Accession Number:

AD1099433

Title:

Acquisition Reform: Role of Test and Evaluation in System Acquisition Should Not Be Weakened

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Rodrigues,Louis J.

Report Date:

1994-03-22

Pagination or Media Count:

18.0

Abstract:

I am pleased to be here today to discuss the current legislation affecting the test and evaluation T and E of defense systems and the various proposals to reform that legislation. As you know, our Office has a long history of supporting independent operational T and E-- conducted as early as possible in the acquisition process-- as a critical management control over the process to acquire defense systems. We are currently studying the Department of Defenses DOD use of the low-rate initial production LRIP concept and, in particular, the advantages and disadvantages of performing at least some operational T and E prior to starting LRIP.

Descriptors:

• government procurement
• military operations
• operational effectiveness
• weapons effects
• acquisition
• defense systems
• electronic warfare
• weapon systems
• weapons
• procurement
• aircrafts
• military acquisition
• national security
• test and evaluation

Subject Categories:

• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE