Army Acquisition Officer Educational Path Optimization

Abstract

This project studies the acquisition educational path for Army MOS 51 series program management and contracting officers to identify the optimized professional and military educational pathway to produce qualified program managers and contracting officers. Using qualitative research in the form of multiple case studies as a research design, this project focuses on the value of merging the acquisition foundation course (AFC) and intermediate level education (ILE) with an accredited professional education program to produce the most qualified acquisition officer. This study advances the level of insight into these issues and establishes the foundation for future research.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2018
Accession Number
AD1069508

Entities

People

  • Kevin A. Hicks
  • Michael J. Carroll

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Procurement
  • Business Administration
  • Distance Learning
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Health Services
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Acquisition
  • Military Education
  • Military Science
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Students
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).