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there is ongoing training available, which he does take advan- tage of when relevant.
“We are consistently conducting training at the unit level within the TCC and every class has its own way of adding value.” He said the training varies from small classes such as conduct- ing closeouts, updating and validating funding, and refresher training on procurement systems to bigger classes that focus on updates to policy and changes within the regulations. “Te group of potential instructors bring a lot of experience and diversity to the classes, and they offer their perspective to help others under- stand the information,” he said.
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
Jungnick, right, poses with colleagues outside of the Theater Contracting Center on Kleber Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany after completion of the Operation Allies Refuge/Operation Allies Welcome mission. With Jungnick are, from left, Daniel Ellis, Staff Sgt. Franc Ouedraogo, Sgt. 1st Class William Yongue, Lt. Col. Alicia Burrows and Maj. Jonathan Marshall. (Photo by Karla Candelaria, TCC, 409th CSB)
Jungnick feels that although experience is extremely important, training is a great way to learn new things and open doors to new opportunities. Which is why he participated in the Contingency Contracting Administration Service (formerly CCAS, now CAS) class in February 2020.
Jungnick said he may be “very early into his Army Acquisition Workforce experience,” but he learns something new every day and his years of experience as a Soldier speaks for itself. During his Army career he’s participated in joint task force and human- itarian aid programs that exposed him to different styles and methods of contracting. “I have had a few highlights in a short time that I would consider to be important points even as my time in the field continues, like assisting the regionally aligned forces in MK Airbase, Romania; Operation Allies Refuge; Oper- ation Allies Welcome; and the mentorship I’ve received from countless professionals within the TCC and 409th CSB.” He said these missions really helped him understand the capabil- ity of providing assistance, even at a moment’s notice to help those in need.
“Tere was also an opportunity presented to watch an “empty parking lot” turn into temporary housing and process hundreds, if not thousands, of displaced people,” he said. “Ultimately, I would have to say that the biggest takeaway is learning how to adapt in an ever-changing situation.”
Jungnick said given his training and hands-on field experience, he doesn’t feel as though he’s “missed out on anything.” Yet,
“I wanted to learn and understand a broader function of the Army Acquisition Workforce,” he said. “My expectation was to learn as much as I could and become familiar with the CCAS program.” He said from the class he learned that CCAS or CAS, a technical aspect of contracting, is used more often than most would think, and the program consists of multiple agencies and personnel working together to achieve the same desired outcome. “I learned a lot of new ways to conduct the administration of contracts,” he said. “I haven’t been able to directly apply the skills and knowledge that I learned in the course [to acquisition], but it has helped shape decisions and drive discussions during real world and training events. Tis has enabled others to move forward with actions and reduce friction.” He said the course helped him understand that each person is responsible for how much they learn within the Army Acquisition Workforce and also that opportunities are unlimited within this field. “I would recommend this course to anyone who has an interest in learn- ing about a major program, not only the Army, but others that services and agencies use.”
Jungnick said his favorite thing about being a part of the acqui- sition workforce is meeting new people and hearing about their experiences. “Tere are so many different people with unique experiences,” he said. “Hearing about those experiences and being able to relate on a personal level really helps bring people closer in the workplace.”
—CHERYL MARINO
https://asc.ar my.mil
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