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AFH 1 · Chapter 12 · Section 12.24

Commercial Services Management

Part of Developing Self · 1 section · ~205 words · WAPS PFE study material

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Commercial Services Management

Program Purpose

CSM Definition
Commercial Services Management is a program designed to improve USAF functions using a variety of management tools:
  • Competitive sourcing
  • In-sourcing
  • Post-competition accountability

Oversight Authority

MAJCOM CSM Oversight
The major command Manpower Organization and Resources Office is the manpower function responsible for:
  • Providing commercial services management oversight at command levels
  • Providing guidance to Manpower and Organization Flights for implementation of the Commercial Services Management Program at the respective wings

Three Principal Goals

Three CSM Goals
The three principal goals of the program are:
  1. Sustain readiness
  2. Improve performance and quality by doing business more efficiently and cost effectively
  3. Focus available personnel and resources on core USAF missions

What CSM Will Not Affect

CSM Boundary
Commercial Services Management will NOT affect:
  • Military-essential skills
  • Functions that are inherently governmental

Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency

AFMAA CSM Role
The Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency:
  • Develops and maintains tools, templates, and guidebooks to enable the field to execute the Commercial Services Management Program
  • Administers the inherently governmental/commercial activities inventory
  • Monitors post-competition accountability
  • Provides field support on Commercial Services Management initiatives

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