Army Technical Test Instrumentation and Targets

This project provides critical investments for development of new test methodologies and standards; advanced test technology concepts; future test capabilities; advanced development of modeling, simulation, and instrumentation prototypes; advanced instrumentation prototypes; and the full-scale development of T&E capabilities for the United States (U.S) Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC). ATEC employs modeling, simulation, and instrumentation to provide a realistic multi-domain operational (MDO) test environment with modern threat effects, conduct test monitoring and control, and perform data analysis to enable essential transformation and support the Joint Force through development of MDO-capable forces. ATEC investments include organically developed capabilities as well as adaptation of T&E capabilities developed by others (e.g., government, academia) or commercial-off-the-shelf products. These T&E capabilities are located at, and managed by, ATEC T&E activities (excluding West Desert Test Center) and employed at ATEC ranges and other designated test locations across the country. Maintaining and modernizing ATEC T&E capabilities is critical to enable signature transformation efforts readiness and support the development and fielding cycle of all Army acquisition programs including rapid fielding initiatives and programs of record.