ATEC Joint Tests and Follow-On Test & Evaluations

Abstract

This project funds the Army's direct costs of planning and conducting Multi-service Tests and Evaluations (MOTE) for which there is no Army Project Manager (PM) and Army requirements for Joint Test and Evaluation (JT&E). These are required to evaluate concepts and address needs and issues that occur in joint military environments and provides information required by Congress, Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Unified Commands, and the Department of Defense components relative to joint operations. This project also funds Follow-on Test and Evaluation (FOTE), as necessary. FOTE may be required after a full production decision to assess system training and logistics, to verify correction of deficiencies identified during earlier testing and evaluation, and to ensure that initial production items meet operational effectiveness, suitability and supportability thresholds. There has been a shift of focus for items funded by this project due to continuing operations in the US Central Command (CENTCOM). Traditional system workload has dropped off and has been replaced by rapid fielding initiatives. In response to this shift, the Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) has established a forward operational assessment team in theater and a rapid response cell. These groups facilitate MOTE, JT&E, and FOTE events in the rapid environment. Traditional acquisition requirements are expected to return to normal when operations in Iraq and Afghanistan wind down.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2013
• Source ID: 001_0605712A_6_2040_PB_2013

Tags

Readers

• Aerospace Engineering.
• Aerospace Test and Evaluation
• Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.