Fortress Technologies has demonstrated a secure, wireless backbone as part of a deployable radio frequency identification (RFID) kit during a III Marine Expeditionary Force exercise in Gladstone Port, Australia. The exercise, which included military units from the United States and its coalition partners, provides simulated real-life scenarios in order to test in an operational environment. The kit provides a secure transportable backbone and wireless access for mobile RFID readers.

The III Marine Expeditionary Force exercise provided an opportunity to demonstrate an easy-to-operate and secure deployable wireless capability. The ability to automate flow tracking within a congested port area by tying new technologies into current USMC logistics systems provides benefits in maintaining a commander's situational and operational awareness, as well as frees up significant man-hours currently that would otherwise be required for tracking and recording.

As tested, the kits contain ES520 secure wireless access bridges, secure client bridges, client software and antennas from Fortress, as well as signpost RFID readers and portable tripods from Savi Technology. The portability of the kits enables them to be stowed onboard ships and then deployed at temporary ports and/or staging areas. Providing secure wireless active RFID checkpoints, these kits provide the capability to scan and record vital location information regarding cargo as it is moved between various staging lots and loaded/unloaded from transport vehicles.

Based in Okinawa, Japan, the III Marine Expeditionary Force is a air-ground-logistics-base team that maintains missions ranging from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to amphibious assault and high-intensity combat.
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