New continuous learning modules available.The Defense Acquisition University has added three online continuous learning modules to the DAU DAU - /dow/ [German Fidonet] D"ummster Anzunehmender User. A German acronym for stupidest imaginable user. From the engineering-slang GAU for Gr"osster Anzunehmender Unfall (worst foreseeable accident), especially of a LNG tank farm plant or something with similarly disastrous Virtual Campus <https://learn.dau.mil/html/clc/Register.jsp>. The site now presents over 90 continuous learning modules tailored to the education and training of the defense acquisition, technology, and logistics logistics In military science, all the activities of armed-force units in support of combat units, including transport, supply, communications, and medical aid. The term, first used by Henri Jomini, Alfred Thayer Mahan, and others, was adopted by the U.S. workforce. Students completing the modules earn continuous learning points. Contracting Officers A US military officer or civilian employee who has a valid appointment as a contracting officer under the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The individual has the authority to enter into and administer contracts and determinations as well as findings about such contracts. Representative Overview -- This new module provides students with a general knowledge of roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in the contracting process (3 CLPs) Facilities Capital Cost of Money -- Outlines points to consider as you develop a pre-negotiation position for facilities capital cost of money (1.5 CLPs) Analyzing Profit for Fee -- Learn the approach and guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. for developing a reasonable profit/fee position (1.5 CLPs). |
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