CMI101 - DCMA Multifunctional Orientation
DCMA learners should use Edge as their browser. Follow instructions to access documents, watch a video, and participate in an interactive scenario and a learning forum. Download documents to a DCMA Orientation folder that you create so that you can use them later as resources when you perform the work.
Mantra to Guide DCMA Surveillance
Take a minute to think about how YOU interpret the mantra.
This module engages you to think about and practice being proactive so that you can ensure it’s built right the first time. Learn how the team works together to ensure products and capabilities are delivered to the warfighter, preventing delays or changes in cost through effective contract surveillance. Review regulatory surveillance requirements, which may or may not be specifically addressed in a contract but nonetheless are important to providing acquisition insight.
Voices of Experience Video
Watch the video to hear how the team assesses risk and executes surveillance based on that risk. Experienced team members share stories and tips for your success as a new functional specialist!
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The Shared Goals of DCMA Surveillance
By now, you probably realize the importance of working together with your team. This point is reiterated in the scenario, which introduces you to the shared goals of surveillance. Learn about your teammates’ roles in surveillance and resolving nonconformances. Participate in decisions and document your surveillance in an activity that focuses on our fictitious company, Independent Projectiles.
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Networking Guidance
Reflect on what you have learned so far and come up with questions or comments to share during networking. Read the Networking Guidance to receive your assignments. It includes all you need to know about networking and posting with others in the networking learning forum.
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Meet
Schedule your individual networking meetings when you are ready to perform surveillance.
Share
Learn from each other. Share ideas, answer thought-provoking questions, and develop critical thinking skills as you journey with this community during your first months at DCMA.
Obtain your assignment from the Networking Guidance and post your responses in the DCMA Surveillance networking learning forum.