DEFENSE SYSTEMS ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT COURSE Defense Systems Acquisition Management A COURSE FOR DEFENSE INDUSTRY PROGRAM MANAGERS AND MID-LEVEL ACQUISITION EXECUTIVES March 20 -- 24, 2000 LOS ANGELES, CA SHERATON LOS ANGELES HARBOR EVENT #002B Presented by The Defense Systems Management College and National Defense Industrial Association in cooperation with RF Microsystems OVERVIEW March 20-24, 2000 Sheraton Los Angeles Harbor San Pedro, CA The Defense Systems Acquisition Management course meets the needs of defense industry acquisition managers in today's dynamic environment, providing the latest information related to: Defense acquisition policy for weapons and information technology systems Defense acquisition reform initiatives Defense acquisition procedures and processes The Planning, Programming and Budgeting System, and the Congressional budget process The relationship between requirements generation, resource allocation, science and technology activities and acquisition programs. Taught by the Defense Systems Management College (DSMC), the course uses the same acquisition policy information provided to DoD students who attend DSMC courses for formal acquisition certification. Target Audience: Industry program managers, assistant program managers, systems engineers, industry personnel serving on DoD Integrated Product Teams, and other personnel that must interface with DoD program offices involved in program development and execution. The result of successful completion of this course is a comprehensive understanding of the environment and driving forces affecting your DoD counterparts that will significantly increase your awareness and effectiveness in dealing with programmatic issues. The course is also open to a limited number of DoD personnel in grades 04-06 and GS-13-15, tuition free. Government students should already be certified at Level II to obtain maximum benefit from this course. Government employees and supervisors may apply the DSAM course towards fulfillment of the DoD requirement for acquisition workforce personnel to earn 80 continuous learning (CL) points every two years. COURSE OF INSTRUCTION Management in the Acquisition Environment The first block of instruction will identify the major participants in the DoD acquisition process and their roles. It will cover such areas as the responsibilities and perspectives of the major players -- the program management processes (Defense Acquisition Board review system and the Planning, Programming and Budgeting System) -- to review and control acquisition at the DoD level. Acquisition Life Cycle Process This block will focus on the objectives, responsibilities, activities, interrelationships, and concerns of each phase of the weapon system acquisition life cycle. It covers the beginning of a new program, taking it through the research and development effort, transitions to production; and managing production and support. Challenges to Program Management This block covers several diverse subjects which are critical to the success of the DoD programmanager. A highlight of this section is a case study based upon a real-world acquisition program. Application of Acquisition Procedures This portion of instruction covers the specific application of the acquisition procedures by the military services and the management issues currently facing the DoD program manager. The course will end with a detailed case study where participants plan how to carry an acquisition through its entire life cycle. FACULTY Defense Systems Management College (DSMC) Mr. Gary Hagan, DSAM Course Director and Professor, Systems Acquisition Management A retired Army officer, Mr. Hagan has a strong background in missile support operations, major item logistics, and deployment planning and fielding. Mr. Hagan was also a program manager of strategic technology base programs for the U.S. Army Strategic Defense Command for three years, specializing in anti-ballistic missile defense technologies and applications. He holds master's degrees in mathematics, electrical engineering and business. He is a registered professional engineer and logistician. Mr. Charles B. Cochrane Professor, Systems Acquisition Management. Mr. Cochrane is a retired Army officer with extensive experience in tactical and theater surface-to-surface missile systems and in command and staff assignments with operational forces worldwide. He also has in-depth experience with the Army's materiel systems requirements process and the DoD resource allocation process. He played a key role in developing the present system for management of acquisition programs in the Army. He holds B.B.A. and M.S. degrees. CLASS SCHEDULE The following overall class schedule is provided for your planning. A detailed schedule will be provided in the classroom. All class sessions will meet in the Sheraton. Monday, March 20 through Friday, March 24, 2000 7:30am -- 8:00am Registration (Monday only) & Continental Breakfast (Daily) 8:00am -- 12:00pm Classroom instruction 12:00 -- 1:15pm Lunch with guest speakers (Monday through Thursday) 1:15 -- 4:30pm Classroom instruction Course is complete at 11:30am on Friday) 4:40 -- 6:30pm IceBreaker Reception (Monday only) GENERAL INFORMATION COURSE LOCATION: The course will be held in the Sheraton Los Angeles Harbor, San Pedro, CA. The hotel is located at 601 South Palos Verdes St., San Pedro, California 90731-3329. Tel 310-519-8200. FAX 310-519-8421. ACCOMMODATIONS: Students needing overnight accommodations may reserve rooms at the Sheraton for $89 per night. Please make your own reservations early and be sure to identify yourself as attending the NDIA DSAM course to receive this special corporate rate. DIRECTIONS: FROM (LAX) LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Take Century Boulevard to the 405 Freeway (San Diego Freeway) South. Take the 405 Freeway (San Diego Freeway) to the 110 Freeway (Harbor Freeway) South. When you see the cranes and ships in the Los Angeles Harbor on you left hand side, move into the right hand lane to exit on Harbor Boulevard. Stay in the right hand lane all the way down the exit to the traffic lights. Turn right on Harbor Boulevard. Take Harbor Boulevard to 6th Street. Turn right. Drive one block and then turn left on Palos Verdes Street. You will see the front entrance to the Hotel on your right. TUITION: The $2,250 tuition includes five days of instruction, substantial course materials, continental breakfasts, lunches, coffee breaks, and Monday evening's reception. Tuition discounts are available to companies enrolling multiple students in this course. Please contact Ms. Alison King at NDIA, 703-247-9478 or aking@ndia.org for details. CLASS SIZE: Plan ahead! The class is limited to 42 students, and registrations are accepted on a first paid, first served basis. REGISTRATION: Please register early to ensure a seat in the class. To register, complete the attached registration form and mail/fax it with your fee payable to: National Defense Industrial Association Attn: Event #002B 2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400 Arlington, VA 22201-3061 FAX 703-522-1885 Or you may call in your registration to Alison King at 703-247-9478. PAYMENT: NDIA accepts commercial and personal checks, traveler's checks, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club and cash. Please prepare accordingly. Fees are shown above and on the registration form. ATTENDANCE: Please plan to be present at all sessions, as attendance is mandatory for graduation and essential for effective student cross-talk throughout the course. Departure times from Los Angeles should not be scheduled before 2:00 PM on Friday, March 24th. REFUNDS: Registered students who determine that they cannot attend the course and notify NDIA by Wednesday, March 8, 2000, will receive a refund of their registration fee minus a $150 cancellation fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after Wednesday, March 8, 2000. Substitutions are welcome. BAGGAGE: Please note that you will be receiving numerous course materials that are heavy and bulky. Every attempt will be made to obtain boxes suitable for shipping by theend of the course. See the NDIA representative on-site for assistance. DRESS: The DSAM course is intense and students should be as comfortable as possible. Business Casual (shirt and slacks, or equivalent) is recommended and appropriate for all course activities. INQUIRIES: For further information, contact NDIA at 703-247-9478 or email to aking@ndia.org. WEB: Download a copy of the registration form at the following, http://register.ndia.org/interview/register.ndia?~Brochure~002B. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the POC for this event, aking@ndia.org. Posted 02/25/00 (W-SN428619).

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