2013 Reference Guide - Maxwell Gunter Annex

OBLIGATION ADJUSTMENT REPORTING SYSTEM
(OARS)
HIB
OARS is a web-based information system located in the Pentagon with
more than 5,000 users located at more than 450 Department of Defense
facilities worldwide. OARS is used to obtain approval to utilize cancelled
or expired appropriations for Upward Obligation Adjustments.
ACAT level: Non-ACAT
Resource provider: SAF/FMP (AFFSO)
Primary customer: SAF/FMP (AFFSO)
Current contractor/contract type: N/A
System type: Web-based
Number of Users: >5,000
WARFIGHTER BENEFITS
OARS is the Air Force-mandated system to obtain approval to utilize
cancelled or expired appropriations for Upward Obligation Adjustments
Each organization at the Base, MAJCOM and SAF level utilizes OARS
to approve funding for warfighter efforts such as:
- Runway and hanger construction/renovations
- Satellite and weapons development/deployment
- Body armor, MRE and vehicle acquisition
- Aircraft maintenance/upgrade (avionics, weapons systems etc.)
- Base construction/renovation activities
CONTACT
Program Manager:
Software PM:
Ms. Kay Owens, kay.owens@gunter.af.mil
Mr. Steve Stockton, steve.stockton@gunter.af.mil