What procedure does SARM/TARM perform to assess readiness?

• A. Review flight schedules for readiness
• B. Conduct Go/No Go risk assessments
• C. Perform Go/No Go testing of hardware
• D. Perform Go/No Go procedures

Answer: (D)

The main idea is using a Go/No-Go decision process to confirm readiness before proceeding. Go/No-Go procedures are the standardized checks that verify all required conditions, data, configurations, and personnel readiness are in place and within limits. When everything passes, a Go is given to proceed; if something doesn’t meet the criteria, a No-Go is issued with what needs to be fixed. SARM/TARM relies on this procedure to assess overall system or mission readiness, ensuring all elements are ready before moving forward.

Reviewing flight schedules for readiness is planning-focused and doesn’t certify the system’s actual operational readiness. Conducting a Go/No-Go risk assessment focuses on hazards and risk levels, not the procedural readiness check itself. Performing Go/No-Go testing of hardware targets the hardware components specifically, whereas the readiness assessment via Go/No-Go procedures covers the broader readiness, including data, configuration, and procedures, not just hardware.