DLMS Data Dictionary

The Authoritative Resource for DLMS X12 Data Elements and Codes

This Data Dictionary is the authoritative reference for all data elements used across Defense Logistics Management Standards (DLMS) Implementation Conventions (ICs). It provides standardized definitions and technical specifications for DLMS and its underlying ANSI ASC X12 data structures.

What This Dictionary Provides:

Clear Definitions: Find the official business definition and purpose for every data element used in DLMS transactions.
Technical Specifications: Get the exact technical format, length, and structure for each element as it appears in an X12 transaction.
DLMS to X12 Mapping: Understand exactly how a DLMS business term maps to a specific X12 segment and element (e.g., "Ship-To Address" maps to N1*ST in the 511R transaction).

Who Should Use This Resource:

System Developers & Integrators: To correctly build, map, and test DLMS-compliant applications.
Logistics & Supply SMEs: To understand the precise meaning and proper use of data in our business processes.
Data Analysts & Managers: To ensure data quality, standardization, and interoperability across systems.

Key Implementation Notes:

Relationship to Implementation Conventions (ICs): This Data Dictionary is a reference tool that enhances and supports the DLMS Implementation Conventions (ICs); it does not replace them. For proper implementation, users must consult the detailed guidance and business rules contained within the applicable IC.
Governing Standards: All data elements are governed by the Accredited Standards Committee X12 (ASC X12) and the policies within DLM 4000.25, Defense Logistics Management Standards (DLMS). The ASC X12 is the governing source for X12, which is an electronic data interchange (EDI) standard.

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Category	Details
IC	527R
SEGMENT CODE	LQ
SEGMENT NAME	Industry Code
POSITION	130
REF	LQ01
ID	1270
X12 MIN MAX	'1/3
ELEMENT NAME	Code List Qualifier Code
ELEMENT DLMS NOTE
CODE	0
X12 CODE NAME	Document Identification Code
GENERAL CODE DEFINITION	Identifies transaction specific operation to which they apply and indicates the intended purpose and use of the transaction data
CODE DLMS NOTE	1. The DLSS DIC is retained in the DLMS to facilitate transaction conversion in a mixed DLSS/DLMS environment. Continued support of the DIC in a full DLMS environment will be assessed at a future date. 2. In a mixed DLSS-DLMS environment, when including BG1/BG2 data for Inter-Service Ammunition interface, must use 2 iterations of LQ to provide DIC D6_ as well as either DIC BG1 or BG2 as applicable, to alert DAAS of BG1/ BG2 requirement for non-DLMS Ammunition system trading partners: Naval Operational Logistics Support Center (NOLSC) Ordnance Information System-Wholesale (OIS-W), Program Manager for Ammunition, Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) Ordnance Information System-Marine Corps (OIS-M),an d Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex Combat Ammunition System (CAS). 3. Future streamlined data; see introductory DLMS note 5c.
PROPOSED CODE CHANGES
DLMS MIN MAX	3/3
DOD AND OTHER NAMES	Address Document Identification Code, DIC, Document Identifier Code
FLIS DRN
ADC
DATA ELEMENT SOURCE	DLM 4000.25, Volume 2, Appendix 7.1 - Document Identifier Codes, DLM 4000.25 Volume 6, APPENDIX 2.1, https://www.dla.mil/Defense-Data-Standards/Publications/Appendices/
REFERENCED SERVICE OR AGENCY
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
MATCHED CODE VALUES	A01 [Sales Order - Overseas Shipment - NSN] A02 [Sales Order - Overseas Shipment - Part Number] A04 [Sales Order - Overseas Shipment - Other] A05 [Sales Order - Overseas Shipment - Exception Data] A07 [Sales Order - Overseas Shipment - Dependent School System] A0A [Sales Order - Domestic Shipment - NSN] A0B [Sales Order - Domestic Shipment - Part Number] A0D [Sales Order - Domestic Shipment - Other] A0E [Sales Order - Domestic Shipment - Exception Data] A11 [Sales Contract - Overseas Shipment - NSN] A12 [Sales Contract - Overseas Shipment - Part Number] A14 [Sales Contract - Overseas Shipment - Other] A15 [Sales Contract - Overseas Shipment - Exception Data] A17 [Sales Contract - Overseas Shipment - Dependent School System] A1A [Sales Contract - Domestic Shipment - NSN] A1B [Sales Contract - Domestic Shipment - Part Number] A1D [Sales Contract - Domestic Shipment - Other] A1E [Sales Contract - Domestic Shipment - Exception Data] A31 [Passing Order - Overseas Shipment - NSN] A32 [Passing Order - Overseas Shipment - Part Number] A34 [Passing Order - Overseas Shipment - Other] A35 [Passing Order - Overseas Shipment - Exception Data] A37 [Passing Order - Overseas Shipment - Dependent School System] A3A [Passing Order - Domestic Shipment - NSN] A3B [Passing Order - Domestic Shipment - Part Number] A3D [Passing Order - Domestic Shipment - Other] A3E [Passing Order - Domestic Shipment - Exception Data] A41 [Referral Order - Overseas Shipment - NSN] A42 [Referral Order - Overseas Shipment - Part Number] A44 [Referral Order - Overseas Shipment - Other] A45 [Referral Order - Overseas Shipment - Exception Data] A47 [Referral Order - Overseas Shipment - Dependent School System] A4A [Referral Order - Domestic Shipment - NSN] A4B [Referral Order - Domestic Shipment - Part Number] A4D [Referral Order - Domestic Shipment - Other] A4E [Passing Order - Domestic Shipment - Exception Data] A5B [MRO - Domestic Shipment - Part Number] A5J [Disposal Order] AC1 [Cancellation - Customer] AC2 [Cancellation - Supplementary Address] AC3 [Cancellation - Control Activity (pos 54)] AF6 [Follow Up] AG6 [OF-91 DIC Code AG6] AGJ [OF-91 DIC Code AGJ] AK1 [Follow-up Cancellation - Customer] AK2 [Follow-up Cancellation - Supplementary Address] AK3 [Follow-up Cancellation - Control Activity (pos 54)] AM1 [Order Modifier - Overseas Shipment - NSN] AM2 [Order Modifier - Overseas Shipment - Part Number] AM4 [Order Modifier - Overseas Shipment - Other] AM5 [Order Modifier - Overseas Shipment - Exception Data] AM7 [Order Modifier - Overseas Shipment - Dependent School System] AMA [Order Modifier - Domestic Shipment - Part Number] AMB [Order Modifier - Domestic Shipment - Part Number] AMD [Order Modifier - Domestic Shipment - Other] AME [Order Modifier - Domestic Shipment - Exception Data] AS3 [DAISY Outbound Interface] AT1 [Followup-Overseas Shipment] AT2 [Followup-Overseas Shipment with Part Number] AT4 [Followup-Overseas Shipment with Other] AT5 [Followup-Overseas Shipment with exception data] AT7 [Followup-Overseas Shipment/Overseas Dependent School Sys] ATA [Followup-Domestic Shipment] ATB [Followup-Domestic Shipment with part number] ATD [Followup-Domestic Shipment with Other] ATE [Followup-Domestic Shipment with exception data] C01 [Post-Post Sales Order] C0A [Post-Post Sales Order] C2L [MTO Kit Order] CQ1 [Post-Post Sales Order] CQA [Post-Post Sales Order] D6A [Returns into depot inventory; Own Service/Agency] D6B [Returns into depot inventory; Another DoD Agency] D6C [Returns into depot inventory; Non-DoD Federal Age] D6D [Returns into depot inventory; MAP- Grant Aid] D6E [Returns into depot inventory; MAP- FMS] D6Z [Returns into depot inventory; Other] D7A [Issue (Own Service/Agency)] D7B [Issue (DoD Activities)] D7C [Issue (Non-DoD Activities)] D7D [Issue (Grant Aid)] D7E [Issue (Foreign Military Sales)] D7G [Issue (Test/Evaluation)] D7H [Issue (Government-Furnished Materiel)] D7J [Issue (Reutilization and Marketing)] D7K [Issue (Relocation)] D7L [Issue (Assembly/Disassembly/Conversion/Modification)] D7M [Issue (Repair/Testing)] D7N [Issue (Loan)] D7P [Issue (Returned Purchases)] D7Q [Issue (Designated Items)] D7R [Issue (Exchange Items)] D7Z [Issue (Other)] DHA [Demand Transaction] DYA [Expected future requirements; Excludes CLSSA requirements] DYB [Expected future req with exception data; Excludes CLSSA req.] DYL [Expected future CLSSA requirements.] DYM [Expected future CLSSA requirements with exception data] DZH [Location Reconciliation Request] DZJ [Transaction History/Custodial Balance Request] DZK [Transaction History Transmittal] DZN [Location Reconciliation Notification] DZP [Location Reconciliation HIstory Notification] FAE [Credit Memo-Inbound Request] FAF [Credit Memo-Inoubound Follow-up to initial request] FAR [Credit Memo-Outbound Reply] FAS [Credit Memo-Outbound follow-up to request] FTE [Report of Customer Excess Material] FTF [Report of Customer Excess Material - Follow-up] M4S [FFAVORS - M4ss] M7B [FFAVORS Goods Issue (DoD Civilian or Retail Customer)] M7C [FFAVORS Goods Issue (Non-DoD Customer)] M7K [FFAVORS Goods Issue (Redistribution)]