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   **OPERATIONAL CONTRACT SUPPORT (OCS)**

   Operational Contract Support is the process of planning for and obtaining supplies, services, and construction from commercial sources in support of joint operations and includes the associated functions of contracting support, contract support integration, and contractor management.

   **U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND OCS**

   In accordance with DoDI 3020.41, this site provides information on U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) OCS policies, procedures, and requirements. Contracting activities, requiring activities, and contractors will find information applicable to entering and operating within the USCENTCOM AOR.

   **Theater Business Clearance (TBC)**

   There are currently no TBC requirements in the USCENTCOM AOR.

   **Restrictions imposed by international and local laws, SOFAs, and HN support agreements**

   The Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG) must be reviewed for updated theater and country entry policies at https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm. Host nation travel limitations and advisories can be located at https://travel.state.gov.

   DoD contractors shall review the FCG and address issues with their Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and/or Contracting Officer.
    CORs and Contracting Officers will coordinate with their associated Service Component for specified instructions and resolution.
    For additional information review the Class Deviation Memo 2017-O0004 for Contractor Personnel Performing in the USCENTCOM AOR.**Contractors Authorized to Accompany the Force (CAAF) deployment requirements**

   CAAF deployment requirements are addressed within the Class Deviation Memo 2017-O0004 for Contractor Personnel Performing in the USCENTCOM AOR

   **Medical Preparation**

   For medical preparation and readiness refer to USCENTCOM Theatre Medical Clearance Information.

   **Legal**

   Contractor personnel are not entitled to military legal assistance either in-theater or at the deployment center. Individual contractor personnel should have their personal legal affairs in order (e.g., preparing and completing powers of attorney, wills, trusts, and estate plans) before reporting to deployment centers.

   **CAAF-theater reception**

   For CAAF-theater reception processes refer to Class Deviation Memo 2017-O0004 for Contractor Personnel Performing in the USCENTCOM AOR.

   **Reporting requirements for accountability of contractor personnel and visibility of contracts**

   Subordinate Commands will use SPOT to account for all CAAF and non-CAAF supporting operations in the USCENTCOM AOR. Contracting Activities will enforce contractor adherence to the SPOT Business Rules. SPOT will serve as the central repository for deployment status and reporting.

   Additional guidance can be found in Class Deviation Memo 2017-O0004 for Contractor Personnel Performing in the USCENTCOM AOR

   **OPSEC plans and restrictions**

   OPSEC programs and plans will include contractor screening requirements for CAAF and non-CAAF who require access to U.S. facilities to perform contract requirements.

   **Force protection policies**

   For further information on force protection refer to Class Deviation Memo 2017-O0004 for Contractor Personnel Performing in the USCENTCOM AOR.

   **Personnel recovery procedures**

   For information on personnel recovery refer to Class Deviation Memo 2017-O0004 for Contractor Personnel Performing in the USCENTCOM AOR.

   **Availability of medical and other government-furnished support**

   For information on the availability of medical other government furnished support refer to Class Deviation Memo 2017-O0004 for Contractor Personnel Performing in the USCENTCOM AOR.

   **Redeployment procedures**

   At the end of the period of performance of a contract, or in cases of early redeployment, CAAF must complete the redeployment process to adjust AGS requirements and turn in their government-furnished equipment and all government issued identification and access badges.

   **Arming**

   For information regarding arming refer to Class Deviation Memo 2017-O0004 for Contractor Personnel Performing in the USCENTCOM AOR.

   **Combatting Trafficking in Persons (CTIP)**

   For information regarding CTIP refer to DoDI 2200.01 Combating Trafficking in Persons (CTIP).

   **USCENTCOM Operational Contract Support**

   For clarification or additional information please contact the email below:

   centcom.macdill.centcom-hq.mbx.ccj4-j43-ocs@mail.mil

   **408th Co****ntracting****Su****pport****Br****igade (CSB)****– OCS Customer Portal**

   The 408th CSB OCS Customer Portal serves as a one-stop shop for procurement related products, information, and resources for planners, Warfighters, and supported units throughout USCENTCOM AOR. This portal can be accessed at the link below:

   408th CSB-OCS Customer Portal

   **Additional Resources:**

   CCR 715-1 Operational Contract Support in the USCENTCOM AOR 20221212

   Defense Pricing and Contracting

   DFARS 252.225-7995 Class Deviation Ktr Personnel Performing in the USCENTCOM AOR 20170915

   DoD Business Rules for the Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker 20230302

   DoD Foreign Clearance Guide

   DoDI 2200.01 Combating Trafficking in Persons 20190621

   DoDI 3020.41 Operational Contract Support 20180831

   Federal Acquisition Regulation and Supplements

   Joint Contingency & Expeditionary Services

   Joint Staff OCS-Connect

   Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment

   System for Award Management

   USCENTCOM Theatre Medical Clearance Information

   U.S. Department of State Travel Guide

   408th CSB-OCS Customer Portal
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