Does the DoD need to consider a government shutdown contingency plan?

Shouldn't there be a contingency plan for everything? And a contingency plan for the contingency plan? It seems the more options and more prepared, the less stress during the "problem".

Col (Join to see) Sir, hope for the best, plan for the worst. its what we do. PACE.

<p>Sir, something should already be in place, and the fact there doesn't seem to be makes me wonder how well prepared we are when bad things happen. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The fiasco of this shutdown also demonstrated how dependent we have become on GSs and contractors. When I joined the service, we did most everything for our selves in house, but we are now "supported" by a myriad of GS employees and contractors all of whom are designated non essential when the government closes. Makes me wonder if they aren't mission essential, why do we keep them on the payroll?&nbsp;Things like this must be considered as there are second and third order consequences of being "dependent" on people who can't come to work because Washington's closed.</p>

Absolutely there needs to be a plan in place. Not to be overly critical of the politicians, but I have a problem when neither party can plan long term to create a budget to give our country the stability and ability to plan long term. A government shutdown is a threat to the stability of the nation and potentially the world if someone sees our leadership as being in a state of chaos they may attempt to take advantage of the situation. Looking at SSG Robert O.'s own experience it makes me worry if units that would typically be used to respond to threats around the world cannot train to maintain their specialized skills it should make us worry that the next time political infighting leads to another shutdown the consequences could be much more serious.<br>

I'm hoping they already to do, Sir. &nbsp;But I recommend the individual soldiers have their own emergency fund in case of the worst occurring. &nbsp;Most financial advisers recommend have 3 full months worth of money for bills/living expenses set aside. &nbsp;