A Comparative Analysis of Ship Operational Test and Evaluation in the United States Navy and the Royal Australian Navy

Abstract

This thesis provides a comparative analysis of ship Operational Test and Evaluation (OT and E) in the United States Navy (USN) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). It also reviews the acceptance and introduction into service procedures for warships in both Navies, Including the input from OT and E. This study analyses USN and RAN Ship OT and E organisation, policy, and procedures, and then compares and contrasts the two systems. The study, finds that the RAN OT and E system, although originally based on USN OT and E philosophy, now differs n the importance, interpretation, application and focus of OT and E. It concludes that to achieve efficient and effective trials and acceptance of the new higher risk warships currently under construction, the RAN OT and E system needs to be revised. A model for OT and E in the RAN is proposed based on the principles derived from the USN system. The recommendations include the initial conduct of OT and E in land based test sites, followed by dedicated Whole Ship OT and E for the first of class.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA261644

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  • Kenneth W. Joseph

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  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • Electronic Warfare
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

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  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • Uss Arleigh Burke

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