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Predicting The Effects Of Contingency Contracting On Local Economies, Donald J. Wagoner
Predicting The Effects Of Contingency Contracting On Local Economies, Donald J. Wagoner
Theses and Dissertations
In recent years, Air Force personnel have been deployed in support of contingency operations to various points on the globe. The Department of Defense spends millions of dollars to support and sustain forces during contingency operations. The Air Force deploys Contingency Contracting Officers (CCO) to support personnel during these operations. During a contingency operation contracting officers will normally establish short-term contracts as quickly as possible to meet mission requirements with little concern for the local economy. This research concluded that the actions of Air Force CCOs can affect the local economy in a deployed location. By providing contingency contracting officers …