Training Professionals for the Defense Acquisition Workforce:
A Bibliography, 1993-2003

[ 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001| 2002 | 2003|

 Note: These documents were identified by Ms. Evelyn Layton during her research of "The Defense Acquisition University: Training Professionals for the Acquisition Workforce, 1993-2003." Links to full text of these documents were made available by the Acker Library.

1993

Acquisition Management : Implementation of the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act. Report to the Congressional Committees. (GAO/NSIAD-93-129).Washington, DC : U.S. General Accounting Office. April 1993.

Acquisition Reform : Annual Defense Report, 1st Draft Outline. (No other information provided)

Cheney, Richard B. Report of the Secretary of Defense to the President and the Congress. Washington, DC : U.S. Government Printing Office, January 1993.

"Colleen A. Preston : Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition Reform)." Program Manager. Special Issue, Jan-Feb 1997. p. 24.

Deutch, John. Establish Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition Reform : Memorandum for Directors, Administration and Management. Washington, DC : DoD, Undersecretary of Defense. May 14, 1993.

Gore, Al. Letter to the President. The National Performance Review. September 7, 1993.

Les Aspin : January 21, 1993 - February 3, 1994. 18th Secretary of Defense, Clinton Administration. January 21, 1993.

Step 2: Hold All Federal Employees Accountable for Results. July 1993

Step 3 : Giving Federal Workers the Tools They Need To Do Their Jobs. 1993.

Streamlining Defense Acquisition Laws : Executive Summary. Report of the DoD Acquisition Law Advisory Panel. January 1993.

Under Secretaries of Defense. January 1993. (Donald D. Yockey Leaves Office)

1994

Acquisition Reform. February 1994. (No other information provided)

Armbruster, Vicky R. "Better Management with Fewer People : Acquisition Reform and the Civilian Workforce." Program Manager. Sep-Oct 1994. p.23-26.

Aspin, Les. Annual Report to the President and the Congress. Washington, DC : U.S. Government Printing Office, January 1994.

Bahnmaier, William W. "Keeping Pace with Change : 'DSMC 95' and the Acquisition Environment." Program Manager May-Jun 1994. p.15-18.

Dellinger, Lyn. "Secretary Preston Addresses DAU Training and Education Conference : Acquisition Reform Remains at the Forefront." Program Manager. Nov-Dec 1994. p.19-22.

Garcia, Andrea. "Dr. Kaminski Delivers Keynote Address: Transforming the Way We Buy Goods and Services." Program Manager. Nov-Dec 1994. p.17-18.

Kaminski, Paul G. Acquisition Process Improvements. Memorandum. Washington, DC : DoD, Secretary of Defense. December 30, 1994.

Perry, William J. Acquisition Reform : A Mandate for Change. February 9, 1994.

Perry, William J. Specifications & Standards : A New Way of Doing Business. Memorandum. Washington, DC : DoD, Secretary of Defense. June 29, 1994.

Preston, Colleen A. "Acquisition Reform : Making it a Reality." Acquisition Review Quarterly. v.l, Winter 1994. p. 6-11.

Sable, Joan L. "DSMC Hosts Acquisition Research Forum." Program Manager. Jan-Feb 1994. p.38-39.

Tate, Robert L. "Executive Courses Reflect Impact of Acquisition Changes." Program Manager. Mar-Apr 1994. p.40-42.

William J. Perry : February 3, 1994 - January 23, 1997. 19th Secretary of Defense, Clinton Administration.

1995

Defense Acquisition University. Board of Visitiors. Minutes (Revised). November 5-6, 1995.

Ferrara, Joe and Johnson, Collie. "Institutionalizing Integrated Product Teams : DoD's Commitment to Change." Program Manager. Nov-Dec 1995. p.2-5.

Grimes, Vincent P. "US Versus Them" Spirit Changes After Course : DSMC Gamimg in Classes Offers an Open Environment for Sharing Ideas." Program Manager. Jan-Feb 1995. p.25-26.

Johnson, Collie J. "DSMC Collaborates with UT-Austin on New Graduate Degree Program : Partnering in New Ways with Industry and Higher Education." Program Manager. Jul-Aug 1995. p.14-15.

Kaminski, Paul G. Acquisition Reform Communications Center. Memorandum. Washington, DC : DoD, Secretary of Defense. May 4, 1995.

Rhodes, Dean (Dusty). "Is DAWIA Worth It? : An Approach to Analyzing the Impacts." Acquisition Review Quarterly. Spring 1995. p.97-103.

Rhodes, Dean (Dusty). "DSMC Collaborates with UT-Austin on New Graduate Degree Program : Partnering in New Ways with Industry and Higher Education." Program Manager. Jul-Aug 1995. p.14-15.

Zaleski, Andrew A. Acquisition Process Management : Memorandum for Dean, Faculty Division; Dean, School of Program Managememnt; and Dean, Research. Fort Belvoir, Va. : DSMC. January 24, 1995.

1996

Acquisition Reform Today. Vol. 1, No. 1, February 1996.

Acquisition Reform Today. Vol. 1, No. 2, March-April 1996.

Acquisition Reform Today. Vol. 1, No. 3, August-September 1996.

Defense Acquisition University. Board of Visitiors. Minutes. March 7-8, 1996.

Defense Acquisition University. Graduate and Supervisor Survey Results. Vol. 1. October 3, 1996.

Defense Acquisition University. Graduate and Supervisor Survey Results. Vol. 2. October 3, 1996.

Defense Acquisition University. Enterprise Strategy. (No other information provided)

Ferrara, Joe. DoD's 5000 Documents: Evolution and Change in Defense Acquisition Policy.
Acquisition Review Quarterly. Fall 1996. p.109-123.

Hauenstein, W. H. Interim Policy on Continuing Acquisition Education and Training.
Memorandum. Washington, DC : DoD, Secretary of Defense. August 7, 1996.

 Johnson, Collie J. "From Packard to Perry DSMC Celebrates Century of Service to the
Defense Acquisition Community." Program Manager. September-October 1996. p.36-40.

Kaminski, Paul G. Electronic Access to Acquisition Reform Information and Training Materials. Memorandum. Washington, DC : DoD, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology. March 4, 1996.

Kaminski, Paul G. Renewal of the Defense Acquisition University Board of Visitors Charter. Memorandum. Washington, DC : DoD, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology. March 4, 1996.

 Perry, William J. Annual Report to the President and the Congress. Acquisition Reform. Chapter 14. Washington, DC : U.S. Government Printing Office, March 1996.

 Snider, Keith F. "DAWIA and the Price of Professionalism." Acquisition Review Quarterly. Fall 1996. p.97-108.

1997

Black, Richard A. "Colleen Preston on Acquisition Reform : Interview." Program Manager. Jan-Feb 1997. p.22.

Black, Richard A. A New Look at Our Acquisition Education and Training Structure and Process. Memorandum. Fort Belvoir : DoD, Defense Systems Management College. May 1997.

Cohen, William S. Annual Report to the President and the Congress. Acquisition Reform. Chapter 12. Washington, DC : U.S. Government Printing Office, April 1997.

Cohen, William S. Defense Reform Initiative Report. Washington, DC : DoD, November 1997.

Crean, Thomas M. Defense Acquisition University Program. Presented to the Defense Acquisition Career Development Council. Fort Belvoir : DoD, DAU. January 1997.

DAU Classes by Type. January 8, 1997. (No other information provided)

DAU Budget. January 8, 1997. (No other information provided)

Defense Acquisition University. Assignment-Specific Training: Program and Policies. Final Draft. Washington, DC : DoD, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology. May 1, 1997.

Defense Acquisition University. Board of Visitiors. Minutes. March 4, 1997.

Defense Acquisition University. Board of Visitiors. Minutes. September 10, 1997.

Eaton, Gertrude. Letter to Dr. Gansler Regarding Observations and Recommendations of the DAU, BOV Meeting. December 17, 1997.

Ferrara, Joseph. "Department of Defense Acquisition Reform Week, March 17-21, 1997." Program Manager. Jul-Aug 1997. p.34-35.

Gansler, J. S. Decisions Regarding the Report of the Acquisition Education and Training Process Action Team(PAT). Washington, DC : DoD. December 23, 1997.

Garcia, Andrea and Others. "The Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act" Five Years Later." Acquisition Review Quarterly. Summer 1997. p. 295-308.

Harwood, Doreen. Defense Acquisition Deskbook - an Acquisition Reform Unqualified Success." Program Manager. Jan-Feb 1997. p. 40-42.

Kaminski, Paul G. Defense Acquisition Career Development Council. Action Memorandum. Washington, DC : DoD, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology. February 27, 1997.

Kaminski, Paul G. Defense Acquisition Career Development Council. Charter. Washington, DC : DoD, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology. March 19, 1997.

Levi, Eric M. Final Report of the Process Action Team on Acquisition Education and Training Structure and Process. Washington, DC : DoD, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology. August 22, 1997.

Longuemare, R. Noel. Acquisition Workforce Posture Statement. Statement of the Honorable R. Noel Longuemare, the Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology. 1997.

Longuemare, R. Noel. Realignment of the Defense Systems Management College. Washington, DC : DoD, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology. August 28, 1997.

Technology-Based Education and Training Concept Plan. Concept Document. Fort Belvoir, VA : Defense Acquisition University. May 5, 1997.

1998

Cohen, William S. Annual Report to the President and the Congress. Acquisition Reform. Chapter 18. Washington, DC : U.S. Government Printing Office, 1998.

Crean, Thomas M. DAU Transition Plan : A Strategic Plan for Restructuring the Defense Acquisition University. Alexandria, VA.: Defense Acquisition University. September 14, 1998.

Crean, Thomas M. Student Prerequisites for Defense Acquisition University Courses: Action Plan-Approval Decision. Reply to Memorandum from Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition & Technoloy). Washington, DC : DoD, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Technology. February 24, 1999.

Defense Acquisition University. Board of Visitiors. Minutes. February 26, 1998.

Defense Acquisition University. Board of Visitiors. Minutes. May 19, 1998.

Defense Acquisition University. Board of Visitiors. Minutes. September 16, 1998.

Defense Acquisition University. Board of Visitiors. Minutes. December 1, 1998.

Defense Acquisition University. Board of Visitiors. Executive Session. December 1, 1998.

 Eaton, Gertrude. Letter to Dr. Gansler Regarding Recommendations that Affect the Future of the Defense Acquisition University, BOV Meeting. April 21, 1998.

Eaton, Gertrude. Letter to Dr. Gansler Regarding Current Accomplishments and Directions of DAU, BOV Meeting on September 1998. November 16, 1998.

Gansler, Jacques S. Defense Acquisition University. Memorandum for Mr. Stan Soloway. Washington, DC : DoD, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology. May 11, 1998.

Gansler, Jacques S. Development of an Implementation Plan to Recruit, Devcelop, Reward and Retain Technology Leaders. Memorandum. Washington, DC : DoD, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology. September 22, 1998.

Gansler, Jacques S. Review of Acquisition Workforce Training, Processes and Tools for Services Contracts. Memorandum. Washington, DC : DoD, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology. October 19, 1998.

Gansler, Jacques S. Modified Packard Acquisition and Technology Workforce Identification. Memorandum. Washington, DC : DoD, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology. November 20, 1998.

Gansler, Jacques S. DAU/BOV Report of November 16. Memorandum for Thomas Crean. Washington, DC : DoD, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology. November 30, 1998.

Gansler, Jacques S. Letter to Dr. Eaton Regarding Actions to the Recommendations of BOV's Meeting on April 21, 1998. July 13, 1998.

Gansler, Jacques S. Letter to Dr. Eaton Regarding Current Accomplishments and Future Directions of DAU, BOV's Meeting on September 1998. February 24, 1999.

Gansler, Jacques S. Reform Through Learning : Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition & Technology) Policy on Continous Learning for the Defense Acquisition Workforce. Memorandum. Washington, DC : DoD, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology. January 05, 1998.

Gansler, Jacques S. The Revolution in Business Affairs : A Progress Report. Remarks by Hon. Jacques S. Gansler, Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition & Technology). Washington, DC : National Contract Management Association. December 3, 1998.

Goldsmith, Phyllis. Transfer of Functions. Memorandum. Washington, DC : DoD, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology. October 27, 1998.

Molnar, Edward A., Newbold, Kathleen L. and Schroetel, Albert H. Defense Acquisition University Core Requirements and Faculty Structure. Washington, DC : Logistics Management Institute. September 1998.

Oliver, David. Commercial Business Environment Training Team. Memorandum. Washington, DC : DoD, Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology. November 16, 1998.

Oliver, David. Support of Acquisition Education and Training. Memorandum. Washington, DC : DoD, Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology. November 12, 1998.

Perry, William J. Secretary of Defense Report to Congress. Actions to Accelerate the Movement to the New Workforce Vision. Washington, DC : DoD, Office of the Secretary of Defense. April 1, 1998.

Perry, William J. Secretary of Defense Report to Congress. Increase Acquisition Workforce, Education and Training. Chapter 3. Washington, DC : DoD, Office of the Secretary of Defense. April 1, 1998.

1999

Anderson, Frank J. A Plan to Accelerate the Transition to Performance-based Services : Report of the 912(c) Study Group for Review of the Acquisition Training, Processes, and Tools for Services Contracts. [Washington, DC] : Dept. of Defense, June 25, 1999.

Burman, Allan V., Cavallini, Nathaniel M., Harris, Kisha N. Identification of the Department of Defense Key Acquisition and Technology Workforce. Washington, DC : Jefferson Solutions, April 1999.

Cohen, William S. Annual Report to the President and the Congress. Acquisition Reform. Chapter 15. Washington, DC : DoD, Office of the Secretary of Defense, 1999.

"Defense Acquisition University Honored." AR Today. Vol.4, No. 4, July/August 1999.

Defense Acquisition University. EOCI Ecexutive Report Manual. June 1999.

Defense Acquisition University. Graduate and Supervisor Survey Report. Vol. 1. [Washington, DC?] : Booz, Allen & Hamilton, June 1999.

Defense Acquisition University. Graduate and Supervisor Survey Report. Vol. 2. [Washington, DC?] : Booz, Allen & Hamilton, June 1999.

Defense Acquisition University. Transition Strategy : Key Implementation Actions for a Unified Defense Acquisition University. July 1999.

Defense Acquisition University. Board of Visitiors. Minutes. June 2, 1999.

Defense Acquisition University. Board of Visitiors. Minutes & Executive Session. September 1, 1999.

Defense Acquisition University. Board of Visitiors. Minutes & Executive Session. December 1, 1999.

Dowe, Mike. Change Management Center : Capabilities and Accomplishments. Change agent summit and training session. [Washington, DC?] : CMC, [1999?].

Gansler, Jacques S. Reinstatement of ADS 97-03-GD, Department of Defense "Acquisition Carrer Management Mandatory Course Fulfillment Program and Competency Standards. Memorandum. Washington, DC : DoD, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology, April 8, 1999. Attachment.

Gansler, Jacques S. The Future Acquisition and Technology Workforce. Memorandum. Washington, DC : DoD, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology, August 25, 1999.

Gansler, Jacques S. Section 912(c) Commercial Business Environment Final Report. Memorandum.. Washington, DC : DoD, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology, November 23, 1999.

Grasso, Valerie Bailey. Defense Acquisition Workforce : Issues for Congress. CRS Report for Congress. Washington, DC : Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service, March 11, 1999.

Hamre, John J. Department of Defense Reform Initiative Directive #52: Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Consolidation. Memorandum. Washington, DC : DoD, Deputy Secretary of Defense, October 21, 1999.

Hamre, John J. Department of Defense Reform Initiative Directive #52: Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Consolidation. Memorandum. Washington, DC : DoD, Deputy Secretary of Defense, November 8, 1999.

Oliver, David. Refined Packard Key Acquisition and Technology Workforce Identification Policy for the Fiscal Policy for the Fiscal Year 1999 (FY99). Memorandum. Washington, DC : DoD, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology,. May 13, 1999.

Schinasi, Katherine V. Best Practices : DoD Training Can Do More to Help Weapon System Programs Implement Best Practices. Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate. Washington, DC : U.S. General Accounting Office, May 13, 1999.

United States. Dept. of Defense. The Commercial Business Environment : Accelerating Change Through Enterprise Teaming. Report of the Department of Defense (DoD) Section 912(c), Commercial Business Environment Study Group. [Washington, DC?] : The Department, October 1999.

United States. Dept. of Defense. Office of the Chancellor for Education and Professional Development. Directive No. 51247. Washington, DC : The Department, September 27, 1999.

United States. Dept. of Defense. Developing an Aquisition Knowledge Management System. Report from two-day rapid improvement team meeting, Convened on Novemebr 8-9, 1999. Washington, DC : The Department, Novemebr 8-9, 1999.

2000

Cohen, William S. Annual Report to the President and the Congress. Acquisition Reform. Chapter 14. Washington, DC : U.S. Government Printing Office, 2000.

Defense Acquisition University. DAU Annual Report. Fort Belvoir, Va : DAU, [2000?]

Defense Acquisition University. Defense Acquisition University Business Plan 2001 : Smart Business 20/20 Preparing for the Future Fort Belvoir, Va : DAU, [2000?]

Defense Acquisition University. Smart Business 20/20 : DAU Vision for the Future. Presented to the Board of Visitors, 1 March 2000. Fort Belvoir, Va : DAU, 2000.

Defense Acquisition University. Board of Visitiors. Minutes. March 1, 2000.

Gansler, Jacques S. DoD Acquisition Knowledge Management System. Memorandum. Washington, DC : DoD, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology. June 30, 2000.

Gansler, Jacques S. The Future Acquisition and Technology Workforce Report. Memorandum. Washington, DC : DoD, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology. April 7, 2000.

"Knowledge Management for the Acquisition Community."AR Today. Vol. 5, Nov. 3, July/August 2000. Page 1, 7.

The Road Ahead : Accelerating the Transformation of Department of Defense Acquisition and Logistics Processes and Practices. Washington, DC : Dept. of Defense, 2000.

Shaping the Civilian Workforce of the Future : the Acquisition 2005 Task Force Final Report. Action Memorandum. Washington, DC : DoD, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology and Logistics ; Under Secretary of Defense, Personnel and Readiness. October 2000.

2001

Aldridge, E. C. Defense Acquisition University Leadership and Staffing Review Decision. Memorandum. Washington, DC : DoD, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology. August 29, 2001.

Anderson, Frank J., Jr. "DAU - the Way Ahead: Achieving Acquisition and Training Excellence." Program Manager. May-June 2001. p.2-3.

Barzelay, Michael and Thompson, Fred. "How the Acquisition Workforce Adds Value." Acquisition Review Quarterly. Winter 2001. p.31-42.

Berta, Kelly. "The Defense Acquisition University from Consortium to Consolidation." Program Manager. May-June 2001. p.9-10.

The DAU Technology Road Map for e-Learning and Performance Support. Ft. Belvoir, Va.: June 2001.

Cohen, William S. Annual Report to the President and the Congress. Acquisition Reform. Chapter 14. Washington, DC : U.S. Government Printing Office, 2001.

Defense Acquisition University. Annual Report 2001: Commitment to Transformation. Ft. Belvoir, Va.: 2001.

Defense Acquisition University. Board of Visitiors. Minutes and Executive Session. March 28, 2001.

"Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition Reform, Mr. Stan Soloway, Departs fhe Department of Defense." AR Today. vol. 6, no. 1, Special Inaugural ed. 2001. p. 1, 2.

 "Functional Advisers 'Quarterback' Career Development."

AR Today. vol. 6, no.3, June-July 2001. p.1.

Gill, James H. "Crisis in the Workforce: Some Simple Solutions." Acquisition Review Quarterly. Summer 2001. p.83-92.

Key Acquisition and Technology Workforce: Refined Packard Count for September 2000 DMDC Data. Washington, D.C. : Dept. of Defense, February 2001.

Richbourg, Donna. Review of Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Reporting and Leadership Staffing Requirements. Memorandum. Washington, DC : DoD, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology. July 27, 2001.

Schroetel, Albert H. and Street, Delores A. Baseline Study: Implemenration of the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA.

 McL Wynne, Michael W. Terms of Reference for a Review of Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Reporting and Leadership Staffing Requirements. Memorandum. Washington, DC : DoD, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology. July 17, 2001.

 2002

Aldridge, E.C. DPG Flow-Down Implementation Plan. Washington, D.C.: DoD, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology, August 6, 2002.

Defense Acquisition University. Board of Visitiors. Minutes. March 26, 2002.

Defense Acquisition University. Board of Visitiors. Minutes. June 20, 2002.

 Defense Acquisition University. Board of Visitiors. Minutes. October 22, 2002.

"Defining Transformation?" CDI Military Reform Project. Washington, D.C.: Center for Defense Information, June 25, 2002.

Fox, J. Ronald. Defense Acquisition University, Board of Visitors' Report. April 26, 2002.

Gansler, Jacques S. A Vision of the Government as a World-Class Buyer: Major Procurement Issues for the Coming Decade. Arlington, Va.: PricewaterhouseCoopers Endowment for the Business of Government, January 2002.

Pollock, Neal. "Knowledge Management in Acquisition and Program Management (KM in the AM and PM)."Acquisition Review Quarterly. v.l, Winter 2002. p. 47-66.

"Transformation Trends."

Force Transformation, July 3, 2002.

Wynne, Michael W. Defense Planning Guidance (DPG) Flow-Down Implementation Plan. Washington, D.C.: DoD, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology, September 18, 2002.

2003

 Acquisition Management: Agencies Can Improve Training on New Initiatives. Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Technolgy and Procurement Policy, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives. (GAO-03-281).Washington, DC : U.S. General Accounting Office. January 2003.

Cahlink, George. Pentagon Still Awaiting Mass Exodus of Acquisition Employees. Daily Briefing.GovExec.com November 26, 2003. p. 47-66.

Defense Acquisition University. Board of Visitiors. Minutes. January 15, 2003.

Defense Acquisition University. Board of Visitiors. Minutes. April 15-16, 2003.

 Leibrandt, Rob."PM Interviews Deidre Lee: OSD's New Director, Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy." Program Manager. January-February 2003.

 Military Transformation: A Strategic Approach. Washington, DC: OSD, Force Transformation, Fall 2003.

Phinney, David."Acquisition Work Forces May Merge." Federal Times. December 1, 2003.

 "Transformation Trends."

Force Transformation, June 6, 2003.

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