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USAF CONTRACTING APPRENTICE
COURSE TEST 1 STUDY GUIDE 100%
VERIFIED.
The contracting mission is - ANS Develop and execute innovative business strategies and cost
effective contracting solutions to enable the global AF mission
The 3 levels of contracting - ANS Operational, Strategic, and Systems
Operational Contracting - ANS Cradle-to-grave contract support outlined in AFI 64-102
Strategic sourcing - ANS Commonly used items on a large scale
Systems contracting - ANS Acquires items of particular interests to public safety and national
defense
The Federal Acquisition System (FAS) vision - ANS Deliver on a timely basis the best value
product or service to the customer, while maintain the public's trust and fulfilling public policy
objectives
Contracting Unit Commander/Director/Chief - ANS Senior operational contracting officer and
contracting advisor.
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Provide senior leadership and customers with sound business solutions/strategies
Director of Business Operations (DBO) - ANS Provide necessary oversight and direction.
Often the second in charge of an operational contracting unit.
Direct the small business and other socio-economic programs
Contracting Superintendent - ANS Senior qualified enlisted person
Advises the commander and flight chiefs on enlisted matters
Overseas programs:
>Self-inspection program
>On-the-job training program
>Overall unit training programs
OIC/NCOIC of the Contingency Support Cell - ANS Provides Planning, programming, and
execution of all deployment readiness
Provides/schedules all required ancillary training for military personnel subject to deployment
May serve as Unit Deployment Manager (UDM)
Acquisition Flight Commander/Chief - ANS Ensure acquisitions comply with federal statutes,
regulations, and policy
USAF CONTRACTING APPRENTICE
COURSE TEST 1 STUDY GUIDE 100%
VERIFIED.
The contracting mission is - ANS Develop and execute innovative business strategies and cost
effective contracting solutions to enable the global AF mission
The 3 levels of contracting - ANS Operational, Strategic, and Systems
Operational Contracting - ANS Cradle-to-grave contract support outlined in AFI 64-102
Strategic sourcing - ANS Commonly used items on a large scale
Systems contracting - ANS Acquires items of particular interests to public safety and national
defense
The Federal Acquisition System (FAS) vision - ANS Deliver on a timely basis the best value
product or service to the customer, while maintain the public's trust and fulfilling public policy
objectives
Contracting Unit Commander/Director/Chief - ANS Senior operational contracting officer and
contracting advisor.
, ©THESTAR 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Provide senior leadership and customers with sound business solutions/strategies
Director of Business Operations (DBO) - ANS Provide necessary oversight and direction.
Often the second in charge of an operational contracting unit.
Direct the small business and other socio-economic programs
Contracting Superintendent - ANS Senior qualified enlisted person
Advises the commander and flight chiefs on enlisted matters
Overseas programs:
>Self-inspection program
>On-the-job training program
>Overall unit training programs
OIC/NCOIC of the Contingency Support Cell - ANS Provides Planning, programming, and
execution of all deployment readiness
Provides/schedules all required ancillary training for military personnel subject to deployment
May serve as Unit Deployment Manager (UDM)
Acquisition Flight Commander/Chief - ANS Ensure acquisitions comply with federal statutes,
regulations, and policy
