PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The RF-ITV system is a mission essential information system that supports Joint Warfighter operations. RF-ITV uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) devices to support the dissemination of In-Transit Visibility (ITV) information required by the Department of Defense (DoD), our Coalition Partners, and Allies of the United States. By using Radio Frequency (RF) tags, the RF-ITV system traces the identity, status, and location of cargo from origin (depot or vendor) to destination. It also receives near real-time position reports for conveyances from numerous Satellite Tracking Systems (STS). Data from these two technologies is combined, processed, and accessed via web-based maps and reports, and provides global, logistics support to the Joint warfighter.
The scope of the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) infrastructure includes four business process servers, strategically positioned globally to mitigate communication limitations. There are in excess of 2400 nodal read and write sites located in 30 countries worldwide. These nodes are placed at strategic choke points throughout the Defense Transportation System (DTS) (i.e., all Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) depots and strategic aerial ports and seaports). Locations include, but are not limited to, the United States, Great Britain, Republic of Germany, Iraq, Kuwait, Egypt, Luxemburg, Belgium, Norway, Netherlands, Qatar, Bahrain, Djibouti, Spain, Korea, Japan, Hungary, Kyrgyzstan, Greece, Macedonia, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and Italy. Currently, RF-ITV is the only DoD-approved system that provides in-transit visibility beyond the Theater Distribution Center (TDC).
RF-ITV is a Defense Business System that is maintained in accordance with DoD Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Processes (DITSCAP). The system has a full Authority to Operate (ATO), and is currently in the Operations and Support Phase of System Life Cycle Management. Data from the RF-ITV system supports many high profile systems (i.e., Global Transportation Network (GTN), Battle Command Sustainment Support System (BCS3), DLA Asset Visibility (DLA AV)) and supports over 30 existing Joint and one Coalition, inbound and outbound, interface customers.
