Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com (1) The OTP will be submitted via a memorandum signed by the requesting organization’s commander for approval by the TSARC Chair. Copies of the OTP will also be provided to those elements providing resources or support. The letter will indicate the following: (a) Why the submission cannot be delayed and rationale for OTP submission. (b) Funding source other than USATEC. (c) Response date for comments, not earlier than 60 days from receipt. (2) The TSARC chairperson may call a special TSARC meeting or process the submission by correspondence. If all members concur, the chairperson may approve the OTP for inclusion in the FYTP.
Non-concurrences will be forwarded to HQDA DCS, G–3 for resolution with the TSARC chairperson’s recommended action. (3) The WG chairperson will provide a copy of the out of cycle approved OTP to all principal TSARC members for inclusion in the FYTP. e. The CG, USATEC, will provide the TSARC administrative support (clerical, space, and equipment), record and distribute minutes of the TSARC meetings, and after HQDA DCS, G–3 approval, publish and distribute the FYTP. The member organizations will provide funds for travel, per diem, and overtime for TSARC representative participation. f. Correspondence to the TSARC will be addressed to CDR, U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command, ATTN:
CSTE–OP, Park Center IV, 4501 Ford Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22303–1458. 9–6. Test flying hour program a. Flying hour requirements for tests identified in the approved FYTP will be the basis for USATEC sub-allocation of flying hours to support tests. Sub-allocation by USATEC will be contingent upon HQDA (DCS, G–3) allocation and identification of priorities. b. Projections for the budget year flying hours will be reported by each MACOM to USATEC in mid-July. Projected requirements will be reviewed and analyzed by USATEC and forwarded to HQDA. The CG, USATEC, will provide instructions for the periodic forecast, allocation, and reporting of actual expenditure of test flying hours. c.
Additional guidance and procedures for funding a test are found in chapter 11. Chapter 10 Test and Evaluation Review and Reporting Requirements 10–1. Introduction a. This chapter addresses the principal program reviews and T&E documents developed during the system acquisi- tion process. These documents describe how the T&E requirements will be satisfied throughout the acquisition process. b. Technical documentation will contain a distribution statement that notes the conditions of its availability for distribution, release, and disclosure. (See AR 70–31.) c.
Submission of documentation to OSD, to include T&E plans, results, and reports will comply with the policies and procedures in the Defense Acquisition Guidebook. 10–2. Test and Evaluation Master Plan a. Army TEMP policy and procedures will comply with the Defense Acquisition Guidebook. OSD has authorized the Army to modify the mandatory format to integrate TEMP Parts III and IV, when appropriate. b. Every Army acquisition program will have a TEMP. Additional TEMP policy including exceptions is listed in (1) through (7) below.
(1) If system changes (modifications or upgrades) cause an operational impact to the system, the system TEMP must be updated (see para 3–3 and the Defense Acquisition Guidebook). (2) Any reprocurement involving system modifications or upgrades relative to the current technical data package or performance specification that causes an operational impact to the system must have an updated system TEMP. (See para 3–5.) (3) The TEMPs will be coordinated with the T&E WIPT and signatures documented on a T&E WIPT coordination sheet to be included in the TEMP. (4) Within the Army, the approval authorities for TEMPs are as indicated in ( a ) and ( b ) below.
(a) The Army T&E Executive is the TEMP approval authority for the following programs: ACAT I (IC & ID), ACAT IA (IAM & IAC), ACAT II, any program on the OSD T&E Oversight List, and DOD-level C4I/IT Overarching Integrated Product Team (OIPT) programs. (b) The MS decision authority is the TEMP approval authority for all programs not included in ( a ) above. (5) All Army acquisition programs must have an Army approved TEMP before the TSARC can approve their OTPs for inclusion in the FYTP. (6) The LFT&E strategy will be documented in part IV of the TEMP. (7) United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations (21 CFR, Parts 50, 56, and 312) describe the use 31 AR 73–1 • 1 August 2006