Radio Frequency

Identification (RFID) in

Defense Sector

Defense Materiel Command

Integrity - Service - Excellence

War-Winning Capabilities … On Time, On Cost

What is RFID?

RFID(Radio Frequency Identification) is a technology that allows automatic

identification of objects, animals or people.

RFID is not just a better bar code

Capabilities

More data, greater accuracy, automated delivery

Line of sight not required

Reads 1000’s of items simultaneously

Benefits

Improved accuracy, visibility, operational efficiency and security

Opportunities to quantify processes and map improvements

Opportunities for exception based management

RFID Components

Tag : It is a transponder that is made up of an integrated antenna and an electronic circuit. The information can be written and rewritten on a tag. The ID written on the tag is known as the EPC (Electronic Product Code).

Reader : An RFID reader is a device that is used to interrogate an RFID tag. The reader has an antenna that emits radio waves; the tag responds by sending back its data

Host Computer : It reads/writes data from/to the tags through the reader. It stores and evaluates obtained data and links the transceiver to applications.

Tag RFID Reader Host Computer

How RFID works?

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Host Computer

Reader

Antenna

Radio command signal issued from reader

Modified signal containing data returned

Overview

RFID Defined

Marketing vs Engineers

Transaction of record vs monitoring

Why RFID?

AF RFID initiatives

Future opportunities

Way ahead

Defining RFID

New technology is defined by what we understand

New technology over time evolves

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Marketing

Engineers

Marketing vs Engineers

Transaction of Record vs Monitoring

Goal: 100% read rate

Reality: Something less than 100% read rate

Process monitoring (50%-70% read rate) A….B….C….D….E….F (Fill in the blanks)

Transaction of Record (100% read rate) A….B….C….D….E….F (Process must maintain 100%)

Know what you are trying to accomplish before you start

Why RFID? Bar Codes not going away !

The biggest advantage for RFID is the reduction in touch labor to collect accurate data. RFID enabled portals and hand held terminals, event information as well as transactions of records can be collected accurately, effectively and efficiently without human intervention. There are harsh environments where traditional data collection methods have not be as effective. However, let us make it very clear, the AF does not see bar codes going away to be replaced by RFID. Instead we see a complementary relationship between bar codes and RFID. Many times the bar codes will be read to associate the physical item with the RFID tag.

Improve data accuracy

Performs in rugged, harsh environments

Facilitate source data collection where data is available

Limited or no human intervention

Eliminates human error

Defense Specific RFID initiatives

RFID’s Utilization Scope RD’s / ED’s

Tracks repair assets through the overhaul process. Passive RFID Shipping Label

Track boxes from base through consolidation process at Arial Port and Army Theater Distribution Center with final delivery to destination base

MTS (Proposed RFID integration) Tracks assets from Stations to Depots operations and back or Vice Versa.

File Management System Track the movement of Important Documents and files among different stack holders and departments / stations / depots etc.

Vehicle identification and Entry / Exit Solution Identify the authorized vehicle and allows / disallow the entry to the restricted zones automatically.

Afloat Pre-Positioned Fleet

STEP 1: Label the assets with bar codes

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STEP 2: STUFF AND PROCESS THE CONTAINER

◦ Scan 2D labels and load all pallets into ISO.

◦ Scan Tag ID barcode & write ISO manifest to Tag using the Reader Pod

– Print build sheets and

manifest labels, update ITV

Server

Mobile & Pod

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TAG

2D Pallet Barcode Label

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STEP 3: Update the Port System and lift to vessel / Carrier.

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Passive Solution Overview

Short Summary: The initial implementation will demonstrate the ability of a prototype EPC (Electronic Product Code) Class 0 passive RFID Military Shipping Label (MSL) to automatically record transportation event transactions and associate them to content level detail in Department of Defense (DOD) In-transit visibility system with minimal human intervention. Location's: Multiple Continental and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) sites for tag creation, consolidation / airlift, multiple Outside Continental destinations.

System Architecture

ITV Server Source Base / DLA

(Printer Intercept)

Aerial Port (Stand-alone PC)

Dest Base

(Stand-alone PC)

Pal

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Tag ID - TCN

mapping

Aerial Port (Stand-alone PC)

Cargo Flow

Information Flow

Dist Center

(Stand-alone PC)

Loc - Locate

TCN – Transportation Control Number

Aerial Port

Station (Printer Intercept)

Aerial Port

Small Package (Printer Intercept)

Data

Warehouse TCN – Content

Data mapping

Inside View of Storage Facility

Outside View of AFB

View of RFID Portal

Small Package shipping Line

Passive Tag generation facility

Material IN Movement Scanning

Theater Distribution Center General

Operational Base

Movable RFID Scanning Portal

RFID Enable AMTS

Automated Material Tracking System (AMTS) began as a means to increase supply warehousing efficiency and reduce overall parts supply costs ◦ Technology bridge between existing AF legacy systems

and DLA

◦ Web-based solution created for real-time tracking of more than 1 million materiel pieces transferred between AFMC divisions and the DLA Agencies at OC-ALC, OO-ALC, and WR-ALC

◦ Can use multiple database formats

AMTS…The Issue Process

AMTS

SERVER

DSS MAINFRAME

SCS

MAINFRAME

Customer Inputs

Material Request

Manifest

Driver Scans

Manifest

DSS Information Receive Requisition

Warehouse Release

Warehouse Pick

Manifest Time

Placed on Truck

Customer Inchecks Property and

Scans Individual Documents

DD Form1348 IR/RD

Manifest

Issue / Denial information Issue information

Denials / Reversals

Real Time Interface

DROP OFF POINT

AMTS…Turn-in Process Customer Inputs

Material Turn In

CUSTOMER PICK UP AREA

Driver Scans

Manifest

Manifest

Items Scanned Into AMTS

– Manifest Built/Printed

PPMR Data to:

Receipt Data From:

DSS

DLA

WAREHOUSE Receives Turn In

Process Receipt

AMTS

SERVER

DSS

MAINFRAME

SCS

MAINFRAME

Priority data

Receipt data

New functionality – Is this receipt a MICAP?

Shop Level Tracking Point

• Real-time tracking of

critical gyro assets through

repair shop using Passive

UHF RFID in WIP process

on Point to Point tracking.

Benefits:

•improved scheduling process

• reduced time in the maintenance process

• elimination of asset loss;

• expediting of priority maintenance

• full asset visibility at all management levels

Shop Level RTLS

• Medical – Mail order drug validation

• Base supply – RFID DD form

• Automated Cross Dock

• Hazmat Pharmacy – Track usage/exposure

• Shop/manufacturing floor tracking – Passive Track Point.

Future Opportunities

Way Ahead

Defense sector is stepping out with passive RFID

Initial implementation demonstrated passive RFID has a play in Total Asset Value & Utilization.

Continue to participate with industry

Know where you want to go or any path will take you there!

Questions

RFID Standards Many to choose from!

RFID Standards

ISO 180006C - Freight containers — RF automatic identification

ISO 180006C - Supply chain applications of RFID - Freight containers

ISO 180006C - Supply chain applications of RFID - Returnable transport items

ISO 180006C - Supply chain applications of RFID - Transport units

ISO 180006C - Supply chain applications of RFID - Product packaging

ISO 180006C - Supply chain applications of RFID - Product tagging

RFID for Item Management Air Interface (ISO 18000)

ISO/IEC 18000-1 - Generic parameters - Air interface

ISO/IEC 18000-2 - Parameters for air interface below 135 kHz

ISO/IEC 18000-3 - Parameters for air interface at 13.56 MHz

ISO/IEC 18000-4 - Parameters for air interface at 2.45 GHz

ISO/IEC 18000-6 - Parameters for air interface at 860-960 MHz

Standards

REG Terms of Reference (ToRs)

ToR: Reader System Implementation & Operations

ToR: Enabled Labels & Packaging

ToR: Recyclability

ToR: Tag Quality

ToR: Education & Certification

ToR: Global Operation

ToR: Privacy

ToR: Safety

ToR: Security

ToR: Sensors and Transducers

ToR: Technology Selection

RFID Policy Scope

Passive RFID – case, pallet, UID item packaging ◦ EPC std UHF readers

◦ EPC C1G2 UHF Tags

Facing new challenges…

Rapidly moving force on a dynamic battlefield

Demand for better information on assets

Need for more effective management of inventory

• Improve business processes now

• Influence the direction and cost of

technology development

The RFID Supply Chain Vision

Implement knowledge-enabled logistics through fully automated visibility and management of assets in support of the warfighter

Manufacturers/

Suppliers

Transportation/

Supply/

Theater

Depots/TDCs

POEs/PODs Distribution

Centers/Depots

Customers

PASSIVE LONG RANGE PASSIVE PASSIVE

Using good information to reduce bad inventory.

Passive RFID Mandates

Cases & pallets shipped to any receiving points has to be in accordance with supplier implementation plan

Tags will be EPC-compliant and will be a contractual

obligation on suppliers

Complimentary Long Range and Short Range Passive RFID

Pallet Tag

associated to a…

Carton Tag

associated to …

8 UID Packaging Tags

each with 1 associated

UID item

Container Tag

associated to a…

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MONTEAGE TECHNOLOGIES

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