The following short courses will be offered by DEPS and ITEA on 2 February 2026 in conjunction with the
2026 DE Test & Evaluation Joint Conference. Continuous Learning Point (CLP) credits will be awarded for completion
of the short courses.
Morning Courses
Classification: CUI, Limited Distribution C
Instructor: TBD
Duration: Half-day course, runs 0800-1200
Credits awarded: 2 CLPs
Course Description:
An introduction to fundamental considerations for the test and evaluation (T&E) of High Energy Laser (HEL) weapon systems.
Students will be given an overview of the various distinct types of HEL testing, including example test concepts/configurations,
considerations for test instrumentation, and key testing issues, such as safety and environmental concerns.
Topics to be covered include:
HEL employment/testing challenges
Types of HEL testing
Lethality phenomenology testing
HEL effects
HEL lethality testing types and test diagnostics
System output testing
System performance testing
HEL examples of static ground testing, dynamic OT, OT/Live
HEL test measures
Instrumentation Considerations
HEL instrumentation summary
Instrumentation protection
Non-intrusive measurements
HEL testing considerations
HEL testing issues
HEL testing safety
Test planning tools
Intended Audience: T&E engineers who may be responsible for planning, supporting, and/or executing range tests that involve HEL weapon systems.
Classification: CUI, Limited Distribution C
Instructor: TBD
Duration: Half-day course, runs 0800-1200
Credits awarded: 2 CLPs
Course Description:
This short course is an introduction to the testing of high power radio frequency weapons. The course contains an introduction to the fundamentals of these
high-power microwave (HPM) weapons to establish a common vocabulary. The focus of the course is on test practices as they apply to HPM weapons for U.S.
system testing and susceptibility testing as specified in MIL STD 464C. HPM instrumentation, test measures, and analysis make up a section of the course.
Various presentations address military applications of HPM weapons and how fielded systems have been tested. Substantial new HPM test equipment has been recently
made available to military test ranges and developmental laboratories. The course will address the availability, location, and procedures for these test
capabilities as well as the process used to determine what test equipment was needed. A portion of the course will address the specialized requirements of
these systems for safety considerations and permitting required for testing to proceed.
Topics to be covered include:
HEL employment/testing challenges
HPM Fundamentals - Design of an HPM Weapon System
Testing Fundamentals as Applied to HPM
Test Measurement and HPM Environment
Sources for HPM Testing
HPM Test Locations
HPM Test Instrumentation
HPM Test Types with Examples
Safety and Spectrum Management
Intended Audience: This course is appropriate for managers and analysts requiring an overview of HPM weapons and how they are
tested in addition to new HPM field test engineers for which best HPM test practices are addressed.
A background in science and engineering at least to the technicial level is required to understand the technical portion of the course.
Afternoon Courses
Classification: Unclassified, Public Release
Instructor: Gene Hudgins, KBR/TRMC
Duration: Half-day course, runs 1300 - 1700
Credits awarded: 2 CLPs
Course Description:
This tutorial will address using the well-established TRMC Enterprise Solutions of the Joint Mission Environment Testing Capability (JMETC)
Program Element (PE) to mitigate T&E challenges in evolving digital ecosystems, reducing risk in often-uncertain environments while regularly
saving time and money in the process. Established in 2006 under the TRMC, the JMETC program is the DoW's corporate approach for linking distributed
facilities with the JMETC Secret Network (JSN) for LVC testing capability. JMETC utilizes the Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA), which
provides real-time software system interoperability by interfacing to existing assets, systems, and simulations. Reuse and interoperability of range
assets is tremendously improved, thus reducing development, operation, and maintenance costs. Additionally, TRMC Enterprise Big Data (BD) and Knowledge
Management (KM) with the (Cloud Hybrid Edge-to-Enterprise Evaluation & Test Analysis Suite) CHEETAS framework have the capacity to improve acquisition
efficiency, keep up with the rapid pace of acquisition technological advancement, ensure effective systems are delivered at the speed of relevance, and
enable T&E analysts across the acquisition lifecycle to make better and faster decisions using data that was previously inaccessible, or unusable.
Intended Audience: Anyone wanting to use Enterprise Services of the TRMC will benefit from the Tutorial. Services include use of TENA, JMETC,
Cybersecurity and Big Data/Data Analytics.
Instructor Biography: Gene Hudgins works for KBRwyle as Director of Test and Training Environments and supports the Test Resource Management Center's (TRMC's) Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA) Software Development Activity (SDA) and Joint Mission Environment Testing Capability (JMETC) as the lead for the TENA and JMETC User Support Team. Since October 1998, the Central Test and Evaluation Investment Program (CTEIP) has overseen the development of TENA - which drastically improves range interoperability and resource reuse among DoW range systems, facilities, and simulations. As a key member of the TENA SDA and JMETC Program Office, Gene is responsible for Distributed Event Coordination, Design, and Integration. Gene also manages TENA training and Range Commanders Council coordination. Gene is an active member of the International Test and Evaluation Association (ITEA) and recently served as President on the Executive Committee of the ITEA National Board of Directors (BOD). Prior to this work for the TRMC, Gene worked on Eglin AFB as an Instrumentation Engineer and Department Head. Gene has a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University (War Eagle!), a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Florida (Go Gators!), and an MBA from the University of West Florida.
Classification: Unclassified, Public Release
Instructor: Charles "Chas" McKee, PELSS 3 Program Manager Global Systems Technologies Inc.
Duration: Half-day course, runs 1300-1700
Credits awarded: 2 CLPs
Course Description:
This high-level half-day course will review the fundamentals of T&E which are covered in the International Test and
Evaluation Association (ITEA) Certified Test & Evaluation Professional (CTEP) Foundational exam. The course includes an
introduction with a short history of T&E in the Federal Government and an overview of the DoW Acquisition Process (with
a few references to DHS and FAA acquisition processes). The class then focuses on the CTEP Body of Knowledge (BOK)
including the four subject domains plus some specialized types of testing:
Test and Evaluation Planning: Requirements analysis, T&E strategy, the TEMP, evaluation approach, test planning,
T&E cost management, contracting for T&E, organizational planning, risk identification and management.
Test and Evaluation Design: Test adequacy and Scientific Test and Analysis Techniques (STAT)
Test and Evaluation Execution: Test Control Management, Data Management, and Test Safety / Certification.
Test Data Analysis, Evaluation and Reporting: Data Verification and Validation, Validation of Test Results, Evaluation, Reporting, Cyber Resilience / Cybersecurity Analysis, Model Validation, and Data Analytics.
TSpecialized types of Testing: Integrated Test & Evaluation (IT&E), Human Factors Engineering in T&E, Modeling & Simulation (M&S) in T&E, Reliability Growth, Software Development (including Agile) in T&E, Artificial Intelligence in T&E, Cyber Security T&E, Live Fire T&E, and Interoperability T&E.
Intended Audience: Individuals in the T&E community (government and industry, ITEA members and non-members) who want to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilities in T&E and be recognized by ITEA for their professional growth. Note that the Certified Test & Evaluation Professional (CTEP) credential is becoming a "preferred" requirement in many test engineer job postings.
Instructor Biography: Mr. McKee brings 34 years of experience in Program Management, Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, and Strategic Planning, supporting the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and Transportation. He served as President of the Board of Directors for the International Test and Evaluation Association (ITEA) from 2013 to 2015. His expertise includes Acquisition Management, Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E), and Human Systems Integration, notably leading the design of a Common Graphical User Interface (CGUI) for checkpoint systems to enhance security and efficiency. Over his career, Mr. McKee has provided technical leadership and subject matter expertise to diverse clients, including DOT&E, JT&E, TSA, TRMC, and multiple military commands, excelling in areas like test planning, statistical analysis, and system evaluation.
Registration for the short courses requires payment of a fee. See Course Registration & Fees at the end of this page.
Registration for a short course does not require registration for the Conference.
Note that while all short courses are unclassified, some will have additional participation requirements,
which are listed below and are identified in the Classification field in the course descriptions.
Security information on participating in short courses with limited distribution will be available here soon.
Open/ Distribution A - Any registrant may participate.
Distribution C - Restricted to U.S. citizens who are employees of the federal government or its contractors.
Distribution D - Restricted to U.S. citizens who are employees of the Department of Defense or its contractors.
Course Fees
Single Half-Day
Two Half-Day
All Attendees
$300
$550
Note: Two half day classes can be selected for the
price of a full-day class.
