Number: R40057
Title: Training the Military to Manage Contractors During Expeditionary Operations: Overview and Options for Congress
Authors: Moshe Schwartz, Analyst in Defense Acquisition 
Abstract: DOD, including the Army, are taking a number of steps to comply with Congressional legislation to better prepare the operational force-including servicemen and women conducting military operations on the battlefield-to work with contractors. These steps include developing doctrine for integrating contract support into expeditionary operations, introducing courses on contract support into the curriculum for non-acquisition personnel, and incorporating contract operations into mission readiness exercises. This report examines these steps being taken by DOD and options for Congress to monitor DOD's efforts to comply with P.L. 110-181. Options include requiring military departments to report on acquisition education courses available for operational personnel.
Pages: 9
Date: December 17, 2008