Participants develop an understanding of the unique role that manpower plays in defense resources management and learn how to use analytical models, derive a force structure, and design personnel policies from recruitment through retirement to achieve strategic objectives. 

• Offered one time each year
• Next Scheduled: 29 Apr-10 May 2024; 28 Apr-9 May 2025
• Who Should Attend: U.S. and partner nation military officers (active duty or reserve) of grades O-3 through O-6; senior enlisted military personnel (E-7 through E-9, or equivalent) with a bachelor’s degree; civilian defense officials of grades GS-09 through GS-15, or equivalent; individuals participating in accelerated career development programs; and partner nation officials of similar rank or grade.
• Continuing Professional Education: 55 CPE hours