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PATHWAY TO AI READINESS

Testing and Evaluation

Vision

Continuous monitoring, validation, and verification processes that ensure data, analytics, and AI capabilities meet mission performance standards during system integration and throughout their operational lifecycle.

Essential Self-Assessment Questions

Have we selected performance metrics that are relevant to both the task and operational context?
Do we conduct thorough component testing as well as system integration testing to ensure overall functionality?
Do we have tools and processes in place for continuous monitoring of AI system performance?
Have we established clear indicators for sunsetting capabilities or making tradeoffs in favor of AI-enabled implementations?
Do we have feedback loops in place to refine models and systems based on evaluation results and evolving mission needs?
How do we document and communicate evaluation results to ensure transparency and accountability across the organization?

Resources and Links

Joint AI Test Infrastructure Capability (JATIC) Program

Provides products that address testing of models, reproducibility, traceability, and maturity of AI T&E software.

Systems Integration Test and Evaluation of AI-Enabled Capabilities Framework

What to Consider in a Test & Evaluation Strategy - Systems.

Human Systems Integration Test and Evaluation of AI-Enabled Capabilities Framework

What to Consider in a Test & Evaluation Strategy - Humans.

Test and Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence Models Framework

What to Consider in a Test & Evaluation Strategy - Models.

Operational Test and Evaluation of AI-Enabled Capabilities Framework

What to Consider in a Test & Evaluation Strategy - Operations.

Office of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) Homepage

The DOT&E homepage helpful in understanding rigorous testing protocols and performance criteria essential for AI and technology deployment.