This paper presents the results of a process review of the Naval Training Systems Center development test and evaluation procedures used in the majority of its current contracts. Data were derived from a survey of project engineers, 79 completed contracts, interviews with 11 simulator manufacturers, and contacts with the National Simulation Evaluation Program (FAA) and local Defense Contract Management Command Area Office (DCMAO). Recommendations are made for improved test planning, changes to the Contractor Preliminary Inspection process, interfaces to MIL-STD-2167A and general policy guidelines for test policy and practices.