Training the Army Acquisition Workforce
Abstract
An integral part of the mission of the assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics, and technology (AL&T) is to educate and train the men and women of our Army AL&T workforce, who strive daily to provide high-quality, cutting-edge products for our soldiers. To this end, and in accordance with the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), the director, acquisition career management (DACM) must ensure the readiness and sustainment of a professional civilian and military (active, reserve, and National Guard) acquisition workforce by promoting leadership and professional development. The DACM provides a wide range of recruitment and retention incentives, training, education, and leadership programs to ensure a professional Army Acquisition Corps. To date, the Army AL&T workforce consists of over 42,000 civilians and 1,600 officers and noncommissioned officers, for a total workforce in excess of 43,500. They specialize in 14 acquisition career fields (ACFs) to support the warfighter. The Army has implemented dozens of programs to support the AL&T workforce and their commitment to learning and successfully executing mission-critical tasks. These programs focus on certification, leadership, professionalism, and experiential career-broadening opportunities. This article highlights some of the programs that best represent the diversity of Army acquisition career development.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA540582
Entities
People
- Stephanie L. Watson