A bar code scanning system that provides in check processing of DoD travel orders. The system will determine seating priority for travelers to alleviate long lines and congestion as travel volume increases in the future. The system can be expandable to include passenger/baggage reconciliation and will have considerable commercial application. This system will be accomplished by using a leading experienced bar code system manufacturer with unique airline experience to determine the exact parameters of the program and design a fully integrated system that will not only address current needs, but handle future expansion as well. Implementing the program includes preclassification of all travelers, bar coding tickets, using the travel and leave paper priority codes to expedite check in and eliminate the majority of the manual processing. The system will also provide the option of using the manual method if necessary. Phase I includes survey of current military and civilian airlines requirements and practices and will present a recommended system description.
