A Study of the Interface Problems between the U.S. Army Operational Test and Evaluation Agency (OTEA) and the Army Material Development Community.
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to identify the reasons for interface problems between OTEA and DARCOM as perceived at OTEA and at the headquarters and project manager levels of the latter; to evaluate the resultant impact on both organizations and; to make recommendations regarding resolution of these problems, if possible. The methodology employed consisted of a literature search into the history of Army operational testing and evaluation, and both structured and informal interviews with persons either currently or recently assigned to OTEA, Headquarters, DARCOM, or project management offices. The study revealed that negative perceptions related to historical and situational (environmental) factors are the key contributors to the interface problems and that the situation is more acute at the working levels than at the management stratas of the three organizations (i.e., OTEA, Headquarters, DARCOM and the PMO's). The author recommends the use of balanced in-house training programs, better distribution of the personnel resources of the Army Project Management Development Program, and increased opportunity for assigned personnel to attend the Program Management Course at the Defense Systems Management School--as approaches which may reduce or alleviate interface problems. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA033906
Entities
People
- Robert E. Thomas Jr
Organizations
- Defense Systems Management College