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COMDTINST 1520.2
NOV 13 1996
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 1520.2
Subj: DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY (DAU) QUOTA MANAGEMENT
Ref: (a) COMDTINST M1500.10B, Training and Education Manual
1.
PURPOSE. This instruction provides information on quota management and application procedures
for all courses controlled by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU).
2.
ACTION. Area and District Commanders; Commanders of Maintenance and Logistics Commands;
unit Commanding Officers and Commanding Officers of Headquarters units shall ensure eligible
personnel are made aware of this program.
3.
DISCUSSION. The DAU is a group of Department of Defense (DOD) education and training
institutions and organizations that provide courses for military and civilian personnel. Through its
members, the DAU sponsors acquisition curriculum and instructor training to provide a full range of
basic, intermediate, and advanced courses to support the career goals and professional development
of the acquisition workforce.
4.
ELIGIBILITY. Eligibility is strongly dependent upon job assignment/experience. Pertinent course
specific information is contained in enclosure (1). Courses are designed for personnel in the
following fields:
* Acquisition Logistics
* Business, Cost, Estimating, and Financial Management
* Communication-Computer Systems