Program Manager back issues from March 2003:
Strengthening DoD's identity assurance through an enterprise-wide biometrics solution: biometrics--a prime security enabler that cannot be lost, forgotten, forged, or stolen. (DoD Biometrics Program).
Mar 01, 2003; ... Imagine what it might be like for DoD employees, even when transferring from one area to another, to be able to easily access their computers and workplaces with the touch of a finger to a platen device, or by glancing into an iris scanner. Imagine, more importantly what it might be like ...
Defense Acquisition University awarded national accreditation.
Mar 01, 2003 ... FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Feb. 4, 2003)-The Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) has granted accreditation to the Defense Acquisition University, located at Fort Belvoir, Va. Announcement of the action was made by Harry L. Bowman, Executive Director, Commission of the Council ...
DoD transformation still on track. (American Forces Press Service).
Mar 01, 2003; ... WASHINGTON, March 6, 2003-The Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States underscored DoD's need to transform to meet the challenges of the 21st century, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said here today. In his opening remarks to military and civilians gathered at ...
The business of metrics--measuring the product of the plan: how do you know what you know? (Management & Measurement).
Mar 01, 2003; ... Your first impression of the title of this article may be that it is written primarily for acquisition professionals (APs) or for "budget weenies." You are fight. However, I would submit that for any of us who control money, whether that be an ACAT I program manager developing the latest ...
DAU South Region signs MOA with U.S. Army Space & Missile Defense Command & Acquisition Support center, Southern & Western regions.(Defense Acquisition University)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003 ... On Feb. 5, 2003, the Defense Acquisition University South Region (DAU South), located in Huntsville, Ala., and representatives from the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) and the Acquisition Support Center (ASC), Southern and Western Regions, signed a Memorandum of ...
Distance learning technology brings instructors to students. (American Forces Press Service).
Mar 01, 2003; ... WASHINGTON, March 13, 2003-The Air National Guard's distance-learning programs are recognized as some of the most advanced within the Department of Defense. About a decade ago, DoD asked the Services to step up research and implementation of distance-learning methods as a means ...
DoD recognizes top info technology performers. (American Forces Press Service).
Mar 01, 2003; ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2003 -- Top performers across the Defense Department's information technology realm recently took home DoD Chief Information Officer (CIC) Award honors. The CIO Awards program, now in-its second year, recognizes outstanding achievement in at least one of ...
Acquisition Programs/Total Information Awareness--Aldridge briefs media. (DoD Briefing).(Edward C. Aldridge, Jr.)
Mar 01, 2003 ... On Feb. 7, Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology & Logistics) Edward C. "Pete" Aldridge Jr., held a Pentagon briefing followed by Q&A on Acquisition Programs and the Total Information Awareness (TIA) program. Also participating was Michael Wynne, Principal Deputy Under ...
Five new business initiatives approved. (Department of Defense News Service).
Mar 01, 2003 ... The Department of Defense announced today the DoD Business Initiative Council (BIC) approved five initiatives that will improve business practices and processes across the Department. The approved initiatives focus on various requirements and processes and will positively affect ...
Modern acquisition myths: one size does not fit all. (Program Management).
Mar 01, 2003; ... You have probably heard the ancient story of Icarus and Daedalus--how they built wings with feathers and wax to escape the Labyrinth and how Icarus ignored his father's warning about flying too high. Everyone knows that story is a myth. You have probably heard the following six ...
Pentagon plans heavy investment in UAV development. (American Forces Press Service).(unmanned aerial vehicles)
Mar 01, 2003 ... Sgt 1st class doug sample, USA WASHINGTON March 18,2003--The Defense Department today unveiled a billion dollar roadmap for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) during the next25 years. Plans call for developing joint interoperable UAVs that are capable of everything from ...
The reliability analysis center: a program manager's resource. (Best Business Practice).
Mar 01, 2003 ... The Reliability Analysis Center (RAC) provides reliability, maintainability, quality, and supportability (RMQS) resources and services to program managers, the Department of Defense, the military services, other government agencies, and industry The RAC is one of 13 Information Analysis ...
DAU South Region gains new strategic partners.
Mar 01, 2003 ... Tto extend its educational strategic partnerships and leverage increased learning opportunities, the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) South Region signed Memorandums of Understanding with Drake State Technical College and Oakwood College; and Letters of Intent with Grambling State ...
Advanced technologies program is on the battlefield. (American Forces Press Service).
Mar 01, 2003; ... WASHINGTON, March 18, 2003--U.S. military planners cannot allow chemical or bio logical attacks to stop operations. Two Advanced Concept Technology Demonstrations (ACTDs) are helping. combatant commanders-continue their missions in the face of chemical and biological threats. ...
Can't get to performing without storming: working as a team. (Team Development Model).
Mar 01, 2003; ... Why do some teams seem to speed shift straight to overdrive, produce amazing results, and have a blast doing it, while other teams just seem to stay permanently stuck in park, producing nothing and going nowhere? As a professor teaching Program Management and Leadership in the ...
DFARS transformation.
Mar 01, 2003 ... The Department of Defense is kicking off a major transformation initiative to identify dramatic improvements and reductions to procurement policies, procedures, and processes in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). A task force, under the direction of ...
Power Electronics Building Blocks (PEBB) program: PEBB bringing a whole new perspective to power control and distribution. (Best Business Practices).
Mar 01, 2003; ... The Power Electronics Building Blocks (PEBB) program was a government-sponsored research and development program with the vision of changing the paradigm for designing and manufacturing electrical high-power conversion and control products. Since the U.S. Government does not manufacture ...
DAU award presented to Outstanding Student.
Mar 01, 2003 ... The Defense Acquisition University (DAU), in partnership with the Bryant Adult Alternative High School, presented Bryant student Marlene Luchi with DAU's Outstanding Student of the Year Award. The presentation took place during a Bryant Honors ceremony at the school in Alexandria, Va., on ...
DAU South Region hosts First Annual Acquisition, Technology, and Education Expo.
Mar 01, 2003 ... Over 200 participants took part in the First Annual Acquisition, Technology, and Education Exposition, hosted by the DAU South Region, on Jan. 28, in Huntsville, Ala. Forty-five individual exhibitors from military, government, industry, and academia staffed over 30 exhibits. The day's ...
Security support to acquisition of weapons systems: vital to success on the battlefield. (Security & Critical Program Information).
Mar 01, 2003; ... Arion N. "Pat" Pattakos The word security is not synonymous to a bad four-letter word. For some it may seem so if it adds further requirements, or seems to impede progress during research and development activities or the formal weapons systems acquisition process. The fact is ...
Edward C. "Pete" Aldridge to retire.
Mar 01, 2003 ... The Department of Defense announced today [March 31, 2003] that Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (AT&L) Edward C. "Pete" Aldridge, Jr., will retire from government effective May 23, 2003. Principal Deputy Under Secretary (AT&L) Michael W Wynne will serve ...
Fifteenth Annual International acquisition/procurement seminar--Atlantic (IAPS-A).(International Defense Educational Arrangement)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003 ... The Fifteenth Annual Acquisition/Procurement Seminar-- Atlantic (IAPS-A) will include industry and government pre sentations and case-based learning, to allow a robust, positive exchange of information and feedback. The theme of the seminar will be "Interoperability in the International ...
A Comparison of the Defense Acquisition Systems of Australia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and the United States.(Book Review)
Mar 01, 2003 ... Author: Stefan Markowski Editor: Tony Kausal This guidebook describes the national armament systems of Australia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and the United States. Beginning with an introduction to the political environment, the acquisition organizations, ...
Acquisition Guide for Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals.(Book Review)
Mar 01, 2003 ... This guidebook is designed as the primary desk reference for acquisition personnel who must acquire, develop, deliver, and manage Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs). It incorporates the status of existing/planned DoD and Serviceunique policy guidance, discusses current and ...
Incentive Strategies for Defense Acquisitions guide.(Book Review)
Mar 01, 2003 ... Printed on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defensefor Acquisition Initiatives by the Defense Acquisition University Press Incentives should exist in every business arrangement because they maximize value for all parties. DoD needs to adopt strategies that ...
Performance-Based Service Acquisition in the Department of Defense.(Book Review)
Mar 01, 2003 ... Printed on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defence for Acquisition Reform by the Defense Acquisition University Press, March 2001 The Department of Defense has the responsibility to acquire services with the most efficient practices and processes. ...
Test and Evaluation Management Guide.(Book Review)
Mar 01, 2003 ... 4th Ed, November 2001 The objective of a well-managed T&E program is to provide timely and accurate information. This guide has been developed to assist the acquisition community in obtaining a better understanding of whom the decision makers are and determining how and when to ...
Pentagon officials tell congress missile defense system "moving forward". (American Forces Press Service).
Mar 01, 2003 ... Army Sgt. 1st class doug sample WASHINGTON, March 21, 2003--Faced with the threat by North Korea of a nuclear, warhead reaching the United States, senior Pentagon officials told- the House Armed Services Committee March 20 they are moving forward with a billion-dollar missile ...
DAU Alumni Association celebrates anniversary: twenty years of value and service to the acquisition community. (Acquisition Credentials).
Mar 01, 2003; ... For 20 years, the DAU Alumni Association (DAUAA)--a world class association of acquisition professionals--has been actively working to provide value and service for its members. This year DAUAA will be celebrating its 20th anniversary during the Annual Symposium, to be held June 17-19 at ...
The acquisition ladder is a tough climb without the right education...DAU.
Mar 01, 2003 ... When was the last time you or one of your associates attended one of the 85 different acquisition courses offered by the Defense Acquisition University at one of its 12 locations around the country? Did you know industry personnel may also attend? Are you current on ...
Fresh ideas, shared experiences, new partnerships: honoring 12 exceptional mentor-protege teams. (Small Business Utilization).
Mar 01, 2003; ... Teams of Department of Defense prime contractors and their proteges from Small, Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) were honored with the Nunn-Perry Award during the annual DoD Mentor-Protege Conference, held March 17-19 in Crystal City, Va. Presenting the awards this year were Frank ...
DoD announces plans to stimulate undergraduate research.(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON (March 14, 2003)--The Department of Defense (DoD) today announced plans to award 19 grants, totaling $4.7 million, that will support approximately 650 undergraduate students, in its first annual Awards to Stimulate and Support Undergraduate Research Experiences (ASSURE) program ....
Universities selected for research funding.(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON (March 12, 2003)--The Department of Defense (DoD) today announced plans to award 17 grants to Universities selected for research funding. The grants total approximately $8.5 million in fiscal year 2003 and up to $17 million per year starting in fiscal year 2004. Sixteen academic ...
Corporate sponsor: become a defense acquisition University Alumni Association. (Attention).
Mar 01, 2003 ... In the past, defense industry organizations and personnel have needed, but not always received, the same acquisition training and education opportunities that are currently offered by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) to government employees. The DAU Alumni Association (DAUAA) has ...