RAdm Latham visits the US Defense Acquisition University
During a recent visit to the United States, Rear Admiral Latham, Commandant of the Defence College of Management and Technology, visited the Defense Acquisition University near Washington, where he was briefed on the role of the DAU, the scope of its courses and issues associated with acquisition workforce planning in the US Department of Defense.
Also during his time in the US he visited the Office of Force Transformation, the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Information Resources Management College. A key agenda item was the fostering of greater links between the DCMT and its US equivalents, including the exchange of students. Admiral Latham also had the opportunity to discuss acquisition leadership issues with Claude Bolton, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Leadership and Technology.
For further information contact Cdr Stuart Young RN, 01793 785068, syoung.dcmt@da.mod.uk