Contingency Operations

Mandatory Reference for ADS Chapter 201

New Edition Date: 09/07/2016
Responsible Office: PPL
File Name: 201maj_090716

Overview

Since 2008, Congress has enacted a number of special requirements applicable to agency operations in areas of overseas contingency operations (OCOs). While these requirements have been included as part of annual DOD authorization acts, they impose a number of obligations on all agencies participating in contingency operations, including State and USAID.