The following sections present an overview of systems that are currently in use by DoD in the movement of cargo and/or personnel.
A1.1 Cargo Movement Operations System
Cargo Movement Operations System (CMOS) is a worldwide combat-support system that automates and streamlines base-level cargo movement during peacetime, and deployment cargo and passengers during contingencies. The system accesses commercial carrier tenders through EDI to gain competitive rates and to transmit bills of lading for audit and payment. The movement-data is electronically transmitted to the destination and appropriate command agencies. The system is deployed at all United States Air Force (USAF) active duty, guard, and reserve bases in the world.
A1.2 Consolidated Aerial Port System II
CAPS-II provides command and control functions to command elements of AMC to assist in the tracking of passengers, cargo, and air mobility assets on the ground or in the air. CAPS-II is used at aerial ports and other deployment sites worldwide.
A1.3 CONUS Freight Management System
CFM provides a comprehensive, automated freight traffic management capability. CFM is a cost effective way for DoD activities to procure commercial carrier transportation services and pre-audit bills of lading using EDI among shippers, carriers, and finance centers. CFM consists of a host computer and database at MTMC Headquarters that is accessed by a PC based application called the Field Module (CFM-FM) and by commercial shippers. With over 251 operational DoD sites, the CFM-FM is a mature, stable product that saves time and eliminates the need to maintain manual shipper documentation and records. It increases productivity, reduces or eliminates the need for standard forms, and provides valuable functionality to users.
A1.4 Global Transportation Network
GTN is an automated command and control information system that provides transportation users and providers with an integrated view of transportation information. When operational in 1999, GTN will support four functional areas:
1. Intransit Visibility.
2. Current Operations.
3. Future Operations.
4. Patient Movement.
The initial operational capability provides schedules and actual transportation movement information (itineraries and manifests) about units, forces, cargo, air refueling, passengers, and patients by collecting, integrating, and distributing transportation information.
A1.5 Worldwide Port System
WPS is a distributed database system designed to support ocean cargo documentation functions at military ocean terminals around the world during peacetime and wartime. WPS currently is located in 70 locations worldwide. WPS was created to replace four separate systems that were not collectively able to meet mission requirements. WPS was designed to be highly flexible and adaptable to meet geographic and operational needs. The WPS home page can be accessed on the Internet at Uniform Resource Locator (URL) http://144.101.10.76/.
A1.6 Automated Manifest System
Automated Manifest System (AMS) was developed to enhance receipt processing at the retail level for the military. The system is being implemented as one of the key initiatives to support in transit and total asset visibility for DoD with the use of an Optical Memory Card (OMC). The OMC contains shipping details down to the National Stock Number (NSN) level. Two or more cards are generated for each seavan or air pallet. One is placed in a pouch mounted outside the container to provide content information while the other card is placed inside the container to provide backup documentation. The general concept is that the OMC will accompany the shipping container and multipacks to the final destination. This will provide a ready source of critical information on the contents, allowing updates of a computer database and the immediate search and retrieval of high priority items. AMS provides increased visibility and automates in-check and discrepancy reporting documents. Deployments of AMS have included automation of DLA distribution depots and activation of multiple sites worldwide in support of DoD missions. At sites where AMS has been implemented, customers are realizing a reduction in receipt processing time around 50% to 78%.
