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A preeminent course for members of the acquisition corps, the Senior Acquisition Course is delivered by the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (ICAF). The course consists of the 10-month ICAF curriculum, complemented by a choice of acquisition-related electives and individual/group research and writing. A limited number of professionals may take the Defense Acquisition University Program Manager’s Course, PMT 401, as a general elective for the Senior Acquisition Course and ICAF curriculum. Those who complete the Senior Acquisition Course receive a Master of Science degree in National Resource Strategy from ICAF and a diploma signifying completion of the Senior Acquisition Course. Professionals who also take the Program Manager’s Course as part of their curriculum earn PMT 401 diplomas as well. |
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Objectives |
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Target Attendees |
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Participants are selected by their respective Services or agencies. Military officers are selected as part of the Senior Service School Selection Process and designated by the Directors of Acquisition Career Management. |
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Prerequisite(s) |
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Level III certification in one or more acquisition career fields |
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Predecessor Course(s)
(Acceptable as a substitute for this course until the acceptance date specified below.) |
| Predecessor |
Predecessor Course Title |
PDS Code |
Accepted Until |
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None |
None |
None |
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Course Length |
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10 months |
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Additional Course Information |
| Delivery Mode |
Resident |
| Equivalent Courses |
None |
| ACE Recommended Credits |
N/A |
| PDS Code |
ABW |
| Additional Public Information |
YES
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Continuous Education Units |
54 |
| Continuous Learning Points |
540 |
| Reservist Retirement Points |
0 |
| Historical Allocations |
Coming Soon |
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Notes |
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None |
