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Space Force Adds to Officer Training Revamp with New Acquisition-Focused Course

Sept. 23, 2025 | By Courtney Albon
As part of an effort to better hone space acquisition expertise, the Space Force is launching a 10-week initial qualification training course for new acquisition officers. The first-of-its-kind course offers new procurement officers a deep-dive into the intricacies of program management, contracting, and space system ...

New USSF Officer Training Program Aims to Make ‘Guardians First, Specialists Second’

Sept. 3, 2024 | By Unshin Lee Harpley
The Space Force started its inaugural Officer Training Course (OTC) at Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., on Sept. 3, a major overhaul in the service’s approach to building a well-rounded officer corps.

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