ARMY BUSINESS SYSTEM MODERNIZATION INITIATIVES
Abstract
Adapt/improve/install/field government off the shelf (GOTS), commercial off the shelf (COTS), and new software to perform various tasks in a networked environment such as data warehousing, force management, personnel, installation and environmental databases and applications to support Business System Transformation and Installation Management. The Army Human Reources Command (HRC) has modernization requirements to add to new capabilities to current IT systems in a sustainment mode. To add these new capabilities, RDT&E funds must be utilized. Currently systems that require these funds for modernization at HRC include: the Army Selection Board System (ASBS), the Officer Selection Support System (OSSS), the Promotion Point Worksheet (PPW), and the GoArmy Ed system. These funds will be aligned against these systems to provide new capabilites as required. The Program Planning Budget (PPB)- Business Operating System (BOS) will standardize and better integrate the transactional automated information systems used in the HQDA level programming and budgeting processes. These systems are core to the PPBE business processes of the HQ for gathering programmatic requirements, balancing resources and delivering the Army's program budget to OSD. This project is streamlining programming and budgeting processes and significantly improving strategic analysis capabilities. The project is architecting, reengineering, streamlining and consolidating HQDA systems, feeder data base systems, and streamlining the associated processes. These improvements will improve capability eliminate redundancies and reduce overall cost of operations. The PPB BOS project is complementary to the Army's General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) program. The Criminal Information Management System (CIMS) is a collection of mission essential information technology (IT) systems within the Criminal Investigation Command (CIDC). It comprises a case management system that includes criminal intelligence querying and reporting capabilities in compliance with regulatory and policy standards for Army Law Enforcement. Connectivity to many CIMS applications occurs through client/server access points that require agents to download program software and coordinate with garrison administrators for installation before being able to access information. Typically client/server applications work well in CONUS-based garrison networks, but are excessively slow in forward deployed locations due to their network hogging bandwidth requirements. Requested RDTE funds are for accelerated development, testing and deployment of a secured web-based platform that will no longer require program software to be downloaded to individual computers and will increase access to information for Special Agents deployed to theater. The Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is a web-based software system used at the United States Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory (USACIL) at Fort Gillem, GA for the management of casework and tracking of all evidence received and processed. The USACIL requires RDT&E funding to complete the configuration, installation and validation of additional LIMS modules in support of forensics (to include the Materials Management, Equipment Management, Proficiency Testing, Training and Crime Scene support); and, to support the development, configuration and implementation of an Expeditionary Forensics Laboratory Information Management System (eLIMS) in theater. The eLIMS is the conduit between the deployed labs and the laboratory located at Ft. Gillem. The eLIMS would provide the forensic analysts with the ability to collect, track, store and analyze evidence collected from battlefield crime scenes at required competency levels of testing and calibration. It will allow the results to be electronically maintained and transmitted to the permanent physical lab at Ft. Gillem, Ga. In addition, the system would afford the analysts electronic access to shared case management and evidence databases at the LAB from their deployed positions. At the current configuration of LIMS from CONUS locations, transmission of case related information can be processed in real time; however, transmission of case related information in theater takes approximately 1-2 hours. If requirements are not funded, the USACIL will not be able to complete and implement the additional forensic modules for the core LIMS or develop and implement the eLIMS for the deployable labs. The stated objective will be delayed, resulting in a less than efficient process for handling of cases in theater and an inability to meet acceptable levels of turnaround time for casework.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- T05_0605013A_5_2040_PB_2012
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- Root: Information Technology Development
- Child Accomplishment: Army Business System Modernization Initiatives