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Defense Contingency Contracting CON 234. CAPSTONE PROJECT Country Study with Scenario. Nov 11, v5. Dynamic Time to be a CCO. WHY? Natural Disasters Humanitarian Relief Operations
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Defense Contingency ContractingCON 234 CAPSTONE PROJECT Country Study with Scenario Nov 11, v5
WHY? Natural Disasters Humanitarian Relief Operations Conflicts & Military Operations Famine & Drought Emergency Disaster Response
Purpose of the Project • Apply knowledge of geography and geo-politics when conducting military contingency support operations • Examine the role of the military in support of CONUS natural disaster recovery and humanitarian operations • Apply classroom study, cultural awareness and lessons learned to a practical scenario-based exercise • Practice presentation skills in a classroom environment
Assignments • Greece– Special Events • Philippines– Natural Disaster • Lebanon – Non-Combatant Evacuation (NEO) • Gulf Coast USA – Natural Disaster • Morocco – Military Exercise • Egypt – Military Exercise • Nicaragua – Natural Disaster • Liberia – Non-Combatant Evacuation (NEO) • Trans Sahel Africa – Military Contingency Operations/ Mil/Mil Training • Haiti - Earthquake Relief Decisions… Decisions
Capstone Project Content Be clear – who’s the audience Be concise – no fluff Be brief – page restrictions Focus on the issues Logical plan with details Written Report No more than 7-pages Be clear – who’s the audience Everyone speaks Synopsize your paper Go / No-Go decision Educate the class Presentation 20-min 10-min Q&A
Questions to Ask/Answer • Where am I going? • What do I need to do to prepare to go? • Are there any cultural issues that need to be addressed? • Who’s going with me? • How long will I be there? • How will I get there? • What’s my plan to provide contracting support? • Overview of the commercial markets • How’s the banking system, can I use EFT, checks, cash • Can I use sources outside the country/ shipping costs, customs