[United States Government Manual]
[May 31, 1996]
[Pages 238-239]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



Defense Systems Management College

Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5565
Phone, 703-805-3363; 800-845-7606 (toll free)
Commandant                                       Brig. Gen. Richard A. 
                                                     Black, USA
  Provost                                        Brig Gen. Edward 
                                                     Hirsch, USA (Ret.)
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The Defense Systems Management College (DSMC), established July 1, 1971, 
is a joint service educational institution, and is the largest school in 
the Defense Acquisition University. The mission of the College is to 
promote and support the adoption and practice of sound systems 
management principles by the acquisition workforce through education, 
research, consulting, and information dissemination.
    In addition to a 14-week Advanced Program Management Course, DSMC's 
academic program consists of 29 other courses of 3 days to 4 weeks in 
duration, all with the purpose of educating DOD acquisition 
professionals, military and civilian, in a broad spectrum of management 
activities through formal

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studies, simulation exercises, and case studies. Many of these courses 
are mandatory for certification in various career fields within Service 
acquisition corps. Individuals from Defense industry and other Federal 
agencies may attend DSMC courses on a space-available basis. In addition 
to the main campus located at Fort Belvoir, VA, courses are taught at 
the four regions of Boston, MA; Huntsville, AL; St. Louis, MO; and Los 
Angeles, CA; and at selected on-site locations on an as-requested basis.

For further information, contact the Office of the Registrar, Defense 
Systems Management College, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. Phone, 703-805-2227.

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