Automatic Identification Technology: Tracking Weapons and Ammunition for the Norwegian Armed Forces

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Abstract:

The purpose of this thesis is to recommend technologies that improve the accountability and accuracy of small arms and ammunition inventories in the Norwegian Armed Forces NAF. The thesis presents two automatic identification technologies -- Radiofrequency Identification RFID and Item Unique Identification IUID -- and discusses the challenges and benefits of each. The thesis then conducts an analysis of four different inventory management solutions based on the specific requirements of the NAFs inventory system. Based on the results, the author recommends the tandem solution, which uses IUID technology at the item level, passive RFID at the box level, and active RFID when items are transported. This solution uses the appropriate technologies where they are best suited, and offers the best results for an accurate inventory control system with low implementation costs and risks.

Author(s):
Lien, Tord H.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0107

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NPS-GSBPP
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.2.2_Inventory Management; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*AMMUNITION, *AUTOMATIC, *IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS, *INVENTORY CONTROL, *RADIOFREQUENCY, *SMALL ARMS, ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY, LOW COSTS, MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN), MONITORING, NORWAY, RISK MANAGEMENT, THESES, TRACKING, TRANSPORTATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies, Miscellaneous Detection and Detectors, Ammunition and Explosives, Guns, Radiofrequency Wave Propagation
Keyword(s):
*RADIOFREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION, *ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION, NORWEGIAN ARMED FORCES, RFID(RADIOFREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION), IUID(ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION), INVENTORY MANAGEMENT, HANDHELD READERS, FIXED READERS
Report Date:
2011 Jun 01
Creation Date:
2011 Sep 19