AMS Functionality

The Automated Manifest System Tactical Version (AMS TAC) combines user-friendly software and state-of-the-art hardware into an efficient, cost effective and compact shipping manifest and database management system.

AMS automates standard DoD transportation and supply functions such as break bulk, receiving, issue, freight consolidation, redeployment and retrograde.

AMS TAC fully integrates automatic identification technologies (AIT) including optical memory card (OMC), radio frequency (RF) tag, and barcode scanning and printing (linear and two-dimensional) capabilities.

• Supports breakbulk and cross-dock operations.
• Supports shipping and retrograde operations.
• Supports freight receipt and dispatch.
• Supports small package (Fedex, UPS, etc.) receipt and dispatch.
• Generates and reads linear and 2D barcoded Military Shipping Labels (MSLs).
• Generates and reads linear and 2D barcoded Issue Release Receipt Documents (IRRDs).
• Generates Transportation Control and Movement Documents (TCMDs).
• Generates Transportation Discrepancy Reports (TDRs).
• Generates Reports of Discrepancy (RODs).
• Generates and reads DoD standard Radio Frequency (RF) Tags and populates the Intransit Visibility (ITV) Server.
• Generates and reads DoD standard Optical Memory Cards (OMCs).

AMS Versions and Features

AMS 3.1.1.1 New Features

• Symbol 8146 scanner integration.
• Intermec CK 31 scanner integration.
• GTN/IGC data transfer capability.

AMS 3.1.2 New Features

• Intermec CK 61 scanner integration.
• New HAZMAT DD forms 836 and AMC IMT 1033.
• Load and track convoys.
• Send trans-shipments.
• Create signature tally records.
• Ship and track a single item.
• LTM (Last Tactical Mile) visibility.
• Convenient Do It All button allows you to print documents and write to AIT media on one screen.
• New reports menu has everything you need in a single location.
• New accessories, such as a calculator and Julian date calendar and generator.
• System setup menu has been redesigned for ease of use.

AMS 3.1.3 New Features

• New and improved TCMD form streamlines the TCMD process based on DoD standards.
• Updated Container screen for ease of use when shipping.
• Ability to read RF tags remotely using the ITV server or internet.
• Ability to read and write ISO 18000-7 RF tags.