The Honorable Dr. Douglas C. Schmidt sworn in as the ninth appointed Director, Operational

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Screen capture of Dr. Douglas C. Schmidt giving testimony from https://www.armed-services.senate.gov/hearings/to-consider-the-nominations-of_honorable-melissa-g-dalton-to-be-under-secretary-of-the-air-force---dr-douglas-c-schmidt-to-be-director-of-operational-test-and-evaluation-and--dr-aprille-j-ericsson-to-be-assistant-secretary-of-defense-for-science-and-technology

The Honorable Dr. Douglas C. Schmidt was sworn in as the ninth appointed Director, Operational Test & Evaluation on April 8, 2024.

Watch Director Schmidt’s confirmation hearing to learn more about him and his goals for operational test and evaluation.
Hearing Link:
https://www.armed-services.senate.gov/hearings/to-consider-the-nominations-of_honorable-melissa-g-dalton-to-be-under-secretary-of-the-air-force---dr-douglas-c-schmidt-to-be-director-of-operational-test-and-evaluation-and--dr-aprille-j-ericsson-to-be-assistant-secretary-of-defense-for-science-and-technology
Hearing starts at 12:26

The Honorable Dr. Douglas C. Schmidt sworn in as the ninth appointed Director, Operational Test & Evaluation