TRW's Interim Solution Known as DTS-Limited Available for Users.Business Editors/Defense Writers RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 12, 2000 With the complete Defense Travel System (DTS (1) (Digital Theatre Sound) A digital audio encoding system used in movie and home theaters. Popularized by the movie Jurassic Park, the six-channel (5. ) scheduled for roll out later this year, TRW TRW The Real World (TV reality show) TRW The Right Way TRW Tactical Reconnaissance Wing TRW The Retriever Weekly (University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD) TRW Thompson Ramo Wooldridge Inc Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : TRW) in partnership with the Department of Defense introduced an interim solution known as DTS-Limited. This travel management software package was released this week to help the Department of Defense (DoD) speed up its travel authorization The right or permission to use a system resource; the process of granting access. See access control. and voucher A receipt or release which provides evidence of payment or other discharge of a debt, often for purposes of reimbursement, or attests to the accuracy of the accounts. processing now. DTS-Limited will also serve as the first step in allowing travelers to experience the features of the full Defense Travel System, an automated au·to·mate v. au·to·mat·ed, au·to·mat·ing, au·to·mates v.tr. 1. To convert to automatic operation: automate a factory. 2. system that will be used by DoD personnel worldwide for getting travel approved, reservations made, and expenses paid. Using DTS-Limited for business travel, travelers and can electronically create authorization vouchers and orders, check travel documents for policy compliance, and print the travel forms from individual workstations. DTS-Limited looks and operates like the full DTS but is not connected to the Defense Travel System Regional Data Center and other external interfaces such as commercial reservation systems and defense accounting and disbursing systems. "Introducing an interim package will help train DoD personnel on the core software thereby making the transition to the full DTS easier and faster," said Rich Fabbre, TRW's DTS program manager. "TRW will provide tailored training on how to install and operate DTS-Limited once DoD services and agencies determine which installations will use DTS-Limited." TRW is the prime contractor for the DTS program, valued at approximately $263.7 million over five years with an additional three one-year options. With DTS, travelers will be able to generate travel orders, make trip reservations, and route their travel request for approval - all from one workstation. When the traveler returns, the voucher will be filed through the system, routed for approval and funds electronically sent from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), an agency of the United States Department of Defense, provides finance and accounting services for the military and other members of defense. In FY 2004, DFAS:
TRW Inc. provides advanced technology products and services for the automotive, aerospace, and information technology markets worldwide. For more information about TRW, visit http://www.trw.com. For more information about DTS or DTS-Limited visit http://www.defensetravel.com or http://www.DTSLimited.com . |
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