RFID and Tamper Evidence: Tamper Evident Combat Rations

From Natick Soldier Center (NSC) ...

... "The feasibility of incorporating TE features into combat ration distribution and packaging systems will be determined. Mechanical and/or Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) sensor-based TE systems will be explored and evaluated. These technologies include pressure-sensitive labels, multi-layer films, shrink-wrap, seals, electronic bolt tags and other container security devices. Many materials have been commercially developed that alter their appearance upon tampering. For example, they may change color, release a dye, reveal messages, shred, or detect punctures. " ...

The Natick Soldier Center (NSC) is located at the U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center in Natick, Massachusetts, under the Army’s Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM). NSC has the dedicated mission to maximize the soldier’s survivability, sustainability, mobility, combat effectiveness and quality of life by treating the soldier as a system. Situated near the nation's birthplace of the Army, NSC is the birthplace of the soldier as a system concept.