Operational Readiness Review Writing Guide

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Appendix 4

OPERATIONAL READINESS REVIEW

WRITING GUIDE

Introduction

The process of determining the operational readiness of DOE facilities is complex, involving many technical

and management issues at each specific facility or site. Operational Readiness Reviews (ORR) must be

accomplished by experienced, dedicated people and conducted with sufficient rigor and discipline so

Departmental leadership and independent oversight groups have confidence in the findings and

recommendations.

ORR's should be assumed to be subject to public scrutiny. In addition, results from these reviews may form the

basis for improvements at DOE facilities. For these reasons, it is essential that team members substantiate their

observations in writing, factually, accurately, and in such a way as to make clear the details of observed

strengths and weaknesses. Written reports from an ORR should be of the highest technical accuracy and quality.

This guide is intended to assist team members in documenting their activities and findings.

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