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  1. Defense Acquisition University
  2. Frequently Asked Questions

DAU Account Creation Process for Foreign Local Nationals (FLN), Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and NATO


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 proceed.  Otherwise, please see the related FAQs below for additional information.

NOTE:  Air Force FLN Employees should not use their CAC to request an account.  Please provide your EIN to the DAU Help Desk for a DAUID to be created. 

RELATED FAQs:

Q: I submitted the DAU SAAR with my DoD CAC and was advised I need to provide an EIN.  Can you explain why I have to do this please? 

A: After submitting the DAU SAAR with your CAC, the information is sent to ATRRS (Army Training and Requirements System).  If the FIN associated to your CAC is not found in ATRRS, the completion records cannot be sent to the DAU Transcript Management System when you complete courses.  Therefore, you must establish an EIN in ATRRS so your course completions can be properly recorded. 


Q: What is an EIN and an FIN?

EIN - Employee Identification Number 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. 


Q: What if I do not have an EIN? 

A: You will need to follow the applicable guidance for your organization below.   

  • Army (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.com
    • Phone: Commercial: 703-695-2353 / 2060; 

      DSN: 225-2353 / 2060    

  • Navy or Marine Corps (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.  
  • Air Force (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.
  • 4th Estate DoD Civilian Employee of non-military agencies (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.
  • Non-DoD Federal Government Agencies (FAI, Commerce, HHS, Coast Guard, etc.):  Contact the FAI Help Desk to inquire if they have an EIN for you in their system or if one needs to be created.
  • Foreign Local Nationals, Foreign Military Sales, NATO, Contractor, or Industry employees 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.


Q: What should I do after I've obtained an EIN from my organization? 

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).

After the information has been provided, the DAU Help Desk will contact your Agency POC to validate the EIN you provide.  After your EIN has been validated, a DAUID will be created and provided to you within 2 business days. 

NOTE:  The DAU Help Desk cannot provide a timeframe as to how long it may take to establish a DAUID to use for the DAU SAAR.  It is dependent upon the time it takes for the EIN you provided to be validated.  


Q: Will I be notified after my DAUID has been created?

A: Yes, an email will be sent to you with further guidance on how to submit the DAU SAAR with your DAUID. 


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.