Upon assignment to an acquisition-coded position, AAW professionals, except those filling Key Leadership Positions (KLPs), must meet their respective Functional Area’s certification level requirements within the prescribed grace period. The duration of this grace period is based on the position’s required certification level (3 years for Foundational/Professional, 5 years for Practitioner, and 4 years for Advanced). The duration of grace periods for these levels are consistent across the Functional Areas.