Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com Outline test plan (OTP) A formal resource document prepared for TSARC review. It contains resource and administrative information neces- sary to support an OT or FDT/E. OTPs are also prepared for DT when Soldier participants or other operational resources are required. The OTP contains the critical test issues, test conditions, scope, tactical context (OT or FDT/E only), resource requirement suspense dates, test milestone dates, and cost estimates (for user T&E only). OTP preparation guidance is issued by the ATEC. Partnering A commitment between Government and industry to improve communications and avoid disputes.
It constitutes a mutual commitment by the parties on how they will interact during the course of a contract, with the primary objective of facilitating improved contract performance through enhanced communications. It is accomplished through an informal process with the primary goal of providing American Soldiers with quality supplies and services, on time, and at a reasonable cost. Pilot production item An item produced from a limited production run on production tooling to demonstrate the capability to mass-produce the item. Production prove-out test (PPT) A DT conducted before production testing with prototype hardware for the selected design alternative.
The PPT provides data on safety, NBC survivability, achievability of critical technical parameters, refinement and ruggedization of hardware and software configurations, and determination of technical risks. After type classification, production prove-out testing may also be conducted to provide data that could not be obtained before type classification, such as survivability or environmental. Production qualification test (PQT) A system-level DT conducted using LRIP assets, when available, prior to the FRP decision review that ensures design integrity over the specified operational and environmental range.
This test usually uses prototype or preproduction hardware fabricated to the proposed production design specifications and drawings. Such tests include contractual reliability and maintainability demonstration tests required before production release. Production Verification Test (PVT) A system-level DT conducted post-FRP to verify that the production item meets critical technical parameters and contract specifications, to determine the adequacy and timeliness of any corrective actions indicated by previous tests, and to validate the manufacturer’s facilities, procedures, and processes. This test may take the form of a FAT if such testing is required in the TDP.
FAT is required for QA purposes to qualify a new manufacturer or procurements from a previous source out of production for an extended period and to produce assemblies, components, or repair parts satisfying the requirements of the TDP. Program executive officer The general officer or senior executive who provides the overall management of the T&E activities of assigned systems. Program manager A DA board selected manager (military or civilian) of a system or program. A program manager may be subordinate to the AAE, program executive officer, or a materiel command commander.
Prototype An article in final form employing standard parts and representative of articles to be produced on a production line with production tooling. Realistic test environment The conditions under which a system is expected to be operated and maintained, including the natural weather and climatic conditions, terrain effects, battlefield disturbances, and enemy threat conditions. Research effort or test A technical effort or test conducted during pre-systems acquisition to determine early technical characteristics and to support the research of these items.
Safety Release A formal document issued by the developmental tester to the OT organization indicating that the system is safe for use 57 AR 73–1 • 1 August 2006