Developmental testing is a generic term encompassing engineering-type testing, generally requiring instrumentation and measurements, which is accomplished by engineers, technicians, and/or soldier operator/maintainer test personnel. It includes technical feasibility testing, engineering development testing, software development testing, production and post-production testing, post-deployment software support testing, and testing associated with vulnerability/lethality assessments.
Requests for test services at DTC test ranges should be submitted as early as possible to allow DTC to plan, coordinate, and schedule resources, and ensure that required safety, security, and environmental concerns have been properly addressed prior to the test.