Operational Testing, Ensuring Better Weapons for Our Troops: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Federal Services, Post Office, and Civil Service of ... Hundred Third Congress, Second Session; Ma

This book thoroughly delves into operational testing, showcasing its critical function in the development of effective weaponry and ensuring the safety of servicemen. The authors, specialists in defense and government affairs, provide a detailed historical account of operational testing in the US, tracing its evolution and the challenges it has faced over the decades. The book further examines the complex relationship between acquisition and testing communities and the ongoing efforts to maintain independence in testing procedures. By exploring real-world examples of faulty or delayed weapons systems, the authors demonstrate how rigorous operational testing saves lives, time, and money. Ultimately, this book emphasizes the importance of operational testing in safeguarding the nation and its armed forces, advocating for strengthening testing mechanisms and ensuring that weapons perform as intended before they reach the battlefield. Read more