Defense Acquisition Corps Act of 1987

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Defense Acquisition Corps Act of 1987 - Establishes in the Department of Defense (DOD) a Defense Acquisition Corps (DAC) consisting of acquisition-related positions in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the military departments, and certain defense agencies. Requires the Secretary to make appointments to the DAC from the best-qualified civilian applicants and military personnel. Directs the Secretary to establish by regulations a personnel system for civilian personnel within the DAC. Outlines information to be included in such regulations. Allows the Secretary to exempt civilian personnel of the DAC from any otherwise applicable competitive service requirements. Directs the Secretary to establish by regulation a merit pay system for such members of the DAC as the Secretary deems appropriate. Provides for the assignment of members of the DAC. Requires the Secretary, not later than one year after the enactment of this Act, to: (1) establish the DAC; (2) review existing acquisition-related positions in the military departments to determine which positions should be included in the DAC; and (3) make appointments to such positions. Directs the Secretary to establish by regulation …