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).
  • Authoritative Code Lists: Access the complete and current lists of approved codes and qualifiers used in logistics transactions, such as status codes, discrepancy codes, and unit of issue codes.

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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View ICSorted by ascending REF CODE CODE NAME GENERAL CODE DEFINITION CODE DLMS NOTE
  888N N101 FR Message From Use to identify the party originating the transaction set Use to indicate Activity Code From (ACF).
  888N N101 O2 Originating Company Use to indicate Originating Activity Code (OAC) (FLIS DRN 4210).
  888N N103 AY Activity Code Use this code to indicate the Activity Code.
  888N N901 80 Charge Number Use to indicate the Type of Change Code (TOC).
  888N N901 GP Government Priority Number Federal Note: 1. Use to indicate Priority Indicator Code (PIC) (FLIS DRN 2867). 2. PIC is mandatory.
  888N N901 MZ Maintenance Request Number Federal Note: Use to indicate Maintenance Code
  888N N901 SE Serial Number A value assigned for identification of an item
  888N N901 W2 Weapon System Number Use to indicate the Weapons System Designator Code (FLIS DRN 38).
  888N N901 PLI Department of Defense Provisioning Line Item Sequence 1) Use to indicate Provisioning Line Item Sequence Number (PLISN). 2) A data maintenance action was approved in version 6020.
  888N N901 PVS Provisioning Control Code A - data maintenance action was approved in version 5030 (FLIS DRN 3719).
  888N N901 X21 Provisioning Control Code Number 1. Use to indicate the cataloging Provisioning Control Code Number. 2. A data maintenance action was approved in version 8060.
  888N G6101 CF Customer Engineer Use to indicate Customer Name (FLIS DRN 3).
  888N G6101 SE Service Organization FLIS DRN 35.
  888N G6103 AC Message Only Voice Number Voice Over IP.
  888N G6103 AU Defense Switched Network FLIS DRN 37.
  888N G6103 EM Electronic Mail FLIS DRN 345.
  888N G6103 TE Telephone FLIS DRN 36.
  888N NTE01 CMT Maintenance Comment Use to indicate Comment Data (FLIS DRN 3637).
  888N NTE01 EBY Other Type of Account Use to indicate Type or Model.
  888N NTE01 LIN Line Item Use to indicate End Item Name.
  888N G6201 90 Requested Pack Date Use to indicate Date Repair Part Required (DRPR).
  888N G6201 TA Original Transaction Must send when no DRPR. Send date of transaction.
  888N LM01 DD Department of Defense
  888N LM01 DH Defense Logistic Information Service Use this code to indicate the DLIS / FLIS Specific codes.
  888N LQ01 AD Acquisition Advice Code Use to indicate how (as distinguished from where) and under what restrictions an item will be acquired
  888N LQ01 FF Essentiality Code Use to indicate Weapons System Essentiality Code.
  888N LQ01 FG Source Maintenance and Recoverability Code Use to provide the source, maintenance and recoverability data for reparable materiel
  888N LQ01 112 End Item Delivery Code 1. Use to indicate the cataloging end item delivery code. 2. A data maintenance action was approved in version 8060.
  888N G5301 118 New Policy Use to indicate New Item.
  888N G6201 FE Future Effective Date 1. Use to indicate the Future Effective Date (FLIS DRN 387 - Characteristics, 2128 - Management, Airforce, Army Data, US Coast Guard, Marine Peculiar, Naval Command, Special Operations, Phrase Code, MOE Rule, Suple Colab, Supplemental Receiver, Depot Source of Repair). 2. A data maintenance action was approved in version 8060.
  888N NTE01 121 Attachment Type 1. Use to indicate the Attachment type for a cataloging transaction. 2. A data maintenance action was approved in version 8060.
  888N NTE01 122 Reply Text 1. Use to indicate the reply text for a cataloging transaction (FLIS DRN 3864). 2. A data maintenance action was approved in version 8060.
  888N NTE01 123 Technical Data URL 1. Use to indicate the technical data URL for a cataloging item. 2. A data maintenance action was approved in version 8060.
  888N NTE01 CLN Classifying Information 1. Use to indicate Attachment Name. 2. Attachment Name Format : [Unique Transaction ID]_[Serial Number] 3. Ad an underscore and incremental serial number (1, 2, 3, etc.) to the Unique Transaction ID for each Attachment related to that transaction.
  888N NTE01 EAC Attachment Use to indicate Attachment Comment.
  888N NTE01 SPV Closing Instructions Use to indicate Supplemental Instructions (FLIS DRN 5174).
  888N NTE01 UPI Updated Information Use to indicate Technical Data Location.
  888N QTY01 AZ Forecast at Complete Use to indicate Quantity Per Assembly (QPA) (FLIS DRN 0106).
  888N QTY01 FL Units Use to indicate Unit Price (FLIS DRN 7075).
  888N QTY01 NV Net Use to indicate Repair Net Price.
  888N PKG01 S Structured (From Industry Code List)
  888N PKG02 35 Type of Package Use to indicate Packaging Category Code (FLIS DRN 5159).
  888N PKG02 CD Cleaning or Drying Procedure FLIS DRN 5161.
  888N PKG02 CT Cushioning Thickness Use to indicate Thickness of Cushioning or Dunnage Code (FLIS DRN 5165).
  888N PKG02 PM Preservation Method Use to indicate Method of Preservation Code (FLIS DRN 5160).
  888N PKG02 UC Unit Container FLIS DRN 516.
  888N PKG02 WM Wrapping Material FLIS DRN 5163.
  888N PKG02 CUD Cushioning and Dunnage FLIS DRN 5164.
  888N PKG02 PML Preservation Material FLIS DRN 5162.
  888N PKG02 SMK Special Marking FLIS DRN 5169.
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