Defense Logistics Agency Instruction

DLAI 7509

Effective July 1, 2003

Certified Current September 21, 2011

DLA Human Resources, 

DLA Training 

Executive Development Program

References: Refer to Enclosure 1.

1. PURPOSE: The DLA Executive Development Program develops DLA’s current and future 

leaders, prepares them to effectively navigate and manage leadership challenges, and develops 

leadership competencies critical to maintaining supply chain excellence. 

2. APPLICABILITY: This DLA Instruction applies to all Headquarters DLA organizations and 

Primary Level Field Activities (PLFAs). 

3. POLICY: It is DLA policy that:

a. Managers are responsible for ensuring high quality candidates are nominated for the DLA 

Executive Development Program. 

b. The Executive Development Program policy applies to high potential, permanent, DLA 

employees in grades GS-13 through the Senior Executive Service, unless otherwise specified.

c. The length of developmental programs and seminars range from 1 to 3 days for seminars, 

and up to 1 year for intensive programs. 

d. Program fees, travel, and per diem are funded by the nominating organization. If lodging 

and meals are included in the program fee, travel orders must state that they are included. 

e. The Executive Development Program is announced annually.

4. RESPONSIBILITIES: DLA Human Resources Services, DLA Training, solicits nominations 

annually in the Fall. Solicitations are sent to Directors, Deputy Directors, Commanders, Deputy 

Commanders, their administrative staff, and specified training points of contact within each DLA 

organization and PLFA.

5. PROCEDURES: Refer to Enclosure 2. Additional information is included at Enclosure 3.
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6. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Instruction is effective immediately. 

Director, DLA Support Services Deputy Director, Human Resources

July 1, 2003 September 21, 2011

3 Enclosures

Enclosure 1 – References

Enclosure 2 – Procedures

Enclosure 3 – Additional Information
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Enclosure 1

References

1. This DLA Instruction is authorized under sub-paragraph E2.1.1.16. of Enclosure 2 to 

Department of Defense (DOD) Directive 5105.22, Defense Logistics Agency. 

2. This DLA Instruction supersedes DLA Regulation, 1430.2, DLA Executive Development 

Program, dated August 30, 1978.

3. United States Code, Part III, Subpart C, Chapter 41 –

Training, http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/5/pIIIspCch41.html. 

4. Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter I, Part 412 – Executive, Management, and Supervisory 

Development at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/5cfr412_02.html. 

5. Nomination documents are posted on the Executive Development Program web page 

at http://www.hr.dla.mil/resources/workforce/executive.asp.

6. Standard Form 182, Authorization, Agreement, Certification of Training. The Executive 

Development Program Manager will provide participants with this form, with some information 

already inserted. A blank form can be viewed 

at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF182.pdf. 

7. Applicable course-specific forms, as outlined in the DLA Executive Development Program

Catalog, at http://www.hr.dla.mil/resources/workforce/executive.asp.
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Enclosure 2

Procedures

1. Nominees review programs in the Executive Development Program catalog, complete 

required nomination documents, obtain executive sponsorship endorsement, complete coursespecific forms, and submit the nomination package to DLA Human Resources, DLA Training

through the appropriate chain of command in accordance with published submission date and 

guidance. 

2. The Executive Development Program Manager collects nomination packages and reviews 

them for completeness and eligibility. Nominees who do not meet eligibility requirements or 

nomination packages that are incomplete are screened out. The nominating organizations are 

informed. 

3. Executive Development Program Manager forwards nomination packages to Executive 

Resources Board members for review, rating, and ranking. The Executive Development 

Program Manager then collects rating and ranking information from Executive Resources Board

members and prepares summary data. 

4. Executive Development Program Manager pre-briefs the Director, DLA Human Resources, 

and then the Executive Resources Board Chairperson. 

5. Administrative Actions: Executive Development Program Manager coordinates the 

Executive Resources Board member calendars and schedules Board meetings. Executive 

Development Program Manager schedules a meeting room and conference line, arranges 

information technology support, coordinates with the Protocol Office, and all other actions 

needed in support of convening the Executive Resources Board. The Executive Development 

Program Manager prepares and forwards agenda, briefing slides, and read-ahead material to the 

Executive Resources Board members. 

6. The Executive Resources Board convenes to make selection decisions. Executive 

Development Program Manager briefs agenda items and serves as Executive Resources Board

recorder and is responsible for recording minutes, action items, and other business as 

appropriate. 

7. Selection: Executive Development Program Manager prepares selection, and non-selection, 

memorandums and notes based upon Executive Resources Board decisions. The Executive 

Development Program Manager coordinates memorandums and notes for signature, as 

appropriate. Executive Development Program Manager distributes selection, and non-selection, 

memorandums and notes to nominating organizations and nominees. Electronic notifications are 

made followed by the distribution of hard copy documents. 

8. Registration: Executive Development Program Manager contacts nominees to confirm 

availability to attend course/program for which he or she was selected. The Executive 

Development Program Manager coordinates registration with nominee and school and forwards 

nominations package to the school, if required. 
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9. Upon notification from school, Executive Development Program Manager informs nominee 

of selection or non-selection status. 

10. Executive Development Program Manager coordinates program fee payments between 

schools and nominating organizations. 

11. Nominees attend course/program. 

12. Executive Development Program Manager distributes and collects participant feedback 

survey. 

13. Executive Development Program Manager provides consolidated feedback information to 

the Executive Resources Board.
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Enclosure 3

Additional Information

1. The outcome of the nomination process is the potential selection for one or more 

developmental opportunities identified in the DLA Executive Development Program catalog. 

2. Some courses under the Executive Development Program have their own review and 

selection process, thus DLA nominates selected individuals for consideration. 

3. No metric is established to measure performance. 

4. Requests to decline or be excused from attending a course after Executive Resources Board

selection must be forwarded to the Executive Development Program Manager in writing. 

Requests will be coordinated through the Executive Resources Board Chairperson for a decision 

to approve or deny the request.