OTE Transformation Framework Air Force OTE Perspective 4

Testing in a Joint Environment Development OT DT Constructive Acquisition Program Virtual Live Doctrine,

Impact on AF T&E • Shift OT&E focus from “system centric” to “joint centric”

Capability-Based Requirements • • Capability definitions must contain the following elements: key attributes with

Issues • • Joint Mission Environment – Availability, operations and maintenance – Coordination and

• • • Protocols/Interface Fidelity of Simulations Classified Networks

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OT&E Transformation Framework: Air Force OT&E Perspective 4 March 04 Dr. Marion L. Williams Chief Scientist AFOTEC

Testing in a Joint Environment Development OT DT Constructive Acquisition Program Virtual Live Doctrine, CONOPS, JTTPs Network, Coordination and Control Model X T N ME Environment Sys B ON Terrain IR V N Atmosphere. N E Sys A Etc. ISSIO Exercises M Experimentation T N I Campaign Analysis JO Dist Sims Model Y Sys C 3

Impact on AF T&E • Shift OT&E focus from “system centric” to “joint centric” – DT&E: System evaluation g Representative configuration, real operators, operational environment – OT&E: Mission and employment evaluation g Joint mission environment • OA: Constructive, Virtual • OT&E: Live • Shift in DT/OT workload + organizations? • Implications of capability-based evaluation

Capability-Based Requirements • • Capability definitions must contain the following elements: key attributes with appropriate measures of effectiveness, supportability, time, distance, effect (including scale) and obstacles to be overcome. – Defined by an operational user and expressed in broad operational terms in the format of an initial capabilities document or a DOTMLPF change recommendation KPPs are those system attributes considered most essential for an effective military capability. The CDD and the CPD contain only those few KPPs (generally eight or fewer) that capture the minimum operational effectiveness and suitability attributes needed to achieve the overall desired capabilities for the system(s) during the applicable increment.

Issues • • Joint Mission Environment – Availability, operations and maintenance – Coordination and scheduling Acquisition program impact – Schedule conflicts – Funding Adequacy of training assets/venues/instrumentation Protocols/Interface Fidelity of Simulations Classified Networks M&S – – “Accreditation” of Joint Mission Environment Adequate constructive models Common data bases Etc.

• • • Protocols/Interface Fidelity of Simulations Classified Networks