How do I apply for AAC Membership?

Officers can request AAC membership once they meet all of the following requirements:

  • A baccalaureate degree at an accredited educational institution with one of the following:
    • 24 semester credit hours in business related disciplines from an accredited college or university (courses must be on a transcript); or
    • 24 semester credit hours in the current ACF or the ACF tentatively selected for AND 12 semester credit hours in business related disciplines; or
    • As an exception of education requirement, possess ten years of acquisition experience before 01 October 1991
  • Be in the grade of Major and above
  • Have at least four years of experience in an acquisition position in the DOD or in a comparable position in industry or government (Can use 12 months of education and training for one of these years)
  • Minimum of DAWIA Level II certified in one of the five ACFs

Once they meet these requirements listed above, Active Army, USAR, and ARNG acquisition officers should request AAC Membership through the Army Acquisition Corps Management System (AAC MS). Detailed instructions can be found within the AAC MS Portal at https://apps.asc.army.mil/camp.