LFT&E Process Assessment and Recommendations
Abstract
An objective of the Live-Fire Testing and Evaluation (LFT and E) program is to assure that battle damage tolerance and control for crew-carrying combat systems is known and acceptable. Another objective of the LFT and E program is to assure that the lethality of conventional munition warheads against intended targets is known and acceptable. These objectives are pursued using combinations of analysis, testing and other data collecting events to identify vulnerability or lethality design weaknesses early enough in the acquisition process that corrective action may be taken prior to committing to full-scale production and deployment. The Congress expressed its interest in these objectives by creating a statutory requirement for live-fire test and evaluation of weaponry prior to full-scale production. This report reviews how the law is being implemented within the Department of Defense by describing LFT and E program management, products, procedures, and opportunities for improving the conduct of the program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA239441
Entities
People
- Herbert W. Head