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With the exception of Air Force 1102 foreign students, FLN, FMS, and NATO students who want to take DAU online courses must have a DoD CAC or a DAUID in order to submit the DAU SAAR. If you meet either of these requirements, you can go to the DAU SAAR to request an account. Otherwise, please follow the guidance below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is an EIN and an FIN?
EIN - Employee Identification Number (consisting of letters and numbers) used for students in lieu of a Social Security Number. An EIN to complete DAU courses should not be confused with an EIN associated to DCPDS (Defense Civilian Personnel Data System). An EIN to complete DAU courses must exist in ATRRS (Army Training Requirements & Resource System). You may send an email to the ATRRS Help Desk (ahelp@asmr.com) to request an EIN be created for you. FIN - Foreign Identification Number used for students in lieu of a Social Security Number. It is associated to a user's DoD CAC. When submitting the DAU SAAR, if the FIN associated to your CAC is not found in ATRRS, you will be required to establish an EIN.
EIN - Employee Identification Number (consisting of letters and numbers) used for students in lieu of a Social Security Number. An EIN to complete DAU courses should not be confused with an EIN associated to DCPDS (Defense Civilian Personnel Data System).
An EIN to complete DAU courses must exist in ATRRS (Army Training Requirements & Resource System). You may send an email to the ATRRS Help Desk (ahelp@asmr.com) to request an EIN be created for you.
FIN - Foreign Identification Number used for students in lieu of a Social Security Number. It is associated to a user's DoD CAC. When submitting the DAU SAAR, if the FIN associated to your CAC is not found in ATRRS, you will be required to establish an EIN.
A: Provide your Name, Email, and EIN to the DAU Help Desk via email (DAUHelp@dau.edu) or over the phone (703-805-3459 | 866-568-6924 | DSN: 655-3459; Option 1) to start the process of obtaining a DAUID.
A: Yes. An email will be sent to you with further guidance on how to submit the DAU SAAR with your DAUID.
A: You will need to follow the applicable guidance for your organization below. Army Local Nationals (military and civilian): Contact the ATRRS Help Desk to inquire if they have an EIN for you in their system or if one needs to be created. Email: ahelp@asmr.comCommercial: 703-695-2353 / 2060DSN: 225-2353 / 2060 Navy or Marine Corps Local Nationals (military and civilian) DIRECT HIRES ONLY: Contact the eDACM Support Team to inquire if they have an EIN for you in their system or if one needs to be created. Indirect Hires should contact the Industry Registrar for assistance. Email: eDACM_Support@navy.milPhone: 717-605-2357Air Force Local Nationals (military and civilian): Contact the ACQNOW Help Desk to inquire if they have an EIN for you in their system or if one needs to be created.Email: acqnow@us.af.mil Phone: n/a4th Estate DoD Civilian Employee of non-military agencies Local Nationals (e.g., DISA, DLA, MDA, etc.): Contact the DATMS Help Desk to inquire if they have an EIN for you in their system or if one needs to be created.Email: datmshelp@asmr.comPhone: 703-645-0161Non-DoD Federal Government Agencies Local Nationals (FAI, Commerce, HHS, Coast Guard, etc.): Contact the ATRRS Help Desk to inquire if they have an EIN for you in their system or if one needs to be created.Email: ahelp@asmr.comCommercial: 703-695-2353 / 2060DSN: 225-2353 / 2060 Contractor, Industry, Foreign Military Sales, or NATO Foreign Local Nationals who work for a company that directly or indirectly support a DoD agency: Contact the Industry Registrar to inquire if there is an EIN for you in the system or if one needs to be created.Email: Industry.Registrar@dau.eduPhone: n/a
A: You will need to follow the applicable guidance for your organization below.
IMPORTANT * The Defense Acquisition University is a corporate university responsible for establishing and maintaining a qualified Defense Acquisition Workforce. DAU training services are extended as a courtesy to many Non-DoD federal entities and international affiliates (Foreign Local National, Foreign Military Sales, and NATO) through various sponsorships. However, additional eligibility criteria may apply depending on the capabilities of each sponsor's Acquisition Training Office.
If you do not meet the eligibility requirements outlined by your applicable organization, you will not be authorized to register for DAU courses.
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