Infantry Weapons Test Methodology Study: Integrated Operational Test and Analysis Procedures for Small Arms Weapons Systems Evaluation

摘要

The purpose of this document is to summarize the findings of the Small Arms Methodology Study in terms of a working format for weapon system evaluation using the three small arms test facilities. Section 1 discusses the major parameters of the integrated test procedure. Section 2 describes procedures for training and scheduling test soldiers through the facilities taking into account the two major test variables, weapons and modes of fire. In addition, rationale is provided for the recommended sample size estimation and test soldier selection techniques. Section 3 describes the analytical procedure to be used on the field-generated data. The data are used for two purposes: selection of the most suitable combat weapon system and optimization of weapon system performance. The procedure described emphasizes the selection of the superior weapon at the earliest possible point, consistent with a thorough evaluation of operational performance, in order to maximize the time available for improving the selected weapon's performance.