1. Defense Contingency Contracting CON 234
CAPSTONE PROJECT
Country Study with Scenario
Nov 11, v5

2. Dynamic Time to be a CCO

3. WHY?
Natural Disasters
Humanitarian Relief Operations
Conflicts & Military Operations
Famine & Drought
Emergency Disaster Response

4. 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

5. 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

6. Content Presentation Written Report Capstone Project
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

7. 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

8. Tips and Suggestions Avoid “cut & paste”
Library, phones, professors
Use several sources and documents to address the “issues”
Avoid “cut & paste”
Call or experts if needed
You can use DAU resources