(a) Personnel in the 1101 job classification series will not be appointed or serve as Contracting officers. This requirement is not subject to an individual or class waiver.

(b) Commanders and others having administrative supervision over Contracting officers must bear in mind that actions exceeding the authority of a Contracting officer are not binding on the Government. Therefore, they will not direct, or otherwise exert influence, upon Contracting officers to take such actions.