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OUSD Acquisition & Sustainment

Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC)

About Us

Our Mission

Develop a highly skilled talent pipeline to fill critical skill gaps in DoD civilian occupations related to acquisition, digital technologies, critical technologies, science, engineering, and finance. Invest in high-performing college students through a prestigious ROTC-like scholarship and development program to keep pace in the great power competition.


DCTC Leaders

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James A. Ruocco

Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition

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John M. Tenaglia

Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy

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David S. Cadman

Director of Acquisition Policy and Innovation

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Dr. Dinesh Verma

Executive Director of the Acquisition Innovation Research Center (AIRC)