The Directed Energy Test and Evaluation Capability (DETEC) completed the Tri-Service Study (T-SS) 2011, which identified and scoped current directed energy (DE) test and evaluation (T&E) shortfalls. The T-SS 2011 used the same process as the original T-SS in 2004 and the T-SS Update in 2007. First, the T-SS 2011 compiled a list of DE weapons that could potentially enter testing in the next 12 years, establishing a need for specific DE T&E infrastructure. DETEC also queried the Services - Army, Navy, and Air Force - through three Service Workshops to review, assess, and document the DE T&E infrastructure requirements as well as yield Service-specific and joint T&E infrastructure shortfalls.

Overall, the T-SS 2011 identified 57 shortfalls, of which 25 were revalidated from either the original T-SS (2004) or the T-SS Update (2007). These shortfalls were prioritized into 21 high-priority, 6 medium-priority, 14 low-priority, and 16 science and technology (S&T) shortfalls. The S&T shortfalls signify that the shortfall cannot be met without significant technological risk. The high priority shortfalls were then formed into 11 groups that became a recommendation for future sponsor funding. The OSD Test Resource Management Center's Central Test and Evaluation Investment Program is the sponsor.

The objective of DETEC and the T-SS 2011 has been to minimize the instances in which the first program to identify a DE T&E shortfall must pay for a solution as well as avoid duplication of effort when separate DE programs face and/or solve similar DE test issues.

A copy of the T-SS 2011 Report may be requested by completing the T-SS 2011 Report application process at www.detec-team.org/TSS-2011_Final_Report