U.S. Navy Use of Databases

U.S. Navy: Use of Databases

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Navy makes investments on the basis of their individual needs to make maximum use of technology to achieve the set goals. One of the software's used by the Navy is the Navy Training Management and Planning System.

NTMPS is a database system that is used by the Navy as a Training Management System controlled by the Chief of Naval Education and Training. This system provides facilities of multiple funding, personnel, manpower, equipment and training courses information databases in a single, integrated database for all levels of training management and planning. The following information can be retrieved for online access:

Data Sources: - NUWCDIVNPT, Code 2232, integrates data from several Navy database systems, Navy documents and contractor files into a single database for use by Senior Navy Training managers throughout the Navy Education and Training Command (NAVEDTRACOM), Warfare Sponsors at CNO and the AEGIS Training Center, Type Commanders and every Submarine currently in service.

NTMPS Data Dictionary: - A description of all data elements in the NTMPS database.

NTMPS Table Descriptions: - A description of all tables in the NTMPS database.

Points of Contact: - Names and phone numbers of members of the NTMPS community.

Source: Navy Training Management and Planning System Web Page]

Computer Sciences Corporation has a contract worth over $30 million with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, to integrate software engineering software systems for the Navy Training Management and Planning System. The contract is for eight years. During this time NTMPS will be converted to a web-based system to allow users to develop special studies and reports, this way they can work strategically to meet certain naval challenges.

CSC is pleased to focus its sustained experience with the U.S. Navy and information technology on NTMPS at a time when planning and management have become so crucial to the national defense," said Aaron Fuller, vice president and general manager of CSC's Navy/Marine Corps and Missile Defense business unit.

The Navy Training Assessment System/General Training Management and Planning System (NTAS/GENTMPS) has been in use since 1995 for training managers and also to conduct analysis and assessment of all Navy in-depth analysis of training sponsored by the CNO (N7).

NTAS/GENTMPS contains thousands of standard reports and can develop ad hoc queries and reports customized to meet specific requirements.

RESTMPS is a powerful new tool that incorporates Internet technology for training of personnel managers. It is used by the navy since it contains detailed information on all Navy courses, reserve training records and also personnel status. The information is kept confidential under the Privacy Act, so only those who have access can view personal data. STMPS is a part of the Navy Training Management and Planning System that is used for the training requirements and resources to aid Submarine Warfare training program.

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