Welcome
We have been headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, since its inception in 1945. The Navy's Operational Test and Evaluation Force provides an independent and objective evaluation of the operational effectiveness and suitability of naval aviation, surface, subsurface, expeditionary, C4I, cryptologic, and space systems in support of Department of Defense and Navy acquisition and fleet introduction decisions.
Our Mission
As the sole independent agent for Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) in the Navy's acquisition process, OPTEVFOR conducts OT&E in a realistic operational environment. We advise the Chief of Naval Operations on the operational effectiveness and suitability of new and improved war fighting systems and capabilities, tactics, and procedures.
