The Costs of Independence: Operational Testing in DOD Systems Acquisition

Abstract

The objective of this study was to investigate, describe and analyze the key factors surrounding the establishment of the Air Force Test and Evaluation Center (AFTEC), the Operational Test and Evaluation Agency (OTEA) and the Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR). Data sources used were of two types. First, a literature search was conducted to obtain as much background information on the subject as possible. Secondly, interviews were conducted with key personnel of the independent test agencies and various DOD program Management Office personnel, some of which are attending the Defense Systems Management School. Three significant recommendations are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA033872

Entities

People

  • Wayne K. Messner

Organizations

  • Defense Systems Management College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accounting
  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Congress
  • Contracts
  • Defense Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Governments
  • Management Personnel
  • Operational Effectiveness
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Program Management
  • Systems Management
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.