The DARPA One-way PTS was developed for use and evaluation by USCG personnel conducting INS boardings and inspections. The delivered systems consist of PTS software, and the McSpeak custom microphone/speaker developed for use with the DARPA One-way PTS. It has approximately 350 phrases and expressions useful for boardings translated into Spanish and Mandarin. If needed, Cantonese will be provided at a later date. ThePTS User Guide, provides instructions for PTS software installation and use.
Each selected U.S. Coast Guard unit will evaluate the effectiveness of the One-Way Phrase Translation System (PTS) for a six-month period through 30 September 2000. After each event the PTS will be evaluated in eight areas using the provided Evaluation Sheet. Copies of the completed surveys can be mailed or faxed to G-OPL-2 at (202) 267-4082. G-OPL-2 point of contact is LCDR Kris Furtney at (202) 305-8146.
The Operational Coordinator for this evaluation is:
LCDR Randall (Randy) C. Schneider
Pacific Area Operations Oversight Branch
Current Operations & International Affairs
(510) 437-3831, Fax 3055
e-mail: rschneider@d11.uscg.mil
(unclass) schneidr@uscgpac3.adnet.smil.mil
(SIPRNET)
The PTS software is licensed for use on one computer. If additional copies are needed please let me know so that I can make arrangements.
The phrases (doc) , User Guid (doc) and Evaluation Sheet (doc) in MS Word format are also available for download on this site by clicking on the desired document.
I look forward to working with you to see how we can make this system a useful tool for USCG foreign language communications. I will post general information related to the operation and evaluation of the PTS on my website at www.sarich.com/uscg Please do not hesitate to fax, e-mail or phone me.