An Analysis of Contracting Officer Technical Representative Training Requirements.

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Abstract:

The activities within the Navy Field Contracting System NFCS which exercise regional contracting management responsibilities are writing and administering an increasing number of services type contracts. These contracts require active participation in the contract administration function by the activities for which the contracts are written. The persons assigned the duty of representing the contracting officer and performing the technical liaison functions are usually called Contracting Officer Technical Representatives COTRs. Since the environment COTRs must work in is often new and requires different knowledge and skills, the content and quality of training of these individuals is of significant importance. This research identifies the knowledge and skill requirements for COTRs, examines the assets currently in use of satisfy COTR training needs, and proposes a new approach to the structure and administration of COTR training. A modular structure using several presentation media is emphasized, and video sessions are featured. Examinations are also given. Author

Author(s):
Cole, Anthony Livingston ; Biliouris, Joel Leon
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis,
Pagination:
0100

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.6_Engineering
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION, *TRAINING, *ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL, *NAVAL PROCUREMENT, REQUIREMENTS, POLICIES, CONTRACTS, MANAGEMENT, SKILLS, PERFORMANCE(HUMAN), INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, TEACHING METHODS, THESES, QUALIFICATIONS, NAVAL RESEARCH, NAVAL TRAINING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Humanities and History, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
COTR(Contracting Officer Technical Representative), Curriculum
Report Date:
1982 Jun 01