Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com w. Conduct or support the VV&A of targets and threat simulators/simulations. x. Develop the requirements for targets and threat simulators/simulations for testing. y. Ensure that the development of a system LFT&E strategy is in compliance with statute and DOD policy. z. Conduct and chair operational test readiness reviews (OTRRs) and combined DT and OT readiness reviews as appropriate. aa. Serve as a voting member of the Army Threat Validation Working Group. ab. Research, develop, and acquire test facilities and capabilities and improve, develop, and promulgate new DT and OT methodologies. ac. By means of the U.S.
Army Evaluation Center— (1) Perform the duties of a system evaluator for all Army systems except for the systems assigned for evaluation to USAMEDCOM, USAINSCOM, and the commercial items assigned to USACE. (2) Conduct continuous evaluation (CE) on all assigned systems. (3) Develop and promulgate evaluation capabilities and methodologies. (4) Coordinate system evaluation resources through the TSARC. (See chap 9.) (5) Preview programmed system evaluation requirements for possible use of M&S to enhance evaluation and reduce costs. (6) Perform MANPRINT assessments in coordination with Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1 (ARL–HRED). (7) Perform the ILS program surveillance for Army systems.
Perform independent logistics supportability assess- ments and report them to the Army Logistician and other interested members of the acquisition community. Oversee and evaluate the logistics aspects of system acquisition and modification programs and deployed systems to ensure supportability. (8) Participate in program reviews, supportability WIPTs, T&E WIPTs, and other working and review groups and in the development of requests for proposal, statements of work, and contract data requirements lists. ad. By means of the U.S.
Army Developmental Test Command (USADTC)— ( 1 ) P e r f o r m t h e d u t i e s o f G o v e r n m e n t d e v e l o p m e n t a l t e s t e r f o r A r m y s y s t e m s e x c e p t s y s t e m s a s s i g n e d t o USACECOM (by CIO/G–6), USAMEDCOM, USAINSCOM, USASMDC, and USACE for testing. (2) Provide test facilities and testing expertise in support of the acquisition of Army and other defense systems, and for other customers on an as available basis. Tests are conducted on a cost reimbursable basis. (3) Manage and execute the Army’s live fire test (LFT) mission for assigned systems.
(4) Operate and maintain the Army’s portion of the MRTFB (except for the USAKA and the HELSTF) in accordance with DODD 3200.11. (5) Provide testers with a safety release for systems before the start of pretest training for tests that use soldiers as test participants. (See AR 385–16.) (6) Provide safety confirmations for MS decision review and the materiel release decision. (7) Manage the Army Test Incident Reporting System (ATIRS). (8) Serve as a member of the Test Resource Advisory Group (TRAG) supporting the BOD(ES). (9) Manage and implement the Virtual Proving Ground. (10) Program and budget for operations and modernization of test facilities.
(11) Develop and submit OTPs for DT requiring resources outside USADTC to the TSARC. (See chap 9.) ae. By means of the U.S. Army Operational Test Command— (1) Perform the duties of operational tester for all Army systems except those assigned to USAMEDCOM, USAINSCOM, USASOC, and USACE for testing. (2) Provide test facilities and testing expertise in support of the acquisition of Army and other defense systems, and for other customers on a cost reimbursable and as available basis. (3) Perform the duties of operational tester for assigned multi-service tests and (on a customer service basis) for USATRADOC FDT/E.
(4) Program and budget the funds to support OT tests except out of cycle tests (which are usually paid for by the proponent). (5) Develop and submit OT and FDT/E OTPs to the TSARC. (See chap 9.) 2–24. Director, U.S. Army Center for Army Analysis The Director, U.S. Army Center for Army Analysis, will formulate test requirements to generate performance data for required analyses and will assist the testers and evaluator by using contractor studies and analyses and by developing models and simulations. 2–25. Installation Management Agency The Installation Management Agency (IMA) will provide— a. A member to the TSARC (see para 9–3). 10 AR 73–1 • 1 August 2006