# Operational Contract Support
> **Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System** · Final rule. · Published 2013-12-03 · Effective 2014-01-02 · 78 FR 72572
## Document
- **Document number:** 2013-28867
- **Category:** dfars-acquisition
- **Sub-agency:** Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System
- **Federal Register citation:** 78 FR 72572
- **CFR reference:** 32 CFR 158
- **Publication date:** 2013-12-03
- **Effective date:** 2014-01-02
- **DOD docket:** Docket ID: DOD-2009-OS-0029
## Abstract

This rule establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures for operational contract support (OCS), including OCS program management, contract support integration, and integration of defense contractor personnel into contingency operations outside the United States. This rule was published as an interim final rule on December 29, 2011, to procedurally close gaps and ensure the correct planning, oversight and management of DoD contractors supporting contingency operations, by updating the existing outdated policy. The then existing policies were causing significant confusion, as they did not reflect current practices and legislative mandates. The inconsistencies between local Geographic Command guidance and the DoD- wide policies and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement were confusing for those in the field--in particular, with regard to policy on accountability and visibility requirements.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/12/03/2013-28867/operational-contract-support)
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