An Analysis of the Assignment of the Responsible Test Organization in Simulator Testing.
Abstract
AFSC acquisition programs are required by AFSC Supplement 1 to AFR 80-14 to use in independent test organization to accomplish Development Test and Evaluation (DT&E). However, there are a few AFSC acquisition programs where the 'uniqueness' of the test requirements make it difficult to identify an independent test organization qualified to perform the testing. In these cases, the program offices are assigned the DT&E responsibilities for the program. Lack of expertise in simulator testing and the small size of the early simulator programs led to assigning DT&E responsibilities directly to the Simulator SPO. This study shows that unique expertise is still required for simulator testing; however, the testing 'uniqueness' should not preclude the use of an independent test organization. Test managers of the AFSC programs assigned test responsibilities indicated that if an independent test organization was available to test their programs, the added perspective would enhance the effectiveness of the test program. A recommendation was made to assign simulator test responsibilities to an independent test organization. The Air Force Flight Test Center at Edwards AFB CA was identified as a test organization capable, or potentially capable, of conducting all, or part, of the Air Force simulator DT&E program. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA111022
Entities
People
- Richard S. Johnson
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology