OVERVIEW
BCS3-Node Management (BCS3-NM) allows users to track and manage Transportation Control Numbers (TCNs), containers, and pallets from the source of supply to the tactical supply activity. This capability provides commanders situational awareness of the sustainment pipeline and a complete assessment of the logistics situation.
BCS3-NM seamlessly integrates logistical information elements from the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, other DoD agencies, and multinational elements.
BCS3-NM fuses numerous data points from various systems, i.e., Global Transportation Network (GTN), Joint-Automatic Identification Technology (J-AIT), In-Transit Visibility (ITV) Server, and Business Systems Modernization-Energy (BSM-E), all of which manage various segments of the distribution pipeline.
BCS3-NM is a web-based, thick-client, secure system that can be accessed through the Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRnet).
BCS3-NM improves the visibility of materiel flow through the distribution pipeline, providing accurate and actionable information to users at transportation and distribution nodes.
BCS3-NM client communication occurs through messaging and file transfer protocols ensuring users have the most current, accurate information.
CAPABILITIES
Data Fusion - Gathers, fuses, and correlates logistics data. Technology enables rapid integration of new data sources.
Tracking - Tracks containers, pallets, commodities, and movement of fuel from origin to final tactical supply activity by using TCNs, container numbers, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag numbers, or specified commodities.
Commodity Search - Provides capability to filter the flood of logistics data. User sees only the data that is desired - to include content level information.
Operational Views (Op-Views) and Information Display Panels - Filters data to support local information requirements with customized operational views and information display panels.
Automated Alerts - Provides user definable automated alerts for tracking shipments.
Logistics Management – Bridges the tactical and strategic information gap.
Logistics Common Operating Picture (LCOP) - Provides the complete LCOP for all units within the combatant commander’s area of responsibility (COCOM’s AOR), allowing for sense and respond logistics.
Distribution Management - Manages the distribution pipeline by exception, establishing parameters on monitored metrics.
Disconnected Capability - System designed to operate in poor communications environment.