Joint Test and Evaluation (JT&E) Program provides quantitative Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) information used for analyzing joint military capabilities and develops potential options for increasing military effectiveness. This program complements the Acquisition Process under DoD Directive 5000.01 “The Defense Acquisition System”.  A JT&E is OT&E that brings two or more Military Departments or other Components together to: [1]

• • Assess Service system operability
  • Evaluate joint concepts and recommend improvements
  • Validate testing methodologies
  • Improve joint tactics, techniques and procedures
  • Provide feedback to the acquisition and joint operations communities
  • Improve joint tactics, techniques, and procedures

Handbook: Joint Test and Evaluation Program

The JT&E Program is composed of three (3) separate, but closely related projects:

1. Joint Feasibility Study Joint Feasibility Study: A study to determine the need and feasibility of a proposed joint test.
2. Joint Test: A test whose results have the potential for significant improvements in joint capabilities
3. Quick Reaction Test::A short duration test designed to expedite solutions to emergent joint operational problems

JT&E Program has been established to evaluate concepts and address needs and issues that occur in joint military environments.  The program includes: [2]

• the nomination process;
• the Joint Feasibility Study (JFS) process, which determines whether selected nominations are needed and feasible;
• and the execution of a JT&E project chartered by the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E).  The process and procedures for nominating and conducting a Quick Relation Test (QRT) are also included.

AcqLinks and References:

• [1] DoD Instruction 5010.41″Joint Test and Evaluation (JT&E) Program” – 12 Sept 2005
• [2] Joint Test and Evaluation Program Handbook – 29 Jun 2007
• T&E Program Brief by Jim Thompson
• Joint Test and Evaluation-Annual Report
  

Updated: 7/14/2021

Rank: G3