Account Management

Customer Accounts

To receive products from Mapping Customer Operations, you must have a valid Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DODAAC), Unit Identifier Code (UIC), or Federal Activity Address Code (FEDAAC). With that you will obtain an Account Management and Provisioning System (AMPS)/Mapping Enterprise Business System (MEBS) account.  It is strongly recommended you become familiar with the MCO ordering procedures (See our Ordering Page) before placing an order. We also recommend that you order the DLA Map Catalog or register to use the DLA Map Catalog on-line  located inside of FedMall for a list of available products and ease of ordering.  A report of account automatic distribution (AD)/subscriptions can be obtained within MEBS under the BI Publisher link located on the left side of the MEBS main screen.

Maps, charts, and geospatial products are provided free of charge to all Department of Defense (DOD) customers. To order map products, DOD customers are required to submit a MILSTRIP requisition to Mapping Customer Operations (MCO) via FedMall or service supply system. See our ordering page for particular instructions.

U.S. Government Agencies

Maps, charts and geospatial products are provided free to selected U.S. government agencies. U.S. government customers are required to use available logistics systems (such as FedMall) to submit Federal Standard Requisition and Issue Procedures (FEDSTRIP) orders to Mapping Customer Operations (MCO). Non-DOD activities not involved with counter-drug operations will be billed for products.

Approved Executive Branches of the U.S. government and their authorized contractors are authorized to receive classified products. All requests must be submitted on official letterhead to the MCO Customer Management Branch, indicating the following information:

The "need-to-know"

• Security clearance level
• Storage capability
• Valid point of contact
• Valid commercial and DSN telephone numbers
• Mailing address to which classified materials will be shipped

Immediate notification must be directed to MCO Customer Management Branch when changes occur to any of the above requested information

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U.S. Government Contractors

Mapping Customer Operations (MCO) does not release maps, charts or geospatial products to include associated catalogs to contractors who do not have a valid contract with the Department of Defense.

If you have a valid contract with the DoD, you will register in the Account Management and Provisioning System (AMPS) and then consequently the Mapping Enterprise Business System (MEBS).

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The General Public

Mapping Customer Operations (MCO) does not release products, including catalogs to the general public unless there is a valid contract with the Department of Defense.

Sources listed below are authorized sales agents for National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) map products. Requests for available products for sale to the general public must be directed to the desired public sales agent.

National Aeronautical Charting Office
FAA, AeroNav Products
6500 S. MacArthur Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
Commercial:  405-954-3027
www.faa.gov/air-traffic/flight_info/aeronav/

U.S. Geological Survey
Information Services
Map and Book Sales
Federal Center, Building 41
Box 25286
Denver, CO 80225
Commercial:  303-202-4700
Toll free: 888-ASK-USGS
www.usgs.gov

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National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Support

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Operational Help Desk is available to assist customers with technical questions about NGA produced maps, charts and geospatial product services. Customers may call from 0600 to 1800 Central Standard Time (CST), Monday through Friday.

General Help Desk
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Mail Stop: L-89
3838 Vogel Road
Arnold, MO 63010-6238
Commercial: 314-263-44210
DSN: 693-4864
Toll-free:  800-455-0899
Fax: 314-263-4875
www.nga.mil
Email NGA Help Desk

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Department Of Defense Activity Address Code (DODAAC)/Federal Activity Address Code (FEDAAC)

In order for Mapping Customer Operations (MCO) to maintain customer records in an up-to-date status, it is imperative that account custodians/managers verify their DODAAC/FEDAAC and TAC 1 mailing address with their Service Point. Ensuring that your mailing address is correct will aid in eliminating an enormous amount of return mail and shipments, and ensure timely deliveries to the correct location. MCO will not process any requests or send shipments to any mailing addresses that have had mail returned two or more times. Be sure to inform MCO Customer Management of any changes.

To verify your DODAAC/FEDAAC mailing address at your Service Point click here.

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Account Management and Provisioning System (AMPS)

AMPS is the newest system for providing System Access Requests (SAR) for access to the new Mapping Enterprise Business System (MEBS). In AMPS you will update your personal information and receive authorization for access to MEBS where you will maintain subscriptions and map account information. This system replaces the old RMF Portal. To get status of your requisitions you will use the DSS MRO Tracker  or DLA Transaction Services Visual Logistics Information Processing System VLIPS  (with registration).

For more information about how to register with AMPS go to our AMPS Apps page with the link below:

• AMPS APP 

• Access AMPS Here

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Mapping Enterprise Business System (MEBS)

MEBS is the new enterprise system used by Mapping Customer Operations to manage map accounts and inventory. This new system improves the interface for both our customers and our internal managers. Inside MEBS you can update account information and sign up for subscription services. Access to MEBS is first done through the Account Management and Provisioning System (AMPS) which takes care of the System Access Request (SAR) portion then the map account is managed in MEBS.

To get status of your requisitions you will use the DSS MRO Tracker  or DLA Transaction Services Visual Logistics Information Processing System VLIPS  (with registration).

Access AMPS Here

Access MEBS Here

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Account Validation

Validation of all map accounts must be accomplished annually. To validate accounts access the Mapping Enterprise Business System (MEBS) and selecting the validation button on the main page. New/alternate custodians register in the Account Management and Provisioning System (AMPS). All accounts are required to be validated annually by either of these methods.

Access AMPS Here

Access MEBS Here

If further assistance is needed, contact us toll-free at  1-800-826-0342, option 2.

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Subscriptions/Automatic Distribution (AD)

Mapping Customer Operations (MCO) offers a subscription service that distributes new products and new editions as they are published to our customers with no ordering action initiated by those customers. You can manage your Automatic Distribution (AD)/Subscriptions by accessing the Mapping Enterprise Business System (MEBS) and selecting the "Subscriptions" tab or by sending written documentation to the MCO Customer Management Branch.

Here's How:

Through MEBS

• Must be a registered user with access to MEBS.
• Once into MEBS select the "Subscriptions" tab.
• From there you can add, change or delete products whenever desired.

Written Request

• Letters must be prepared on official letterhead.
• E-mail requests will only be submitted by the Account Custodian or Alternate Custodian.
  • Include DODAAC
  • NRN and/or NSN
  • Quantity desired
  • Valid commercial and DSN telephone numbers
  • Point of Contact
  • Point of Contact e-mail address

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