LOG 465V Executive Product Support Manager’s Course  Description THIS COURSE RETIRED AND REPLACED BY LOG 4650V. Two-week post-LCL Advanced Tier instructor-facilitated training for ACAT I/II DoD PSMs focuses on enhancing a PSM’s success in planning for and executing fielding and sustainment of covered weapon systems within the framework of 10 U.S.C. §4324 & DoD policy. Addresses PSM roles & responsibilities, leadership, proven practices, affordable/effective product support strategies, and enables leveraging of executive-level case studies to challenge PSMs with real-world product support scenarios. Facilitated discussions on product support include such topics as Intellectual Property Rights, funding, partnerships, sustainment plans, product support analysis, contracts, and performance based logistics. Participants also analyze challenges and opportunities to improve sustainment performance while reducing costs and risks. Customized tools are leveraged for enhancing skills at leading teams, influencing stakeholders and continuing professional development. Students develop and defend creative and comprehensive solutions, as well as leverage the Stakeholder Tactical Engagement Plan (STEP) tool to develop strategies to address stakeholder challenges. Students also develop and deliver a real-world, relevant lesson-learned presentation which provides opportunities for peer feedback, and in-depth cross-Service communication & problem-solving. Course affords students the opportunity to hear from a range of DoD, Service, and industry leaders in each offering, with frank and candid discussion on a wide-range of sustainment challenges. Interdisciplinary emphasis includes product support, business, cost estimating, funds management, systems engineering, contracting, and program management topics. Focus areas also include leadership, critical thinking, and cross-functional integration. Objectives Download Course Objectives Target Attendees Product Support Managers (PSM) and other attendees as described in DoD PSM Mandatory Training Requirement Memo 16 September 2019. (Note: A 2 Jun 22 DASD(PS) memo was published to update references to statute, policy, and LCL certification) Prerequisite(s) PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS Required: None Recommended: LOG 3400V/LOG 3400 - Life Cycle Product Support LOG 3500V/LOG 3400 - Enterprise Life Cycle Logistics Management ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Required: Mandatory for ACAT and II PSMs within 24 months of assignment to PSM position Recommended: ACAT III and IV PSMs may attend as lower priority Defense Acquisition Personnel in PSM-related positions (Advanced Tier LCL and acquisition-coded) may attend as lower priority Predecessor Course(s) (Acceptable substitutes for meeting current course prerequisite and certification standards) Predecessor Predecessor Course Title PDS Code Accepted Until None None None None Course Length 75 hours over the course of 8 days Additional Course Information Delivery Mode  Facilitated/Online Equivalent Courses  None ACE Recommended Credits  EXPIRED PDS Code  Z3T Walk-ins Authorized  No Pre-work required   Yes [approx. 3 hour(s)] First Offering  3/23/2020 Continuous Education Units  7.5 Continuous Learning Points 75  Reservist Retirement Points 0   Historical Allocations  Click here Fulfillment Eligible   N/A Technical Requirements Click Here Notes Virtual classes are conducted via MS Teams. Students are required to test connectivity with DAU IT prior to the class start date and should not schedule themselves for any other work-related activity while participating in this class. DAU does not reimburse student phone/internet charges.