Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DAU-0325
Organization's ID:
CLCL 006
Organization:
Defense Acquisition University
Location:
Online
Length:
36 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Logistics Management
Description

Objective:

This credential brings together 11 on-line training (OLT) courses and supporting resources to offer a comprehensive overview and application of designing supportable weapon systems. The credential is based on the Design Interface Integrated Product Support (IPS) element and identifies key activities and responsibilities to facilitate designing supportable systems. Students must successfully complete each of the courses, a capstone exercise, and summative examination to demonstrate their ability to apply what they have learned.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify impact of commercial lead-free mandates
  • Recognize importance of Integrated Baseline and technical reviews
  • Employ Green Logistics processes to plan for sustainability
  • Identify transportability regulations, issues, and approvals
  • Describe Military Interface Standards that guide transportability design
  • Identify elements of a Parts Management Plan
  • Explain the benefits of Value Engineering use in both Government and Industry
  • Explain the architecture, interfaces, and open standards relating to a Modular Open Systems Approach
  • Recognize the role of trade studies in the acquisition life cycle
  • Define reliability, maintainability, and availability
  • Describe Human Systems Integration basic concepts and definitions
  • Design supportable systems

General Topics:

  • Key Performance Parameters
  • Mandatory Key System Attributes
  • Operating and Support Costs
  • Configuration Management
  • Modular Open System Approaches
  • Supply Chain Risk Management
  • Transportability Requirements
  • Supportable System Design
  • Human Systems Integration
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Scenario Exercise

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials