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GMU C4I Center Seminar

Co-sponsor: Computer Science Department

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RFID in the U. S. Department of Defense

Nick Tsougas
Director, RFID programs
SRA International

Tuesday, December 5, 2006 Science & Technology II Bldg, Room 320 2:00pm

ABSTRACT

In July 2003, Mr. Michael Wynne, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, technology, and Logistics, recognizing the potential capability of RFID technology, directed that the DOD, in partnership with industry, become an "early adopter" of innovative passive RFID technology. Passive RFID in the DOD supply chain will harness the data collection accuracies and efficiencies inherent in this technology and will enable the DOD to streamline the logistics chain and facilitate Logistics Transformation and the emerging concept of Sense and Respond Logistics. Information will be presented on the best military practices and applications of integrating Active/Passive RFID in the DOD Supply Chain (including acquisition and maintenance), business processes to facilitate the collection of initial source data, reduce processing times, improve accuracy, and enhance asset visibility and war-fighting capabilities. This will enhance and facilitate transmission to and from automated information systems that support DOD Total Asset Visibility and logistics operations.

An update will be provided as to how the Department of Defense will utilize RFID and the security and privacy implications that have been exposed.