What does TOS mean in SPORTS

Taken On Strength (TOS) means that an item of equipment has been taken into service by a branch in the armed forces. It occurs when any type of property or asset, such as weapons, vehicles, communications gear, ammunition, and other items needed in wartime operations have changed ownership from one military unit to another.

TOS is tracked by the Armed Forces using their computerized inventory systems which record all items issued for operational use within a particular unit. This system allows for accurate monitoring of assets and helps prevent unauthorized use or misuse of supplies.

No, TOS does not refer to personnel; it only applies to material/equipment that has been taken into service. Personnel transfers are tracked using different methods such as logs and manifests which document movement in and out of units on deployments or other assignments.

No, each branch within the Armed Forces will have its own system for tracking TOS; however they all involve keeping records of the transfer of materials between units over time. The DOD enterprise resource planning system is also used as an overarching tool to ensure information can be shared between services when necessary.