DODI5000.89_DAFI99-103_AETCSUP — Capabilities-based Test And Evaluation

DODI5000.89_DAFI99-103_AETCSUP governs capabilities-based test and evaluation planning, conduct, reporting, and compliance.

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  • Publication number: DODI5000.89_DAFI99-103_AETCSUP
  • Title: CAPABILITIES-BASED TEST AND EVALUATION
  • Date: 2022-07-29

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The publication covers operational concepts, critical requirements, test scope, locations, milestones, environmental impacts, and security. It requires information about proposed tests, including prior results, support, participants, and classification.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all DAF acquisition projects regardless of acquisition category to include programs, projects, experiments and activities that support Integrated Life Cycle Management.

Topics covered

  • Capabilities-based test and evaluation
  • Operational test concepts
  • Critical system requirements
  • Test milestones
  • Environmental impacts
  • Test security

Questions and answers

What must the test purpose statement explain?

State why the test is required and how the results will be used. (paragraph 5)

What must the critical requirements section contain?

Provide a list or document of critical system capabilities/requirements. (paragraph 6)

What must test milestones include?

Indicate dates test hardware will be available, desired test start date, test duration, availability of test support, and contractor commitment, if applicable. (paragraph 9)

What environmental effects must a proposed test consider?

Possible impacts are radiation, chaff, smoke, lasers, chemical, heat, and noise hazards.

What must be stated about test security?

State overall classification of desired test.

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