The Operational Testing Effectiveness Evaluation Method

Abstract

Despite the critical role played by Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) in ensuring the effectiveness and suitability of new weapons, no procedure exists for objectively measuring testing effectiveness. This lack of feedback is particularly unfortunate in the case of Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E), where an incorrect negative assessment can kill a new weapons system. This report examines the need for an operational testing effectiveness evaluation procedure, first discussing recent weapons testing controversies, and then reviewing OT&E history. Present-day OT&E missions and challenges are reviewed prior to introduction of the proposed measurement technique--the Operational Testing Effectiveness Evaluation Method (OTEEM). The new method, designed to measure the adequacy and accuracy of IOT&E, is then applied to an actual weapons system IOT&E program. After discussion of problems and concerns, implementation of OTEEM is recommended.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA194448

Entities

People

  • Wilhelm F. Percival

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Acquisition
  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Launched
  • Aircrafts
  • Cruise Missiles
  • Department Of Defense
  • Employment
  • Feedback
  • Governments
  • Logistics
  • Reliability
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • 5G
  • 5G - DoD 5G Program
  • 5G - Internet of Things