Test and Evaluation: Improvements Are Being Made in the Department of Defense's Test Planning

Abstract

In the process of acquiring weapons systems, it is axiomatic that test planning should start early, usually at the initiation of a major defense program. Moreover, this planning should provide the basis for identifying required test resources and test schedules. Test and evaluation is an integral part of the systems acquisition process. Within DOD, the basis for all test and evaluation requirements related to a particular system acquisition program is the TEMP. This key management control document is required to be used by OSD and all military service components in planning, reviewing, and approving weapon system test and evaluation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1990
Accession Number
AD1171905

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  • Paul F. Math

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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