DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPUTERIZED AMMUNITION CONTROL INFORMATION SYSTEM

                                                                  ABSTRACT

The distribution and control aspect of ammunitions (arms) is the most visible challenge of the Nigerian armed force. This project deals with developing an ammunition control information system. The method of data collection used in this work is the primary data which are materials that are realized either through interviews or questionnaire or both, but the one used in this research work is realized through interview and observations.

The type of methodology deployed for analysis of the existing system in this project, the researcher made use of structured analysis and design methodology (SSADM) because it has steps that will enable to develop a new one. The new system has succeeded in achieving a secured, accurate, and efficient information system that eliminate the manual information registration and data searching, save personnel time and travel risks and also provide an Accurate inventory information. It is recommended that the employment of skilled computer personnel’s for proper handling of the new system and the staffs involved in the new system should be trained on how to use the system to ensure proper functioning to avoid breakdown of the new system which could lead to the loss of vital information also adequate security measures should be instituted to avoid unauthorized access. These should be implemented both in the use of the new system and for the upgrading of the system. In order to develop an ammunition information system, a number of Technologies must be studied and understood. These include multi-tiered architecture, implementation technologies such as SQL server, programming language (such as Java, VB.NET), relational databases (such as MySQL, Access). This is a project with the objective to develop a basic system where personnel are provided with an information control application and also to know about the technologies used to develop such an application. This document will discuss each of the underlying technologies to create and implement an ammunition control information system.

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

The Free Dictionary defined Ammunition as Projectiles such as bullets and shot, together with their fuses and primers, that can be fired from guns or otherwise propelled. These ammunitions are either developed locally or imported from other countries. In the case of Nigeria which is a developing country that lacks the advanced technology and infrastructure needed in manufacturing these ammunitions, more than eighty five percent (85%) of ammunitions used are imported from foreign countries. The organisation in charge of the importation and usage of these ammunitions is the military. The military in Nigeria is known as the Armed Forces.

The Armed Forces is made up of Army, Navy and Air-force. The other forces which are either armed or unarmed are called Para-military and these include; The Police force and the civil defence corps. The military of Nigeria needs these ammunitions to guard and protect her territories from foreign and local invasion. In internal affairs, a country may dispatch these ammunitions among her military personnel, soldiers, paramilitary organisations and the police in other to maintain peace and order within the country.

Unfortunately, instead of these ammunitions to be forced into the hands of the military organisation whose job is to maintain peace and order within the country, they are found in the bosom of individuals who turn out to use them in erupting disorder, committing armed robbery and most youths who end up becoming political touts and militants.

The vices arise because the military cannot keep an accurate account of the amount of number of ammunitions imported into the country, the purpose of their importation and circulation throughout the country manually as paper files can be stolen, burnt or destroyed by environment hazards.

The main reason for this research work is to develop a Computerised Ammunitions Information Control System to replace the manual paper files documentation. This Computer based Control System will be able to account for the definite amount of ammunitions imported into the country, date of importation, the number in circulation throughout the country, the number of Soldiers within each military units in Nigeria, the number of ammunitions allocated to different units, the number dispatched to them and the amount left in stock. The need for Computerised Ammunition System cannot be over emphasized as it will help to keep accurate information of the Control System which can be easily upgraded periodically and the use of password entail authentication and a security.

1.2 STATEMENT OF PROBLEMS

Some military researches have the intension to improve the importation and circulation of arms

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