Definition
Validation of training systems is performed by the system’s intended personnel ensuring the training systems adequately prepare the users. Validation is typically performed as a part of the Logistics Demonstration <NOTE: Hyperlink LogDemo article.>
General/Information/Narrative
The training system must be tested by the intended users. DODI 5000.2 requires that analysis, T&E results, or independent reviews confirm the adequacy of the proposed maintenance plan and programmed support resources to meet objectives for peacetime readiness and wartime employment.
It also requires that the ability to support any system be demonstrated before the system is placed in the hands of the user. The Logistics Demonstration confirms that support resources, tasks, and training systems developed to sustain the system will function as intended. The data is supplemented by supportability related data obtained during developmental test and evaluation (DT&E) and OT&E to confirm the correct resources and tasks have been developed. AR 700–127 identifies the LD as a means for satisfying DOD requirements for all acquisition programs.
Maximum use should be made of existing qualitative and quantitative data such as when the item is used by another service, industry, or country. In order to minimize cost and schedule risk, existing qualitative and quantitative demonstrations, evaluations, analyses, simulations and tests should be used to meet requirements.
Policies, Directives, Regulations, Laws
Army Regulation 700-127, Integrated Logistics Support
Best Practices, Lessons Learned, Stories, Guides, Handbooks, Templates, Example Tools, Communities of Practice, LEC Tools
Defense Acquisition Guidebook, 6.3.3 Training
GEIA-STD-0007 Interface: E Entities, Support Equipment Requirements. Data Entities identified by an "E" in the first position of the entity name are structured to consolidate the pertinent information related to existing or new support/test equipment or training equipment. Much of this information serves as administrative type data for the Support Equipment Recommendation Data (SERD) data exchange set. This information also serves as identification of hardware and software elements required to conduct off-line tests. The information in the E Entities are used to justify the requirement for new test equipment/tools.
Training Resources
LOG 101
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Required for:
All acquisition programs are required to perform this task.
Responsible Activity:
The materiel developer (MATDEV) is responsible for validating the adequacy of the training systems.