(1) In addition to the Secretary of the Army, the following may select, appoint, and terminate contracting officers:
(i) The ASA(AL&T) or designee.
(ii) The DASA(P) or designee.
(iii) HCAs.
(1) PARCs when authorized by the HCA. (The Commander, United States Army Corps of Engineers, may delegate contracting officer appointment authority to Division Commanders as deemed necessary for efficient operations.). HCAs and appointed PARCs may redelegate to chiefs of contracting offices under their jurisdiction with or without the power of redelegation.
[AFARS Revision #21, dated May 22, 2007]
