RFID Technology Has Role in Tsunami Relief: Army Team Handles Tsunami Relief Supplies

RFID Role in Disaster Relief: Army port team handling incoming tsunami relief supplies

From Army News Service ...

... "As part of the delivery process, the 599th DDST will provide disaster-relief troops and their commanders with 100 percent in-transit visibility through the use of radio frequency identification tags. Sgt. 1st Class Paul Guerrero, from the 835th Transportation, Battalion said, As each piece of required equipment is discharged from the ship, it will be marked with an RFID tag. Then the tag will be scanned and imported into the Worldwide Port System, where commanders can track the equipment as it makes its way to the final destination. The visibility of equipment offered by the RFID system gives commanders greater access to their assets. Additionally, the system provides accountability for the resources being utilized for the humanitarian operation. On Jan. 9, members of the 599th DDST assisted with the arrival of the first group of military vehicles to join the tsunami relief efforts. The Westpac Express High Speed Vessel discharged more than 90 Marines and 75 pieces of equipment at the Port of Chuk Samet under the 599th management. " ...

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