Operational Readiness Review Writing Guide

DOE-STD-3006-2000

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.

ORRs 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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