New Joint Doctrine To Mandate Detailed COCOM Contracting Plans

By Sebastian Sprenger / May 14, 2008 at 5:00 AM
A new Defense Department doctrine governing wartime contracting will require combatant commanders to describe the role contractors would play as part of their contingency plans, according to a draft version of the document obtained by InsideDefense.com . Defense officials are expected to unveil the new document, titled "Operational Contractor Support in Joint Operations," by late summer, according to defense officials. The November 2007 draft version is intended for "final coordination," which means almost all of its contents -- aside from...

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