Joint Publication 1-02 DoD Dictionary of Military ... - AcqNotes.com

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
for United States forces. (Category C ships, aircraft, and other items being retained as
contingency reserve are included in this stratum.)
contingency ZIP Code — A ZIP Code assigned by Military Postal Service Agency to a
contingency post office for the tactical use of the Armed Forces on a temporary basis.
The number consists of a five-digit base with a four-digit add-on to assist in routing and
sorting. (JP 1-0)
continuity of command — The degree or state of being continuous in the exercise of the
authority vested in an individual of the Armed Forces for the direction, coordination,
and control of military forces.
continuity of operations — The degree or state of being continuous in the conduct of
functions, tasks, or duties necessary to accomplish a military action or mission in
carrying out the national military strategy. Also called COOP. (JP 3-0)
contour flight — See terrain flight.
contract administration — A subset of contracting that includes efforts to ensure that
supplies, services, and construction are delivered in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the contract. (JP 4-10)
contracted logistic support — Support in which maintenance operations for a particular
military system are performed exclusively by contract support personnel. Also called
CLS. See also logistic support; support. (JP 4-07)
contracting officer — The Service member or Department of Defense civilian with the
legal authority to enter into, administer, modify, and/or terminate contracts. (JP 4-10)
contracting officer representative — A Service member or Department of Defense
civilian appointed in writing and trained by a contracting officer, responsible for
monitoring contract performance and performing other duties specified by their
appointment letter. Also called COR. (JP 4-10)
contractor management — The oversight and integration of contractor personnel and
associated equipment providing support to the joint force in a designated operational
area. (JP 4-10)
contractors authorized to accompany the force — Contingency contractor employees and
all tiers of subcontractor employees who are specifically authorized through their
contract to accompany the force and have protected status in accordance with
international conventions. Also called CAAF. (JP 4-10)
contractors not authorized to accompany the force — Contingency contractor employees
and all tiers of subcontractor employees who are not authorized through their contract
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