The Army Food Management Information System is a critical component in managing the Army’s worldwide food service operations. Designed to improve efficiency and effectiveness, AFMIS supports over 800 dining facilities, including those of the active Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard units. This system enables the ordering, receipt, inventory, and invoicing of food and water, including field rations, ensuring that our troops are well-fed wherever they are stationed.
AFMIS and Its Global Reach
AFMIS plays a crucial role in feeding our troops worldwide by automating daily tasks such as tracking inventory, minimizing waste, and simplifying menu creation while adhering to the Army’s strict nutritional guidelines. The system also includes features like Contract Performance, Food Service Equipment, and Operational Rations tracking. Additionally, AFMIS supports the Go for Green initiative, which promotes healthier eating habits through a color-coded system that helps soldiers make informed dietary choices.
Support from the Software Engineering Center
The Communications-Electronics Command Software Engineering Center at Fort Gregg-Adams is instrumental in maintaining and upgrading AFMIS. As the software maintainer, SEC ensures that AFMIS remains robust and capable of meeting the evolving needs of the Army. This involves close collaboration with various Army sectors, including Army Materiel Command, Headquarters, Department of the Army G4, Army Sustainment Command, and the Joint Culinary Center of Excellence, to ensure that AFMIS meets the policies, training, and operational standards of the Army’s food program.
SEC Modernizing AFMIS “In Place”
Rather than overhauling the entire system, AFMIS is being modernized “in place” by creating hooks, or Application Programming Interfaces, to make data accessible to other systems and platforms. This approach allows for incremental improvements and integration with other systems without disrupting current operations. For example, AFMIS has developed APIs to support automated ordering from the Defense Commissary Agency’s Click2GO® system and to track meal entitlement usage with commercial vendors. The integration of the AFMIS Decision Support System data warehouse with the Army Vantage data platform enables advanced analytics and decision-making, providing senior leadership with an in-depth view of the Army’s food service landscape. Additionally, the Meal Entitlement Maintenance program allows soldiers to conveniently purchase meals using their Common Access Card, further enhancing the flexibility and convenience of food service options.
Conclusion
AFMIS is committed to providing an efficient, reliable, and easy-to-use food service system that meets the needs of U.S. soldiers worldwide. With continued innovations and partnerships, AFMIS is poised to support the Army’s mission and enhance the well-being of its soldiers.
The Software Engineering Center has demonstrated its capability to modernize applications effectively through the development of APIs. This approach allows for seamless integration with other systems and platforms, ensuring that data is accessible and making them more flexible and adaptable to new requirements. SEC’s ability to modernize applications without overhauling entire systems is a significant advantage for any organization looking to enhance their existing infrastructure. We invite potential customers to leverage SEC’s extensive experience and technical prowess to support new requirements beyond AFMIS.
Whether it’s modernizing legacy systems, integrating new functionalities, or enhancing data accessibility, SEC is well-equipped to deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of any organization.
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