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Charles Harris draws on a wide range of experience that equip him to handle challenges with confidence in his dual role as general engineer and a contract specialist at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center.
The M139 Volcano System is a rapidly deployable anti-vehicular mine dispensing system that counters enemy mobility and provides strategic advantages in diverse operational scenarios.
The future of warfare is defined by speed—speed in decision-making, rapid adaptation, and most critically, delivering capability to Soldiers when they need it.
Built to deliver decisive effects from standoff distances, these systems are rapidly moving from concept to operational use.
When Lt. Col. Brandon A. Pye began his first acquisition assignment, he didn’t expect it to shape his career in such a profound way.
The event honored acquisition professionals whose achievements in research, development and sustainment efforts provided critical support to the warfighter.
As the Army continues to navigate changes in 2026, strong leadership and critical thinking skills remain at the forefront to maintain a workforce that is comprised of the most capable officers and civilians.
When people come together, share perspectives, and build on each other’s strengths it leads to better ideas, smarter solutions and a clearer path forward.
Fort Bragg and the XVIII Airborne Corps officially opened the Lt. Gen. James M. Gavin Joint Innovation Outpost (JIOP).
Excellence, innovation and leadership took center stage at the Pentagon as the Army celebrated the remarkable achievements of its acquisition workforce.
The Army’s acquisition reform is beginning to show tangible results, as early actions taken under the new portfolio acquisition executive (PAE) construct translate strategic intent into measurable progress.
Five exemplary Army acquisition professionals were inducted into the 2025 Army Acquisition Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Pentagon on March 4, 2026.
Modernization is no longer defined by how quickly an idea is conceived, but by how rapidly and effectively it is delivered to Soldiers in operational environments.
When we talk about digital transformation and building data-driven organizations, the first things that come to mind may be technological solutions. But there’s more!
Senior leaders from across the Department of War will gather this spring at the Warfighting Acquisition University to recognize innovation, excellence and mission impact during the 2025 Warfighting Acquisition Awards ceremony.
DACM Hot Topics offers a monthly overview of timely educational and career resources for Army Acquisition professionals to enhance their career success.
Danielle Andersen believes challenges aren’t obstacles—they’re opportunities to move forward in a better way.
Imagine a world where artificial super intelligence conducts combined arms warfare across all domains of war, using quantum computing, robotics, predictive logistics and nanotechnology.
The ECTDP are Army initiatives created to produce senior civilian leaders with an enterprise perspective.
In 2025, my team within the Soldier Evaluation Directorate won the U.S. ATEC’s AI Challenge with a tool that could draft the first version of an AEP.
The nature of warfare is in constant flux, and with it, the demands on military logistics. As the U.S. Army shifts its focus toward Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) and confronts the challenges of Anti-Access/Aerial Denial (A2/AD) environments, the ability to sustain dispersed forces becomes a principal concern.
The SSCF program is a 10-month educational senior leadership developmental opportunity sponsored by the DACM Office.
Success doesn’t happen by chance—it’s built on a foundation. For Marta Hess, that foundation is a framework she calls the “four Ps”: people, process, product and plan.
Training With Industry (TWI) fellows convened for their annual midpoint review Jan. 12-16, 2026, in Arlington, Virginia at Microsoft’s Innovation Hub.
Traditional approaches to Army prototyping efforts have been known to move at a lackluster speed, letting ideas gather dust, while near-peer adversaries field “good enough” solutions to operational units. FUZE is the U.S. Army’s flagship innovation program, which adopts a venture capitalist (VC) model to expedite military technology development.
DACM Hot Topics offers a monthly overview of timely educational and career resources for Army Acquisition professionals to enhance their career success.
Learning something new each day keeps the mind sharp, perspectives fresh and the potential for growth alive. Embracing new opportunities—even those that seem uncertain—opens doors to unexpected experiences and skills. Taking risks may feel uncomfortable at first, but it’s often in those moments of challenge that real progress and confidence take root.
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is offering three new master’s degree programs for eligible Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW) personnel: Master of Science in Acquisition – Contract Management; Master of Science in Acquisition – Program Management; and Master of Science in Financial Management. Designed for flexibility, all three 24-month programs are offered remotely and part-time, allowing students to study from their duty station without career interruption.
DACM Office proudly announces the 2027 Centralized Selection List, identifying the best-qualified leaders to serve in critical acquisition command and key billet positions.
As the Army enhances Soldier lethality, Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition’s (JPEO A&A) Product Manager (PdM) Small Caliber Ammunition is developing the XM1224 Hybrid-Anti Materiel Round (HAMR) precision cartridge for the MK22 Precision Sniper Rifle.
As the Army enhances Soldier lethality, Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition’s (JPEO A&A) Product Manager (PdM) Small Caliber Ammunition is developing the XM1224 Hybrid-Anti Materiel Round (HAMR) precision cartridge for the MK22 Precision Sniper Rifle.
The Warfighting Acquisition University is proud to offer two new cross-functional training (CFT) courses for acquisition professionals: CFT-4010 and CFT-4200.
Stepping into a new and unfamiliar role can be intimidating, but it’s often the fastest way to grow in your career.
From the earliest days of the American Revolution to the modern digital battlefield, the U.S. Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW) has served as the engine behind the Army’s ability to equip, sustain and modernize the force.
This order aims to improve how government agencies purchase products and services by mandating an overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
The United States Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) Software Engineering Center (SEC) will transfer the life cycle sustainment responsibilities of the Wideband Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Operational Management System (WSOMS) to the United States Space Force (USSF) in fiscal year 2026.
There I was, sitting in a mini cubicle in SecureNinja, the proctor facility where I chose to take my Program Management (PM) Practitioner Exam, because it had the word “ninja” in it.
Near-peer adversaries now field a sophisticated arsenal of aerial threats capable of executing complex, multidomain attacks designed to overwhelm traditional defenses.
Discipline, focus and adaptability are just a few of the qualities that connect martial arts to everyday life.
The DACM mission is to recruit, train and retain an agile, adaptive and professional workforce with the acquisition acumen and critical thinking skills to accelerate delivery capability to Soldiers.
New threat set is causing commanders to re-think the employment of armored formations, underscoring a fundamental shift in modern combat dynamics.
Foreign military sales, or FMS, is a cornerstone of U.S. security cooperation, enabling partner nations to acquire American military equipment and services.
The Army’s Joint Program Executive Office Armaments and Ammunition (JPEO A&A) is celebrating the success of its direct-hire Program Analysis Intern Program launched in 2021.
Authenticity in the workplace isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a catalyst for genuine connection and stronger communication.
Department of War and private sector professionals are temporarily linked to each other’s organizations, where they can gain cross-sector experience and share innovative best practices—fostering better communication and understanding between government and industry.
The Army launched its most ambitious procurement overhaul in decades—designed to slash bureaucracy, fast-track innovation and sharpen organizational agility.
Army agencies gathered to demonstrate their latest scientific and technological achievements on Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Among the demonstrations were key technologies from U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)…
Army leaders and defense experts met in Washington at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Contemporary Military Forum to discuss how the U.S. Army is advancing its command-and-control (C2) capabilities for the future fight.
The CECOM SEC has developed a robust talent management program targeting software professionals, applying continuous innovation and employee development.
As a systems engineer, Svetislav (Steve) Petrusevic believes that every role is an opportunity to apply what you’ve learned and build on it.
In this edition of Faces of the Force, Staff Sgt. Summer L. McMahon shares that “a flexible mindset opens the door to growth, problem-solving and opportunity.”
Digital engineering and modeling and simulation (M&S) are transformative approaches that enable precision, efficiency and innovation in munitions production and warfighter capabilities.
The Army’s ability to adapt and innovate in real time is critical to mission success on the modern battlefield.
In both his career and personal life, Maj. Timothy Hancock carries a simple philosophy: always make the best of every circumstance.
The U.S. Army prioritizes a shift to faster, more agile software development and acquisitions to deliver defensive cyber operations.
By directly enhancing capabilities in protection, intelligence, movement and maneuver, fires and sustainment, biometrics provide an operational edge.
NPS offers graduate degrees in the acquisition sciences—specifically Master of Science (M.S.) degrees in program management and contract management.
Modeling the leadership qualities you value builds trust and credibility with those in your personal and professional life.
Introducing, “Behind the Frontlines: Enabling the Warfighter,” an all-online outlet consisting of exclusive and partner-created content focusing on Army acquisition.
