U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center

20/06/2026

Please join us in celebrating one of our own! 👏 Craig Gardunia, Director of The Army Acquisition School (TAAS), recently presented the Civilian Service Achievement Medal to TAAS instructor Jeff James for his outstanding contributions and dedication to the team. This award recognizes Jeff's outstanding contributions to the team and his dedication to equipping our Army Acquisition Workforce with the vital skills they need to support the Soldier. 🏅

🎉 Leave a comment to congratulate Jeff on this amazing achievement! Learn more about TAAS at http://spr.ly/6187B8fGQV.🔗

18/06/2026

The Warfighting Acquisition University (WarU) FY2027 course schedule is officially available! ✏️ As an AAW member, staying certified at the required level for your functional area is vital to mastering your career path. 💼

💡 Quick Tip: WarU courses are in high demand and fill up fast! Don't wait until the last minute. Grab your supervisor, head over to the WarU iCatalog, and start mapping out your FY27 training plan today. 🗺️

🔗 View the iCatalog and apply: http://spr.ly/6180B8fGSC
🔗 Review the Oct. 1, 2025, policy changes memo: http://spr.ly/6181B8fGSh

What courses are on your radar for FY27❓ Let us know in the comments! 👇

Our mission is to equip the acquisition workforce to rapidly accelerate delivery of warfighter capability through a talent management strategy that includes transformative education, collaborative partnerships, and a continuous drive for acquisition operational excellence.

18/06/2026

“Mission dominance in this era will be won by the force that engineers, decides and adapts faster than its adversary. The infrastructure is being built. The institution is being built. What is left is the culture and culture is a choice.” 💬

📖 Read how the Army Systems Engineering and Architecture (ASEA), a centralized selection list-led directorate established at Assistant Secretary of the Army - Acquisition, Logistics & Technology (ASA(ALT)) for the systems engineering discipline, is placing military talent into engineering and technical management roles, where they can model what a digitally fluent Army looks like in practice.: http://spr.ly/6181BDyf2B 🔗🖥️⚙️

Read how the Army Systems Engineering and Architecture (ASEA), a centralized selection list-led directorate established at ASA(ALT) for the systems engineering discipline, is placing military talent into engineering and technical management roles, where they can model what a digitally fluent Army lo...

17/06/2026

Don't let the month slip away without checking this off your list! ☑️ This is your friendly reminder to take a look at the June 2026 DACM Hot Topics. Keeping our community informed and equipped with the best resources is key to USAASC's mission of developing a world-class acquisition professionals. From career-enhancing training opportunities to key administrative updates, make sure you and your team are always in the loop. 🔁💼

🔗 Read the updates for June and tag a colleague: http://spr.ly/6189B8fyB1 🔥

Army DACM Hot Topics is your hub for managing the growth and development of your professional career in the Army Acquisition Workforce.

17/06/2026

🎉 Join us in congratulating the thirteen (13) 51C Noncommissioned Officers (NCOs) who graduated from the Senior Leader's Course (SLC) at Fort Lee, VA, on June 4! 🎓👏

Through the Army Experiential Learning Model, the SLC cultivates agile, adaptable leaders by focusing on inductive reasoning, strategic analysis, and critical communication skills. This intensive, learner-centered curriculum prepares NCOs to lead and train Soldiers effectively, while providing expert advice to leadership for successful unit mission ex*****on.

Our mission to develop a highly professional and capable acquisition workforce is made stronger by these dedicated leaders. ⭐ For more information about 51C NCO leader development opportunities, visit http://spr.ly/6184B8fGoo. 🔗

16/06/2026

16/06/2026

📣 Nominations are officially open for the 2026 Army Acquisition Executive’s (AAE) Excellence in Leadership Awards! 🏆 Do you work with an outstanding Army Acquisition professional, team, or leader who consistently goes above and beyond? Now is your chance to celebrate them! These awards highlight the dedication, passion, and innovation of the AAW members who support our Soldiers every single day. From individual leaders to hard-working teams, we want to recognize the best of the best in our community.

📌 What’s New This Year?
In an exciting update to further honor outstanding performance, new monetary awards have been introduced for all individual award categories (awarded to civilians only)! This new incentive underscores our commitment to rewarding the excellence and dedication of our workforce.

⏳ Deadline to submit: July 27, 2026. Start preparing your nomination packages today. Get all the details, award categories, and nomination guidelines here: http://spr.ly/6188B8fGAa. 🔗📨

16/06/2026

🎓 Ready to take the next big step in your educational and career journey? Whether you want to earn a degree or sharpen your skills, the Acquisition Tuition Assistance Program (ATAP) is here to invest in your future! The ATAP application window is OPEN from now until July 14, 2026. Don't miss the chance to advance your career. Learn more, check your eligibility, and apply today: http://spr.ly/6185B8fGeB 🔗📥

This excellent opportunity is available for:
👥 Army Acquisition Workforce Civilians
👥 MOS 51C noncommissioned officers (NCOs)

Know an Army colleague or civilian teammate who is looking to go back to school? Tag them in the comments below and share this opportunity!

16/06/2026

📢 Important update for the DoW Contracting workforce! Starting Oct 1, 2026, CON 7300V Price Analysis will be a mandatory requirement for the Contracting Functional Area. This change empowers our workforce with critical pricing skills to deliver affordable capabilities to the warfighter.

ℹ️ Learn more about this update and FY27 Contracting Certification Courses: http://spr.ly/6181B8fGbD 🔗

As directed by the Contracting Functional Area Director in his memo dated June 5, 2026 and concurred by the CON Functional Integration Team (FIT) and senior contracting leaders, CON 7300V will be added to the mandatory training requirements of the Contracting Functional Area for Fiscal Year 2027.

15/06/2026

The FY27 Inspiring and Developing Excellence in Acquisition Leaders (IDEAL) program is open for GS-12/GS-13 (or broadband equivalent) Army Acquisition civilians! From 100% centrally funded travel and tuition to earning 112 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs), this program is designed to help you succeed as a leader. ⭐💼

Have questions about how it works❓ We’ve got you covered! 👇 Check out the FAQ graphic below to learn more about eligibility, program structure, and key timeline dates. Learn more and submit your application before the 31 July deadline: http://spr.ly/6186B8fGZn.🔗