Systems Performance Tests Ltc

Abstract

The US Army Human Engineering Laboratory has initiated a series of field experiments to determine the weaknesses of current generation materiel in the Army inventory. These tests are called Systems Performance Tests and were begun in 1969. Their objectives were (a) to determine the actual performance of our present generation weapon systems in the field using appropriate troops in their operation, (b) to isolate the source of error in weapon systems performance, and (c) to seek methods to reduce the largest sources of human error and, thereby, make these systems more effective. Systems performance tests have been conducted in the area of armor, artillery, aviation, and infantry systems. In addition to the aforementioned tests, future systems performance tests will be expanded to include mortars and helicopter/armor engagements.