Test and Evaluation Considerations for the Naval Air Systems Command Program Manager.
Abstract
The goals of this study are: to obtain an overview of the management aspects associated with the test and evaluation (T/E) of weapons systems being developed and acquired by the Naval Air Systems Command; and to provide a frame of reference, familiarity with documentation, awareness of policies and procedures, an awareness of problems, and knowledge of sources of information. T/E has gained increased importance recently because: (1) Congress requires that T/E reports be provided prior to appropriating procurement funds; (2) A significant portion of the OSD decision process is based on T/E results; and (3) The cost and Technical complexity of properly testing weapons systems is increasing at a rate faster than for the systems themselves. Actions which could be taken during the T/E planning effort to improve the value, effectiveness and efficiency are presented. Emphasis is placed on the need for early, good and continuing planning as a means for avoiding/reducing historically troublesome areas. Budgeting, scheduling and implementation, control and interface, results, analysis and interpretation and feedback are discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA028887
Entities
People
- Charles Donald Kimble
Organizations
- Defense Systems Management College