Army MOS · Logistics
3C Operational Contract Support (OCS)
Current service use not established
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Overview
A soldier in Operational Contract Support fills positions that require qualification in operational contract support. The required qualification covers both planning and management.
Notes & Sources
- 3C (Operational Contract Support (OCS)) is an Army Additional Skill Identifier (proponent: U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM)), effective 2025-10, not a standalone military occupation.
- Authority scope: "Identifies positions requiring Soldiers qualified in operational contract support planning and management." Award requirement: "Must complete the Operational Support Course at either: (1) U.S." Restrictions: "(1) For identification of personnel only." The identifier alone does not establish a civilian occupation; occupation-specific skills and career guidance depend on the holder's primary MOS and actual duties.
Evidence for this guidance (1 document)
- DA PAM 611-21 FY2025 Smartbook ch 12 (posted 2025-12-04): ASI 3C Operational Contract Support (OCS)
[1] Table 12-2 numerical listing of ASIs, entry 'Code: 3C (Effective 202510)', lines 1055-1068
Supports: Specialty definition
Source review recorded October 7, 2026.
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