This paper focuses on the training of Manpower, Personnel, and Training (MPT) analysts to perform the Navy HARDMAN Methodology. It describes analysts' performance requirements as a foundation for determining trainee educational outcomes and the knowledge and skill requirements for an experience-based training program. It describes the Navy HARDMAN Methodology as a logical planning and analytical process prior to and in concert with weapon system resource programming, budgeting, and life cycle decisions. It provides insights about HARDMAN as both a people and a data Interaction process. It points out the necessity for training analysts to Influence the weapon system acquisition documentation, decision, and Interaction processes if HARDMAN is to be effective.