PAM 73-1 — Test And Evaluation In Support Of Systems Acquisition
PAM 73-1 governs test and evaluation planning, execution, and reporting for materiel and information systems in acquisition.
- Publication number: PAM 73-1
- Title: TEST AND EVALUATION IN SUPPORT OF SYSTEMS ACQUISITION
- Date: 05/30/2003
- Proponent: ASA (AL&T)
- Status: ACTIVE
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PAM 73-1 covers integrated product teams, test and evaluation master plans, system evaluation, developmental and operational testing, safety, interoperability, and software testing. It requires T&E programs to integrate developmental testing, operational testing, live fire testing, modeling and simulation, and other credible data generation activities appropriate to system evaluation.
Topics covered
- Test and evaluation master plans
- System evaluation
- Critical operational issues and criteria
- Developmental testing
- Operational testing
- Test support packages
- System safety testing
- Interoperability and certification testing
Questions and answers
What format does an Army test and evaluation master plan have to follow?
Army TEMP policy requires that the Defense Acquisition Guidebook format be followed. (paragraph 1)
What testing is required for commercial items and non-developmental items?
DT and OT should be conducted at a minimum to verify integration and interoperability with other system elements. (paragraph 5-4)
When is a system evaluation report required?
A SER is required at each MS decision (except MS A) and the FRP DR. (paragraph 5-4)
What must a TEMP include for interoperability evaluation?
The TEMP includes at least one CTP and one operational effectiveness issue for evaluation of interoperability. (paragraph 1)
Who approves the release of operational test data beyond the acquisition team?
Release of OT data beyond the acquisition team will be accomplished only with the approval of CG, ATEC or the commander of other OT&E activities. (paragraph 1)