A method and system for attaching a radio frequency identification tag to an ordnance is provided. The present invention includes a system and method for early detection of encrypted signals in packet networks that may be encrypted using any of a multitude of ciphers. For example, in a high-bandwidth data network, full synchronization may be used, but in a low-bandwidth network, only partial andor select synchronization may be used. The number and thickness of the layers in the coating are selected to ensure that significant portion of the selected light emitted from the plasma is reflected by the coating and absorbed by the plasma.