Operational Test and Evaluation Force

Operational Test and Evaluation Force
Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR) seal
ActiveDecember, 1947 – Present
CountryUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Navy
TypeSystems Operational Testing and Evaluation (OT&E)
Part ofOffice of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) - N091
Garrison/HQNorfolk Naval Base, Virginia
Commanders
CommanderRear Admiral Stephen R. Tedford, USN
Chief of StaffCaptain Rolando Ramirez
Command Master ChiefMaster Chief Michael Wentzel

The Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR) is an independent and objective agency within the United States Navy for the operational testing and evaluation (OT&E) of naval aviation, surface warfare, submarine warfare, C4I, cryptologic, and space systems in support Navy and Department of Defense acquisition programs.