Mission / Vision / Guiding Principles / Director's Intent

Strategic Vision

Guiding Principles

In executing our mission, OPTEVFOR at all levels and ranks will plan, execute and assess their activities in a manner that is:

Respectful…rather than inconsiderate
Thoughtful…rather than rash
Collaborative…rather than stove-piped
Cost wise…rather than at any cost
Innovative…rather than accepting status quo

Director’s Intent

• Value our workforce – We act and function as a team. We value all of our military, civilian and contractor teammates and their families. Our behavior and actions reflect the core values and attributes of the Navy and Marine Corps.
• Advance operational test expertise and capabilities – We focus on building skillsets and acquiring tools and training to execute efficient and rigorous operational testing.
• Share operational test and evaluation knowledge – We rapidly share information across Fleet, acquisition, resourcing and Joint Service stakeholders to accelerate learning.
• Support rapid capability development and Fleet experimentation – We are innovative and adapt our processes to support the Navy,