U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center

25/07/2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE: As part of a U.S. Army initiative to streamline public communications, this page will be deactivating in the coming days. To continue receiving critical news and highlights of how Army acquisition enables the warfighter, subscribe to Behind the Frontlines, asc.army.mil/web/army-btf. Thank you for your engagement and support on this platform. Stay connected with us through our official authorized channels. 📌

21/07/2026

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: In alignment with a broader U.S. Army initiative to streamline public communications, this page will deactivate in the coming days. For our Army Acquisition Workforce members, to continue receiving critical updates regarding DACM Office announcements, critical workforce updates, and career development opportunities, bookmark and visit the official USAASC website: asc.army.mil. Thank you for your engagement and support on this platform.

07/07/2026

💡 that the Army DACM Office can help repay your student loans?💲The FY27 Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) is opening on October 1! This program offers civilian Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW) members up to $10,000 toward federally insured student loans. Don't wait until October to start planning—get ahead of the timeline and learn how to apply today!

ℹ️ Check out the flyer below and visit the link for details 👉 http://spr.ly/6183BEBGeN. 🔗

07/07/2026

Resilience isn’t innate—it’s achieved through the willingness to adapt, learn, and grow. Meet Maj. Douglas Richardson, our latest 👤 spotlight! Maj. Richardson is currently serving as a Training With Industry (TWI) fellow at Microsoft, assigned to the Federal Customer Success Unit within the Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, and Platforms organization.

Managed by the Director, Acquisition Career Management (DACM) Office, the TWI program enables officers to study cutting-edge industry best practices, innovation models, and emerging technologies. This invaluable experience directly supports the Army's modernization efforts and ultimate readiness for our warfighters. 💼🤝

🔎 Read more about Maj. Richardson’s journey of focus and adaptability in his full profile: http://spr.ly/6180BEBGbA🔗 | Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program

06/07/2026

📌 SAVE THE DATE: Ever wondered what it's like to work in the private sector? 🤔 The DoW Public-Private Talent Exchange (PPTE) program is opening soon! This unique initiative gives mid-career Army Acquisition professionals (GS-12 through GS-15) a chance to step out of their comfort zones and spend six months embedded with top industry leaders. 🤝💼 More than just a training program; it is a collaborative way to learn new strategies, share innovative ideas, and bring back fresh perspectives that strengthen our entire community and mission. 💡

🔎 Find out how you can apply and share this opportunity with a colleague who would be perfect for this exchange! Get all the details and prepare your application: http://spr.ly/6185BE64et 🔗

06/07/2026

Great leaders don't seek praise, but they deserve recognition! 🏆 Across the Army Acquisition Workforce, dedicated professionals are working behind the scenes to support the Warfighter. The 2026 Army Acquisition Executive's (AAE) Excellence in Leadership Awards provide the perfect platform to formally honor their impact. Who has inspired your team this year with their strategic vision or technical excellence? 💭 Take the time to nominate them! 📬

⏰ Deadline for submissions: July 27, 2026. Learn more about the nomination process: http://spr.ly/6183BE6Fbh 🔗

The AAE’s Excellence in Leadership Award for the Acquisition Career Support Professional of the Year recognizes the professional whose outstanding contributions and achievements support the Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW) and merits special recognition.

02/07/2026

Thinking about taking the next step in your leadership journey? 🌟 The FY26 Inspiring and Developing Excellence in Acquisition Leaders (IDEAL) program is your opportunity to grow! 🌱 If you are a GS-12/GS-13 (or broadband equivalent) Army Acquisition civilian who is a new supervisor or interested in leadership, IDEAL is built for you.

Here is what makes this program a game-changer:
✅ Centrally Funded Travel by the Army DACM office
✅ Earn 112 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs).
✅ Practical Focus: Three in-person, one-week resident sessions to build skills in Army leadership competencies

🗓️ Applications Close: July 31, 2026 | 📥 Learn more and apply: http://spr.ly/6189BDIRd9 🔗

02/07/2026

The U.S. Army is operating in an era defined by strategic competition with China, technological disruption and software-defined warfare. ⚙️💻 In response to acquisition timelines that often take decades, the Army has shifted toward rapid prototyping, experimentation and accelerated pathways, leveraging Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) authorities, rapid capability offices and iterative software models to compress delivery timelines and maintain strategic advantage.

📰 Read how accelerated pathways allow the Army to integrate user feedback earlier, adapt to evolving threats and deliver capabilities at speed. ⏩ - http://spr.ly/6182BDIRg6 🔗

The Army is operating in an era defined by strategic competition with China, technological disruption and software-defined warfare. In response to acquisition timelines that often take decades, the Army has shifted toward rapid prototyping, experimentation and accelerated pathways, leveraging Middle...

01/07/2026

There are now 90 available credentials to help the Army Acquisition Workforce level up! ⏫💼

📃Check out the latest list and the timeline for renewals on our website: http://spr.ly/6182BDIoNg. 🔗

Check out the latest list of credentials and the timeline for renewals on our website for the Army Acquisition Workforce.

01/07/2026

📢 Nominations for the 1st Quarter FY27 Acquisition Leadership Challenge Program (ALCP) are officially open! The ALCP is a premier leadership development seminar series that guides participants through behavioral self-assessments to help them understand how individual styles and preferences influence team performance and decision-making.

Invest in your leadership journey today and prepare to deliver transformative Army capabilities! Learn more about eligibility requirements and apply by July 31st 2026: http://spr.ly/6181BDIRXR 🔗📥

The Leadership Foundry offers a hard hitting leadership development seminar series called the Acquisition Leadership Challenge Program (ALCP) at four different levels of an organization. All seminars are a teambuilding and practical guide to assist overall leadership and professional development in ...