Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com assess data from all sources. Some data sources are simulation, modeling, and an engineering or operational analysis to evaluate the adequacy and capability of the system. Evaluator An individual in a command or agency, independent of the MATDEV and the user, that conducts overall evaluations of a system’s operational effectiveness, suitability, and survivability. Event design plan (EDP) A plan containing detailed information on event design, methodology, scenarios, instrumentation, simulation and stimulation, data management, and all other requirements necessary to support the evaluation requirements stated in the SEP.
First article test A test conducted for quality-assurance purposes to qualify a new manufacturer or procurements from previous source out of production for an extended period (usually 2 years) and to produce assemblies, components, or repair parts conforming to requirements of the technical data package. First article tests may be conducted at Government facilities or at contractor facilities when observed by the Government. Five Year Test Program (FYTP) A compendium of TSARC recommended and DA DCS, G–3 approved OTPs in the following 5 years. The FYTP identifies validated requirements to support the Army’s user test programs.
It is developed within the existing budget and program constraints in accordance with Army priorities. It is a tasking document for the current and budget years and provides test planning guidelines for the subsequent years. Follow-on operational test (FOT) A test conducted during and after the production phase to verify correction of deficiencies observed in earlier tests, to refine information obtained during IOT; to provide data to evaluate changes; or to provide data to reevaluate the system to ensure that it continues to meet operational needs.
Force Development Test or Experimentation (FDT/E) A TRADOC-funded test and experimentation program supporting force development processes by examining the effectiveness of existing or proposed concepts or products of Doctrine, Organization, Training, Leader Development and Education, Personnel, and Facilities (DOTLPF). In addition to supporting stand-alone DOTLPF efforts, FDT/E may be conducted as needed during acquisition to support development and verification of system DOTLPF. Foreign comparative testing (FCT) The test and evaluation of NATO and non-NATO Allies’ defense equipment to determine whether such equipment meets valid existing DOD needs.
The Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT) Program’s primary objective is to leverage NDI of allied and friendly nations to satisfy DOD requirements or correct mission area shortcomings. Functional proponent A command, Army staff element, or agency that accomplishes the function of combat developer, training developer, trainer, and doctrine developer for IT. Information technology system Any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment that is used in the automatic acquisition, storage, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information.
Also includes computers, ancillary equipment, software, firmware, and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources. Initial operational test (IOT) The dedicated field test, under realistic combat conditions, of production or production-representative items of weap- ons, equipment, or munitions to determine operational effectiveness, suitability, and survivability for use by representa- tive military or civilian users.
Integrated Concept Team (ICT) Multidisciplinary teams used by TRADOC and other combat developers to develop and coordinate warfighting concepts, to determine and coordinate DTLOMS needs to fulfill future operational capabilities, and to develop and coordinate potential materiel requirements when applicable. 54 AR 73–1 • 1 August 2006