Test and Evaluation in a Dynamic Acquisition Environment

Abstract

Acquisition reform and the implementation of agile acquisition processes within the Air Force are allowing acquisition professionals greater flexibility in meeting user requirements. A strong emphasis is being placed on using mature systems and technologies, allowing new programs to be initiated at any point in the acquisition process continuum. Changes have been incorporated into the test and evaluation (T&E) process to support the increased flexibility. Judicious use of the various types of recognized tests allow the program manager (PM) to reduce risk and ensure performance expectations are met. The following provides an overview of the test tools available to the acquisition professional and highlights the evolutionary changes that were recently incorporated into Air Force test guidance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADP018516

Entities

People

  • Gregory L. Barnette

Organizations

  • United States Marine Corps

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Command And Control
  • Developmental Tests
  • Engineering
  • Information Systems
  • Joint Test And Evaluation
  • Military Acquisition
  • Procurement
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • United States
  • Warfare
  • Websites

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management