DAFI99-106 — Joint Test And Evaluation Program

DAFI99-106 governs Department of the Air Force participation and support of the Joint Test and Evaluation Program.

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  • Publication number: DAFI99-106
  • Title: JOINT TEST AND EVALUATION PROGRAM
  • Date: 2022-02-14

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It covers JT&E program scope, test types, non-materiel solutions, and responsibilities for Air Force and Space Force participation. It describes requirements for joint, quick reaction, and collaborative joint tests, including timelines, budgets, funding, and approval processes.

Applies to: This DAFI applies to the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard, and the United States Space Force (USSF).

Topics covered

  • JT&E program scope
  • Non-materiel solutions
  • Joint tests
  • Quick Reaction Tests
  • Collaborative Joint Tests
  • Joint Feasibility Studies
  • Test nominations

Questions and answers

What problems does the JT&E Program address?

The program involves two or more military Services, Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Joint Chiefs of Staff, or other Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, or interagency partners working to solve joint problems with non-materiel solutions.

What does the JT&E program develop and validate?

The JT&E program develops, tests, and validates non-materiel solutions of fielded and soon-to-be-fielded systems.

What must precede a Joint Test?

JTs shall be preceded by a six-month Joint Feasibility Study (JFS).

How are Collaborative Joint Tests funded and governed?

CJTs are executed and funded by the participants and governed by a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with oversight from AFJO.

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