JOTP-011
5 December 2014
APPENDIX B. TEST PROGRAM FOR SURFACE AND UNDERWATER
LAUNCHED MUNITIONS
ANNEX 3. WORKED EXAMPLE OF TEST TAILORING FOR A SURFACE LAUNCHED
MISSILE SYSTEM
than other tests. For these reasons this cannot be eliminated from any S3 program. Four assets is
the minimum for this example in order to provide adequate material for the required AOP-7
testing. Furthermore, BTCA is only required for the new components (rocket motor and igniter).
B.3-2.3.3 Reduction in Firing Safety Test Requirements.
Firing safety tests should not be eliminated, but the quantities may be reduced based on confidence
from prior field experience, developmental tests, and static firing data. Minimum quantities for
this example are five hot and five cold for Dynamic Firing. The Fuze system firings may be
eliminated since the fuze is unchanged.
B.3-2.3.4 Elimination of Rocket Motor Case Test Requirements.
These tests may be eliminated since no material change to the pressure vessel or structural
components of the propulsion unit and prior S3 showed no material degradation and substantial
safety margin. Burst integrity will be further assessed based on Static Firing data.
B.3-2.3.5 Use Of Development Test Data.
Substantial development data has been provided and reviewed; and the assessment of the design
has been found to support the reduction of test quantities.
B.3-2.4 Non-Sequential Test Tailoring Considerations.
B.3-2.4.1 Reduction in 12-Meter Logistic Safety Drop Test Asset Quantity.
Since the full system has been previously qualified, only one missile with live propulsion unit
(non-tactical warhead, guidance and seeker) is required. This drop needs to be in the worst case
orientation for the propulsion unit.
B.3-2.4.2 Elimination of Fluid Contamination and Mould Growth Test Requirements.
These tests may be eliminated since no changes to the structural components or weapon seals have
been made.
B.3-3 TAILORED TEST PROGRAM.
Based on the preceding discussion, the following test assets may be reduced from the Empirical
S3 Test Flow:
a.
10 ea Rocket Motor Burst Integrity and Other Pressure Vessel Burst Integrity
B.3-2
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