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From the Acquisition Support Center Director
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ongratulations to Army AL&T Magazine on its 50th anniversary of bringing the latest information on developments
in Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (AL&T) to the Army community. The first edi- tion of the then-Army Research and Development Newsmagazine was published on Dec. 1, 1960.
The Honorable Wilber M. Brucker, then-Secretary of the Army, wrote the first article launching this innovative publication. “To those who would travel the long, hard road of progress in assuring the security of our Nation, I commend this and future issues of this new publication in the full confidence that it will assist you in maintaining your professional competence at the constantly high level which the vital mission of our Army demands,” he wrote. Brucker’s words still ring true 50 years later.
Over the decades, the magazine’s name, design, staff, and authors have changed numerous times, and the Army has made giant leaps in AL&T, spanning three wars, numerous conflicts, and 11 presi- dential administrations. Today, the award-winning Army AL&T Magazine continues energizing the Army AL&T Workforce with a first-class publication that is a venue for an exchange of AL&T organizational, operational, and technological developments, best business practices, and lessons learned. Most of all, it continues to serve the Soldiers who vigilantly stand in harm’s way protecting our Nation. Again, congratulations to Army AL&T Magazine, and may it remain a continuum of success for the next 50 years and beyond.
Memorandums from Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics and Director, Army Acquisition Corps Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Dr. Ashton B. Carter has released a memorandum (see Pages 56–60) highlighting several of his goals for the acquisition community, including overcoming the challenges ahead and finding efficiencies in our daily activities. Because of a flat-lined budget, Carter focuses on his underlying theme, “doing more without more.” As members of the acquisition community, we need to adhere to his goals.
In Director, Army Acquisition Corps Memorandum #6 (see Pages 61–62), LTG William N. Phillips emphasizes using Section 852, 2008 National Defense Authorization Act, Public Law 110-181 as well as the importance of certification and professionalism of the AL&T Workforce.
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To stay in alignment with this memorandum, AL&T Workforce members and their supervisors should focus on establishing a strong Individual Development Plan (IDP) and then executing it. That requires participation by both the individual and the supervisor. AL&T Workforce members can also use the tools that the U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC) provides to help them develop a solid IDP.
Craig A. Spisak Director, U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center
The remainder of this column will feature comments from the new USAASC Deputy Director, COL Bill Boruff.
From the USAASC Deputy Director
In my first assignment to this organization, I witnessed the Acquisition Career Management Office and the Army Acquisition Executive Support Agency transform into USAASC. Now, at a higher level of responsibility, I’m privileged to help USAASC continue its transformation into a Direct Reporting Unit to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for AL&T by managing personnel changes, providing control and oversight, and developing the best acquisition support we can. These are exciting times, and I’m looking forward to serving USAASC at the next level of providing world-class support for our customers and the acquisition community.
MEMORANDUM FOR ACQUISITION PROFESSIONALS SUBJECT: Better Buying Power: Mandate for Restoring Affordability and Productivity in Defense Spending On Pages 56–60 is the text of the June 28, 2010, Memorandum for Acquisition Professionals from Dr. Ashton B. Carter, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, with supporting slides. Dr. Carter’s memorandum and slides are also online, at
http://www.acq.osd.mil/docs/USD(AT&L)_ Memo_to_Acquisition_Professionals_June_28_2010.pdf.
MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION SUBJECT: Director, Army Acquisition Corps Guidance Memorandum #6 On Pages 61–62 is the text of the Director, Army Acquisition Corps Guidance Memorandum #6, dated July 8, 2010. In it, LTG William N. Phillips, Principal Military Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology and Director, Army Acquisition Corps, addresses the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund and adds a personal note encouraging the Army Acquisition Team to “take full advantage of these resources.” LTG Phillips’ memo is also available online, at
http://asc.army.mil/docs/programs/ 852/Memo_DACM_6.pdf.
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