Combat System Testing, Training and Performance Monitoring,

Combat system and system designs encompassing Testing, Training and Performance Monitoring TTPM attributes are being implemented now. To date, individual system and combat system design and implementation effects have proceeded independently, satisfying specific requirements of each combat systemsystem sponsor. This results in an improvement in fleet combat system readiness support but may eventually lead to logistical problems, an inability to conduct battle group TTPM exercises, and - where system level developments predominate - an inability to conduct combat system level TTPM functions. Combat Simulation Test System CSTS systems, standardization of combat system TTPM requirements and implementation of these requirements for future TTPM capable systems. The approach defined in this paper is divided into three sections which, while separate in concept, can progress concurrently. Pt. 1 defines the concept and capabilities of the ANSSQ-91 CSTSE presently in the fleet in DDG 993 Class ships, describes similar systems under contract for LHD 1 and MCM 1 ship construction programs, and discusses shorebased applications of CSTS. Pt. 2 defines the engineering analysis process that will be used to define and establish long range TTPM technical capabilities and requirements. Pt. 3 discusses an approach for backfitting TTPM requirements into the Active Fleet and specifying TTPM requirements in systemship procurement programs.