CC-301  Planning Actions

(a)  Each operational contracting office monitors current plans and coordinates on all plans tasking the contracting organization for support according to AFI 10-401, Air Force Operations Planning and Execution. All plans should address appropriate actions to be taken by each tasked functional unit to ensure continued performance of essential contractor services pursuant to DODI 3020.37, Continuation of Essential DOD Contractor Services During Crisis. In addition to DODI 3020.37, plans for military contingency operations should cover requirements found in DODI 3020.41, Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany the U. S. Armed Forces and Joint Publication 4-10, Operational Contract Support. Plans should also exploit the capabilities CCOs can deliver as part of an advance echelon (ADVON) teams. ADVONs should be manned with an experienced CCO who can locate sources and become familiar with local conditions before arrival of the main body of forces. Plans should provide for adequate security arrangements and disbursing officer support during advanced deployments.

(b)  Review of OPLANs. The contracting squadron commander or chief of the contracting office is responsible for reviewing all OPLANs tasking contracting support. When a MAJCOM SCO tasks a contracting office with specific deployment support responsibilities, the MAJCOM will ensure the office includes such tasking in its local plans.

(1)  The contracting squadron commander or chief of the contracting office should consider the areas listed in IGCC-301(b)(1) when reviewing OPLANs.

(2)  As part of planning, contracting units shall review site surveys of anticipated deployment locations. If a current site survey does not exist, contracting units shall inform their SCO staff. The tasked-unit's SCO staff shall coordinate with the supported SCO staff associated with the geographical combatant command to acquire or recommend the initiation of a site survey.

A.  MAJCOM SCOs, normally using the contracting staffs of associated NAFs or Air Force Component Command, are responsible for conducting and maintaining site surveys as resources allow. IGCC-301(b)(2)A, Contracting Site Surveys, provides teams with an outline of areas to cover during a survey.

(c)  Review of the Installation Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).
In accordance with AFI 10-2501, Air Force Emergency Management (EM) Program Planning and Operations, the CEMP provides comprehensive guidance for emergency response to physical threats resulting from major accidents, natural disasters, conventional attacks, terrorist attack, and CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear) attacks. In developing and maintaining the contracting supplements, checklists, or portions of a CEMP, the chief of the contracting activity will ensure the areas listed in MPCC-301(c) are addressed.

(1)  Contracting Incident Response Kits (CIRKs). To ensure contingency contracting support during execution of Local Incident Response Plans, each contracting squadron will maintain at least two CIRKs as described in MPCC-301(c)(1). Squadron Commanders/Chief of Contracting should consider positioning at least one of the CIRKs outside the squadron's main facility or at an off-base site.

(d)  Other Pre-Deployment Requirements for Contingency Contracting Officers

(1)  Due to the unique nature of CCO duties, official passports are required for each CCO designated to support deployments requiring a passport for entry. Each unit shall determine if a CCO needs to obtain an official passport when initially designated as a CCO. If units have difficulty securing official passports, contact SAF/AQCX for assistance in validating mission and coordination with the Pentagon Passport Office. When CCOs are deployed they shall have their passports in their possession at all times unless directed otherwise for security reasons.

(2)  The duty weapon for all CCOs, regardless of rank, is the M-9 pistol.