The Impact of the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act on the Professionalization and Training of the Marine Co

Abstract

Public Law 101-510, Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) became effective upon its passage for Fiscal Year 1992. The intent of the legislation is to increase the training and professionalism of the Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce. The DAWIA outlines specific requirements and qualifications for various specialties within the General Series (GS) workforce and states requirements for the qualifications of military personnel who are filling acquisition billets. This thesis will focus on the functions performed by Marines classified by Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 3044, Contract and Acquisition Specialists. The work performed by 3044 Marines will be compared with the job descriptions-of the GS- 1 105 (Purchasing Series) and GS (Contracting Series) positions. An evaluation will determine if there should be any changes to the 3044 classification, and what other training and entrance requirements could/should be implemented in compliance with the DAWIA initiative; thus ensuring an increase in competency, proficiency and professionalism of the 3044 MOS Marines....DAWIA, Public Law 101-510, Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA261762

Entities

People

  • Roy R. Schleiden

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Contract Administration
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Acquisition
  • Military Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Students
  • United States

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  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
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