Through this individual development course the student will acquire an understanding of current army doctrine for jmateriel requirements determination and acquisition management whijch will enable him to function more effectively in positions requiring systems management skills. This is not a specialized course in project management, contracts, or research and development; rather, it seeks to synthesize the diverse elementts of combat and materiel development into a coherent strategy of weapon systems acquisition. File contains a list of authority publications on the materiel acquisition process. Readings included: A New Direction in the Acquisition Process; Materiel Development Process; Design to Cost Requires Command Underrstanding, Clear Direction-Detailed Definitions and Procedures Needed; Comment, by Dr. John J. Bennett; Total Risk Assessing Cost Estimate (TRACE) Concept; Single Ijntegrated Development Test Cycle Process; Format for RAM Statement in the Required Operational Capability (ROC); R&D's Responsibility for Integrated Logistic Support; Introduction to Procurement; Case Study: the M16 Rifle; Case study: Development of the MICV Firing Port Weapon; XM198 Howitzer, Towed 155 mm; and ARRADCOM Approved Field Use of M549A1 Projectile, M198 Howitzer.