By exception, should a military member report to a contractor?

2018-06-01T10:59:27-04:00

SYNOPSIS: MSgt CP Expert arrives at a new wing. The Wing Commander informs MSgt CP Expert that there is no CP. In order to streamline CP-build, the Wing Commander ask MSgt CP Expert to report to an Office of Net Assessment (ONA)-contractor, who is the Base Program Manager with CP-build funding.

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Jun 1 at 2018 12:22 PM

2018-06-01T12:22:44-04:00

In one of the agencies I worked in, we had test scientists and test directors who were civilians. We worked in support of them but were rated by their military counterparts. It was not unusual to report to and receive tasks from DR. so and so and work as their test NCOIC or Quality Control Inspector. Daily operations related to the test were determined by them and absences for military training or related matters were coordinated through their military counterparts.
So depending on who you talk to and their experience you will get a slew of answers.
As far as your ratings go I'd refer to whatever Reg the Air Force uses and it will outline who can and can't rate an NCO.

Response by Sgt Wayne Wood made Jun 1 at 2018 12:41 PM

2018-06-01T12:41:04-04:00

happens all the time in technical fields. your fitness reports and other creative writing are done by the ranking military man, usually with input from the contractor.

Response by 1SG Cameron M. Wesson made Jun 1 at 2018 3:20 PM

2018-06-01T15:20:37-04:00

Team... my bonafide are that I have been a COR for over 20 yrs... have a Master Degree in Procurement and Acquisition... and a graduate certificate in Government Contracting.

The answer is no.

By regulation a contractor can not rate a Military member... AR 623-3 nor can they rate a DA Civilian. I'm sure the other services manuals read the same.

By definition a contractor performs a service for the government. If a military member is reporting to a contractor... and possibly working for them.... then why are paying a contractor. Simply that could be viewed as contract fruad. If the contract happen to be "personal services" contract and a military member is reporting to that that contractor... then why couldn't the military member serve in that capcity?

Bottomline.... I'd clarify what is meant by "report" and if the explanation seemed shady... I'd take it to the KO

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jun 1 at 2018 3:26 PM

2018-06-01T15:26:56-04:00

A Soldier should never report to a contractor. In fact I am relatively sure it is not authorized as they cannot Cary command nor UCMJ authority. This is different than reporting to a DOD Civilian which can hold command authority. Thank you for your service.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2018 12:40 AM

2018-06-08T00:40:56-04:00

It’s illegal. A contractor cannot supervise government personnel. That’s an inherently governmental function. Tell the contracting officer. It’s WRONG.