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          requirements. HQ MAC and HQ AFLC had more horsepower" when it came to
          trying to convince our counterparts in the Army/Navy/Marine Corps to turn-in
          pallets immediately.
          
          (3) Action Required: HQ MAC is updating the retrograde commands in
          OPLAN 70 to make it more realistic, considering recent problems supporting
          the huge airlift for Desert Shield/Storm. Early implementation of OPLAN 70
          is required in order to efficiently and effectively respond to crisis
          situations. 

            1: Observations/Lessons Learned from a Contracting Perspective

         (1) Funding for requirements that were identified early was not
         forthcoming to ensure that the contractor was able to maintain a constant
         rate of production. For example, it appears there was a continuing
         requirement of approximately 5,000 Cargo Nets per month during the war
         effort. However, funds were not available to enable WR-ALC to issue the type
         of contract that would keep the contractor in continuous production.

         (2) When dealing with a foreign contractor ensure that the
         contractor understands that US currency should be used for all subcontracts.
         On the MCU2A Hood Program, the contract was awarded to a contractor located
         in Israel. The subcontractors are located in West Germany and England.
         These subcontracts were let in their respective currencies. When the crisis
         in the Mid-East occurred, the value of the US dollar went down and the
         British and Germany currencies went up, creating a situation where the
         contractor is paying more for the subcontracts and is therefore losing money.

         9. WR-ALC/LU Comments:

            a.  Rapid Response Program (RRRP)

         (1) Background: RRRP is an excellent tool in supporting our
         deployed aircraft.

         (2) Action Required: Push funding at the same time the REP is
         validated.

            b. Deploying Depot Field Teams ;

        (1) Background: There does not seem to be an accurate guideline to
        follow in order to send a depot field team into the theater of operations.

               (2) Action Required: Standard guidelines From HQ.

            c. Classification Guidelines

               (1) Background: Message traffic was received with incorrect              
         classification. Some classified "Secret" should have been "Unclassified."

        (2) Action Required: Establish a clear cut chart/listing on what
        elements of combinations constitute a security classification.

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