FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
#R-03-011 March 11, 2003
ARMY ANNOUNCES STRYKER INITIAL OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION
The Army will conduct an Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) of the Stryker vehicle at Fort Knox, Ky, starting in May 2003, as part of fielding the Stryker system. The IOT&E is required by law to determine whether the Stryker system is suitable and effective for use in combat and meets specific requirements as defined in the Stryker Operational Requirement Document.
The IOT&E will yield data on a Stryker-equipped battalion's performance in a combat scenario as measured against a baseline infantry battalion in back-to-back test periods. The five-month IOT&E, originally scheduled to begin in March has been shifted to May to ensure environmental factors such as weather and foliage are consistent between the two test periods. The shift will not delay the milestone review by the Defense Acquisition Executive (DAE) scheduled for December 2003.
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