text: Human Resources Automation Support
  Data Center requires two certified site security managers per site to allow continuity of operations for
  on-demand application overrides and additional application activities that only site security managers have
  role-based access to support when maintenance or communication issues arise. Additionally, site security
  managers may need to coordinate with the S-6 or supporting firewall and network administrator, and/or
  technical staff to ensure adequate local network connection and firewall port access are available to
  accommodate the RAPIDS deployable system.
  A-9. Key to successful operation of the deployable RAPIDS workstation is the continued utilization in both
  tactical and non-tactical environments. System operators maintain proficiency and certification as well as
  maintain the RAPIDS workstation with up-to-date software upgrades and system security patches.
  A-10. Brigade S-1s must ensure two site security managers are appointed in writing, along with a minimum
  of two verifying officials, and are trained on how to use the deployable RAPIDS. The RAPIDS site security
  managers and verifying officials must complete the web-based training certification courseware prior to
  issuing cards on the system. For training assistance, refer to the Verifying Officials Information System
  website.
  INTEGRATED TOTAL ARMY PERSONNEL DATABASE
  A-11. The Integrated Total Army Personnel Database integrates individual records from the five physical
  TAPDB databases into a single physical database. Ownership rules determined by the three Army
  components applies, so the database shows which component owns the Soldier at the time the records are
  loaded.
  TACTICAL PERSONNEL SYSTEM
  A-12. The Tactical Personnel System is a stand-alone system that provides an ad hoc ability to create
  manifests and a database to account for unit personnel. It has limited ability to perform robust PASR. Human
  resources professionals use the system primarily to create manifests for transportation by air. The system can
  produce automated manifests that can be loaded in Air Force manifesting systems and DTAS. Key points to
  remember include–
  * Generates reports (personnel daily summary and personnel requirements) which assist S-1s with
  PASR and replacement operations.
  * Eliminates unnecessary data entry to create manifests, deployed personnel databases and reports
  based on embedded capabilities and link to TAPDB.
  * Produces and edits task force structures by unit identification code, social security number, and/or
  crew.
  * Interfaces with RAPIDS, Air Mobility Command/Global Transportation Network, and DOD
  Smart Card/CAC.
  * Generates deployment, redeployment, and aircraft manifests.
  * Automatically builds a deployed personnel database.
  * Provides queries on deployed personnel.
  * Generates transfer files which are up loadable to populate DTAS.
  TOTAL ARMY PERSONNEL DATABASE
  A-13. The TAPDB is the Army’s corporate HR database and implements several individual databases:
  TAPDB–Reserves, TAPDB–Active Enlisted, TAPDB–Active Officer, and TAPDB–Civilian.
  Note: TAPDB–Reserves, TAPDB–Active Enlisted, and TAPDB–Active Officer will be subsumed
  with the implementation of IPPS-A future releases.