### Question
How does General define contingency program management?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 3157*, **contingency program management** is defined as:

> the process of planning, organizing, staffing, controlling, and leading the combined efforts of participating civilian and military personnel and organizations for the management of a specific defense acquisition program or programs during combat operations, post-conflict operations, and contingency operations

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 3157*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART V-ACQUISITION > Subpart A-General > CHAPTER 209-OPERATIONAL CONTRACT SUPPORT > SUBCHAPTER I-JOINT POLICIES ON REQUIREMENTS DEFINITION, CONTINGENCY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, AND CONTINGENCY CONTRACTING**

