Ballistic Missile Defense Test & Targets
Abstract
As part of the total Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS), the Test Program Element (PE) brings the BMDS element capabilities together for an integrated system-level test approach. Based on the Systems Engineering assessments of realistic threat scenarios, test events demonstrate capability of the evolving integrated layered missile defense system in a simultaneous test and operations environment. The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) employs a systematic review of BMDS testing that establishes a convention for setting test objectives that go beyond simply exercising newly delivered elements of the system. The BMDS Test Program establishes and documents in the Integrated Master Test Plan (IMTP) the test requirements for the BMDS with specific focus on collecting the data needed for the verification, validation and accreditation (VV&A) of the BMDS models and simulations (M&S). The BMDS performance evaluation strategy is to develop M&S of the BMDS and compare predictions to empirical data collected through comprehensive flight and ground testing to validate accuracy. Critical Engagement Conditions (CECs) and Empirical Measurement Events (EMEs) are the conditions and events which define or describe the data to be obtained from flight and ground tests in order to independently accredit M&S. CECs and EMEs are utilized to design a test to further advance the understanding and confidence of the M&S tool set that will be used to evaluate all possible engagements. MDA testing is based on an integrated developmental and operational test program. The MDA Test Program is based on a commitment to deploy technology that is proven, cost-effective, and adaptable to an evolving security environment. MDA, in full collaboration with its IMTP stakeholders: Combatant Commands; Service Operational Test Agencies (OTAs); Director, Operational Test & Evaluation; and Director, Developmental Test and Evaluation, develops and approves the IMTP which aligns the BMDS Test Program to the PAA phases for proven capability delivery. This PE provides consolidated MDA-wide capabilities and resources for the planning, design, execution, provision of infrastructure, and management of BMDS testing. This PE also provides funding to the Operational Test Agencies (OTA), which are active in all phases of test planning, execution and post-test analysis, to include the development of the IMTP. Also included in this PE is funding to the Targets and Countermeasures (TC) program office for the development and procurements of ballistic missile targets and countermeasures for the BMDS in support of the MDA flight test program. Targets are representative of feasible future threats and flight test requirements are derived from the CECs and EMEs and are documented in the Agency`s IMTP. The Test and Targets PE is grouped into two major areas: Test and Evaluation; Targets and Countermeasures. This PE also includes the test related program content: Concurrent, Test, Training, and Operations (CTTO); Engineering Test Analysis; Facilities, Siting, and Environmental Management; and Fielding and Integration. BMDS Test Program Functions: -Directs the testing required to verify, validate, and accredit (VV&A) MDA`s models and simulation (M&S). -Plans tests according to BMDS and Element objectives. -Develops MDA test policy. -Executes BMDS ground and flight tests. -Ensures appropriate data is collected at the necessary fidelity. -Collects data for BMDS analysis and manages MDA data centers. -Provides BMDS and Element performance results for IMTP stakeholders. -Provides final target system integration, target mission logistics and launch execution for BMDS test target systems. -Provides test resources to support flight and ground tests. Major Test Program Goals: -Direct planning, execution, analyses, and reporting of BMD system test events to support system verification. -Improve test execution and discipline for on-time, successful testing. -Integrate Element test processes into BMDS processes. -Develop Element Lessons Learned and Best Practices to support BMDS test design. -Provide required infrastructure and environmental compliance for robust BMDS testing. -Ensure test readiness, realism, and accuracy and improve test execution quality. Targets and Countermeasures element level testing is funded as part of a developmental program and reflected in this Program Element (PE) submission. This PE also provides Targets and Countermeasures participation in the consolidated MDA-wide System Test Program and the resources for the planning, design, execution, and management of Targets and Countermeasures in BMD System testing in accordance with the BMDS Test Policy. This applies to all Flight, Integrated, Ground, and Distributed Ground Tests and Post-Test Analysis and reconstructions listed in the IMTP. BMDS Targets and Countermeasures Functions: As part of the total Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS), the BMDS Targets Program provides centrally managed targets and countermeasures development and procurement for a cost effective, integrated system-level test approach. The BMDS Targets Program has realized past and future savings by centralized competition and management of targets and countermeasures using efficient acquisition strategies and lot buys resulting in economies of scale and cost savings. Based on the systems engineering assessments of threat intelligence, the BMDS Program Element develops, builds, and supports the launch of Short Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM: Less than 100Km range) targets, Medium Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM: 1000-3000 Km Range) targets, Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM: 3000-5500 Km Range) targets, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM: Greater than 5500 km range) targets, and Multi-Class Components to test, verify, and validate the performance of the BMDS against feasible threat signatures. The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) BMDS Targets Program provides an economical and reliable inventory of targets which are representative of feasible future threats and demonstrate capability of the evolving layered missile defense system in a simultaneous test and operations threat environment. Major Targets and Countermeasures Goals: -Provide cost effective, reliable targets representative of feasible future threats; target performance planning; and BMDS modeling and simulation to the MDA test and engineering community. MD40 Program-Wide Support (PWS) consists of essential non-headquarters management costs in support of the MDA functions and activities across the entire Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS).
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2014
- Source ID
- 0603888C_4_0400_PB_2014
- Change Summary Explanation
- N/A
- Service Agency Name
- Missile Defense Agency
Entities
Organizations
- Missile Defense Agency
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