MAM) Course

AFCATC L3OQR63A1-001 ACQ 101 (1/11/95-9/30/00)

(LTF) (5 weeks)

 L3ABR6C031-005 PUR 101 (10/1/97-9/30/98)

NPS EO 4011 SYS 201 (6/14/96-9/30/00)

MN 3221 ACQ 101 (3/1/96-9/30/00)

MN 3222 ACQ 201 (3/1/96-9/30/00)

MN 3303 CON 101 (10/1/92-9/30/00)

MN 3304 CON 104 & 204 (10/1/92-9/30/00)

MN 3309 SAM 201 (11/1/97-9/30/00)

MN 3312 CON 210 (10/1/92-9/30/00)

MN 3315 CON 202 (10/1/92-9/30/00)

MN 3384 PQM 101 & 201 (3/1/97-9/30/00)

MN 4371 CON 333 (8/1/97-9/30/00)

MN 4470 LOG 304 (8/1/97-9/30/00

OS 4601 TST 202 & 301 (10/1/94-9/30/00)

 Acquisition & Contract CON 101, 104, (10/1/92-9/30/00)

 Management (815) 202, 204, 210,

Degree Program 301 & 333
Appendix F

Systems Acquisition ACQ 101 (3/1/96-9/30/00)

Mgmt. (816) Degree ACQ 201 (3/1/96-9/30/00)

Program CON 101 (3/1/96-9/30/00)

 LOG 304 (8/1/97-9/30/00)

 PMT 302 (3/1/96-9/30/00)

PQM 101 (3/1/96-9/30/00)

PQM 201 (3/1/96-9/30/00)

SAM 201 (11/1/97-9/30/00)

SYS 201 (3/1/96-9/30/00)

TST 202 (3/1/96-9/30/00)

TST 301 (1/1/97-9/30/00)

USA A423 CON 101 (1/1/97-4/30/98)

CGSC A424 CON 104 (1/1/97-4/30/98)

USAF Test Pilot School TST 202 (6/1/96-9/30/98)

TPS

USN EDO Basic Course ACQ 101 (12/21/95-9/30/98)

EDO ACQ 201 (1/1/97-9/30/00)

USN Test Pilot School TST 101 (6/1/97-9/30/98)

TPS TST 202 (10/1/96-9/30/98)

School Course Equivalent DAU Course(s)/

 Equivalency Dates

Other DoD Schools
DoD School Equivalen
Appendix F
College Program Equivalen

G

College Program

Equivalencies
Appendix G
College Program Equivalen

Appendix G

College Program

Equivalencies*

The following academic courses offered by private and public instituti

of higher education have been certified as equivalent to manda

acquisition courses provided by the Defense Acquisition Univers

Additionally, individual consortium member schools have had vari

courses evaluated to receive a particular educational institution cou

credit. These courses and the schools providing the credit are publis

in the consortium members' course catalog. This section applies 

classroom courses only, no provision for computer-based technolog

such as computer conferencing or internet delivery has been identif

Individuals seeking credit for equivalency courses should provide a c

of their college transcript to their personnel office.

*Note: Please check expiration date for all courses. Rene

equivalencies will be published in the on-line version of the Catalog at 

DAU homepage (http://www.acq.osd.mil/dau).

School and Course(s) DoD Equivalen

Athens State College

300 N. Beaty Street

Athens, AL 35611

Mr. James E. Haynes

(205) 233-8116

Introduction to Procurement (PR394) CON 1

(Equivalency Reinstated 9/18/98)

Bowie State

14000 Jericho Road, Bowie, MD 20715-9465

(301) 464-3000

Fundamentals of Contracting (CON 101) CON 1

(Equivalency Reinstated 9/18/98)

(Through June 30, 1998)
Appendix G

School and Course(s) DoD Equivalency

Fundamentals of Contract Pricing (CON 104) CON 104

(Effective 5/25/99)

Intermediate Contracting (CON 202) CON 202

(Effective 5/25/99)

Intermediate Contract Pricing (CON 204) CON 204

(Effective 9/18/98)

Government Contract Law (CON 210) CON 210

(Equivalency Reinstated 9/18/98)

Charles County Community College

P.O. Box 910, La Plata, MD 20646-0910

Director, Mr. Rex Bishop (301) 934-7698

Fundamentals of Contracting I (BAD 1451); CON 101

Fundamentals of Contracting II (BAD 1461) and

 Acquisition Contracts (8D-4320)

(Equivalency Reinstated 9/18/98)

Fundamentals of Contract Pricing I (BAD 1471) and CON 104

Fundamentals of Contract Pricing II (BAD 1481)

(Equivalency Reinstated 9/18/98)

Government Contract Law (BAD 1465) CON 210

(Effective 9/18/98)

Intermediate Contracting (BAD 1485) CON 211

and (BAD 1486), (Taken prior to 10/1/94)

College of William and Mary Richard Bland College

Petersburg, VA 23805

Dr. Gracie M. Bailey (804) 862-6244

Acquisition Part I (253-1) and Part II (253-2) CON 101

(Equivalency Reinstated 9/18/98)

Principles of Contract Pricing and Negotiation (255) CON 104

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Contract Law (256) CON 201

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)
College Program Equivalen

School and Course(s) DoD Equivalen

Florida Institute of Technology

150 West University Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32901

Director, Robert K. Dwyer (407) 729-9774

Procurement and Contract Management (BUS 5211) CON 1

(Equivalency Reinstated 9/18/

Advanced Procurement and Contract Management (MAN 5212) CON 2

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Cost Principles, Effectiveness and Control I (BUS 5214) and CON 1

Contract Negotiation Incentive Contracts (BUS 5218)

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Government Contract Law (MAN 5231) (Taken prior to 12/31/97) CON 201

Procurement and Contract Management Pre-Award (MAN 5211) CON 2

(Taken prior to 10/1/94)

George Washington University

The School of Business and Public Management

Department of Marketing, Logistics, and Operations Management

Washington, DC 20052

Dr. Stanley Sherman (202) 994-7462

Procurement and Contracting (Taken prior to 12/31/97) CON 1

Pricing and Negotiations (Taken prior to 12/31/97) CON 1

Government Contract Administration CON 2

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Georgia College Logistics Education Center

Robbins Air Base, GA 31098-2232

Mr. Bobby Graham (912) 926-6544

Government Contract Law CON 2

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)
Appendix G

Massachusetts Bay Community College

50 Oakland Street, Wellesley Hills, MA 12181

Dean George M. Luoto (617) 237-1100, EXT. 402

Introduction to Government Contracts Procurement/Contract CON 101

Management (GPC 101)

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Government Contract Law (GPC 205) CON 201

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Government Contract Cost and Price Analysis (GPC 201) CON 104

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Middlesex Community College

33 Kearney Square, Lowell, MA 01852

Ms. Judith Burke, Program Coordinator (508) 656-3143

Management of Defense Acquisition Contracts (BU 1112) CON 101

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Principles of Contract Pricing (BU 8140) and Contract Negotiation (BU 1113) CON 104

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Government Contract Law (BU 1106) CON 201

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Northern Virginia Community College Business Division

Alexandria Campus 3001 N. Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311

Dr. Ron Wheeler (703) 845-6313

Introduction to Procurement and Contract Acquisition Management I CON 101

(ACQ 121) and II (ACQ 122)

(Equivalency Reinstated 9/18/98)

Cost and Price Analysis (ACQ 216) and Negotiations of Contracts and CON 104

Contract Modifications (ACQ 218)

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Contract Law (ACQ 215) CON 210

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

(Equivalency Reinstated 9/18/98)

Government Contract Law (CON 210) CON 210

(Effective 5/24/99)

School and Course(s) DoD Equivalency
College Program Equivalen

School and Course(s) DoD Equivalen

Advanced Procurement and Contracting Acquisition Management I CON 2

 (ACQ 221) and II (ACQ 222)

 (Taken prior to 10/1/94)

Intermediate Post-Award Contracting (ACQ 235)

(Taken prior to 12/31/97) CON 2

Pensacola Junior College Warrington Campus

5555 West Highway 98, Pensacola, FL 32507

Mr. Aaron James (904) 457-2346

Acquisition and Procurement I (PAD 1861) and II (PAD 1862) CON 1

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Acquisition and Procurement III (PAD 1863) CON 2

(Taken prior to 10/1/94)

Acquisition and Procurement IV (PAD 1864) CON 2

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Government Contract Law (PAD 1630) CON 2

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Contract Pricing and Negotiation I (PAD 2886) and II (PAD 2867)

(Taken prior to 12/31/97) CON 1

Rancho Santiago College

901 E. Santa Anna Blvd.,Santa Anna, CA 92701

Director, Don Bargabus (714) 564-4530

Principles of Contract Pricing CON 1

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Advanced Contract Administration CON 2

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Government Contract Law CON 2

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Management of Defense Acquisition Contracts I CON 1

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Management of Defense Acquisition Contracts II CON 2

 (Taken prior to 10/1/94)
Appendix G

School and Course(s) DoD Equivalency

San Diego City College Business Division

1313 Twelth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101-4787

Mr. James Conrad (619) 532-3439

MDACC Basic Part I (BUSINESS 160) CON 101

and MDACC Basic Part II (BUSINESS 162)

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Principles of Contract Pricing and Negotiation I (BUSINESS 164) CON 104

and II (Business 166)

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Government Contract Law (BUSINESS 168) CON 201

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Intermediate Contracting (BUSINESS 168 AND BUSINESS 170) CON 202

(Effective 9/18/98)

MDACC Advanced I (BUSINESS 170) CON 211

(Taken Prior to 10/1/94)

Advanced Contract Administration (BUSINESS 170) CON 221

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Tidewater Community College

Portsmouth Campus, Portsmouth, VA 23703

Ms. Betty Hill (804) 484-2121

Introduction to Procurement and Acquisition Mgt I (ACQ 121) CON 101

and II (ACQ 122) (Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Principles of Pricing and Negotiations I (ACQ 231) CON 104

and II (ACQ 232) (Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Contract Law (ACQ 215) (Taken prior to 12/31/97) CON 201

Advanced Procurement and Acquisition Management I (ACQ 221) CON 211

(Taken prior to 10/1/94)
College Program Equivalen

School and Course(s) DoD Equivalen

University of California, Irvine

University Extension, P.O. Box 6050, Irvine, CA 92716

Ms. Angela Jeantet (714) 856-5736

Financial Aspects of Contract Management and Contract CON 1

Acquisition and Negotiation (Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Principles of Contract Formation and Contract Law: CON 2

Performances and Remedies (Taken prior to 12/31/97)

University of Central Florida

College of Business Administration, Department of Management

P.O. Box 25000, Orlando, FL 32816-0400

Dr. Raymond L. Martin (407) 823-2446

Introduction to Federal Acquisition (Taken prior to 12/31/97) CON 1

Government Contract Law (Taken prior to 12/31/97) CON 2

Cost and Price Analysis and Contract Negotiations

(Taken prior to 12/31/97) CON 1

Contract Administration (Post-Award) CON 2

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

The University of Dallas Graduate School of Management

Industrial Management Department, Irving, TX 75061

Dr. David Gordon (214) 721-5354

Pre-Award Procurement (Mgt 6380) CON 1

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Contract Pricing and Negotiation (Mgt 6348) CON 1

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Procurement Law (Mgt 6381) CON 2

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Post-Award Procurement (Mgt 6382) CON 2

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)
Appendix G

School and Course(s) DoD Equivalency

University of the District of Columbia

College of Business and Public Management

4340 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20008

Dr. William Platzer (202) 282-3737

The Federal Acquisition Systems (0211-305) CON 101

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Public Contracts (0211-306) CON 211

(Taken prior to 10/1/94)

Government Property Management (0211-405) IND 101

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Cost and Price Analysis (0211-406) CON 104

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Procurement Law (0211-408) CON 201

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

University of Indianapolis School of Business

1400 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227-3697

Dr. Robin Livesay (317) 788-3378

Principles of Procurement CON 101

(Taken prior to 9/30/97)

Government Contract Law CON 201

(Taken prior to 9/30/97)

Cost and Price Principles and Contract Negotiations CON 104

(Taken prior to 9/30/97)

Advanced Contract Administration CON 221

(Taken prior to 9/30/97)
College Program Equivalen

School and Course(s) DoD Equivalen

The University of Phoenix

Academic Program Manager

4615 East Elwood Street, Phoenix, AZ 85040

Ms. Dorian Rivera (602) 966-7577, Ext. 1270

Principles of the Acquisition Process (GCM 601) CON 1

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Principles of Contract Pricing, Estimating, and Analysis (GCM 603) CON 1

and Government Contract Negotiation Techniques (GCM 607)

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Management of Government Acquisition Contracts (GCM 604) CON 2

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Government Contract Law (CGM 606) CON 2

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

The University of St. Thomas

2115 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105

Mr. Joseph R. Clements (612) 962-5192

Principles of Procurement (MBGC 701) CON 1

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Pricing and Negotiation (MBGC 702) CON 1

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Advanced Contract Administration (MBGC 703) CON 2

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

University of Virginia

Division of Continuing Education

2990 Telestar Court, Falls Church, VA 22042-1279

Ms. Carol Beechler (703) 876-6936

Procurement and Contracting (PC 401) CON 1

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Contract Administration (PC 402) CON 2

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)
Appendix G

School and Course(s) DoD Equivalency

Cost and Price Analysis (PC 403) and Negotiation of Contracts CON 104

and Modifications (PC 405)

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Principles of Law for Contract Formation (PC 404) CON 201

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

University of West Florida

Public Administration Program, Pensacola, FL 32514-0102

Mr. Alfred Cuzan (904) 474-2336

Acquisition Management (PAD 5855) CON 101

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Government Contract Law (PAD 5854) CON 201

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Advanced Contract Administration (PAD 5852) CON 221

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Cost and Pricing (PAD 5857) and Contract Negotiation (PAD 5853) CON 104

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Webster University

470 East Lockwood, St. Louis, MO 63119-3194

Dr. Joseph F. Olszewski (314) 968-7463

Procurement and Acquisitions Management (PMG 500) CON 101

(Equivalency Reinstated 9/18/98)

Pricing (PMG 583) and Negotiations(PMG 584) CON 104

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Government Procurement Law (PMG 589) CON 201

(Equivalency Reinstated 9/18/98)
College Program Equivalen

School and Course(s) DoD Equivalen

West Coast University

400 Mobile Avenue, Camarillo, CA 93010-6313

Mr. Fred Spiegl (805) 987-5199

Contract Administration (BMGT 574) CON 2

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Systems Acquisition and Program Management (BMGT 577) CON 2

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Legal Issues in Acquisition (BMGT 575) CON 2

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Western New England College Off-Campus Division

Devens Center Hanscom Center

Army Education Center ABG/DPE, Bldg. 1728

Ft. Devens, MA 01433-5230 Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-5000

Douglas Kenyon, Adm. Director (781) 933-1595

Principles of Acquisition Contracting (MAN 202) CON 1

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Principles of Contract Pricing (MAN 203) CON 1

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Government Contract Law (LS 403) CON 2

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Principles of Government Contracting (LS 692) CON 2

(Taken prior to 10/1/94)

Principles of Cost and Price Analysis (AC 640) and Contract CON 1

Negotiations (MAN 401)

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)

Administration of Government Contracts (LS 693) CON 2

(Taken prior to 12/31/97)
Appendix G
Continuing Educa

H

Continuing Education

Units
Appendix H
Continuing Educa

Appendix H

Continuing

Education Units

Acquisition employees may meet professional association or organiza

continuing education requirements by taking DAU sponsored cour

DAU is a member of the International Association for Continuing Educa

and Training, a nonprofit membership organization of over 650 organ

tions and individuals involved in continuing education and training. As s

DAU is a certified provider of continuing education units (CEU), w

measure continuing education participation for many professional asso

tions and organizations.

The following table provides the CEU for each DAU sponsored cou

which may be applied toward professional requirements. For upda

consult the on-line Catalog at the DAU home page (http://www.acq.osd

dau).

CEUs are not measures of academic credit. See Appendix I for D

courses eligible for academic credit.
Appendix H

Continuing Education Units

(as of January 1, 1997)

Course CEU

ACQ 101 Fund. of Systems Acquisition Mgmt (until 6/2/97) 5.4

 (after 6/2/97) 4.7

ACQ 101 Fund. of Systems Acquisition Mgmt (On-line version) 2.5

ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition (until 6/2/97) 13.7

(until 10/24/99) 9.9

(after 10/25/99) 9.6

ACQ 401 Senior Acquisition Course 54.0

ACQ 402 Executive Management Course 9.6

ACQ 403 Defense Acquisition Executive Overview Workshop 1.6

ACQ 404 Systems Acquisition Management Course for 3.2

General/Flag Officers

ACQ 405 Executive Refresher Course 6.4

BCF 101 Fundamentals of Cost Analysis 9.9

(formerly BCE 101)

BCF 102 Fundamentals of Earned Value Management 6.4

(formerly BFM 102)

BCF 103 Fundamentals of Business Financial Management 3.0

(formerly BFM 201)

BCF 203 Intermediate Earned Value Management 8.0

(formerly BFM 203)

BCF 204 Intermediate Cost Analysis 8.9

(formerly BCE 204)

BCF 205 Contractor Finance for Acquisition Managers 3.0

(formerly BFM 204)

BCF 206 Cost Risk Analysis 9.9

(formerly BCE 206)
Continuing Educa

BCF 207 Economic Analysis 2.3

(formerly BCE 207)

BCF 208 Software Cost Estimating 5.2

(formerly BCE 208)

BCF 209 Selected Acquisition Report 3.0

(formerly BFM 209)

BCF 211 Acquisition Business Management

 (until 10/24/99) 4.6

(after 10/25/99) 4.2

BCF 301 Business Cost Estimating & Financial 5.4

Management Workshop

BCF 802 Selected Acquisition Report Review 1.8

(formerly BFM 210)

CAR 805 Contemporary Approaches to Acquisition Reform

(until 10/24/99) 4.0

(after 10/25/99) 3.6

CON 101 Basics of Contracting (through 9/30/97) 15.7

(after 10/1/97) 16.0

CON 102 Operational Level Contracting Fundamentals 14.0

(through 9/30/97)

CON 103 Facilities Contracting Fundamentals 15.7

(through 9/30/97)

CON 104 Fundamentals of Contract Pricing 7.3

CON 202 Intermediate Contracting 14.8

CON 204 Intermediate Contract Pricing (through 9/30/98) 5.2

(formerly CON 231) (after 10/1/98) 5.7

CON 210 Government Contract Law 4.9

(formerly CON 201)

CON 211 Intermediate Contracting (through 9/30/97) 12.5

Continuing Education Units

(as of January 1, 1997)

Course CEU
Appendix H

Continuing Education Units

(as of January 1, 1997)

Course CEU

CON 221 Intermediate Contract Administration (through 9/30/97) 5.4

CON 222 Operational Level Contract Administration 8.3

(through 9/30/97)

CON 223 Intermediate Facilities Contracting 8.5

(through 9/30/97)

CON 232 Overhead Management of Defense Contracts 5.8

CON 233 Cost Accounting Standards Workshop 8.9

CON 234 Contingency Contracting 7.5

CON 235 Advanced Contract Pricing 6.0

CON 236 Contractual Aspects of Value Engineering 2.8

CON 237 Simplified Acquisition Procedures 1.6

CON 241 Information Technology Contracting (through 9/30/97) 5.4

CON 243 Architect-Engineer Contracting

(until 11/2/99) 2.8

(after 11/3/99) 3.2

CON 244 Construction Contracting

(until 11/2/99) 2.4

(after 11/3/99) 3.2

CON 301 Executive Contracting 3.6

CON 333 Management for Contracting Supervisors 3.2

GRT 201 Grants Management 3.9

IND 101 Contract Property Administration Fundamentals 5.9

IND 102 Contract Property Disposition 3.8

IND 103 Contract Property Systems Analysis 2.7

IND 201 Intermediate Contract Property Administration 6.7

IND 202 Contract Property Management Seminar 2.7
Continuing Educa

IRM 101 Basic Information Systems Acquisition 2.5

IRM 201 Intermediate Information Systems Acquisition

(through 4/30/98) 12.0

(until 9/23/99) 7.0

(after 9/24/99) 6.3

IRM 303 Advanced Information Systems Acquisition

(through 12/31/96) 12.8

(until 9/23/99) 9.8

(after 9/24/99) 9.1

LAW 801 Acquisition Law 4.0

LOG 101 Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals 4.5

LOG 201 Intermediate Acquisition Logistics 9.8

LOG 203 Reliability and Maintainability 1.5

LOG 204 Configuration Management 4.0

LOG 205 Provisioning 2.8

LOG 304 Executive Acquisition Logistics Management 4.9

PMT 202 Multinational Program Management 3.0

PMT 203 International Security and Technology 3.0

Transfer/Control

PMT 302 Advanced Program Management

(until 10/24/99) 51.3

(after 10/25/99) 49.3

PMT 303 Executive Program Manager's Course

(until 10/24/99) 12.0

(after 10/25/99) 15.6

PMT 304 Advanced International Management Workshop 3.0

PMT 305 Program Manager's Skills Course

(until 10/24/99) 6.0

(after 10/25/99) 5.4

PQM 101 Production and Quality Management Fundamentals 5.8

Continuing Education Units

(as of January 1, 1997)

Course CEU
Appendix H

PQM 103 Defense Specification Management 5.4

PQM 104 Specification Selection and Application 3.2

PQM 201 Intermediate Production and Quality Management 9.0

PQM 202 Commercial and Nondevelopmental Item Acquisition 1.2

PQM 203 Preparation of Commercial Item Descriptions 0.6

PQM 212 Market Research 1.2

PQM 301 Advanced Production & Quality Management

(until 10/24/99) 9.0

(after 10/25/99) 6.8

PUR 101 Simplified Acquisition Fundamentals 6.4

 (through 9/30/98)

PUR 201 Intermediate Simplified Acquisition Procedures 6.9

 (through 9/30/98)

SAM 101 Basic Software Acquisition Management 2.7

SAM 201 Intermediate Software Acquisition Management

(through 8/28/97) 10.8

(after 9/1/97) 7.0

SAM 301 Advanced Software Acquisition Management

(until 9/23/99) 10.8

(after 9/24/99) 6.3

SYS 201 Intermediate SPRDE 8.2

SYS 301 Advanced SPRDE 6.2

TST 101 Introduction to Acquisition Workforce Test & Evaluation 3.2

TST 202 Intermediate Test & Evaluation 5.8

TST 301 Advanced Test & Evaluation 4.0

Continuing Education Units

(as of January 1, 1997)

Course CEU
Acquisition Corps Education Standa

Meeting Acquisition

Corps Education

Standards

I
Appendix I
Acquisition Corps Education Standa

Appendix I

Meeting Acquisition Corps

Education Standards

Statutory Education Requirements

Statutory standards for membership in the acquisition corps are spec

in 10 U.S.C.1732, and implemented in DoD Instruction 5000

"Defense Acquisition Workforce," and DoD 5000.52-M, "Acquis

Career Development Program." The following is an abbreviated s

mary of Acquisition Corps education standards prescribed in 10 U.S

1732(b)(2):

• A baccalaureate degree AND EITHER

• Twenty-four semester credit hours of study at an accredited institu

from among the following disciplines: accounting, business finan

contracting law, purchasing, economics, industrial management, m

keting, quantitative methods, and organization and management, 

• Twenty-four semester credit hours at an accredited institution in 

person's acquisition career field, AND EITHER twelve semester cr

hours from among the above listed disciplines, OR training in 

disciplines listed above equivalent to the twelve semester credit ho

The option to substitute equivalent training for the twelve semester cr

hours in the disciplines specified was provided by Sec. 812(e) of Pu

Law 102-484, "The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Y

1993," October 23, 1992, which amended Section 1732(b)(2)(B) of T

10, United States Code.

Accredited DAU Courses

The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), and the Informa

Resources Management College (IRMC) are members of the D

consortium which are also regionally accredited degree granting ins

tions. Therefore, courses successfully completed at these institutio

which fall within an acquisition career field or the listed disciplines may 

applied to the 12 OR 24 credit hour acquisition corps education s
Appendix I

dards. Only AFIT offers credits for DAU courses, which are listed in the

first of the following tables. For additional information on other AFIT and

IRMC course credits, contact the schools directly.

American Council on Education (ACE) Recommended Credits

The standard of 12 semester credit hours in the disciplines may be met

by successful completion of comparable training courses which carry an

American Council on Education (ACE) credit recommendation. The

option to substitute equivalent training for the twelve semester credit

hours in the disciplines specified was provided by Sec. 812(e) of Public

Law 102-484, "The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year

1993," October 23, 1992, which amended Section 1732(b)(2)(B) of Title

10, United States Code. ACE credit recommendations for DAU courses

are listed in the following tables.

ACE credit recommendations may NOT be used to meet the 24 semester

credit hour requirement for contracting personnel, or the 24 semester

credit hour requirement in business disciplines for acquisition corps

membership, unless those credit recommendations have been accepted

by and appear on an official transcript (or comparable document) from an

accredited institution of higher education. The American Council on

Education (ACE) evaluates formal education and training programs and

courses sponsored by Service schools, other DoD organizations, other

Government agencies, business, and industry, and makes college credit

recommendations. ACE itself does not grant academic credit. Rather,

ACE evaluates courses offered by non-accredited organizations and

“recommends” the amount of credit it believes a course is worthy of being

granted by an accredited institution.

Acquisition members planning to use ACE credit recommendations for

college or university degree programs must have their education and

training experiences reviewed by their institution's admissions officer.

Courses bearing ACE credit recommendations are offered at DoD

schools, other Federal agencies, or through business and industrysponsored programs. Descriptions of these courses, along with their

corresponding credit hour recommendations and subject area designations, are contained in five volumes published by ACE: The Guide to the

Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services (four
Acquisition Corps Education Standa

volumes); and The National Guide to Educational Credit for Trai

Programs (one volume), which contains courses offered by other Fed

agencies and the private sector. ACE guides are typically availabl

civilian personnel training offices and in DoD education centers.

The following tables show the current ACE college credit hours assig

to DAU courses as semester hours, along with the provider of the cou

and date restrictions. ACE credit recommendations for DAU cou

apply to Resident Courses only.

College Credit through Examination

Employees who are required to possess 24 semester credit hours in 

business disciplines to qualify for the Acquisition Corps, or for contrac

positions, or had less than 10 years acquisition experience as of Octo

1, 1991, may also be able to meet all or part of the credit hour requirem

through successful completion of examinations administered by 

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTE

Eligibility requirements and application procedures are described in 

DAU Pamphlet, "Prepare for Advancement through Testing," availab

civilian training offices, or via the DAU home page (http://www.acq.osd

dau).

Any time semester credit hours are required for certification, DANT

examinations may be substituted.

DANTES sponsors the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) 

DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTs) through the Col

Board and the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Nine tests 

available and a passing score on an examination qualifies for th

semester credit hours toward the Acquisition Corps education stand

Passing scores on DANTES exams do not have to be listed on a col

transcript in order to be applied to Acquisition Corps education standa

Tests are administered to eligible personnel at military education off

that have DANTES Test Centers. A directory of militiary education off

is available on the DANTES World Wide Web home page (ht

voled.doded.mil/dantes).

The following tables provide information on the tests and the credit ho

that may be applied toward the Acquisition Corps education standa
Appendix I

College Credit Hours for AFIT Courses

The following table provides information on credit hours for each DAU

course, which may be applied toward Acquisition Corps and professional

standards. Credits hours are awarded for undergraduate (U) or graduate

(G) and upper (U) or lower (L) level instruction.

Course Title Credit Level Hours

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Sys Acq Mgmt U L 2

ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition Mgmt U U 3

BCF 204 Intermediate Cost Analysis U U 3

CON 104 Fundamentals of Contract Pricing U L 3

CON 204 Intermediate Contract Pricing U U 3

CON 210 Government Contract Law U U 2

CON 232 Overhead Mgmt of Defense Contracts U U 2

IND 101 Industrial Property Administration U L 2

IND 103 Contract Property System Analysis U L 1

IND 201 Advanced Property Administration U U 2

IND 202 Contract Property Mgmt Seminar U U 1

PQM 101 Production Mgmt Fundamentals U L 2

TST 101 Intro to Acq Workforce Test & Evaluation U L 1
Acquisition Corps Education Standa

American Council on Education (ACE) Recommended

College Credit Hours for DAU Courses

For DAU Courses taken prior to the dates listed below, please refer to the

"Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Service

 at your education center or college.

Course ACE Identi

Effective Da

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management DD-1408-0

6/97-

3 semester hours, lower-division

baccalaureate/associate category

ACQ 201 Intermediate Systems Acquisition DD-1408-0

6/96-Pre

4 semester hours, upper-division

baccalaureate category

BCF 101 Fundamentals of Cost Analysis DD-1115-0

(formerly BCE 101 Fundamantals of Cost Analysis) 6/96-Pre

3 semester hours, lower-division

baccalaureate/associate category

BCF 102 Fundamentals of Earned Value Management DD-1408-0

(formerly BFM 102 Contract Performance Management Fundamentals) 10/97-Pre

Credit is recommended only upon

completion of BCF 203

BCF 203 Intermediate Earned Value Management DD-1408-0

(formerly BFM 203 Intermediate Contract Performance Management) 12/97-Pre

3 semester hours, lower-division

baccalaureate/associate category upon

completion of BCF 102

BCF 208 Software Cost Estimating DD-1402-0

5/97-Pre

3 semester hours, lower-division

baccalaureate/associate category
Appendix I

American Council on Education (ACE) Recommended

College Credit Hours for DAU Courses

Course ACE Identifier/

Effective Dates

BCF 301 Budget, Cost Estimating, and Financial DD-1408-0017

Management Workshop 6/96-Present

2 semester hours, upper-division

baccalaureate category

CON 101 Basics of Contracting DD-1408-0032

(formerly CON 101 Contracting Fundamentals) 10/97-Present

3 semester hours, lower-division

baccalaureate/associate category

CON 104 Fundamentals of Contract Pricing DD-1405-0004

(formerly CON 104 Contract Pricing) 1/93-Present

3 semester hours, upper-division

baccalaureate category

CON 202 Intermediate Contracting DD-1405-0007

10/97-Present

4 semester hours, upper-division

baccalaureate category

CON 204 Intermediate Contract Pricing DD-1405-0006

(formerly CON 231 Intermediate Contract Pricing) 4/99-Present

3 semester hours, upper-division

baccalaureate category

CON 210 Government Contract Law DD-0326-0007

(formerly CON 201 Government Contract Law) 1/97-Present

2 semester hours, upper-division

baccalaureate category

CON 233 Cost Accounting Standards Workshop DD-1401-0021

5/77-Present

2 semester hours, upper-division

baccalaureate category

CON 234 Contingency Contracting DD-1408-0033

5/99-Present

3 semester hours, graduate category
Acquisition Corps Education Standa

American Council on Education (ACE) Recommended

College Credit Hours for DAU Courses

Course ACE Identi

Effective Da

IRM 201 Intermediate Information Systems Acquisition DD-0326-0

10/95-Pre

3 semester hours, upper-division

baccalaureate category

IRM 303 Advanced Information Systems Acquisition DD-0326-0

10/95-Pre

3 semester hours, graduate category

LOG 201 Intermediate Acquisition Logistics DD-0326-0

3/99-Pre

3 semester hours, upper-division

baccalaureate category

LOG 304 Executive Acquisition Logistics Management DD-0326-0

8/96-Pre

3 semester hours, upper-division

baccalaureate category

PMT 302 Advanced Program Management DD-1408-0

3/95-Pre

9 semester hours, graduate category

PMT 303 Executive Program Manager's Course DD-1408-0

8/96-Pre

3 semester hours, graduate category

PMT 305 Program Manager's Skills Course DD-1408-0

(formerly PMT 305, Program Manager's Survival Course) 6/96-Pres

1 semester hour, graduate category

PQM 103 Defense Specification Management DD-1408-0

4/98-Pre

2 semester hours, lower-division

baccalaureate/associate category
Appendix I

American Council on Education (ACE) Recommended

College Credit Hours for DAU Courses

Course ACE Identifier/

Effective Dates

PQM 201 Intermediate Production and Quality DD-1408-0024

Management 10/94-Present

3 semester hours, upper-division

baccalaureate category

PQM 301 Advanced Production and Quality DD-1408-0010

Management 10/93-Present

3 semester hours, graduate category

PUR 101 Simplified Acquisition Fundamentals DD--0326-0008

10/97-9/98

3 semester hours, lower-division

baccalaureate/associate category

PUR 201 Intermediate Simplified AcquisitionProcedures DD-1408-0031

10/97-9/98

3 semester hours, upper-division

baccalaureate category

SAM 201 Intermediate Software Acquisition Management DD-1408-0013

6/96-Present

3 semester hours, upper-division

baccalaureate category

SAM 301 Advanced Software Acquisition Management DD-1402-0004

11/95-Present

3 semester hours, upper-division

baccalaureate category

SYS 201 Intermediate Systems Planning, Research, DD-1402-0010

Development and Engineering 10/94-Present

3 semester hours, upper-division

baccalaureate category
Acquisition Corps Education Standa

SYS 301 Advanced Systems Planning, Research, DD-1408-00

Development and Engineering 6/96-Prese

3 semester hours, graduate category

TST 202 Intermediate Test and Evaluation DD-1408-00

8/96-Prese

3 semester hours, upper-division

baccalaureate category

 For additional information, check the ACE Guides (The Guide to the Evaluation of

Educational Experiences in the Armed Services (4 volumes).

American Council on Education (ACE) Recommended

College Credit Hours for DAU Courses

Course ACE Identi

Effective Da
Appendix I

Acquisition SEM

Education DSST or CLEP Credit

Requirement Examination Hours

Accounting DSST 525 - Principles of Financial 3

Accounting

Business Finance DSST 524 - Principles of Finance 3

Economics CLEP 036 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3

CLEP 037 - Principles of Microeconomics 3

Law DSST 534 - Business Law II 3

Marketing CLEP 023 - Principles of Marketing 3

Organization and DSST 530 - Personnel/Human Resources 3

Management Management

DSST 531 - Organization Behavior 3

Quantitative DSST 450 - Principles of Statistics 3

Methods

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
Acquisition Corps Education Standa
Appendix I
Acquisition Corps Education Standa
Appendix I