Army Test and Evaluation Revisited: An Appraisal of the Present System

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Abstract:

Significant changes were made to the Army structure during 1972-1973 with the formation of TRADOC, FORSCOM, and OTEA. At the same time the Army instituted new basic policies for material acquisition. The impact of these changes on the test and evaluation process was examined to determine if the new organization improved the way the Army did its testing. Additionally, the current test system and organization was examined to identify areas where improvements could be made. The findings are discussed.

Author(s):
Cannon, Sammy J. ; Crittenden, Robert N. ; Woods, Arthur R.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Group research project
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0787262
Pagination:
0144

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5.6.4_Assess Guidance; JCA_5.6_Monitor
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, *ORGANIZATION THEORY, *OPERATIONAL READINESS, *ARMY EQUIPMENT, *TEST METHODS, ARMY PROCUREMENT, UTILIZATION, TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT, MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL, MILITARY REQUIREMENTS, METHODOLOGY, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
Keyword(s):
DEVELOPMENT TESTING, TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND, FORCES COMMAND, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION AGENCY, OPERATIONAL TESTING
Report Date:
1974 Jun 10