AR 73-1 — Test And Evaluation Policy
AR 73-1 governs Army test and evaluation activities, including policies, procedures, planning, reporting, and resource considerations within the acquisition system.
- Publication number: AR 73-1
- Title: TEST AND EVALUATION POLICY
- Date: 06/08/2018
- Proponent: ASA (AL&T)
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 73-1 on armypubs.army.mil
Related publications
- ARMY DIR 2024-02 (armypubs)
- PAM 73-1
AR 73-1 addresses developmental and operational testing, system evaluation, software testing, test scheduling, reporting, and funding. It requires approved plans and establishes conditions for waiving approved testing, delaying testing, or supporting accelerated acquisition.
Applies to: It applies to all systems developed, evolved, acquired, and managed under the auspices of AR 70series and DoDI 5000.02.
Topics covered
- Test and evaluation management
- Developmental testing
- Operational testing
- System evaluation
- Test and Evaluation Master Plan
- Test scheduling and review
- Accelerated acquisition testing
- Test funding
Questions and answers
When can testing in an approved TEMP be waived?
Testing specified in the approved TEMP must be conducted unless a written request for waiver is submitted to, and approved by, the TEMP approval authority. (paragraph 5-1)
What must the PM ensure during production verification testing?
The PM will ensure that the total system is tested during the PVT. (paragraph 3-14)
What is required for commercial items and nondevelopmental item programs?
All commercial items and NDI programs must establish a T&E WIPT and have an approved TEMP that will adhere to the policies and procedures for new acquisition T&E programs. (paragraph 3-6)
When is a test resource plan required for accelerated acquisition testing?
A TRP submitted to the TSARC is required for any accelerated acquisition test needing operational assets from Army agencies and/or organizations. (paragraph 3-6)
What does a system evaluation plan document?
Documents the evaluation strategy and overall test/simulation execution strategy effort of a system for the entire acquisition cycle through fielding. (paragraph 9-5)