A comparative analysis of ship operational test and evaluation in the United States Navy and the Royal Australian Navy
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Authors
Joseph, Kenneth William
Subjects
Operational test and evaluation
Ship test and evaluation
Ship acceptance
Acceptance trials
Ship test and evaluation
Ship acceptance
Acceptance trials
Advisors
Hoivik, Thomas H.
Date of Issue
1992-12
Date
December 1992
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This thesis provides a comparative analysis of ship Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) in the United States Navy (USN) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). It also reviews the acceptance and introduction into service procedures for warships in both Navies, including the input from OT&E. This study analyzes USN and RAN Ship OT&E organisation, policy and procedures, and then compares and contrasts the two systems. The study finds that the RAN OT&E system, although originally based on USN OT&E philosophy, now differs in the importance, interpretation, application and focus of OT&E. In concludes that to achieve efficient and effective trials and acceptance of the new higher risk warships currently under construction, the RAN OT&E system needs to be revised. A model for OT&E in the RAN is proposed based on the principles derived from the USN system. The recommendations include the initial conduct of OT&E in land based test sites, followed by dedicated "Whole Ship" OT&E for the first of class.
Type
Thesis
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Department
Department of Administrative Sciences
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School
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Format
250 p..
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