Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 1520.2
SYS 301
Advanced Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering
Advanced Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering uses a facilitated case study to
help students become more effective in the use of the science, technology and systems engineering
processes and procedures that must be followed during each phase of a system's life cycle. The
curriculum enhances the ability of technical staffs of functional managers to analyze and solve technical
problems; evaluate and forecast cost, schedule, performance and risk issues across the systems
engineering life cycle; synthesize and integrate program management office activities; and ensure the
integrity and productivity of research, development and engineering activities. The common tools of
systems planning research, development and engineering are used within the framework of an integrated
case study that starts with a need, progresses through the acquisition milestones and phases, and ends with
a demonstration of system effectiveness. The students will employ requirements analyses, risk
management, technical performance measures, trade-off analyses, configuration and data management,
technical reviews, forecasting, design of experiments, work breakdown structures, and specification and
statement of work tailoring to control and evaluate the evolutionary design of a target system. Special
emphasis is placed on exploring the relationships between science and technology, systems engineering,
and acquisition management.
Prerequisites: SYS 201.
Length: 10 Class Days
TST 101
Introduction to Acquisition Workforce Test and Evaluation
Introduction to Acquisition Workforce Test and Evaluation emphasizes the basic test and evaluation
management and engineering principles, policies, and practices used by the DoD. The course emphasizes
the unique role of test and evaluation as a feedback mechanism for systems engineering during all phases
of the system life cycle. Students are introduced to the special relationship of test and evaluation to the
interfacing disciplines of systems engineering, program management, logistics support, and
production/manufacturing and quality assurance. Faculty and guest speakers will present lectures, case
studies, and class exercises that examine the roles of Government and industry organizations in test and
evaluation management. Common tools used in test and evaluation which are introduced include:
detailed test plan, Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), test reports, and test plan working groups.
The many types of tests covered include: developmental testing, operational testing, live fire testing,
qualification testing, and production acceptance testing. A primary objective of this course is to enhance
the ability of junior test and evaluation professionals to interact with program managers and to function
effectively within the acquisition process.
Prerequisites: ACQ 101.
Length: 5 Class Days
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