Additional QAR duties may involve managing field ordering officers and conducting traditional contract special- ist and contracting officer duties.
Te LMS is the primary requirements developer
and planner supporting
LOGCAP on the ground in Africa. Tis is a vital role; the LMS works work directly with the customers to develop a clear and concise requirement based on need. In addition, the LMS helps customers with their justification documentation to commanders and with actions under the change management processes, which include the letter of technical direction and undefinitized change order.
Te LMS also plays an important role in planning with Special Operations Com- mand Africa and U.S. Army Africa for emerging requirements. Te LMS uses years of LOGCAP experience to pro- vide recommendations and guidance for the Africa operations. Tanks in part to the regional alignment of the CSBs and combatant
commands for OOC
and OUA, planning and execution hap- pen in a more seamless and face-to-face fashion.
STRATEGIC SHIFT, REGIONAL ALIGNMENT Tis strategic shift from DCMA to the Army marks the first time that the Army is taking the lead for CCAS responsibili- ties. Previous LOGCAP CCAS positions were filled under DCMA. Te impor- tance of the shift is that it reinforces the existing regional alignment of CSBs and combatant commands. Having two military organizations working closely together aids in developing and support- ing operational requirements by virtually putting the two entities that speak the same language in the same room to con- duct business.
BG Michael D. Hoskin, ECC’s command- ing general, reiterated the importance of the
alignment, saying, “Regionally
aligning the CSBs with their COCOMs [combatant commands] and providing a CCAS capability will enhance con- tracting efficiency and effectiveness.” He added, “Regional alignment will inher- ently create relationship- building and provide either command with further insights in each other’s role in supporting Soldiers.”
With additional workload requirements now under the purview of ACC, a sub- ordinate organization of the U.S. Army Materiel Command, how to support the various operations, missions and exercises worldwide for the military contracting force will require greater attention to detail.
Tere will be challenges to the ACC/ ECC and the 51C workforce as
they
assume the CCAS mission from DCMA. Te transition will require training for ACOs, QARs and property administra- tors, and understanding the roles and responsibilities of CCAS. ACC HQ will conduct property management and QAR training using the Defense Collaboration Services tool, which is a Web-based system (like a video telecon- ference system at your desk) that allows virtual training and meetings to occur with teams in the field. A strong reach- back relationship with DCMA and its subject-matter
experts will also assist
in the changeover. Executing ACO and QAR duties under the Army’s lead for LOGCAP operations and contingencies is a new responsibility for the military’s 51Cs; previously 51Cs conducted CCAS duties in an individual augmentee role.
CONCLUSION Te CCAS mission and supporting con- tract vehicles such as LOGCAP will
become an important part of 51C capa- bilities, but with greater experience and knowledge 51Cs will better support their regionally aligned customers. A continual challenge with regard to the Army Oper- ating Concept “Winning in a Complex World” is the continuation of customer education. An additional challenge is helping customers to properly define and address their requirements in support of operational objectives, especially in an environment such as Africa.
Additionally, developing a strong contrac- tor base to support African requirements will be essential to meeting customer requirements. Hoskin pointed out that
“initially there will be challenges and hurdles to overcome in transitioning the CCAS role to a military-led effort. How- ever, the great things about our military contracting force are their capability to use disciplined initiative, take their con- tracting experiences and translate those skills
Te benefits far outweigh the challenges, and the existing regional alignment of CSBs to combatant commands will pos- ture the Army for success.
For more information, contact the author at
justin.l.dearmond.mil@
mail.mil or 314-483-5571, or go to
www.africom.mil.
MAJ JUSTIN L. DE ARMOND currently serves as the battalion operations officer for the 903rd Contingency Contracting Battalion, 409th CSB, Kaiserslautern, Germany. He has an M.A. in management and leadership from Webster University, an MBA from Gonzaga University and a B.S. in chemistry from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He is Level III certified in contracting and an Army Acquisition Corps member.
into supporting CCAS missions.”
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