Directorate Command Brief

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1 United States Army Operational Test Command (USAOTC) Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate Directorate Command Brief 05 August 2018 U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command U.S. Army Operational Test Command

2 OTC Organization Directorate Mission Directorate History Test Parachutist Overview Customers Supported Task Organization Briefing Focus Areas Test Division ADRB Branch Test Technology Branch Aerial Delivery Branch Personnel, Special Operations Branch Test Request Process Summary Agenda 2

3 OTC Mission and Organization U.S. Army Operational Test Command, in collaboration with our Test and Evaluation partners, conducts independent operational testing to inform acquisition and fielding decisions for Army and select multi-service Warfighting systems. Aviation Test Directorate (AVTD) Methodology and Analysis Special Staff Executive Director Test Technology Mission Command Test Directorate (MCTD) G1 HHC G3 (G2, G5) XO Maneuver Test Directorate (MTD) Chief of Staff G4 G6 G8 PAO SGS FRSA Maneuver Support and Sustainment Test Directorate (MS2TD) F O R T H O O D Airborne & Special Operations Test Directorate (ABNSOTD) Fire Support Test Directorate (FSTD) Intelligence & Electronic Warfare Test Directorate (IEWTD) Air and Missile Defense Test Directorate (AMDTD) Fort Bragg Fort Sill Fort Huachuca Fort Bliss Updated as of 16 May

4 ABNSOTD plans, executes, and reports on operational tests and field experiments of Airborne and Special Operations Forces equipment, procedures, aerial delivery and air transportation systems in order to provide key operational data for the continued development and fielding of doctrine, systems or equipment to the Warfighter. Directorate Mission 4

5 Since proving that Army systems work and helping the Army learn how to improve them. EHLSCDS Directorate History EDAP UK Interoperability 2018 MFFARAPS 2010 C-17 FSR T-10 Parachute C-130 Hercules 1999 T-11 Parachute C-17 IGW PARANAVSYS 1940 CH-47 Dakota T-4 Parachute Original Test Platoon Formed at Fort Benning, GA 1944 T-10 Parachute 1947 C-141 Starlifter HAHO Heavy Drop Techniques Developed Airborne Service Board Activated at Camp Mackall, NC HALO / C-17 Globemaster ACE Board ABNSOTD s ultimate customers are the Soldiers -- our sons and daughters -- who will judge our efforts with their lives and their mission accomplishment. This is a sacred trust which will not be compromised. 5

6 Unique Test Directorate Expertise and continuous training: 80% SL Jumpmasters / 30% Mil Free Fall Jumpmasters Static Line (SL) and Military Freefall (MFF) Test Parachutist Training and Proficiency Individual Unit SL Jumpmaster DBSL Training Week MFF Basic Course MFF Training Week MFF Jumpmaster SL Water Training (Rotary and Fixed Wing) Pathfinder MFF Canopy Control Course Air Assault CWST / Wet Silk Master Rigger Strong Swimmer USPA Coach Accelerated Freefall Instructor Special Skills Training T-6 Training (Air to Air Video) *Redstone Test Center Safety Risk Mitigation Individual Development Plans (IDPs) (DACs and MIL) Acquisition Work Force (AWF) (DACs and MIL) Military OES / NCOES AR and ATTM TEBC and TOOC Tests Last 15 Years March 2017 February 2018: Planned 65 total Airborne Operations; Staffed 77 Deliberate Risk Assessments; Executed 2,202 total MFF / SL / DBSL personnel drops; Executed 110 Test Iterations. 6

7 Indoctrination Program Test Parachutist Overview Rigorous Six Month POI to Certification Jumpmaster-Specific Training Master Jumpmasters Certification 7

8 Customers Supported: Program Executive Offices (PEO) PEO Soldier PM Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment PM Soldier Weapons PM Soldier Sensors and Lasers PM Soldier Warrior PEO Combat Support and Combat Service Support Joint Program Office (JPO) JLTV XVIII Airborne Corps 82 nd Airborne Division Global Response Force USASOC JSOC JOINT (USAF, USMC) What Sets Us Apart Responsiveness: Typical test duration from receipt of tasking to test execution is less than 180 days. Ex: C-17 CAADS Relationships: Great rapport within the Airborne/Airlift Community (XVIII ABC, Ft. Lee, Ft. Benning, AMC, Natick, 47 th Aerial Delivery Squadron (UK)) Efficiencies: Proximity to the Airborne Community; co-located with the majority of Airborne Units Operational Tests 8

9 What Requires Airdrop Certification? All Vehicles, Engineer Equipment, Re-Supply Loads, Heavy Drop Loads Items that create an electromagnetic signature Computers, audio-visual equipment, communications equipment, global positioning system receivers High dollar end items - Weapons, Lasers, NVGs, Sensors, Optics New personnel and cargo parachutes, Rucksacks, Weapons Containers, Medical Bags Other items - additional items that do not require special packaging /protection may be jumped inside Rucksack/MAWC Camel Pack - Approved for internal rucksack or external wear 9

10 Legend Task Organization CMD Group FBNC Staff Sergeant Major Director Test Division Director s Initiatives Group Deputy Director Personnel Executive Officer Chief Security Operations HHC Logistics Test NCO Deputy Editor Maintenance IT Budget Aerial Delivery Rigging Branch Test Tech Branch AD Branch PSOT Branch 10

11 Aerial Delivery Rigging Branch Test NCO Test Tech Branch Personnel Chief Deputy AD Branch Editor PSOT Branch Test Division How Do We Support ABNSOTD ABNSOTD Test Division plans, executes, and reports on operational tests and field experiments of Airborne and Special Operations Forces equipment, procedures, aerial delivery, and air transportation systems in order to provide key operational data for the continued development and/ or fielding of doctrine, systems, and equipment to the Warfighter. Key Tasks Responsible for planning, organizing, executing, analyzing results, and preparing test reports for personnel, individual equipment, and aircraft certification tests Has primary responsibility for conducting the test from its conception through the final test report Develops the test plans, directs and manages the test execution, directs the data collection effort, and prepares test reports and associated documents 11

12 Aerial Delivery Rigging Branch Personnel How Do We Support ABNSOTD ADRB NCOIC ADRB OIC SR. Airdrop Tech. Plan, organize, prioritize, resource and synchronize all aspects of Aerial Delivery to include heavy drop rigging, and personnel parachute support for all Operational Tests. Aerial Delivery Light Pack Military Freefall Heavy Pack/ Maint. Warehouse Key Tasks Supports all airborne operational testing with required life support equipment, oxygen, breather consoles, navigational and emergency bailout equipment. Supports all airborne equipment operational testing. Responsible for the rigging of all Type V platforms and all Dual Row platforms. Responsible for the verification of rigging and Sling Load procedures for New and Non-standard equipment. Conduct Static Drops for New and Non-standard equipment. 12

13 Personnel Supv Elect Engineer Test Technology Branch How Do We Support ABNSOTD Video Lead Elect Technician Electronics Engineer Electronics Provide instrumentation data for operational tests, assessments, and experiments. Audio Visual Production Specialist Electronics Technician Key Tasks Install instrumentation on test items, parachutists Install cameras inside test aircraft, on test items Provide air-to-air, ground-to-air test videos/stills Provide high speed video, meteorological data Analyze instrumentation data, provide completed videos/stills, achieve Contract management R&D, IDIQ, COTS Oversee Fort Hood CTS Local Contract as COR 13

14 Aerial Delivery Branch MTPA x 3 Personnel AD Branch Chief Data Manager Data Collectors How Do We Support ABNSOTD Test Division s Aerial Delivery Test Branch plans, executes, and reports on tests specific to low-velocity airdrop, external air transport, and internal air transport in order to provide key operational data for the continued development and/or fielding of doctrine, systems, and equipment to the Warfighter. Key Tasks Responsible for planning, organizing, executing, analyzing results, and preparing test reports for low-velocity airdrop, external air transport, and internal air transport Develops the test plans, directs and manages the test execution, directs the data collection effort, and prepares test reports and associated documents Coordinates with Tech Technology Branch and Aerial Rigging Branch for rigging and instrumentation support ISO testing. 14

15 Personnel and Special Operations Test Branch Personnel How Do We Support ABNSOTD MTPA PSOT Branch Chief Data Manager Data Collectors Test Division s Personnel and Special Operations Test (PSOT) Branch plans, executes, and reports on operational tests specific to Airborne and Special Operations Forces equipment. Types of tests include weapon systems, helmets, rucksacks, night vision and targeting devices, aircraft certification and personnel parachutes for both static line and military free fall. Key Tasks Responsible for planning, organizing, executing, analyzing results, and preparing test reports for personnel, individual equipment, and aircraft certification tests Has primary responsibility for conducting the test from its conception through the final test report Develops the test plans, directs and manages the test execution, directs the data collection effort, and prepares test reports and associated documents Coordinates with Tech Technology Branch and Aerial Rigging Branch for rigging and instrumentation support ISO testing. 15

16 HHC Maintenance Security IT Personnel Executive Officer Key Tasks Operations Budget Logistics Legend Staff FBNC Directorate Staff How Do We Support ABNSOTD Personnel- DTS; ATAAPS Security- PR; physical security; foreign visits; badging Operations- mission resourcing and synchronization; training management Logistics- contract management; GPC; property; logistical operations support to testing/training Motor Pool- vehicle fleet management IT- complete suite/infrastructure (NIPR, SIPR, VTC) Budget- Budget Execution; Fiscal Reports Safety- safety program management and council Test Operations Synchronization Across the Staff Training Synchronization Across the Staff Personnel and Equipment Management (ATAAPS, Property Book, GCSS-A Conversion, Vehicle Fleet) Network accreditations and Migrations Physical, Network, Information Security Administration- Evals, Awards, Training 16

17 Test Request Process Program of Record Test Any acquisition program supporting an acquisition milestone must be requested using the Request for Test Services (RFTS) form available on the ATEC Decision Support System (ADSS) homepage. Customer Test Generally are not in support of an acquisition milestone decision. There are three different electronic forms customized for various customer and support requirements. These forms may be accessed via the ATEC website or by contacting the ABNSOTD at the phone numbers below. COM: TEST (8378) DSN: 239-TEST (8378) 17

18 ABNSOTD personnel are trained, equipped, and ready to conduct operational testing in support of Airborne and Special Operations forces worldwide. Summary ABNSOTD web page: Contact Info: ABNSOTD Operations (910)