DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 5450.332B
N94
29 Jun 2020
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 5450.332B
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: MISSION, FUNCTIONS, AND TASKS OF COMMANDER, OPERATIONAL TEST
AND EVALUATION FORCE
Ref: (a) OPNAVINST 5400.44A
(b) OPNAVINST 1000.16L
(c) 10 U.S.C.
Encl: (1) COMOPTEVFOR Functions and Tasks
1. Purpose. To establish the functions and tasks of Commander, Operational Test and
Evaluation Force (COMOPTEVFOR), per references (a) through (c). This instruction is being
revised to meet the age requirement for echelon 2 shore activity commands, per reference (a).
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 5450.332A.
3. Applicability. This instruction applies to COMOPTEVFOR and its subordinate commands.
4. Mission. COMOPTEVFOR will independently test and evaluate capabilities (weapon
capabilities, platforms, networks, etc.) in the anticipated operational environment, against the
anticipated threats, using anticipated procedures, and employing typical operators and
maintainers. Additionally, COMOPTEVFOR will support development and validation of initial
procedures and tactics, assisting developing agencies as needed in the accomplishment of their
developmental test and evaluation.
5. Status and Command Relationships. COMOPTEVFOR is an operational command under the
direction of a Commander who reports directly to the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). The
Commander has direct access to the CNO, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Staff, and
fleet commanders as necessary to carry out assigned missions.
a. Command
