continually grow and steward the exper- tise and versatility needed to be effective in future operations.


Te most important characteristic—and the most difficult to attain and keep—is trust. Trust must be earned. Te Army’s standing as a profession is based on the trust of the American people to act in the interest of their security. Tat holds true whether the action is deploying lethal force or deciding which manufacturer will build the safest


ON THE CONTRACTING FRONT tank. Te Soldier,


Army Civilian and the public trust us, the acquisition community, to balance performance with cost in order to quickly deliver capability.


Over the past 11 years of war, I can unequivocally say that the acquisition workforce has upheld that trust. We responded to Soldiers’ needs in com- bat with better body armor, new sniper rifles, faster communications networks and Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles. Many of you deployed alongside operational units, making sure that their new gear worked and that they could use it to its full capability. At the same time, the acquisition community listened to warfighters on what wasn’t working and canceled or restructured programs that did not meet the standards our Soldiers deserve. Part of earning and maintain- ing the public trust is being transparent about our challenges and working to learn from them.


Professionals also remain committed


to their own development and growth within the profession. Stewardship of the profession includes lifelong learning, while esprit de corps unites us in a common bond to prevail against all odds. Tis is particularly relevant for us as we face a changing national budget


environment. Te military


security and in


the near term will be smaller and leaner


Contracting professionals are at the forefront of ensuring that the Soldier and the taxpayer get the best quality and value for the materiel and services that the Army purchases, and the ASA(ALT) leadership is engaged in growing and strengthening the contracting workforce. Here, the Hon. Heidi Shyu takes questions during a visit Jan. 28 to U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command – Fort Bliss, TX. (Photo by Benito Gonzales, U.S. Army Contracting Command)


but will remain a cutting-edge force that is agile, scalable, rapidly deployable and technologically advanced. Amid budgetary challenges, we must protect and prioritize our key investments in technology, new capabilities and people.


Much depends on your ability to adapt to this new landscape, whether it means mastering a new information technol- ogy tool or applying the principles of better buying power. To assist with your development, we will continue to expand training, certification, “re-greening” and other opportunities for those in or enter- ing the acquisition field. Your continued growth is important to ensure that you have the knowledge, skills and experi- ences needed to excel.


Te foundation that sets the Army Pro- fession apart from any individual


job


responsibility rests on our Army values. All of us are familiar with them; professional- ism requires internalizing these values in our daily operations. In acquisition, that means applying our great skills to design, develop and deliver capability to U.S. and coalition forces, in accordance with stated requirements—delivering on our promises. It also means holding up the


highest level of values and ethics in all that we do.


Service to the Soldier and the American people is not just what we get paid for as professionals, but a core part of our identity. Every time a robot detects and disables an explosive device or a helicop- ter makes a safe landing, those of us in the acquisition career field have the great honor of seeing the results of our service. It is incredibly rewarding to support our Soldiers so directly


CONCLUSION Our military is the best in the world, bar none. Our Soldiers are the best-equipped, best-trained and best-led of any army on the planet. And our Acquisition Workforce remains a profession within the Army Profession. Our Soldiers and civilians trust that we will deliver the systems that ensure their success on the field of battle, allowing them one day to come home safely to their families and friends. Tank you for your professionalism, and thank you especially for your service!


For more information on ADRP 1, go to http://armypubs.army.mil/doctrine/ DR_pubs/dr_a/pdf/adrp1.pdf.


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