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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View ICSorted by ascending REF CODE X12 CODE NAME GENERAL CODE DEFINITION CODE DLMS NOTE
  869F LQ01 IMC Item Management Code Use to indicate whether an item of supply shall be subject to integrated management or shall be retained by the individual military service or other DoD Component for their management 1. Use for integrated material management. This is a Navy-unique data element meaningful to Navy only; Non-Navy Components are to perpetuate without action. 2. DLMS enhancement.
  869F LQ01 MCC Material Control Code Use to denote the expendability, repairability, recoverability, and cost category employed in the management of an item of supply within the Navy 1. Use for special inventory reporting. This is a Navy-unique data element meaningful to Navy only; Non-Navy Components are to perpetuate without action. 2. DLMS enhancement.
  869F LQ01 SEC Stock Exchange Code Use to identify the Exchange Pricing Indicator for intra-Army transactions to identify that the Customer and National Item Identification Number (NIIN) on the transaction are Exchange Pricing relevant Use to identify the Exchange Pricing Indicator for intra-Army transactions to identify that the Customer and NIIN on the transaction are Exchange Pricing relevant. When applicable, cite code value EP (Exchange Pricing). Refer to ADC 274. A data maintenance action was approved in version 6010. The approved code/name is "EPI – Exchange Pricing Indicator".
  869F LQ01 SMI Special Material Identification Code Use to categorize material on the basis of requirements for source or quality control; technical design or configuration control; procurement, stocking, and issue control; special receipt, inspection, testing, storage, or handling 1. This is a Navy-unique data element meaningful to Navy only; Non-Navy Components are to perpetuate without action. 2. DLMS enhancement.
  869F LQ01 T05 Inspection Parameters 1. Use to identify the Quality Inspection Code indicating the level of quality inspection to which the item must be procured and inspected. 2. Authorized DLMS enhancement under DLA industrial activity support agreement. Refer to ADC 381.
  869F LQ02
  869F FA101 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 to indicate that the Component is a Department of Defense agency, including Defense Logistics Agency. Refer to ADC 1043.
  869F FA101 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 Includes the United States Marine Corps.
  869F FA101 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
  869F FA101 DZ Department of Army Serves as the primary land-based branch of the United States Department of Defense
  869F FA101 FG Federal Government The central reigning governmental body of the United States, established by the United States Constitution
  869F FA102 A170 Adjustments Use only for adjustments not specified by any other code Use only for adjustments not specified by any other code.
  869F FA102 A520 Base Charge Use for materiel charges only Use for materiel charges only.
  869F FA102 C930 Export Shipping Charge Charge for goods or services transferred across national borders
  869F FA102 D340 Goods and Services Charge Use for both materiels and related services Use for both materiel and related services.
  869F FA102 F060 Other Accessorial Service Charge Use for accessorial costs
  869F FA102 F560 Premium Transportation Use for expedited or high-security shipping methods that are faster and more expensive than standard transport
  869F FA102 I260 Transportation Direct Billing Use for non-premium or credit for transportation Use for non-premium transportation.
  869F FA102 R060 Packing, Crating, and Handling Charge Use for costs associated with preparing and securing goods for shipment, including labor, materials, and the expenses of order fulfillment
  869F FA201 18 Funds Appropriation A combination of numbers established by the Treasury Department to account for funds made available for obligation and disbursement from the Treasury 1. Use to indicate the basic appropriation number. 2. Authorized DLMS enhancement for DLA Disposition Services to provide fund cite for FMS transportation billing. Refer to ADC 466. 3. Components are advised that the DoD is in the process of implementing Standard Financial Information Structure (SFIS) for all systems carrying/processing financial information (e.g., lines of accounting, fund codes). DLMS Qualifier 18 will be authorized at this time to support RBI legacy processes during transition to SFIS.
  869F FA201 89 Budget Line Item Identification Identifies further sub-divisions of the Treasury account fund symbol appropriation, below the budget sub activity level 1. For DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use to identify “Budget Line Item”. 2. Refer to ADC 1043. 3. Authorized DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 4g.
  869F FA201 90 Project/Task A planned undertaking of work to be performed or product to be produced having a finite beginning and end 1. For DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use to identify “Project Identifier”. Refer to ADC 1043. 2. Authorized DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 4g.
  869F FA201 A1 Department Indicator Use to identify the Requesting Agency Component TAS AID (Agency Identifier) in G-Invoicing related transactions. Use to identify, or to modify, “Department Regular” in DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification 1. Use to identify the Requesting Agency Component TAS AID (Agency Identifier) in G-Invoicing related transactions. Refer to ADC 1465. 2. For DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use to identify “Department Regular”. Refer to ADC 1043. 3. Authorized DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 4g.
  869F FA201 A2 Transfer from Department This identifies the federal agency of obligation authority to the DoD or one of its components . For the transfer of obligation authority, the transfer agency retains responsibility for the fund account and the recipient agency charges against the fund account of the transfer agency 1. Use to identify the Requesting Agency Component TAS ATA (Agency Allocation Transfer Agency Identifier) in G- Invoicing related transactions. Refer to ADC 1465. 2. For DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use to identify “Department Transfer”. Refer to ADC 1043. 3. Authorized DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 4g.
  869F FA201 A4 Basic Symbol Number Use to identify the Requesting Agency Component Treasury Account Symbol (TAS) Main (Main Account Code) 1. Use to identify the Requesting Agency Component TAS Main (Main Account Code) in G-Invoicing related transactions. Refer to ADC 1465. 2. For DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use to identify “Main Account”. Refer to ADC 1043. 3. Authorized DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 4g.
  869F FA201 A5 Sub-class Use to identify the Requesting Agency Component TAS SP (Sub- Level Prefix Code) in G-Invoicing. Use to identify, or to modify “Sub Class” in SLOA 1. Use to identify the Requesting Agency Component TAS SP (Sub- Level Prefix Code) in G-Invoicing related transactions. Refer to ADC 1465. 2. Reserved for DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use to identify “Sub Class”. Refer to ADC 1043. 3. Sub Class is a potential future DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 4a.
  869F FA201 A6 Sub-Account Symbol Use to specify subsidiary level accounts associated to the main account of the Treasury Appropriation Fund Symbol (TAFS) 1. Use to identify the Requesting Agency Component TAS SUB (Sub- Account Code) in G-Invoicing related transactions. Refer to ADC 1465. 2. For DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use to identify “Sub Account”. Refer to ADC 1043. 3. Authorized DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 4g.
  869F FA201 AI Activity Indicator Use to Identify the area that performed a specific objective, for DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use 1. For DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use to identify “Activity Identifier”. Refer to ADC 1043. 2. Authorized DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 4g. 3. Qualifier AI is a migration code approved for use in X12 version 7020.
  869F FA201 B2 Budget Sub-activity Number Identifies an organization to which funds have been Sub-Allocated 1. For DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use to identify “Sub-Allocation (formerly known as Limit/Subhead)”. Refer to ADC 1043. 2. Authorized DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 4g.
  869F FA201 B5 Fund Code Designation of the billing method (interfund or non-interfund) and the fund account to be charged (disbursed) or credited (refunded)
  869F FA201 BE Business Event Type Code Indicates the type of financial activity, such as payments, collections, borrowings, etc., being reported in the Government-wide Accounting and Reporting (GWA) system 1. Use to identify the Business Event Type Code (BETC) in G- Invoicing related transactions. Refer to ADC 1465. 2. Reserved for DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use to identify “Business Event Type Code”. Refer to ADC 1043.
  869F FA201 C3 Budget Restriction Use to identify the Requesting Agency Component Treasury Account Symbol (TAS) A (Availability Type Code) 1. Use to identify the Business Event Type Code (BETC) in G- Invoicing related transactions. Refer to ADC 1465. 2. For DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use to identify “Availability Type”. Refer to ADC 1043. 3. Authorized DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 4g.
  869F FA201 CC Cost Center Identifier Used to track and accumulate costs associated with a specific organizational unit or project, and is typically included on documents like contracts, inventory requisitions, and labor distribution forms 1. For DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use to identify “Cost Center Identifier”. Refer to ADC 1043. 2. Authorized DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 4g.
  869F FA201 F1 Object Class Categories in a classification system that present obligations by the items or services purchased by the Federal Government 1. For DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use to identify “Object Class”. Refer to ADC 1043. 2. Authorized DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 4g.
  869F FA201 FA Functional Area Use to identify a logical division of a Component's business operations It represents the Functions the Component performs 1. For DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use to identify “Functional Area”. Refer to ADC 1043. 2. Authorized DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 4g.
  869F FA201 FC Funding Center Identifier Use to define a responsibility area within an organizational unit to which budget authority is assigned 1. For DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use to identify “Funding Center Identifier”. Refer to ADC 1043. 2. Authorized DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 4g.
  869F FA201 FT Funding Type Use to flag those expenditures incurred for a designated Treasury Appropriation Fund Symbol (TAFS) account that are considered reimbursable to the account 1. For DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use to identify “Reimbursable Flag”. Refer to ADC 1043. 2. Authorized DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 4g.
  869F FA201 H1 Cost Code Use to identify the classification of an organization's revenues, expenses or consumable resources 1. For DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use to identify “Cost Element Code”. Refer to ADC 1043. 2. Authorized DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 4g.
  869F FA201 IA Security Cooperation Implementing Agency Use to identify the military department or defense agency responsible for the execution of military assistance programs. With respect to Foreign Military Sales (FMS), the military department or defense agency assigned responsibility by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency to prepare a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) and to implement an Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case 1. For DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use to identify “Security Cooperation Implementing Agency”. Refer to ADC 1043. 2. Authorized DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 4g.
  869F FA201 L1 Accounting Installation Number Use to indicate the Authorization Accounting Authority (AAA)/Accounting and Disbursing Station Number (ADSN)/Fiscal Station Number (FSN) 1. For DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use to identify “Agency Accounting Identifier”. Refer to ADC 1043. 2. Authorized DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 4g.
  869F FA201 P1 Disbursing Station Number Identification number that indicates authority to receive and disburse public funds and issue checks on the United States Treasury 1. Use to identify the Agency Location Code (ALC) in G-Invoicing related transactions. Refer to ADC 1465. 2. For DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use to identify “Agency Disbursing Identifier Code”. Refer to ADC 1043. 3. Authorized DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 4g.
  869F FA201 P5 Security Cooperation Case Line Item Identifier Use to uniquely identify specific defense articles, services, or training lines on a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) 1. For DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use to identify “Security Cooperation Case Line Item Identifier”. Refer to ADC 1043. 2. Authorized DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 4g.
  869F FA201 S1 Security Cooperation Customer Code Used to represent the country, international organization, region, or program authority associated with transactions recorded in security cooperation systems and associated programs implemented in the foreign military sales (FMS) 1. For DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use to identify “Security Cooperation Customer Code”. Refer to ADC 1043. 2. DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 4d. A field size exceeding 2 positions is not supportable under current MILSTRIP and MAPAC processes. Three character codes are not authorized at this time.
  869F FA201 S2 Security Cooperation Case Designator Use with the Security Cooperation customer code to identify a particular foreign military sale 1. For DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use to identify “Security Cooperation Case Designator”. Refer to ADC 1043. 2. Authorized DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 4g. A field size exceeding 3 positions is not supportable under current MILSTRIP processes. Four character codes are not authorized at this time.
  869F FA201 WO Work Order Number An individual unit of work, batch, or lot of a distinct product or service 1. For DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use to identify “Work Order Number”. Refer to ADC 1043. 2. Authorized DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 4g.
  869F FA201 YB Beginning Period of Availability In annual and multi-year accounts, identifies the first year of availability under law that an account may incur new obligations 1. Use to identify the Requesting Agency Component TAS BPOA (Beginning Period of Availability) in G-Invoicing related transactions. Refer to ADC 1465. 2. For DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use to identify “Beginning Period of Availability Fiscal Year Date”. Refer to ADC 1043. 3. Use as appropriate to represent Program Year. Availability Type Code must be “X”. Refer to ADC 1043B. 4. Authorized DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS not 4g.
  869F FA201 YE Ending Period of Availability Use to identify the last year of availability under law that an account may incur new obligations 1. Use to identify the Requesting Agency Component TAS EPOA (Ending Period of Availability) in G-Invoicing related transactions. Refer to ADC 1465. 2. For DoD SLOA/Accounting Classification use to identify “Ending Period of Availability Fiscal Year Date”. Refer to ADC 1043. 3. Authorized DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 4g.
  869F FA202
  869F SE01
  869F SE02
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