This document provides an overview and guidance on utilizing the GM-V&V methodology for verification, validation and accreditation (VV&A) of modeling and simulation products. It describes the structure and components of the GM-V&V documentation, intended audience, and purpose of providing prescriptive guidance on how to apply the methodology. It also provides guidance on designing a VV&A project organization, scheduling and executing VV&A project activities, and tailoring the GM-V&V components for a specific VV&A project.

1. GM-V&V User Manual Overview Manfred Roza / Constantinos Giannoulis GM-V&V PDG Members

2. GM-V&V Documentation Structure Why? What? For whom? Rationale Definitions Concepts Components How? When? Who? Roles Responsibilities Process Activities Method Basics & Architecture Method Utilisation & Deployment Specific Task oriented Specific Product oriented Method Implementation & Execution Detailed Description Particular Activities Parts of Process Specific Roles Product Specification Techniques Tools Ref Man User Man RPG TN

6. GM-V&V User Manual VV&A Activity Scheduling and Execution Guidance M&S Purpose Impact & Cost Decision Utility & Risks M&S Corporate Memory VV&A Project Memory V&V Report Acceptance Report Acceptance Plan V&V Plan Items of Evidence Develop V&V criteria and plan V&V Gather and assess VV&A information Assess the validity and correctness Assess the VV&A needs achievement Develop Acceptance Criteria VV&A Needs