AFIT offers acquisition class Published March 15, 2010 WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, Ohio -- The Air Force Institute of Technology School of Systems and Logistics offers an opportunity for mid-level managers to learn or refresh on issues and initiatives impacting experienced acquisition and support professionals. SYS 400 - Current Topics in Acquisition and Support offers 30 continuous learning points to senior captains, field grade officers, and civilian equivalents with at least 10 years of experience in acquisition and performing as mid-level managers at Air Force product centers, air logistics centers, test centers, laboratories, or headquarters, from any major command. It is preferred that everyone attending also have at least a Level II Acquisition Professional Development Program certification in any functional field. The course is open to and applicable to persons from the aircraft, space, information, and support communities. Topics vary somewhat to reflect the most recent changes, but also to accommodate the schedules of expert guest speakers. The course enables students to listen to and engage with the experts--there is generally a different speaker or facilitator for each topic presented. Because of the dynamic environment and busy schedules, Air Force personnel are challenged to keep up with the multitude of policy changes. In a short three-and-a-half day period, this course uncovers many of the ever-challenging topics that impact AF Acquisition and Support. The course is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn from one another as they gather together from different functions, jobs, bases, and backgrounds to share knowledge and experience during roundtable discussions. Students thus benefit from exposure to the wide range of current topics in the acquisition and support arenas, helping to assess the impacts to their roles and responsibilities as managers. This class is centrally funded for approved military and civilian Department of Defense employees. AFIT/LS will pay your travel and per diem to come to the Wright Patterson AFB area for class. AFIT will arrange student billeting and bus transportation daily to and from class (rental cars, if desired, would be unit funded). More information on this and more than 80 other AFIT acquisition, logistics, engineering, management, and software classes (both on-line and live) can be found at http://www.afit.edu/ls/index.cfm There are two classes remaining for FY10; June 28 to July 1, or Aug. 24 to 27. For information, contact Susan Jones, DSN 785-7777 ext. 3288 or to register for a seat in SYS 400, visit AFITNow at https://www.atrrs.army.mil/channels/acqnowcl/registrar/