Are there army acquisitions officers that have advice/ guidance on going to the acquisition corps?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 May 2017 15:03:50 -0400

This is about all the help I have found: http://asc.army.mil/web/career-development/military-officer/faqs/

Main FAQs | ACDD Main Page FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) MILITARY- OFFICER CERTIFICATION Q: In which Acquisition Career Fields (ACFs) can an Acquisition Corps officer obtain certifica...

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made May 2 at 2017 3:51 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Tue, 02 May 2017 15:51:46 -0400

I retagged this with the Army Acquisition officer related MOS's so this should appear in their group notifications. Good Luck!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 2 at 2017 3:53 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 May 2017 15:53:00 -0400

Feel free to send me a PM or email with any questions. It's not a bad gig.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 2 at 2017 3:57 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 May 2017 15:57:23 -0400

Hey LT Hrdlicka- my recommendation would be to seek out as much information from current AC officers as you can. There are two primary concentrations AC officers can pursue:51A and 51C. Seek out the 51Cs on your installation to find out what they do and what AC life is like. I'm a 51A and you are more than welcome to PM me to ask questions about the 51A side. Currently, I would advise getting as much as experience on the tactical side as you can. I think you can assess between 6-8 years in the Army and will have to have at least one CPT KD eval IOT submit a VTIP packet. I hope this helps a bit.

Response by LTC Orlando Illi made May 2 at 2017 4:12 PM

LTC Orlando Illi — Tue, 02 May 2017 16:12:55 -0400

Once you have completed Company Command it is a good career move. I was selected for the AAC and it was not a difficult choice. I transitioned to GS-15 after I retired from Defense Systems Management College. It is not an easy career though as managing cost, schedule and performance on Acquisition Programs is difficult.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2017 3:38 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 May 2017 15:38:33 -0400

LT, you must have had at least company command before you can apply to Branch transfer to Acquisition. Once you are excepted you will on the business side of the Army. You will be a contract officer, or test officer, or a program manager. all these position work toward one thing, providing the Warfighter will the best equipment possible. The jobs can be frustrating but also very rewarding.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2017 5:23 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 May 2017 05:23:13 -0400

2LT Hrdlicka,
You will need to get a KD OER as a CPT before you submit a VTIP packet. I finished command a few months ago and am awaiting to attend the AAPC before going on to my first unit. I am going to a 51A slot so send me some questions if you need some advice on the selection process and transition to FA 51 or want to know what the 51A side is like.

Response by COL Bob Hammons made Jul 13 at 2018 3:07 PM

COL Bob Hammons — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 15:07:18 -0400

As an old retired acquisition officer, one who helped put the Army Acquisition Corps together, I can tell you my best advice is to take the time and learn your new profession in detail. Read everything acquisition related, learn the process and read the FAR. You will receive a lot of unsolicited advice on what to do, it works best when you know whether that advice is leading you in the right direction, or not.