Demonstrations

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issues as they arise.

8.2.4.2 DEMONSTRATIONS

NESS demonstrations are a simulation of proposed NEOs using trainer units or

other mock-ups. Demonstration details, including the fidelity of the simulation,

are established during the planning meetings but may be modified during the

conduct of the NESS. Demonstrations allow an examination of the interface

between the unit and the tooling, equipment, testers, and facility. NESSG

personnel will critically evaluate the process for opportunities to strengthen NES

controls.

Demonstrations must:

a. Be conducted in a manner that provides the most realistic simulation

practicable.

b. Be conducted by trained and qualified technicians.

c. Use actual or representative equipment, tools, tooling, and support equipment.

d. Use approved, production ready, written procedures. In other words,

procedures in a useable condition upon authorization to perform the NEO.

e. Be conducted in an actual bay, cell, or other facility representative of

conditions in which the NEO is performed. A training facility set-up to

accurately replicate the actual facility in size and layout may be an acceptable

alternative. NESSG personnel are the final arbiters of the suitability of the

representative conditions of the demonstration.

8.2.4.3 DELIBERATIONS

NESS deliberations involve a collaborative effort among the NESSG personnel,

TAs, project team, and subject matter experts to identify and debate all sides of

the issues. NESS participants deliberate issues identified during NESS

preparation, briefings, and demonstrations. NESSG personnel evaluate the issues