Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) Overview

What is a TEMP?

• Executive level strategy and Basic planning document for all life cycle T&E for a particular system acquisition
• Overall T&E structure, major elements, and objectives
• Consistent with Acquisition Strategy
• Sufficient detail to permit planning for timely availability of test resources required to support the T&E program

Road Map for integrated:
• simulation, test, and evaluation plans
• resource requirements
• schedules

Policy/guidance:

• DOD 5000.2-R: Mandatory Procedures for MDAP/MAIS Programs
- TEMP Mandatory Procedures and Format
- Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) philosophy

• AR 73-1: Test and Evaluation Policy
- Chapter 7 - T&E Review and Reporting Requirements
- Para. 7-4 - Test and Evaluation Master Plan
- Supplemented by 2 March 2000 and 16 March 1996 Policy Guidance Memorandums– T&E WIPT and DA Level TEMP Process Guide

• Sep 2000 Version of AR 73-1 (Subject to USAPA Publication)
- Chapter 8: T&E WIPT
- Para. 10-2 - Test and Evaluation Master Plan

• DA PAM 73-2: TEMP Procedures and Guidelines