Test and Evaluation

Major System/ Platform Variant

Original Planned

Current Planned

Achieve d/Forecast

Variance (Months)

System Integration

Combat System - System Integration Test Phase 1-6

Jun 06 - Apr 08

Jun 06 - Apr 08

0

Combat System - Harbour Acceptance Trials Stage1-3

Nov 06 - May 08

Nov 06 - May 08

0

Combat System-Sea Acceptance Trials Stage 1-2

Dec 07 - Jun 08

Dec 07 - Jun 08

0

Category 3 System Integration Testing Combat System CS05.00.01 (TI06/APB06)

Apr 09

Apr 09

0

Category 4 Harbour Acceptance Testing Combat System CS05.00 (TI06/APB06)

Nov 09

Dec 09

1

Category 3 System Integration Testing Combat System CS05.01 (TI06/APB06)

Jan 09

Jan 09

0

Category 4 Harbour Acceptance Testing Combat System CS05.01 (TI06/APB06)

Feb 10

Feb 10

0

Category 5 Sea Acceptance Trials Combat System CS05.01 (TI06/APB06)

Apr 10

Aug 10

Aug 10

4

Variance Explanations

Combat System CS04 baseline Sea Acceptance Trial tests were conducted in two stages to account for weather, submarine defects and support vessel defects. In general, the project test and evaluation program was carried out in conjunction with other post docking activities and the planned testing schedule has been impacted to some extent.

Combat System CS05.01 baseline Sea Acceptance Trials should be completed in August 2010 in lieu of April 2010. The variance is due to DECHAINEUX'S FCD schedule delays and the need to complete additional testing of the Towed Array (TA) (previously delayed because of non project related equipment malfunction) and the ECDIS. The ECDIS and the TA increased the scope of the CAT 5 trials. These dates are subject to Navy exigencies and boat availability.