
OFP CTF awarded for new F-15E software test program
2012年12月19日 · The F-15 OFP CTF at Eglin AFB is part of the 53rd Test Management Group and 46th Operations Group and is responsible for testing F-15 software upgrades to enhance air-to-air and air-to-ground combat. "I knew about this award for several years and I had this team in mind," said Lt. Col. Rich Sumner, OFP CTF commander.
OFP CTF changes hands > 53rd Wing > News
2008年6月17日 · EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Operational Flight Program Combined Test Force changed hands from the 46th Test Wing to the 53d Wing when Lt. Col. William Singletary took command of the unit from Lt. Col. David Evans during a ceremony June 13 at the Air Armament Center. How does it feel to be a new squadron CC?
F-15 Test Force celebrates 10 years of Eagle improvements
OFP CTF personnel test F-15 software upgrades to enhance air-to-air and air-to-ground combat performance, improve weapons-avionics integration and simplify aircrew displays and controls. They also develop test concepts, prepare test plans, manage test execution, analyze data, and produce test briefings, reports, and recommendations on F-15 ...
AF’s first F-15EX arrives at Eglin AFB
2021年3月12日 · The Operational Flight Program Combined Test Force, or OFP CTF, at Eglin AFB will manage test planning and oversee all the groundwork for the EX’s test program. “Combining these test capabilities on day one of flight test helps ensure F-15EX is ready to execute on air tasking order day one.
“As goes the 53rd Wing, so goes the Air Force”
2020年11月30日 · While meeting with the OFP CTF, Kelly explained that the CTF structure is important to break down walls from the general officer perspective to the lowest level, setting a standard for how operational and developmental test can work together moving forward.
This paper will explain how the OFP CTF operates, describe some of its success stories, and present lessons learned that are applicable to other platforms and possibly other types of testing. Over the last 20 years, combat engagements have proven the F-15 to be an extremely robust and
F-15EX proves out full air-to-air capability - Eglin Air Force Base
2023年1月4日 · “Having been a part of the Eglin F-15EX team from day one, it's exciting to see the progress made and new milestones achieved as we work to field the most combat-capable F-15EX,” said Maj. Brett Hughes, OFP CTF, who successfully fired the AIM-120 from Station 1.
Lessons Learned in Combined Developmental and Operational …
This paper will explain how the OFP CTF operates, describe some of its success stories, and present lessons learned that are applicable to other platforms and possibly other types of testing. Over the last 20 years, combat engagements have proven the F-15 to be an extremely robust and flexible platform that has not been equaled by any adversary.
OFP CTF awarded for new F-15E software test program
2013年1月4日 · OFP CTF was given the award for developing F-15 aircraft modernization system, Suite 7E. "The F-15 is still one of the premier aircraft systems the Air Force has," said Maj. Craig Franke, F-15E section chief. "These new enhanced features will be better for the warfighter."
Total force integration evident as Legion Pod reaches two flight ...
2020年8月4日 · The OFP-CTF is known for its ability to significantly reduce the test timeline by integrating developmental and operational test from start to finish, requirements to fielding. This approach allows operational flight programs, and the hardware that integrates with them, like the Legion Pod, to be expeditiously fielded to the Combat Air Forces.