DODD 5000.66

Abstract

<u>PURPOSE</u><br>This Instruction:<br>Implements reference (a) and provides uniform guidance for managing positions and career development of the Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L) Workforce. This includes the designation and identification of AT&L positions; specification of position requirements; attainment and maintenance of AT&L competencies through education, training and experience; AT&L Performance Learning Model; management of the Defense Acquisition Corps; selection and placement of personnel in AT&L positions; and workforce metrics.<br>Supersedes DoD 5000.52-M (reference (b)).<br>Cancels the Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Memorandum dated May 28, 2002; as well as Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Memoranda dated October 25, 2002; April 10, 2003; September 13, 2003; March 9, 2004; and November 23, 2004 (references (c) through (h)).<br><u>APPLICABILITY</u><br>This Instruction applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Military Departments, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities in the Department of Defense (hereafter referred to collectively as the &#8220;DoD Components&#8221;).