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STUDENT 1 (Jena):

As a Contingency Contracting Officer (CCO) duty obligations may require travel to many places around the global to support assigned missions. It is the responsibility of the CCO to tackle cross-culture competences challenges. According to the Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (2017), “culture competence comprises of four elements: awareness of one’s own culture worldview, attitude toward culture differences, knowledge of different culture practices and worldviews, and cross-culture skills” (p. 256). CCOs are expected to gain knowledge of the different societal views of the host nations (HN) and find ways to put culture differences aside. This allows the CCOs and HNs to work as a team and contributes to a unified team effort. CCOs are expect to learn as much about the host nations that they will be deployed too. Resources such as the J2 (Intelligence), Department of State (DOS), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other organizations acts as resources for the CCO to gain a better understanding of HN cultures, customs, business practices, and laws prior to deployment (Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy, 2017).

According to the Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (2017), “Situational awareness involves never letting your guard down while constantly observing and understanding your surroundings. CCOs should remain situationally aware at all times, trusting their instincts and relying on their training” (p. 265). While deployed in foreign countries, CCOs may be expected to leave the wire to visit sites, attend meetings and handle cash-and carry transactions (Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy, 2017). CCOs must understanding the security protocols procedures and protocols of the host nation country. If necessary, CCOs are able to travel with additional members of the acquisition team and are allotted the opportunity to request additional security assistance while in hostile areas.

References

Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy. (2017). Defense Contingency Contracting Handbook. Washington, DC: Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy. Retrieved from