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DAU Blogs feature expert commentary and informed analysis on the latest acquisition topics, as well as research highlights on the policy issues that matter to the Defense Acquisition Workforce

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US Capitol
Welcome to part two of our regular bi-monthly summary of recent Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports and primers on a range of defense, weapon system, acquisition,…
10.31.24
Hand Holding Globe Depicting DoD Weapon Systems
As the days get shorter and the holiday-shortened month draws to a close, below is a summary of our October 2024 DAU LOG Blog posts in case there are any you missed or might want to revisit. Plenty…
10.31.24
Picture of trash truck in front of mailbox
My sister works for the USPS. We were discussing her mail delivery process when she stated one of the most irritating events is when someone parks in front of their mailbox, then complains that they…
10.30.24
The Pentagon
The Department has issued a new DoD Instruction 5000.73 Cost Analysis Guidance and Procedures. This new policy “… establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures for the conduct…
10.30.24
F-35 Assembly Line
Encourage defense acquisition and sustainment workforce members to check out a new DoD News article entitled “DOD Lays Out Plan to Implement National Defense Industrial Strategy”.  Details and…
10.30.24
M777 Sustainment
Register today for this week’s web event scheduled for Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT to join the conversation with Mr. Jeff Lee, M777 Tactical Artillery System product support manager,…
10.29.24
Life Cycle Logistics & 12 IPS Elements
For those who may not be aware, your DAU faculty colleagues offer a regular monthly “Did You Know?” (DYK) overview of DAU life cycle logistics, product support, and sustainment resources available…
10.29.24
Gerald R. Beck Memorial PBL Award
DoD recently issued a call for nominations for the annual Secretary of Defense Performance-Based Logistics Awards in a September 24, 2024, Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment…
10.28.24
Logistics Live Webinar
Welcome to our regular weekly DAU LOG Blog designed to keep defense acquisition workforce colleagues apprised of upcoming live online web event offerings. This week features six highly engaging…
10.28.24
Driving R&M into System Design while driving TOC out
Our DAU Engineering & Technical Management colleagues have deployed an important new training course entitled “ENG 1400 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Reliability &…
10.25.24