Defense Transportation Tracking System Mr. Jeff Leitschuh 11 October 2017
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Lesson Objectives Defense Transportation Tracking System (DTTS) Understand the mission of DTTS Review the capabilities of the Transportation Geospatial Information System (TGIS) and how DTTS personnel use it to monitor transportation protective service (TPS) cargo Overview of DTTS Emergency Reporting procedures Gain knowledge of issues and challenges impacting effective TPS monitoring from origin to destination 3
DTTS Structure Program Manager Jessica Snyder Operations & Quality Branch Jeff Leitschuh Program Analyst Ben Jensen Policy & Tech Branch Marco Boasso Operations Analysts (9) Transportation Assistants (3) Duty Officers (6) 4
DTTS Mission Primary mission is to ensure the safe and secure transport of DoD Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) and Other Sensitive Material (OSM) by commercial trucks and barges in North America using satellite/cellular technology and 24-hour oversight Facilitate rapid emergency response to in-transit accidents/incidents to minimize impact Monitor in-transit movement for security issues via programmed exception reporting Provide incident/emergency information for DoD senior leader awareness as required 5
Partners Military Services are primary partners, but other agencies receive DTTS tracking support Defense Contract Management Agency Defense Logistics Agency Nuclear Regulatory Commission Canadian National Defense Forces White House Communications Agency German Air Force Ministry of Defense (United Kingdom) 6
How DTTS Has Evolved DTTS operation moves from Norfolk to Scott AFB ---- 2008 DTTS mission transferred from Navy to SDDC ---- 2005 USTRANSCOM added in-transit visibility function ---- 1994 Naval Ordnance Transportation Tracking System (NOTTS) established--- 1985 1986 1989 ---- Congressional hearings, NTSB investigations and Navy Commission recommends Navy establish explosives tracking capability ---- Checotah, OK 2000 lb. Bomb Accident ---- NOTTS expanded to all Services and renamed Defense Transportation Tracking System (DTTS) 1984 ---- Denver, CO Navy Torpedo Accident 7
Critical Tasks Monitor shipments via in-transit exception reports Respond to and validate panic button messages, sensor alerts, and emergency calls Notify local authorities (police/fire) if required, and Army Watch Cell (for incidents involving munitions) Capture/record pertinent information/data from carrier dispatch, driver, first responders, shippers/receivers Initiate incident reports to DoD leadership Facilitate secure holding and safe haven Capture shipper and carrier issues for further research/action by SDDC staff/service POCs No tasking authority relationships are key 8
Data Typically track between 150-300 shipments per day Process nearly 3,000 messages per day Manage approximately 30 alert messages per day Up to 300 in/outbound phone calls per day resolving shipment issues/gathering data/clarifying responsibilities/monitoring status Track down approximately 700 shipments per month with no shipment data loaded in the system by the shipper Send out approximately 350 emergency reports per year 9
Roles & Responsibilities DDESB SDDC Safety Installation Safety DOD 6055.9-STD DOD 4500.9-R Part II Chapter 204 Individual service regulations OUSD(I) Military Services SDDC G2 Installation Security Managers DOD 4500.9-R Part II Chapter 205 DOD 5100.76-M DOD 5100.76-I Individual service regulations Security Safety TPS Transportation OSD TP USTRANSCOM Military Services SDDC G3D DTTS DOD 4500.9-R Part II Chapter 202 DOD 4500.9-R Part II Chapter 205 MFTURP-1 Individual service regulations 10
Transportation Geospatial Information System (TGIS) Geospatial technology Secure, web-based GIS data viewer, catalog, and services Searchable repository of GIS products and services Integrated mission management applications Near real-time information Worldwide tracking, weather, traffic, and other near real-time information CONUS tracking & response CONUS Mission management Automated alerts (REPSHIPS, Geofencing, Weather, Panic Button, Lost Signal, DO/UT on trailers, Movement/Stationary) Emergency Response Dashboarding 11
Report/Mapping Capabilities 12
Mapping Capabilities 13
Mapping Capabilities 14
Mapping Capabilities 15
GeoFence 16
DTTS Reports 17
DTTS Dashboard 18
Major Issues Advanced shipment planning Secure holding vs. safe haven Not-In-System (NIS) shipments Correct DODAAC/SPLCs Confirm operational status of DTTS prior to departure Required Delivery Date (RDD) are unrealistic/not used/or not coordinated with destination 19
Advanced Shipment Planning BLUF Shipment planning causes TPS shipments to be in the public domain for an excessive amount of time Background Shippers do not coordinate the delivery of TPS shipments with consignees Shipments sit in the public domain longer than necessary due to weekends/holidays/installation closures Business Practices Transportation Officers do not ensure required information is complete/current Consignor fails to review/comply with the consignee's Transportation Facility Guide (TFG) special instructions RDDs are not consistent with standard transit times or no RDD identified The consignee is not contacted to confirm the ability to receive the shipment Coordination is not done between the consignee, consignor and the TSP to meet RDD, destination operating hours, and delivery restrictions Reference DTR CH 205 Para C.2 20
Transportation Facilities Guide (TFG) Secure Holding Tab Information can include hours, entry requirements, contact information, and any other special requirements or instructions 21
TFG Secure Holding Tab 22
Not In System (NIS) BLUF Without shipment information, DTTS cannot provide information crucial to emergency responders which could impact efforts to protect the public, property and first responders Background An NIS is created when a departure message is received and no bill of lading (BOL) is in the DTTS system Policies and business practices may conflict with timely BOL transmission to DTTS Continued contact with the shippers is VERY time consuming and has minimal impact NIS numbers continue to increase: 2% of total shipments in 2012 to 16% in 2016, and already 17% for 2017 as of 28 Aug Reference DTR CH 205 Para O.5.c. 23
DODAAC/SPLC BLUF Some shippers are using invalid DODAAC/SPLC codes when entering shipment information into their respective system causing shipment to be unknown Background Shippers are using generic or invalid codes Business Practices DTTS sees codes such as XXXXXX, installation/unit names in the respective fields DLA-Transaction Services updates information in the Defense Automatic Addressing System Center (DAASC) Inquiry System, shippers do not always verify prior to shipment. DTTS has to manually verify each unknown DODAAC in TGIS 24
Inoperable Satellite Motor Surveillance Service/Trailer Tracking Service (SNS/DCS) equipment BLUF Some TSPs are arriving at pick-up locations with broken/inop equipment. TSPs are often having issues maintaining 24 hours uninterrupted service. Background TSPs experience a failure while en route and DTTS places drivers on two hour check calls and deregisters the truck Some drivers, and shippers believe they can do two hour check calls at origin SNS systems are often not inspected by shippers TSP changes SNS system and does not register it with DTTS The SNS unit is incorrectly wired to truck which causes it to be disabled when the ignition is turned off Some TSPs program their SNS to fall asleep if truck has not moved in a set amount of time References MFTURP-1, Section B, Item 105, 107 DTR 205 C.2.b.3 25
Required Delivery Date (RDD) & Transit Time BLUF Shippers do not always identify a valid RDD for shipments. Carriers do not always adhere to the RDD, or to the standard transit time, whichever is shorter. This increases public exposure to potentially dangerous materials. Background Shipment planning is often neglected by shippers when planning TPS shipments Many RDDs are not aligned with published standard transit times At times, carriers are not adhering to RDDs or transit time Many RDDs get changed prior to delivery and shippers do not update systems Shipments must meet the RDD or the standard transit time, whichever is shorter References DTR 202 Tables 202-3 and 202-4 DTR 205 C.2.a and b. MFTURP Item 5, Figures 5.1 and 5.2 26
Points of Contact SDDC G3 Freight Routing Team usarmy.scott.sddc.mbx.g3-domestic-freight-services-branch@mail.mil 618-220-6359 SDDC DTTS usarmy.scott.sddc.mbx.dtts@mail.mil 1-800-826-0794 TGIS Helpdesk usarmy.scott.sddc.mbx.g6-src-tgis-hd@mail.mil 1-800-462-2176 TGIS Accounts usarmy.scott.sddc.mbx.dtts@mail.mil 618-220-5305 27
Conclusion Defense Transportation Tracking System (DTTS) Discussed the background and critical tasks of DTTS Reviewed the capabilities of TGIS and how DTTS personnel use it to monitor transportation protective service cargo Briefly covered DTTS Emergency Reporting procedures Gained knowledge of issues and challenges impacting effective TPS monitoring from origin to destination 28
Defense Transportation Tracking System (DTTS) QUESTIONS? 29
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