ATP 4-10 — Multi-service Tactics, Techniques, And Procedures For Operational Contract Support {mcrp 4-11h | Nttp 4-09.1 | Afttp 3-2.41} (this Item Is Published W/ Basic Incl C1)
ATP 4-10 governs operational contract support, including planning, requirements development, contract oversight, and contractor management.
- Publication number: ATP 4-10
- Title: MULTI-SERVICE TACTICS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCEDURES FOR OPERATIONAL CONTRACT SUPPORT {MCRP 4-11H | NTTP 4-09.1 | AFTTP 3-2.41} (THIS ITEM IS PUBLISHED W/ BASIC INCL C1)
- Date: 12/02/2025
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
View ATP 4-10 on armypubs.army.mil
It addresses operational contract support functions, ethics, joint and Service component planning, acquisition-ready requirements packages, and contract closeout. It requires specific contracted requirements, command review and approval of packages, and contractor management considerations for government-furnished property, force protection, and security.
Topics covered
- Operational contract support planning
- Acquisition-ready requirements packages
- Contract performance oversight
- Contractor management
- Requirements development and approval
- Force protection and security
- Combating trafficking in persons
Questions and answers
When must operational contract support be integrated into operational plans?
OCS must be planned early and integrated into operational plans. (paragraph 2-2)
What details must contracted requirements provide?
Good contracts start with good requirements, therefore, be specific by providing details such as what, where, how much, what quality, and the duration of the requirement. (paragraph 3-3)
How are commercial support requirements packages processed?
All requirements packages for commercial support will be processed in accordance with command policy and procedures. (paragraph 3-20)
Is split purchasing allowed for commercial support requirements?
Requiring activities will not separate requirements into multiple similar purchases to avoid purchase card limits, requirements approval thresholds, competition requirements, or any other acquisition policy or procedure. (paragraph 3-20)
Who shares responsibility for contractor management?
Contractor management is a shared responsibility between the requiring activity and the supporting contracting organization. (paragraph 5-1)