Army Automatic Diagnostics: Observations on Army Test Program Sets
NSIAD-87-84
Published: Feb 24, 1987. Publicly Released: Feb 24, 1987.
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GAO surveyed the Army's management of test program sets (TPS), which it uses in conjunction with its computer-controlled automatic test equipment to detect failures within weapons systems components. TPS consist of: (1) a software test program; (2) test accessories such as interface connection devices, load card assemblies, cables, power supplies, and cooling devices; (3) documentation that includes technical manuals and engineering data; and (4) integrated logistics support of the test accessories.
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