AAE Memorandum: In accordance with Army Directive 2017-22, the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology) will update DA Pamphlet 70-3 (Army Acqusition Procedures) and develop a talent management plan to allow Department of the Army Civilian Acquisition Program Managers to gain experience in Science and Technology (S&T), Test and Evaluation (T&E), and Contracting before becoming a GS-15 Project Manager. This document serves as interim guidance.