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Equipping Tomorrow's Military Force Integration of Commercial and Military Manufacturing in 2010 and Beyond (2002) / Chapter Skim
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6 Education and Training
Pages 36-39

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... While the testimony addresses the specific needs of commercial intellectual property rights, it reflects a broader concern that the changed business environment will require flexibility in laws and regulations for dealing with the commercial sector. This testimony also notes DOD procurement policy makers have had a dialogue with firms that declined to do business with DOD because of intellectual property concerns.
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... , program managers, and deputy program managers for major programs in terms of military priority and cost. These major programs are usually designated acquisition category (ACAT)
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From page 38...
... The training program must recognize the changing business environment that exists for DOD and should be aimed at program managers and other acquisition personnel, including contracting officers. It should emphasize the technology as well as the processes, products, and services of the commercial sector.
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... To the extent practicable, commercial personnel should teach DAU courses, particularly those offered at DSMC. ATTRACTING COMMERCIAL SUPPLIERS Program managers and contracting officers need specific training on how to overcome the barriers that discourage commercial firms from doing business with DOD.
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