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Purpose
To provide tactical legal advisors with the knowledge, frameworks, and tools necessary to foster, manage, and implement innovation within their units, in alignment with Army modernization priorities. This year’s course will feature instruction on the fiscal and contracting frameworks in innovation, software acquisition, intellectual property rights, and tech transfer. It will also cover ethical engagement with industry, establishing tactical innovation labs through internal and external agreements, and navigating policies for Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and UAS/cUAS technologies. The course culminates in a capstone presentation.
Prerequisites
This application is required for all attendees.
Location
Virtual attendance.
Duration
2-18 June 2026
Deadline
Army Application Deadline – 22 May 2026: Completing this Course Application does NOT guarantee you a seat in this course.
Security Clearance
None
Notification of Selection
Students selected to attend the course will start receiving emails from ATRRS on or about 25 May. The email will be followed by a Welcome Memorandum for the Course.
Point of Contact
Ms. Tracy L. Mercier
tracy.l.mercier.civ@army.mil (434) 971-3360
MAJ Edward Callahan
edward.j. callahan24.mil@army.mil (434) 971-3362

Complete the application using the link below.