A key to faster resupply.SOLDIERS IN THE BIG SANDPIT KNOW THE CHALLENGE OF GETTING SUPPLIES ON TIME, IN THE RIGHT PLACE AND IN THE RIGHT QUANTITY. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IT'S EASY TO BLAME THE SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR DELAYS. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] JUST REMEMBER THAT YOU'RE PART OF THE SYSTEM. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IN-BOUND CONTAINERS AND VEHICLES ARE ALL MARKED WITH RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION See RFID. (RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. ) TRACKING TAGS. THE TAGS IDENTIFY WHAT'S IN A SHIPMENT, WHERE IT IS AND ITS DESTINATION. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] UNFORTUNATELY ONCE UNITS RECEIVE THEIR SHIPMENT MANY ARE TREATING THE RFID TAGS LIKE TRASH. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RFIDS ARE REUSABLE, BUT THEY'RE IN SHORT SUPPLY BECAUSE THEY AREN'T BEING SENT BACK FROM THE SANDPIT. MAKE SURE YOUR UNIT DOES ITS PART TO GET THE TAGS BACK IN THE SYSTEM. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Prep RFIDs for Return HERE'S WHAT TO DO ... * Remove the tag from the vehicle or container after it reaches its final destination. * Turn the tag in to the first element of your chain of command that has a Standard Army Retail Supply System (SARSS SARSS Standard Army Retail Supply System SARSS Suspected Adverse Reaction Surveillance Scheme ) computer. They will use their SARSS ITV software to remove the tag's data from the In-Transit Visibility server. (If this step isn't possible, follow the next step.) * Deactivate de·ac·ti·vate tr.v. de·ac·ti·vat·ed, de·ac·ti·vat·ing, de·ac·ti·vates 1. To render inactive or ineffective. 2. To inhibit, block, or disrupt the action of (an enzyme or other biological agent). 3. the RFID tag by reversing its battery. IN IRAQ DEACTIVATED TAGS ARE SENT TO ... RF TAGS for RETROGADE Theater Distribution Center (TDC), Kuwait. IF CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRE, YOU CAN SEND DEACTIVATED RFID TAGS TO EITHER OF THESE STATESIDE ADDRESSES ... SW3100 Transportation Officer DDSP DDSP Disability Development Services Pursat (Cambodia) DDSP Distribution Depot Susquehanna Pennsylvania DDSP Defense Distribution Depot Susquehanna Pennsylvania DDSP Defense Development Sharing Program New Cumberland Facility Building Mission Door 113-114 New Cumberland, PA 17070-5002 --or-- SW3224 DEF DIST DIST Distribution DIST Distance DIST District DIST Distinguished DIST Distinct DIST Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources (Australia) DIST Digital Image Scaling Technology Depot San Joaquin REC WHSE WHSE Warehouse WHSE Wholesale 10 25600 South Chrisman Road Tracy, CA 95376-5000 HELP THE SUPPLY SYSTEM GET YOU THE RIGHT STUFF AT THE RIGHT TIME ... DEACTIVATE AND TURN IN ALL RFID TAGS. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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