I find it funny that people are over looking eodas, this was a questionnaire regarding block 1a after all
Joint Program Office DOT&E OUE Response
(Source: F-35 Joint Program Office; issued March 6, 2013)
The U.S. Air Force conducted the Operational Utility Evaluation for its F-35As and determined its training systems were ready-for-training. F-35 operational and maintenance procedures will continue to mature as the training tempo accelerates.
The DOT&E report is based upon the Joint Strike Fighter Operational Test Team report which found no effectiveness, suitability or safety response that would prohibit continuation of transitioning experienced pilots in the F-35A Block 1A.1 transition and instructor pilot syllabus.
There are no issues identified in the DOT&E report that the Air Force and the F-35 Joint Program Office didn't already know about, and are working to resolve.
There is a deliberate process in place to validate the training system's effectiveness through advancing training blocks as they are made available to the warfighter.
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