LOG 101 LOG 101 Curriculum ReviewCurriculum Review

28 Jun 0228 Jun 02

Richard A. Andrews, CPLRichard A. Andrews, CPL

Course ManagerCourse Manager

Course DescriptionCourse Description

The course provides a broad overview of the role of The course provides a broad overview of the role of acquisition logistics in the system acquisition life cycle and acquisition logistics in the system acquisition life cycle and system engineering processes. Lessons cover the logistics system engineering processes. Lessons cover the logistics relevant aspects of subjects such as operational relevant aspects of subjects such as operational requirements identification, life cycle costing, integrated requirements identification, life cycle costing, integrated product and process development, sustainment logistics, product and process development, sustainment logistics, supportability analyses, contracting, and contractor supportability analyses, contracting, and contractor support. Other lessons focus on the traditional elements of support. Other lessons focus on the traditional elements of logistics support, to include support equipment, technical logistics support, to include support equipment, technical data, facilities, computer resources support, supply support, data, facilities, computer resources support, supply support, maintenance planning, and others. maintenance planning, and others.

Course ObjectivesCourse Objectives

• Comprehend the philosophy and objectives of logistics Comprehend the philosophy and objectives of logistics support and the attendant management functions necessary support and the attendant management functions necessary to achieve those objectives.to achieve those objectives.

  • Gain an understanding of logistics related and logistics Gain an understanding of logistics related and logistics

impacting disciplines and the policies, procedures and impacting disciplines and the policies, procedures and management techniques they employ to aid in the management techniques they employ to aid in the establishment of a logistics support capabilityestablishment of a logistics support capability

  • Know the environment in which today's defense systems and Know the environment in which today's defense systems and

equipment are conceived, developed, tested, acquired and equipment are conceived, developed, tested, acquired and operated and to understand the part that the commercial operated and to understand the part that the commercial sector will play in that environment now and in the futuresector will play in that environment now and in the future

General InformationGeneral Information

• Introductory course Introductory course • Based on competencies contained in “DoD Based on competencies contained in “DoD

Mandatory Course Fulfillment Program and Mandatory Course Fulfillment Program and Competency Standards”Competency Standards”

• On-Line Oct 99On-Line Oct 99• Contains 16 LessonsContains 16 Lessons• Estimated at 24 hours to complete (2.4 CEUs)Estimated at 24 hours to complete (2.4 CEUs)• Prerequisite: ACQ 101Prerequisite: ACQ 101• Graduates: 5854 (web-based)Graduates: 5854 (web-based)• Unsuccessfuls: 827 (12%)Unsuccessfuls: 827 (12%)

Lesson 1: Acquisition Logistics ManagementLesson 1: Acquisition Logistics Management

• TLO:TLO: Given a scenario, distinguish the key concepts of acquisition Given a scenario, distinguish the key concepts of acquisition management that are unique to acquisition logistics. management that are unique to acquisition logistics.

• ELOs: ELOs: 1.1. Define the key areas of acquisition logistics management within the IPPD/IPT Define the key areas of acquisition logistics management within the IPPD/IPT

environment. environment. 2.2. Recognize the critical importance of maintenance planning as the foundation Recognize the critical importance of maintenance planning as the foundation

for proper acquisition logistics support. for proper acquisition logistics support. 3.3. Recognize the interrelationships/ interdependencies of logistics support Recognize the interrelationships/ interdependencies of logistics support

elements. elements. 4.4. Recognize the current shift in philosophy from organic to contractor support. Recognize the current shift in philosophy from organic to contractor support. 5.5. Identify key factors that define the budget and funding process for acquisition Identify key factors that define the budget and funding process for acquisition

logistics. logistics. 6.6. Identify the acquisition logistician's role in reviewing and providing input to Identify the acquisition logistician's role in reviewing and providing input to

various acquisition documents. various acquisition documents. 7.7. Distinguish the difference between the role of the AL in the IPPD process as Distinguish the difference between the role of the AL in the IPPD process as

practiced by private industry and government. practiced by private industry and government.

Lesson 2: Systems Engineering and LogisticsLesson 2: Systems Engineering and Logistics

• TLO:TLO: Given a scenario, identify the Systems Engineering Process Given a scenario, identify the Systems Engineering Process (SEP) as it relates to acquisition logistics within the IPPD (SEP) as it relates to acquisition logistics within the IPPD environment. environment.

• ELOs: ELOs:

1.1. Define the key elements of the systems engineering process. Define the key elements of the systems engineering process.

2.2. Recognize the logistics related portions of the Mission Need Statement Recognize the logistics related portions of the Mission Need Statement and Operational Requirements Document. and Operational Requirements Document.

3.3. Identify the role of the logistician utilizing the IPPD methodology to Identify the role of the logistician utilizing the IPPD methodology to support the systems engineering process. support the systems engineering process.

4.4. Define open systems architecture and its impact on system design. Define open systems architecture and its impact on system design.

Lesson 3: Supportability AnalysesLesson 3: Supportability Analyses

• TLOTLO: Given a scenario, identify the importance of supportability analysis, an integral : Given a scenario, identify the importance of supportability analysis, an integral part of the systems engineering process.part of the systems engineering process.

• ELOs:ELOs: 1.1. Define the purpose of supportability analyses as part of the SE process. Define the purpose of supportability analyses as part of the SE process. 2.2. Define the role of the acquisition logistician in the supportability analyses processes Define the role of the acquisition logistician in the supportability analyses processes

and recognize the importance of factors such as support equipment and maintenance and recognize the importance of factors such as support equipment and maintenance planning. planning.

3.3. Identify different types of supportability analyses tied to the acquisition phases and Identify different types of supportability analyses tied to the acquisition phases and types of acquisitions. types of acquisitions.

4.4. Recognize the potential benefit of using trade off analysis to influence system Recognize the potential benefit of using trade off analysis to influence system requirements/design. requirements/design.

5.5. Recognize the implications in supportability analyses when acquiring Recognize the implications in supportability analyses when acquiring commercial/nondevelopmental items. commercial/nondevelopmental items.

6.6. Identify the impact of the systems engineering process as a force for integration of Identify the impact of the systems engineering process as a force for integration of supportability analyses. supportability analyses.

7.7. Compare supportability objectives to phases of the Systems Engineering Process Compare supportability objectives to phases of the Systems Engineering Process addressing design requirements (R&M and qualitative), Support Parameters, and addressing design requirements (R&M and qualitative), Support Parameters, and Trade-Off Strategies. Trade-Off Strategies.

8.8. Identify the importance of test and evaluation in validating supportability. Identify the importance of test and evaluation in validating supportability.

Lesson 4: Life Cycle Cost ManagementLesson 4: Life Cycle Cost Management

• TLO:TLO: Given a scenario, identify LCC concepts as they pertain to acquisition logistics. Given a scenario, identify LCC concepts as they pertain to acquisition logistics.

• ELOs:ELOs:

1.1. Define life cycle cost and the purpose of LCC management. Define life cycle cost and the purpose of LCC management.

2.2. Recognize the concept and impact of using life cycle costs in the acquisition decision-Recognize the concept and impact of using life cycle costs in the acquisition decision-making process and the significance of "best value" in those decisions. making process and the significance of "best value" in those decisions.

3.3. Recognize the purpose and use of Cost as an Independent Variable (CAIV). Recognize the purpose and use of Cost as an Independent Variable (CAIV).

4.4. Recognize the tradeoff between LCC and the achievement of readiness objectives. Recognize the tradeoff between LCC and the achievement of readiness objectives.

5.5. Recognize the use of DoD life cycle cost metrics and tools, including cost estimating Recognize the use of DoD life cycle cost metrics and tools, including cost estimating models. models.

6.6. Recognize the role of the acquisition logistician as an advocate for life cycle cost. Recognize the role of the acquisition logistician as an advocate for life cycle cost.

Lesson 5: Sustainment LogisticsLesson 5: Sustainment Logistics

• TLO:TLO: Given a scenario, identify changes underway in the sustainment Given a scenario, identify changes underway in the sustainment logistics base and their impact on acquisition logistics. logistics base and their impact on acquisition logistics.

• ELOs:ELOs:1.1. Define sustainment logistics. Define sustainment logistics. 2.2. Recognize the need to place emphasis on sustainment logistics as it relates Recognize the need to place emphasis on sustainment logistics as it relates

to life cycle costs. to life cycle costs. 3.3. Recognize the need for close interface with the sustainment community. Recognize the need for close interface with the sustainment community. 4.4. Recognize today's need to emphasize logistics re-engineering, outsourcing Recognize today's need to emphasize logistics re-engineering, outsourcing

and privatization in identifying logistics support strategy and the magnitude and privatization in identifying logistics support strategy and the magnitude of DoD sustainment information. of DoD sustainment information.

5.5. Recognize the significance of diminishing manufacturing sources on the Recognize the significance of diminishing manufacturing sources on the defense industrial base. defense industrial base.

6.6. Recognize the requirement for post production support as it relates to Recognize the requirement for post production support as it relates to acquisition logistics. acquisition logistics.

Lesson 6: Contractor SupportLesson 6: Contractor Support

• TLO:TLO: Given a scenario, identify the forms of contractor support and the Given a scenario, identify the forms of contractor support and the role of the acquisition logistician.role of the acquisition logistician.

• ELOs:ELOs:1.1. Define contractor support. Define contractor support. 2.2. Recognize the critical importance of contractor support in the acquisition Recognize the critical importance of contractor support in the acquisition

logistics arena with the emphasis on a preference for contractor support logistics arena with the emphasis on a preference for contractor support within the DoD. within the DoD.

3.3. Identify the various forms of contractor support and explain the purpose of Identify the various forms of contractor support and explain the purpose of each. each.

4.4. Identify the decision criteria regarding the various applications (or degree) Identify the decision criteria regarding the various applications (or degree) of contractor support. of contractor support.

5.5. Identify the responsibilities of the acquisition logistician in the selection Identify the responsibilities of the acquisition logistician in the selection and implementation of the various forms of contractor support.and implementation of the various forms of contractor support.

Lesson 7: Maintenance PlanningLesson 7: Maintenance Planning

• TLO:TLO: Given a scenario, identify how the maintenance planning process Given a scenario, identify how the maintenance planning process provides a basis for the establishment of supportability and support element provides a basis for the establishment of supportability and support element design.design.

• ELOs:ELOs:1.1. Define the purpose and timing of the maintenance concept. Define the purpose and timing of the maintenance concept. 2.2. Define the purpose of maintenance planning and identify the acquisition Define the purpose of maintenance planning and identify the acquisition

phases when maintenance planning is considered. phases when maintenance planning is considered. 3.3. Define the various levels of maintenance within the DoD service Define the various levels of maintenance within the DoD service

components. components. 4.4. Identify the importance of maintenance planning for contractor support Identify the importance of maintenance planning for contractor support

within the various levels of DoD component maintenance. within the various levels of DoD component maintenance. 5.5. Recognize Depot Maintenance Interservicing and explain the use of Joint Recognize Depot Maintenance Interservicing and explain the use of Joint

Depot Maintenance as a viable option for logistics support. Depot Maintenance as a viable option for logistics support. 6.6. Recognize and distinguish between the purposes of and uses for depot Recognize and distinguish between the purposes of and uses for depot

maintenance interservicing studies and decision tree analysis type efforts. maintenance interservicing studies and decision tree analysis type efforts. 7.7. Recognize the purpose of a Depot Maintenance Interservicing Support Recognize the purpose of a Depot Maintenance Interservicing Support

Agreement (DMISA). Agreement (DMISA). 8.8. Identify the acquisition logistician's responsibilities in the establishment of Identify the acquisition logistician's responsibilities in the establishment of

a joint depot maintenance capability. a joint depot maintenance capability.

Lesson 8: Computer Resources SupportLesson 8: Computer Resources Support

• TLO:TLO: Given a scenario, identify the management concepts and decision Given a scenario, identify the management concepts and decision processes that govern acquisition and support of computer resources.processes that govern acquisition and support of computer resources.

• ELOs:ELOs:1.1. Define computer resources support and its significance as a major cost Define computer resources support and its significance as a major cost

driver. driver. 2.2. Recognize the current standards and policy for computer resources support. Recognize the current standards and policy for computer resources support. 3.3. Summarize the activities involved in the software life cycle. Summarize the activities involved in the software life cycle. 4.4. Describe the types and the technical/managerial issues involved in software Describe the types and the technical/managerial issues involved in software

support. support. 5.5. Identify ways in which acquisition and logistics personnel can cooperate in Identify ways in which acquisition and logistics personnel can cooperate in

considering support issues during acquisition. considering support issues during acquisition. 6.6. Identify some practices that, when implemented, facilitate both software Identify some practices that, when implemented, facilitate both software

acquisition and support.acquisition and support.

Lesson 9: Supply SupportLesson 9: Supply Support

• TLO:TLO: Given a scenario, identify the processes and procedures employed Given a scenario, identify the processes and procedures employed during provisioning, supply support, and source coding during the systems during provisioning, supply support, and source coding during the systems acquisition processacquisition process

• ELOs:ELOs:1.1. Define supply support and recognize its significance as a major cost driver. Define supply support and recognize its significance as a major cost driver. 2.2. Recognize the purpose of provisioning and how provisioning decisions are Recognize the purpose of provisioning and how provisioning decisions are

made to cost-effectively achieve readiness objectives. made to cost-effectively achieve readiness objectives. 3.3. Identify the impact/potential impact on supply support and the provisioning Identify the impact/potential impact on supply support and the provisioning

process given contractor provisioning and contractor material management. process given contractor provisioning and contractor material management. 4.4. Distinguish between the various types of provisioning. Distinguish between the various types of provisioning. 5.5. Differentiate between when provisioning planning should begin and when Differentiate between when provisioning planning should begin and when

formal provisioning starts. formal provisioning starts. 6.6. Identify the methods of provisioning and the conditions that typify their Identify the methods of provisioning and the conditions that typify their

use. use. 7.7. Describe the rationale and benefits for organic and/or contractor supply Describe the rationale and benefits for organic and/or contractor supply

support strategies. support strategies. 8.8. Define the DoD Source, Maintenance, Recoverability coding process. Define the DoD Source, Maintenance, Recoverability coding process.

Lesson 10: Support EquipmentLesson 10: Support Equipment

• TLO:TLO: Given a scenario, identify the policies, procedures, and processes Given a scenario, identify the policies, procedures, and processes associated with the identification, development, acquisition and support of associated with the identification, development, acquisition and support of support equipment. support equipment.

• ELOs:ELOs: 1.1. Define support equipment. Define support equipment. 2.2. Differentiate between the basic types of support equipment. Differentiate between the basic types of support equipment. 3.3. Recognize that support equipment can be a major cost factor in the Recognize that support equipment can be a major cost factor in the

acquisition logistics process. acquisition logistics process. 4.4. Summarize the basic principles of support equipment acquisition. Summarize the basic principles of support equipment acquisition. 5.5. Recognize DoD policy on Automated Test Systems (ATS), the importance Recognize DoD policy on Automated Test Systems (ATS), the importance

of ATS, and the function ATS has in the support equipment arena. of ATS, and the function ATS has in the support equipment arena. 6.6. Identify the responsibilities of the acquisition logistician in the support Identify the responsibilities of the acquisition logistician in the support

equipment acquisition process. equipment acquisition process. 7.7. Identify the role of the acquisition logistician in the ATS acquisition Identify the role of the acquisition logistician in the ATS acquisition

process. process. 8.8. Identify the critical importance of ATS given the rapidity with which Identify the critical importance of ATS given the rapidity with which

technology is changing the role of the logistician. technology is changing the role of the logistician.

Lesson 11: FacilitiesLesson 11: Facilities

• TLO:TLO: Given a scenario, identify the process involved in the identification, Given a scenario, identify the process involved in the identification, design and construction of facilities to support systems and equipment. design and construction of facilities to support systems and equipment.

• ELOs:ELOs:

1.1. Define facilities and address their significance as a major cost driver. Define facilities and address their significance as a major cost driver.

2.2. Summarize the process used to analyze and define facility requirements. Summarize the process used to analyze and define facility requirements.

3.3. Define a site survey and the attendant output products. Define a site survey and the attendant output products.

4.4. Recognize the fundamentals of the military construction program. Recognize the fundamentals of the military construction program.

5.5. Identify other authorized funding sources for facility design and Identify other authorized funding sources for facility design and construction. construction.

6.6. Identify life cycle cost concerns associated with facility requirements. Identify life cycle cost concerns associated with facility requirements.

Lesson 12: Technical DataLesson 12: Technical Data

• TLO:TLO: Given a scenario, identify the purpose, policies, and procedures for Given a scenario, identify the purpose, policies, and procedures for the development of technical data in support of systems and equipment. the development of technical data in support of systems and equipment.

• ELOs: ELOs: 1.1. Define technical data and recognize its significance as a major cost driver. Define technical data and recognize its significance as a major cost driver. 2.2. Describe the implications of contractor logistics support on requirements Describe the implications of contractor logistics support on requirements

for technical data. for technical data. 3.3. Compare and contrast engineering data packages. Compare and contrast engineering data packages. 4.4. Summarize the various types of data rights. Summarize the various types of data rights. 5.5. Recognize the purpose of technical order/manuals and how the DoD Recognize the purpose of technical order/manuals and how the DoD

processes contribute to their development. processes contribute to their development. 6.6. Recognize that data requested from the contractor will depend on and/or be Recognize that data requested from the contractor will depend on and/or be

influenced by the system's infrastructure and how the system is influenced by the system's infrastructure and how the system is provisioned. provisioned.

7.7. Identify the responsibilities of the logistician in the development and Identify the responsibilities of the logistician in the development and acquisition of technical orders/manuals including integrated electronic acquisition of technical orders/manuals including integrated electronic technical manuals, CD-ROM, and other technologies.technical manuals, CD-ROM, and other technologies.

Lesson 13: PHS & TLesson 13: PHS & T

• TLO:TLO: Given a scenario, identify issues associated with the packaging, Given a scenario, identify issues associated with the packaging, handling, storage and transportation (PHS&T) of systems and equipment. handling, storage and transportation (PHS&T) of systems and equipment.

• ELOs:ELOs:1.1. Define packaging, handling, storage and transportation of systems and Define packaging, handling, storage and transportation of systems and

equipment. equipment. 2.2. Recognize that packaging, handling, storage and transportation of systems Recognize that packaging, handling, storage and transportation of systems

and equipment is a major cost driver. and equipment is a major cost driver. 3.3. Identify up-front system engineering design factors during the concept and Identify up-front system engineering design factors during the concept and

exploration phase that will affect the PHS&T of systems and equipment. exploration phase that will affect the PHS&T of systems and equipment. 4.4. Distinguish between the tree levels of DoD packaging, identified the Distinguish between the tree levels of DoD packaging, identified the

objective behind performance oriented packaging, and recalled the usability objective behind performance oriented packaging, and recalled the usability of commercial packaging standards. of commercial packaging standards.

5.5. Identify service responsibility for the various modes of transportation used Identify service responsibility for the various modes of transportation used in the air, on land, and at sea. in the air, on land, and at sea.

6.6. Identify Commercial/Non-developmental item impacts on PHS&T. Identify Commercial/Non-developmental item impacts on PHS&T.

Lesson 14: Manpower, Personnel & TrainingLesson 14: Manpower, Personnel & Training• TLO:TLO: Given a scenario, distinguish the difference between manpower and personnel Given a scenario, distinguish the difference between manpower and personnel

policies, procedures and documentation, and identify the key elements of training in policies, procedures and documentation, and identify the key elements of training in support of acquisition logistics. support of acquisition logistics.

• ELOs: ELOs: 1.1. Define the purpose of manpower and personnel requirements given acquisition logistics. Define the purpose of manpower and personnel requirements given acquisition logistics. 2.2. Describe DoD policy relating to the identification of manpower and personnel Describe DoD policy relating to the identification of manpower and personnel

requirements. requirements. 3.3. Identify analytical models or tests that can be used to reveal and quantify manpower and Identify analytical models or tests that can be used to reveal and quantify manpower and

personnel requirements. personnel requirements. 4.4. Identify and describe major factors that can affect manpower requirements that are both Identify and describe major factors that can affect manpower requirements that are both

directly and non-directly related to the acquisition logistics process. directly and non-directly related to the acquisition logistics process. 5.5. Recognize that manpower, personnel and training can be major factors in life cycle cost. Recognize that manpower, personnel and training can be major factors in life cycle cost. 6.6. Define the purpose of training and training support requirements in support of Define the purpose of training and training support requirements in support of

acquisition logistics. acquisition logistics. 7.7. Recognize the role of the logistician in the identification of training during the Recognize the role of the logistician in the identification of training during the

acquisition life cycle. acquisition life cycle. 8.8. Recognize the various methods of training and the timing of training during the Recognize the various methods of training and the timing of training during the

acquisition cycle. acquisition cycle. 9.9. Identify the role of the Acquisition Logistician using the IPT process to influence Identify the role of the Acquisition Logistician using the IPT process to influence

acquisition strategy. acquisition strategy.

Lesson 15: Acquisition StrategiesLesson 15: Acquisition Strategies

• TLO:TLO: Given a scenario, identify DoD acquisition strategies as they relate to acquisition Given a scenario, identify DoD acquisition strategies as they relate to acquisition logistics.logistics.

• ELOs: ELOs: 1.1. Define the purpose of logistically-related acquisition strategies within the DoD. Define the purpose of logistically-related acquisition strategies within the DoD. 2.2. Recognize logistics-related acquisition strategies and what factors can influence these Recognize logistics-related acquisition strategies and what factors can influence these

strategies. strategies. 3.3. Recognize the impact of acquisition reform on the acquisition process and various strategies Recognize the impact of acquisition reform on the acquisition process and various strategies

that impact acquisition. that impact acquisition. 4.4. Recognize how acquisition and support strategies are related. Recognize how acquisition and support strategies are related. 5.5. Distinguish the relationship between various acquisition strategies in the support strategies of Distinguish the relationship between various acquisition strategies in the support strategies of

Interim Contractor Support and Contractor Logistics Support. Interim Contractor Support and Contractor Logistics Support. 6.6. Recognize the importance of foreign sourcing as an acquisition strategy. Recognize the importance of foreign sourcing as an acquisition strategy. 7.7. Recognize the role of the acquisition logistician in the market investigation efforts in Recognize the role of the acquisition logistician in the market investigation efforts in

determining applicability of Commercial/Non-developmental Items in an acquisition. determining applicability of Commercial/Non-developmental Items in an acquisition. 8.8. Identify the role of the Acquisition Logistician using the IPT process to influence acquisition Identify the role of the Acquisition Logistician using the IPT process to influence acquisition

strategy. strategy.

Lesson 16: Interface of Acquisition Lesson 16: Interface of Acquisition Logistics with ContractingLogistics with Contracting

• TLO:TLO: Given a scenario, identify the acquisition logistician's role in the Given a scenario, identify the acquisition logistician's role in the contracting process throughout the system life cycle. contracting process throughout the system life cycle.

• ELOs: ELOs: 1.1. Recognize the impact of contracting for Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) and Recognize the impact of contracting for Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) and

Interim Contractor Support (ICS. Interim Contractor Support (ICS. 2.2. Recognize the importance of the IPPD/IPT process in defining the logistician Recognize the importance of the IPPD/IPT process in defining the logistician

role during the contracting process. role during the contracting process. 3.3. Identify how the concept of contractor flexibility can be used to propose Identify how the concept of contractor flexibility can be used to propose

alternate solutions for acquistion logistics support. alternate solutions for acquistion logistics support. 4.4. Recall the purpose of source selection criteria and standards. Recall the purpose of source selection criteria and standards. 5.5. Define the logistician role in the development of operational support Define the logistician role in the development of operational support

performance objectives in the Statement of Work and Statement of Objective performance objectives in the Statement of Work and Statement of Objective (SOW/SOO. (SOW/SOO.

6.6. Identify how contracts are interrelated and how this affects logistician decisions. Identify how contracts are interrelated and how this affects logistician decisions.

Methods of AssessmentMethods of Assessment

• Inter-lesson Knowledge ReviewsInter-lesson Knowledge Reviews• End-of-Lesson Exam (one question per ELO)End-of-Lesson Exam (one question per ELO)

Requires 100% masteryRequires 100% mastery Three opportunitiesThree opportunities Instructor remediationInstructor remediation

• End of Lesson Exercises (14 of 16 lessons)End of Lesson Exercises (14 of 16 lessons) 9 of 14 require e-mail input to instructor9 of 14 require e-mail input to instructor 5 have exercise inherent in the lesson5 have exercise inherent in the lesson ORD BasedORD Based

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IssuesIssues

• Needs a customer reaffirmation of required Needs a customer reaffirmation of required course competenciescourse competencies

• Significant numbers of student not permitted to Significant numbers of student not permitted to work on course during duty timework on course during duty time

RecommendationsRecommendations

• FIPT perform a bottoms up review of Course FIPT perform a bottoms up review of Course Objectives and TLOs/ELOsObjectives and TLOs/ELOs

• Services emphasize to supervisors the need and value in Services emphasize to supervisors the need and value in allowing employees duty time to work on course.allowing employees duty time to work on course.

• Add material on:Add material on: Supply Chain ManagementSupply Chain Management Product Support/PBLProduct Support/PBL Total Ownership Cost Total Ownership Cost Logistics in Evolutionary Acquisition and Spiral DevelopmentLogistics in Evolutionary Acquisition and Spiral Development