[1] The Cross-track Infrared Sounder (CrIS) and the Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS) instruments aboard the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership satellite provide high quality hyper-spectral Infrared and Microwave observations to retrieve atmospheric vertical temperature and moisture profiles (AVTP and AVMP), and many other Environmental Data Records (EDRs). The official CrIS and ATMS EDR algorithm, together called the Cross Track Infrared and Microwave Sounding Suite (CrIMSS), produces EDR products on an operational basis through the Interface Data Processing Segment. The CrIMSS algorithm group is to assess and ensure that operational EDRs meet beta and provisional maturity requirements, and are ready for stage 1-3 validations. This paper presents a summary of algorithm optimization efforts, as well as characterization and validation of AVTP and AVMP products using European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) analysis, the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) retrievals, and conventional and dedicated radiosonde (RAOB) measurements. Global Root Mean Squared (RMS) differences between CrIMSS products and the ECMWF show that the AVTP is meeting the requirements for layers 30-300 hPa (1.53K vs. 1.5K) and 300-700 hPa (1.28K vs. 1.5K). Slightly higher RMS difference for 700-sfc layer (1.78K vs. 1.6K) is attributable to land and polar profiles. The AVMP product is within requirements for 300-600 hPa (26.8% vs. 35%), and is close in meeting requirements for 600 hPa-sfc (25.3% vs. 20%). After just one year of maturity, the CrIMSS EDR products are quite comparable to AIRS heritage algorithm products and show readiness for stage 1-3 validations.