Operational Test and Evaluation Force
| Operational Test and Evaluation Force | |
|---|---|
Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR) seal | |
| Active | December, 1947 – Present |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Type | Systems Operational Testing and Evaluation (OT&E) |
| Part of | Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) - N091 |
| Garrison/HQ | Norfolk Naval Base, Virginia |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Rear Admiral Stephen R. Tedford, USN |
| Chief of Staff | Captain Rolando Ramirez |
| Command Master Chief | Master Chief Michael Wentzel |
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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.