JOINT TEST AND EVALUATION HANDBOOK (REV. 1) (29 JUN 2007)

JOINT TEST AND EVALUATION HANDBOOK (REV. 1) (29 JUN 2007)., The Joint Test and Evaluation (JT&E) Program objective is to find ways for warfighters to do their jobs better with today’s equipment, organization, and doctrine. This objective is achieved after successfully evaluating new concepts and addressing needs and issues that occur in joint military environments. The program includes the nomination process; the joint feasibility study process, which determines whether selected nominations are operationally needed and technically feasible; and, when making such a determination, the execution of a JT&E project chartered by the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation. The process and procedures for nominating and conducting a quick reaction test are also included. Department of Defense Directive (DOD Directive) 5010.41, “Joint Test and Evaluation (JT&E) Program,” describes the JT&E Program purpose, identifies the principal participants and their responsibilities, and outlines the framework within which each Service supports the program. Service support is described in detail in applicable Service directives. This handbook and the separately published JT&E Style Guide replace all previously issued handbooks, policies, and standing operating procedures. This handbook provides the JT&E business model and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) guidance, policies, and direction, as well as general JT&E information, references, and procedures to the Joint Test Director, Services, combatant commands, defense agencies, the Joint Staff, and OSD Staff relative to the execution of a JT&E project.