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On the algorithmic battlefield, the Army’s success hinges on sustaining forces over vast distances and in austere conditions. Operational contract support enables the sustainment of the modern warfighter—embodying the principle that the Army is a team sport.

Contract To Combat: OCS Is The Strategic Fulcrum On The Algorithmic Battlefield

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May DACM Hot Topics

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G-TEAD Delivers Rapid Counter-drone Capability To NATO’s Eastern Flank, Demonstrating The Power Of Accelerated Acquisition

May 7, 2026 in AAW Spotlights, Behind The Frontlines, Career Development, DAU-SSCF, Workforce

Congratulations To The 2026-2027 Academic Year SSCF Selectees

Please join the Director, Acquisition Career Management (DACM) in congratulating the selectees for the 2026-2027 academic year (AY) SSCF program.
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May 6, 2026 in Behind The Frontlines, From the Frontlines, Science & Technology

G-TEAD Delivers Rapid Counter-drone Capability To NATO’s Eastern Flank, Demonstrating The Power Of Accelerated Acquisition

As unmanned aerial threats intensify across Europe, the Army PIT's G‑TEAD has emerged as a decisive force in delivering combat‑credible capabilities at the speed of war.
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May 4, 2026 in Behind The Frontlines, MG Harry Greene Awards

Data-Driven Sustainment: Leveraging Big Data and Predictive Analytics for Army Supply Chain Resilience

Supply chains today aren’t just behind the scenes process; they’re becoming battlegrounds in their own right.
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AAW SPOTLIGHTS

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Congratulations To The 2026-2027 Academic Year SSCF Selectees

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Always Ask Why – Sgt. 1st Class China A. Mathews

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Build Career Momentum – Charles Harris

ACQUISITION 360°

A comprehensive look at the end-to-end acquisition life cycle.

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Workers pack completed M1 Garand rifles for shipment at the Springfield Armory (c. 1940s), emblematic of the Ordnance Department’s mass-production “arsenal of democracy” that armed U.S. forces at scale.

History of the Army Acquisition Workforce and its Ongoing Transformation

RESPONSIBLE SPEED

BLACK HAWK ABOVE AND BEYOND

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BEEN THERE, DONE THAT

Insights from past Acquisition leaders and comparisons of historical and current technologies.

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An exercise to experience

Been there, done that: Beware the rush to failure

Been There, Done That: Think ready, be ready

Been There, Done That: Want A High Return?

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FACES OF THE FORCE

Highlighting the Army Acquisition Workforce and their contributions.

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Always Ask Why – Sgt. 1st Class China A. Mathews

Charles Harris - FOTF Featured Image - U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center, Capability Program Executive Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense

Build Career Momentum – Charles Harris

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Career Path Pivot – Lt. Col. Brandon A. Pye

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Collaboration Counts – Sgt. 1st Class Jacqueline J. Cole

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FROM THE FRONTLINES

A look at acquisition in action.

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On the algorithmic battlefield, the Army’s success hinges on sustaining forces over vast distances and in austere conditions. Operational contract support enables the sustainment of the modern warfighter—embodying the principle that the Army is a team sport.

Contract To Combat: OCS Is The Strategic Fulcrum On The Algorithmic Battlefield

BTF Partners G-TEAD Delivers | Featured Image

G-TEAD Delivers Rapid Counter-drone Capability To NATO’s Eastern Flank, Demonstrating The Power Of Accelerated Acquisition

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Accelerating Defensive Cyber Operations By Leveraging Commercial Technology

Members of the CECOM ASIC Center’s low-code solutions team help the Army rapidly develop and deploy applications. From left are team members Stephen Donahue, Brian Simpson, Meghann Johnson, Machon Alston and Brandon Long.

CECOM ASIC Leading The Charge In Low-Code Solutions For The Army

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PROGRAM OF RECORD

Discussing the process of conceptualizing, developing, acquiring and decommissioning programs.

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The FLRAA team shows Col. Matthew Scher, the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade commanding officer, what his Soldiers can expect from the FLRAA in the 3rd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment hangar on September 9, 2024. A tiltrotor aircraft, FLRAA will have the hybrid capabilities of both planes and helicopters. (Photo by Spc. Charles Clark, 25th Infantry Division)

TWICE AS FAR, TWICE AS FAST

In a simulation, Navy Lt. Anh Nguyen, a master’s student who is currently evaluating the use of the IVAS augmented reality software, initiates treatment of a wounded warfighter by displaying virtual hands that provide previously recorded guidance in the procedure. (Photo courtesy of Christoph Leuze, Nakamir Inc.)

NEXT-LEVEL REALITY

SEPARATION FROM SERVICE

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