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DEFENSE ACQUISITION CORPS

The purpose of the Defense Acquisition Corps is to prepare individuals for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority. Through the Acquisition Corps, professionals should demonstrate exceptional analytical and decision-making capabilities, job performance, and gain qualifying experience. Earning membership into the Acquisition Corps is a critical step in preparation for acquisition leadership.
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Contains the requirements established in the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) regarding the educational requirements for admission to the Acquisition Corps.
 
Contains useful guidance in applying Defense Acquisition Corps membership criteria to individual situations. 
 
Acquisition Corps article published in early 2005.  Includes guidelines and other information.  Since 2005, the grade requirement for Corps is not established for civilians as stated in the article. 
 
This document details in an easy to read chart format, the eligibility criteria for membership in the Defense Acquisition Corps. It explains the requirements for Education, Certification Level, and Experience.
 

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Each component has established a process to apply for the Defense Acquisition Corps; links to these resources appear below.
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4th Estate
Link to ACQTAS for Defense Acquisition Corps Membership system, that allows 4th Estate students to apply for Corps membership.
 
Army
U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center website
 
 
Navy
Navy’s Acquisition Career Management website
 
 
Air Force
Career/APDP section of the Acquisition functional area on the Air Force Portal provides Air Force acquisition workforce members a single source of information about the Acquisition Professional Development Program. 
 
 
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