T&E is a critical part of the DoD acquisition process. T&E professionals develop, optimize, execute and evaluate the testing of system performance, interoperability, reliability, maintainability and cybersecurity. They offer unbiased information to support and inform design improvements, production and fielding decisions.
Certification Framework
Training Crosswalk
Continuous Learning
- Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) requirement: 80 hours every two years with a goal of 40 hours every year
- DAU recommended training by assignment type: click links below and look at courses listed under the heading “Functional/Interdisciplinary Developmental Recommendations”
- Army Functional Area Leader guidance: Test and Evaluation October 2022 Memo
Resources
- USD R&E Monthly HAWT Wash (Feb. 2023)
- Transition Plans for Back-to-Basics Implementation – ETM; TE, April 30, 2021
- DOD TE Certification Requirements, Jan 6, 2021
- Human Capital Initiatives (HCI) Back-to-Basics Webpage
- ETM TE Functional Area Update, June 8, 2021
- Test and Evaluation Training Crosswalk, November 4, 2021
- T&E Video (Video posted on MilSuite and requires CAC log-in): This Back-to-Basics overview video for the Test & Evaluation functional area explains what changes Army Acquisition Workforce members can expect to begin on Feb. 1, 2022.