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Acquisition Process
Three processes cooperate to deliver capabilities needed by warfighters: the requirements process (JCIDS); the acquisition process (DAS); and the program and budget development process (PPBE). Includes links to DoD and Service policies, guidance, tools, and resources:
Workforce
Information on career management, the DoD Human Capital Initiative, career planning, leadership training, overarching planning and guidance documents, and relevant professional organizations.
Policy
Encyclopedic source of acquisition policy that follows a hierarchy of policy issuance (i.e., executive, legislative, federal, etc.) and filtered according to organization, career field, and special topics.
Communitiesof Practice
Links to communities of practice and special interest areas, the latest contribution and discussion posts for open ACC communities, community highlights, and links to related communities.
Training andContinuous Learning
Information on training and continuous learning that supports DoD acquisition, information that helps manage professional training portfolios, and information on training available from DAU and DoD and Services activities.
Industry
Information on DoD industry partners that helps the participation and execution of DoD processes; including industry support pages, news, information, and links to private sector acquisition contractors.
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And popular AT&L Career Fields Gateways:
Portals
Functional Gateways
Sixteen functional knowledge gateways, one for each of the defense acquisition career fields.
Special Topics
Links to gateways about important topics outside the general portals and beyond the standard career fields:
Acquisition Community Connection
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The PM Community of Practice (CoP) serves as the central repository for Program Management knowledge for the Acquisition, Technology, and Logistic (AT&L) Workforce. UNCLASSIFIED INFO ONLY! If you would like to manage a topic folder or contribute content to the PM CoP, please contact PMCoP@dau.mil and let us know what you would like to do to improve this CoP.
[Tools & Forms] Joint Program Management Handbook
[Related Websites] U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services
[Regulatory] Life-cycle Mission Data Plan Development and Drafting Guidebook
[Lessons Learned] 10 Common Leadership and Management Mistakes: Avoiding Universal Pitfalls
[Processes & Methods] Keller's Brand Equity Model
[Processes & Methods] Birkinshaw's Four Dimensions of Management
[Processes & Methods] Leadership Style Matrix
[Processes & Methods] Thinking On Your Feet: Staying Cool Under Pressure
[Processes & Methods] Taking Initiative: Making Things Happen in the Workplace
[Processes & Methods] The GROW Model - A Simple Process for Coaching and Mentoring
[Question] How do I locate several DISAC publications to download?
[Question] Materiel Development Decision Process---FROM RANEY
[Question] ipt charter template
[Question] Without a revised Acquisition Program Baseline, can the Selected Acquisition Report show a current estimate of aircraft to be procured that is 44 greater than the 161 approved in the APB?
[Related Websites] International Acquisition Management Community of Practice (CoP)
[Related Websites] Air Force Asian Science & Technology Forum
[Related Websites] International Business-Air Force Research Laboratory Web Site
[Related Websites] Finding Information: Foreign Governments, International Organizations and Diplomatic Relations
[Related Websites] Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS)
[Testimonials] Remarks by Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Michael Mullen - 4 August 2011
[References] An Evolving Joint Perspective: US Joint Warfare and Crisis Resolution in the 21st Century - 28 January 2003
[References] Joint Capability Area Management Plan (JCAMP) - 27 January 2010
[Highlight] CJCSI 3170.01G - 1 March 2009 - JCIDS Instruction
[Regulatory] 2013 NDAA Presidential Statement
[Regulatory] NDAA 2013 Conference Report
[Regulatory] NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT (NDAA) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007
[Learning Materials] CRS - The Army's Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) Program: Background and Issues for Congress
[Learning Materials] DISA Strategic-Plan 2013-2018
[Learning Materials] PM Gazette FINAL Jun 2012
[Related Websites] Program Executive Officer Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS)
[Related Websites] Combined Arms Research Library Website
[Learning Materials] Army to create central acquisition organization
[Regulatory] FY 2011 DoD Budget
[Related Websites] Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)
[Regulatory] BUDGET FORMULATION AND PRESENTATION
Additive printing aka 3D Printing Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:42:00 GMT
Item Unique Identification (IUID) training webinar Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:58:00 GMT
Insight for PMs from "The Old Salt" Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:27:00 GMT
[Community Event] 13 April 2010 - DAU Acquisition Community Symposium: Achieving Excellence in a Changing Acquisition Environment
[Community Event] National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Meetings and Events
[Highlight] 15 April 2008 - DAU Acquisition Community Symposium: The Defense Life Cycle Management Challenge: Innovation in Acquiring, Sustaining, and Improving DoD Weapon Systems
[Related Websites] DAU Alumni Association Website
[References] Defense Acquisition University Alumni Association
[Memorandum] Memorandum - "Myth-Busting 2": Addressing the Misconceptions and Further Improving Communication During the Acquisition Process
[References] Industry mergers and consolidations "Fishbone" charts 1995-2009
[References] Structure and Dynamics of the U.S. Federal Professional Services Industrial Base 1995–2009
[Learning Materials] NDIA-Defense Systems Acquisition Management Courses
[Presentations] Mr. Edward Caso
[Related Websites] OUSD (AT&L) Web Site
[Related Websites] Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Enterprise Systems and Services (ALTESS)
[Related Websites] Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (AT&L) Website
[Tools & Forms] CARS (Consolidated Acquisition Reporting System)
[Learning Materials] Defense Management Challenges for the Next American President-Dr. Ashton B. Carter
[References] Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) Writer's Guide
[Regulatory] DISA Publications
[Processes & Methods] Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) Manual - updated 19 January 2012
[Presentations] Linking and Streamlining the Defense Requirements, Acquisition, and Budget Processes - Defense Business Board
[Learning Materials] Air Force Electronic Systems Center Acquisition Excellence (ESC/AC) - Notice!
[References] New Web-Enabled Online Version of SD-22 DMSMS Guidebook
[Processes & Methods] Technology Readiness Assessment (TRA)
[Tools & Forms] Program Management Community (PMC) WebTool
[References] DAU Glossary of Defense Acquisition Acronyms and Terms,
[Processes & Methods] PM Career Track
[Related Websites] Training Course Change for Level II DAWIA PM Certification
[Memorandum] Memo from DAU's President about access to DAU's Virtual Campus - Oct 3, 2011.
[Regulatory] Combating Trafficking in Persons (TIP)
[Learning Materials] How Acquisition Training Has Changed Since We Were Certified