Paving the Way for Testing in a Joint Environment: The Capability Test Methodology

Abstract

The very nature of modern warfare necessitates major changes to the way the Department of Defense tests and acquires systems and capabilities. Since most systems today are deployed in joint environments, the testing of a system by a single Service may not be adequate to demonstrate that the system meets the warfighters needs. Future systems, which are expected to operate in a joint environment, should be tested in a realistic joint environment throughout the acquisition life cycle, starting with early experimentation and concept development through the developmental and operational test. The result is an optimally integrated system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2008
Accession Number
AD1015948

Entities

People

  • Chris Dipetto

Organizations

  • Office Of The Under Secretary Of Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Best Practices
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Department Of Defense
  • Infrastructure
  • Joint Test And Evaluation
  • Life Cycles
  • Measures Of Effectiveness
  • Military Operations
  • Program Management
  • Resource Management
  • Systems Engineering
  • Systems Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Training
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Systems Analysis and Design