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The Costs of Independence: Operational Testing in DOD Systems Acquisition

Wayne K. Messner

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The objective of this study was to investigate, describe and analyze the key factors surrounding the establishment of the Air Force Test and Evaluation Center (AFTEC), the Operational Test and Evaluation Agency (OTEA) and the Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR). Data sources used were of two types. First, a literature search was conducted to obtain as much background information on the subject as possible. Secondly, interviews were conducted with key personnel of the independent test agencies and various DOD program Management Office personnel, some of which are attending the Defense Systems Management School. Three significant recommendations are presented.

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The objective of this study was to investigate, describe and analyze the key factors surrounding the establishment of the Air Force Test and Evaluation Center (AFTEC), the Operational Test and Evaluation Agency (OTEA) and the Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR). Data sources used were of two types. First, a literature search was conducted to obtain as much background information on the subject as possible. Secondly, interviews were conducted with key personnel of the independent test agencies and various DOD program Management Office personnel, some of which are attending the Defense Systems Management School. Three significant recommendations are presented.

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The objective of this study was to investigate, describe and analyze the key factors surrounding the establishment of the Air Force Test and Evaluation Center (AFTEC), the Operational Test and Evaluation Agency (OTEA) and the Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR). Data sources used were of two types. First, a literature search was conducted to obtain as much background information on the subject as possible. Secondly, interviews were conducted with key personnel of the independent test agencies and various DOD program Management Office personnel, some of which are attending the Defense Systems Management School. Three significant recommendations are presented.

Key concepts: Test (biology), Agency (philosophy), Key (lock), Independence (probability theory), Operations research, Engineering, Operations management, Computer science

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