Joint Warfare System (JWARS) verification and validation lessons learned

JWARS V&V (a joint venture of innovative management concepts in Sterling VA and BMH associates in Norfolk VA) has been responsible for conducting the verification and validation (V&V) of the JWARS simulation since September of 1997. This paper describes the lessons learned during the conduct of the effort including: the JWARS V&V process, the JWARS V&V plan, reports delivered, and results to date. Special emphasis is on the use of the DoD VV&A recommended practices guide as a basis of JWARS V&V planning and procedures and the evolution of the JWARS V&V integrated product team