The Importance of Testing and Evaluation in the Acquisition Process for Major Weapon Systems

Abstract

GAO examined systems for which substantial testing history was available. Immediately prior to the start of this review, DOD was changing its policies for the acquisition process. These new policies, which are basically sound and in various stages of implementation, are being applied primarily to new systems entering the acquisition process. Test cases cited in this report therefore are not fully representative of current policies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 07, 1972
Accession Number
AD1181573

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  • Elmer B. Staats

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