Computerized Technology Package - ASSET (Acquisition of Supportable Systems Evaluation Technology): Test and Evaluation.

Abstract

Abstract : ASSET is a technology packaged consisting of computerized tools and procedures which may be used to evaluate the impacts of weapon system designs on human resources, life cycle cost, training and technical order requirements. ASSET also has the potential for coordinating the development of training programs and technical manuals during weapon system development. ASSET can be used by system designers and logisticians to consider human resources and other logistics factors in weapon system design during concept development. It consists of six computer models and eight procedures. The models are: Reliability and Maintainability Model; Reliability and Maintainability Cost Model; Training/Aiding Matrix; Page-Estimating Equations; Training Requirements Analysis Model; and Personnel Availability Model. The procedures are: Program Definition Analysis; Consolidated Data Base Development; Maintenance Action Network; Integrated Task Analysis; Logistics Resources Assessment; Comparability Analysis; Life Cycle Cost Assessment; and Design Option Decision Tree. Based on the current investigation, the report recommends use of the Reliability and Maintainability Model, Reliability and Maintainability Cost Model, and Page-Estimating Equations. Of the procedures, the Design Option Decision Tree and the Integrated Task Analysis were commended. These models and procedures were perceived to meet the minimum requirements of operational readiness for use in a system acquisition program.