Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System
- Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System
The Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) is a United States Department of Defense (DoD) system used to issue the definitive credential within DoD. RAPIDS uses information stored in the DoD Defense Enrollment and Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) when providing these credentials. Used together, these two systems are commonly referred to as a DEERS/RAPIDS system or DEERS/RAPIDS infrastructure.
Objectives
RAPIDS performs the following functions:
#Authenticating individuals
#Capturing unique identifying characteristics
#Providing a distinct identification credential
These objectives are explained further below.
Authenticating individuals
RAPIDS ensures that DoD identification credentials are provided only to personnel with a current and appropriate affiliation with the DoD
Capture unique identifying characteristics
RAPIDS captures identifying characteristics that are unique and are used to bind an individual to the information maintained in DEERS and in line with the identifying credentials issued by RAPIDS. These includes, but are not limited to:
*Photographs
*Fingerprints
The information is stored solely in the DEERS System. Other redundant systems or repositories shall not be utilized without compelling justification for their need.
Providing a distinct identification credential
RAPIDS provides distinct identification that is used as proof of identity and DoD affiliation. It may be used as a Geneva Convention Card in accordance with [http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/100013p.pdf DoD Instruction 1000.13] . It may also act as an authorization card for Uniformed Services' benefits and privileges. "ex: usage of the commissary on military installations or application for insurance discounts for veterans."
Additional Information and Links
[http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/eforms/dd1172.pdf DD Form 1172 - Application for Uniformed Services Identification Card DEERS Enrollment]
[http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/rtf/100025x.rtf DoD Directive 1000.25 - DoD Personnel Identity Protection (PIP) Program]
Wikimedia Foundation.
2010.
Look at other dictionaries:
Real-time locating — Articleissues confusing=July 2008 refimprove=May 2008 essay=May 2008: This page specifically concerns operational aspects of RTLS. For methodology issues see locating engine. For technology issues see wireless. According to ISO/IEC JTC1 SC31 and… … Wikipedia
Defense Enrollment and Eligibility Reporting System — Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) is a computerized database for United States Service members, retirees, dependents, DoD active Contractors, and others worldwide who are entitled to Public Key Infrastructure and TRICARE… … Wikipedia
Automated Tissue Image Systems — (ATIS) are computer controlled automatic test equipment (ATE) systems classified as medical device and used as pathology laboratory tools (tissue based cancer diagnostics) to characterize a stained tissue sample embedded on a bar coded glass… … Wikipedia
Automated teller machine — cash machine redirects here. For the Hard Fi song, see Cash Machine. An NCR Personas 75 Series interior, multi function ATM in the United States … Wikipedia
Common Access Card — An example DoD Common Access Card The Common Access Card (CAC) is a United States Department of Defense (DoD) smart card issued as standard identification for active duty military personnel, reserve personnel, civilian employees, other non DoD… … Wikipedia
Radio-frequency identification — (RFID) is a technology that uses radio waves to transfer data from an electronic tag, called RFID tag or label, attached to an object, through a reader for the purpose of identifying and tracking the object. Some RFID tags can be read from… … Wikipedia
Distribution mangagement system — SCADA systems have been a part of utility automation for at least 15 years and contributing to the decision making process of the control rooms. However, majority of the existing solutions are closely related to distribution network data… … Wikipedia
Vessel monitoring system — Vessel monitoring systems (VMS) are used in commercial fishing to allow environmental and fisheries regulatory organizations to monitor, minimally, the position, time at a position, and course and speed of fishing vessels. They are a key part of… … Wikipedia
Tire-pressure monitoring system — A tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is an electronic system designed to monitor the air pressure inside the pneumatic tires on various types of vehicles. The system is also sometimes referred to as a tire pressure indication system (TPIS).… … Wikipedia
postal system — System that allows persons to send letters, parcels, or packages to addressees in the same country or abroad. Postal systems are usually government run and paid for by a combination of user charges and government subsidies. There are early… … Universalium
