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The DoD doesn't exactly promote a hacker culture in the civilian roles; however, depending on branch of service (e.g most likely not marines) and role (officers
by jasonjei 16y ago
The DoD doesn't exactly promote a hacker culture in the civilian roles; however, depending on branch of service (e.g most likely not marines) and role (officers and above), there is latitude for creativity.
Of course, anyone who has worked the civilian side of DoD knows how bureaucratic it is, and I think pg is right to say that if DoD likes it, it's probably not a great sign. For instance, you can't submit invoices (you have to use a convoluted procurement application and enter it through a very 90s looking app). There are paperwork mandated by Congress and administrative agencies (GSA). And let's consider the Goliath that is DFAS. They use Oracle. And Oracle Forms.