DoDI 5000.89 (Test and Evaluation)

DoDI 5000.89 (Test and Evaluation) Training by Tonex

Built for defense acquisition and program professionals, DoDI 5000.89 (Test and Evaluation) Training by Tonex provides a practical understanding of Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5000.89 and its role in Test and Evaluation (T&E) planning, execution, oversight, and decision support. The course aligns with DoDI 5000.89, which establishes policy, responsibilities, and procedures for T&E programs across five Adaptive Acquisition Framework pathways.

Strong Test and Evaluation (T&E) practices improve cybersecurity readiness by identifying mission-impacting vulnerabilities before fielding.
Cybersecurity considerations strengthen operational confidence, resilience, and system survivability throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the purpose, structure, and intent of Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5000.89.
• Explain how Test and Evaluation (T&E) supports acquisition decisions, risk reduction, and mission assurance.
• Identify key responsibilities of program managers, test organizations, operational users, and oversight authorities.
• Apply Test and Evaluation (T&E) planning concepts to acquisition pathways and program lifecycle activities.
• Recognize how developmental, operational, and live fire evaluation activities support evidence-based decisions.
• Understand how cybersecurity concerns influence test planning, system resilience, vulnerability discovery, and operational readiness.
• Improve coordination between technical, acquisition, engineering, security, and stakeholder communities.

Audience

• Program Managers
• Test and Evaluation Professionals
• Defense Acquisition Professionals
• Systems Engineers
• Cybersecurity Professionals
• Operational Test Personnel
• Developmental Test Personnel
• Government Contractors
• Compliance and Oversight Teams
• Defense Program Analysts

Course Modules

Module 1: DoDI 5000.89 Foundations

• Purpose and scope of Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5000.89.
• Relationship between Test and Evaluation (T&E) and defense acquisition governance.
• Key policy drivers affecting program test strategy and decision authority.
• Roles of acquisition leaders, test agencies, and program stakeholders.
• Importance of evidence-based evaluation in reducing technical and operational risk.
• How Test and Evaluation (T&E) supports mission capability, readiness, and accountability.

Module 2: Acquisition Pathway Alignment

• Test and Evaluation (T&E) expectations across Adaptive Acquisition Framework pathways.
• Planning considerations for urgent capability and middle tier acquisition efforts.
• Evaluation needs for major capability acquisition and software acquisition programs.
• Defense business system considerations for performance and mission suitability.
• Tailoring principles that keep test planning disciplined, relevant, and efficient.
• Documentation practices that connect test evidence with acquisition milestones.

Module 3: Test Planning Responsibilities

• Program manager responsibilities for early and continuous Test and Evaluation (T&E) planning.
• Coordination among developmental test, operational test, users, and oversight organizations.
• Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) alignment with program goals and risks.
• Stakeholder engagement for defining success criteria and evaluation priorities.
• Risk-informed planning for cost, schedule, performance, security, and mission outcomes.
• Governance practices that support traceability, transparency, and decision confidence.

Module 4: Developmental Evaluation Practices

• Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) objectives for technical maturity and design confidence.
• Verification of system performance against measurable requirements and thresholds.
• Early discovery of defects, integration issues, cybersecurity weaknesses, and operational constraints.
• Use of test data to inform engineering tradeoffs and program risk decisions.
• Coordination between technical teams and acquisition leadership during development.
• Documentation of findings to support corrective action and future evaluation events.

Module 5: Operational Evaluation Readiness

• Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) concepts for mission effectiveness and suitability.
• User-centered evaluation criteria for realistic mission environments and operational needs.
• Assessment of reliability, maintainability, interoperability, survivability, and supportability.
• Cybersecurity-informed evaluation of resilience, exposure, access control, and mission continuity.
• Decision support for fielding, deployment, limited release, or additional corrective action.
• Communication of operational findings to leadership, users, and acquisition decision authorities.

Module 6: Risk and Decision Support

• How Test and Evaluation (T&E) evidence supports informed acquisition decisions.
• Risk identification methods for technical, operational, cybersecurity, and programmatic concerns.
• Evaluation reporting practices that clearly communicate findings and limitations.
• Integration of test results into milestone reviews and program oversight activities.
• Continuous improvement of test strategy based on lessons learned and evolving threats.
• Practical approaches for maintaining compliance, accountability, and mission-focused readiness.

Advance your acquisition, testing, and oversight expertise with DoDI 5000.89 (Test and Evaluation) Training by Tonex and build stronger confidence in defense system performance, cybersecurity resilience, and mission readiness.