ATEC Initiatives in Response to the Office of the Secretary of Defense Policy Guidelines for Test and Evaluation

Abstract

The Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) is using mission-based test and evaluation (T&E), among other initiatives, to implement the Department of Defense T&E guidelines. Mission-based T&E focuses on the identification and alignment of system components and functions with the tactical missions and warfighting functions/tasks that the system supports. The approach facilitates testing in an "operationally realistic" environment and evaluating "in the mission context at the time of fielding." Further, it facilitates the assessment of system functionality, the assessment of the effect of system functionality on operational capability, and the assessment of the capability of the warfighter to accomplish mission tasks.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA514016

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  • Christopher M. Wilcox
  • Frank J. Apicella
  • Kerry W. Wyant

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