What are the three functions of OCS?

• A. Contract support integration; contracting support; contractor management
• B. Theater support; external support; systems support
• C. LOGCAP; staff augmentation; DLA
• D. Procurement planning; inventory control; quality assurance

Answer: (A)

Operational Contracting Support is built on three functions: contract support integration, contracting support, and contractor management. Contract support integration makes sure contracting activities are lined up with planning, operations, and sustainment so the work being contracted directly supports the mission. Contracting support is the hands-on process of identifying requirements, conducting market research, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts to obtain the needed goods and services efficiently and cost-effectively. Contractor management focuses on supervising contractors in theater—tracking performance, ensuring compliance with laws and security requirements, managing safety, and coordinating with military forces to avoid conflicts or duplications. Together, these functions ensure contracting is synchronized with operations, properly executed, and tightly controlled. Other options describe broader programs or generic logistics tasks rather than the specific three functions that define Operational Contracting Support.