JP 1-02, DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms - DMRTI ...

As Amended Through 15 March 2012contingency response program — Fast reaction transportation procedures intended toprovide for priority use of land transportation assets by Department of Defense whenrequired. Also called CORE. (JP 4-01)contingency retention stock — That portion of the quantity of an item excess to theapproved force retention level for which there is no predictable demand or quantifiablerequirement, and which normally would be allocated as potential DOD excess stock,except for a determination that the quantity will be retained for possible contingenciesfor United States forces. (Category C ships, aircraft, and other items being retained ascontingency reserve are included in this stratum.)contingency ZIP Code — A ZIP Code consisting of a five-digit base with a four-digit addonto assist in routing and sorting assigned by Military Postal Service Agency to acontingency post office for the tactical use of the Armed Forces on a temporary basis.(JP 1-0)continuity of command — The degree or state of being continuous in the exercise of theauthority 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 offunctions, tasks, or duties necessary to accomplish a military action or mission incarrying 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 thatsupplies, services, and construction are delivered in accordance with the terms andconditions of the contract. (JP 4-10)contracted logistic support — Support in which maintenance operations for a particularmilitary system are performed exclusively by contract support personnel. Also calledCLS. See also logistic support; support. (JP 4-07)contracting officer — The Service member or Department of Defense civilian with thelegal authority to enter into, administer, modify, and/or terminate contracts. (JP 4-10)contracting officer representative — A Service member or Department of Defensecivilian appointed in writing and trained by a contracting officer, responsible formonitoring contract performance and performing other duties specified by theirappointment letter. Also called COR. (JP 4-10)contractor management — The oversight and integration of contractor personnel andassociated equipment providing support to the joint force in a designated operationalarea. (JP 4-10)JP 1-02 71