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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  888N N101 69 Repairing Outlet Use to indicate Depot Source of Repair (FLIS DRN 0903).
  888N N101 H9 Designer Use to indicate Packaging Design Activity Code (FLIS DRN 5179).
  888N N101 O3 Receiving Company Use to indicate Supplemental Receiver (FLIS DRN 2534).
  888N N101 WL Wholesaler Use to indicate Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA).
  888N N101 ABC Project Property Use to indicate Originator of Standardization Decision (FLIS DRN 9325).
  888N N101 IMC Item Management Coding Activity 1. Use to indicate the activity that is performing the Item Management Coding (FLIS DRN 2748). 2. A data maintenance action was approved in version 8060.
  888N N101 SCA Supplemental Collaborator Activity Code 1. Use to indicate the activity that is the supplemental Collaboration (FLIS DRN 253). 2. A data maintenance action was approved in version 8060.
  888N N101 SUS Supply Source Use to indicate Source of Supply (FLIS DRN 3690).
  888N N103 AY Activity Code Use this code to indicate the Activity Code.
  888N N103 M4 Department of Defense Routing Identifier Code (RIC) Use to serve multiple purposes; supply source codes, inter-system routing codes, intra-system routing codes, and consignor (shipper) codes
  888N LM01 DD Department of Defense
  888N LM01 DF Department of Defense (DoD) Executive department of the U.S. federal government charged with coordinating and supervising the U.S. Armed Forces and related functions and agencies. Use for US Coast Guard.
  888N LM01 DH Defense Logistic Information Service Use this code to indicate the DLIS / FLIS Specific codes.
  888N LM01 DN Department of the Navy A federal agency within the U.S. Department of Defense that consists of two uniformed services: the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps
  888N LM01 DX United States Marine Corps
  888N LM01 DY Department of Air Force Responsible for the nation's air and space superiority, and it organizes the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Space Force
  888N LM01 DZ Department of Army Serves as the primary land-based branch of the United States Department of Defense
  888N LM01 TR American Trucking Associations
  888N LQ01 5 Criticality Designator Code Use to indicate Criticality Code (FLIS DRN 3843).
  888N LQ01 23 Obligation Variance Code Use for Water Commodity Code (FLIS DRN 9275).
  888N LQ01 33 Air Commodity and Special Handling Code FLIS DRN 9215.
  888N LQ01 34 Water Commodity and Special Handling Code Use for Water Commodity and Special Handling Code (FLIS DRN 9240).
  888N LQ01 35 Air Dimension Code FLIS DRN 920. 5 - Recipient of Billing Status Code: Use to indicate ISAC Reply Code (FLIS DRN 359).
  888N LQ01 71 Service and Agency Code Use to indicate Service Agency Designator Code (FLIS DRN 4672).
  888N LQ01 90 Precious Metals Indicator Code FLIS DRN 0802.
  888N LQ01 91 Automated Data Processing Equipment Identification Code FLIS DRN 0801.
  888N LQ01 93 Type of Storage Code Use to indicate Item Type Storage Code (FLIS DRN 5156).
  888N LQ01 AD Acquisition Advice Code Use to indicate how (as distinguished from where) and under what restrictions an item will be acquired FLIS DRN 2507.
  888N LQ01 AH Acquisition Method Suffix Code FLIS DRN 2876.
  888N LQ01 AI Acquisition Method Code FLIS DRN 2871.
  888N LQ01 DG Fund Code Designation of the billing method (interfund or non-interfund) and the fund account to be charged (disbursed) or credited (refunded) Use to indicate Air Force Fund Code (FLIS DRN 8925).
  888N LQ01 EM Inventory Category Code Use to indicate Major Material Category Code (FLIS DRN 9256).
  888N LQ01 EQ Controlled Inventory Item Code FLIS DRN 2863.
  888N LQ01 FD Demilitarization Code FLIS DRN 0167.
  888N LQ01 FE Shelf Life Code FLIS DRN 2943.
  888N LQ01 FG Source Maintenance and Recoverability Code Use to provide the source, maintenance and recoverability data for reparable materiel Use to indicate Repairability Code (FLIS DRN 2934 - Management Specific, 0709 - Coast Guard Specific, 2891 - Marine Peculiar, 2781 - Special Operations Command).
  888N LQ01 JA Physical Characteristics Code Use to indicate Physical Category Code (FLIS DRN 8935).
  888N LQ01 JD Quantity per Unit Pack Code FLIS DRN 6106.
  888N LQ01 JF Packing Requirement Level A Code FLIS DRN 5170.
  888N LQ01 JG Packing Requirement Level B Code FLIS DRN 5171.
  888N LQ01 JH Packing Requirement Level C Code Used to indicate Packaging Requirement Code Minimal (FLIS DRN 5172).
  888N LQ01 JI Intermediate Container Code FLIS DRN 5167.
  888N LQ01 JK Intermediate Container Quantity Code Use to indicate Intermediate Container Quantity (FLIS DRN 5152).
  888N LQ01 NB Inventory Type Code FLIS DRN 8941.
  888N LQ01 NF Type Numerical Control System Code Use to indicate Type Item Identification (Type I) (DRN 4820).
  888N LQ01 NJ Uniform Freight Classification (UFC) Code FLIS DRN 3040.
  888N LQ01 NK National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) Code FLIS DRN 2850.
  888N LQ01 NS Hazardous Material Code Use to indicate the Hazardous Materiel Code (HMC) (DRN 2720).
  888N LQ01 NT Type of Cargo Code FLIS DRN 9260.
  888N LQ01 RT Request Type Use to indicate Issue Repair and / or Request Code (FLIS DRN 8940).
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