Operational Test and Evaluation in the Army: An Evaluation

Abstract

This study traces the evolution of the Army's current OT/E effort and examines how well it is satisfying some of its major objectives. First, the history and evolution of the Army's current OT/E structure are traced. The organization of the US Army Operational Test and Evaluation Agency is discussed. In an analysis, 5 areas of major Congressional criticism are considered. The DOD guidance covering each area is given, and the Army's current policies and procedures which ameliorate the criticisms are cited. The Army's OT/E policies are found to be responsive to history of the recent past. Present OT/E procedures: provide adequate evaluation of a new materiel system prior to a production commitment; respond to user needs; assist in measuring incremental effectiveness of new systems; and produce an independent and objective evaluation of the operational effectiveness of new materiel. Some future areas of interest are discussed which will assist the continuation of a viable OT/E organization within the Army.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA033955

Entities

People

  • Bruce F. Stout

Organizations

  • Defense Systems Management College

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Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Congress
  • Defense Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Directives
  • Efficiency
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Guidance
  • Management Personnel
  • Operational Effectiveness
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personal Information Managers
  • Procurement
  • Program Management
  • Systems Management
  • Test And Evaluation

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  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Systems Analysis and Design