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 IC REF CODE X12 CODE NAME GENERAL CODE DEFINITION CODE DLMS NOTE DLMS MIN MAX
  517G BR01 77 Simulation Exercise Use to identify a simulated mobilization exercise transaction set Activities initiating simulated mobilization exercises must ensure complete coordination with all activities involved. All transaction set recipients must use caution to ensure that transactions do not process as action documents which affect accountable records.
  517G BR02 GA Government Furnished Material Inquiry Advice Use to respond to an MCA validation inquiry.
  517G BR02 GI Government Furnished Material Inquiry Use to request the validation of GFM and CFM requisitions.
  517G BR03
  517G BR09
  517G N101 Z4 Owning Inventory Control Point Use to indicate the source of supply 1/60
  517G N101 Z5 Management Control Activity A DoD Component, DoD activity, or non-DoD activity, if participating by separate agreement (e.g., the Coast Guard), designated to receive, screen, and validate Military Service-initiated and contractor- initiated requisitions from the wholesale supply system to support DoD contracts or requirements 1/60
  517G N103 10 Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC) Use to identify specific units, activities, and/or organizations DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 3a. 6/6
  517G 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 3/3
  517G N104
  517G N106 FR Message From Use to identify the party originating the transaction set Must use with the appropriate 1/N101/060 code to indicate that the organization cited in N104 is originating the transaction set. 1/60
  517G QTY01 38 Original Quantity Use to identify the quantity Use for validation inquiry transactions to identify the quantity cited in the requisition. 1/15
  517G QTY01 QA Quantity Approved Use to identify the quantity validated and Approved Code for issue Use for validation advice transactions to identify the quantity validated and approved for issue. Use with Advice Code 2R. 1/15
  517G QTY01 QC Quantity Disapproved Use to identify the quantity to be cancelled Use for validation advice transactions to disapprove the entire quantity cited in the validation inquiry. Use with Advice Code 2Q. 1/15
  517G QTY02
  517G QTY03
  517G QTY03-01
  517G N901 1I Department of Defense Identification Code (DoDIC) Use to identify specific types of ammunition and explosives, indicating both the item and its packaging Use to identify ammunition items. 4/4
  517G N901 FQ Form Number A unique stock number associated with a specific Approved Code form Use to identify the form stock number. Enter the form stock number in N903. Refer to ADC 1287. 1/30
  517G N901 MF Manufacturers Part Number A number assigned by a manufacturer to an item of production Use to identify nonstandard materiel. Enter the manufacturer’s part number in N903. Refer to ADC 1287. 1/30
  517G N901 NS National Stock Number A number assigned under the federal cataloging program to each Approved Code United States Federal Item Identification Must use the NSN when known. 13/13
  517G N901 S6 Stock Number Use to identify a unique identifier for a product in a warehouse or inventory system Use to identify the publication stock number. 13/13
  517G N901 TN Transaction Reference Number A unique number generated by the original submitter of a pre-defined transaction and assigned to any pre-defined information exchange within the department of defense The transaction reference number retains its identity for the life of the generated transaction Must use to identify the transaction number for each transaction. This is the document number. 14/14
  517G N901 WL Federal Supply Classification Code Use to identify the supply classification of an item of supply identified under the federal cataloging program, an item of production and/or a homogeneous area of commodities in respect to their physical or performance characteristics. The first two digits identify the federal supply group and the last two digits identify the specific class within the specified group Use to identify the FSC for nonstandard materiel when a part number is not available and materiel can only be ordered by description (e.g., non-NSN lumber products). 4/4
  517G N901 XD Subsistence Identification Number Use to identify a brand name resale subsistence item 15/15
  517G N902
  517G N903
  517G N907
  517G N907-01 PG Product Group Use to identify the materiel name or description Use with N901 code WL to identify the materiel name or description. 1/30
  517G N907-01 W7 Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code Code assigned to establishments which either fabricates items of production and/or have design control of items procured by the federal government, or to identify certain military specifications or standards, and certain numbering systems developed by government agencies, panels or committees Use with N901 code MF to uniquely identify a manufacturer's part number. 5/5
  517G N907-01 W8 Suffix Use to identify supply transaction partial actions taken on the original document without duplicating or causing loss of identity of the original document number Use with N901 code TN to identify the transaction number suffix. 1/1
  517G N907-02
  517G G6201 64 Must Respond By Use in quantity verification inquiries to indicate the response due date 8/8
  517G G6201 BB Transaction Control Date Use to indicate the validation request date Use to indicate the validation request date. 8/8
  517G G6201 BE Validated Use to indicate validation or rejected by date on the validation response Use to indicate validation or rejected by date on the validation response. 8/8
  517G G6202
  517G GF01 C7 Contract Line Item Number A number that identifies all items of supply or services in a contract 1. Use to associate a Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) with the procurement instrument identifier (PIID). 2. Use in CAV transactions or as directed by the authorizing Service/Agency. 3. When both the CLIN and the MDN are applicable, identify the CLIN in GF09. Refer to ADC 1014A. 4/6
  517G GF01 W3 Manufacturing Directive Number The DLA source from which a commercial contractor is authorized to requisition material from DoD inventory 1. Use to identify the MDN, in addition to the PIID. 2. Use as directed by the authorizing Service/Agency. Refer to ADC 1014. 3. When both the CLIN and the MDN are applicable, identify the CLIN in GF09. Refer to ADC 1014A. 3/3
  517G GF02
  517G GF03
  517G GF07
  517G GF08 C7 Contract Line Item Number A number that identifies all items of supply or services in a contract 1. Use to associate a Contract Line Item Number with the Contract Number when also identifying an MDN (at GF01). 2. Use as directed by the authorizing Service/Agency. Refer to ADC 1014A. 4/6
  517G GF09
  517G 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.
  517G LQ01 0 Document Identification Code Identifies transaction specific operation to which they apply and indicates the intended purpose and use of the transaction data 1. The MILSTRIP DIC is retained in the DLMS to facilitate transaction conversion in a mixed legacy MILSTRIP/DLMS environment. Continued support of the DIC in a full DLMS environment will be assessed at a future date. 2. Future streamlined data; see introductory DLMS note 3c. 3/3
  517G LQ01 78 Project Code Identifies requisitions and related documentation as to special programs, exercises, projects, operations, or other purposes 3/3
  517G LQ01 79 Priority Designator Code A code to communicate the relative importance to the requisitioner's mission based upon its force activity designator (FAD) and urgency of need designator (UND) 2/2
  517G LQ01 80 Advice Code Use to transmit instructions considered by the creators of requisitions to be essential to the desired supply action 2/2
  517G LQ01 81 Status Code Use to inform activities of action taken or being taken on materiel requisitioned but not shipped, shipment consignments instructions, or disposition instructions for materiel offered under the materiel returns program (MRP) 2/2
  517G LQ01 A9 Supplemental Data A distinctive identification of specific units, activities and organizations within the Department of Defense (DoD), commercial activities which enter into materiel and service contracts with the DoD and activities of other Federal agencies which maintain logistics support arrangements with the DoD 1. Use to identify supplemental address/data. 2. During the legacy MILSTRIP/DLMS transition, this field will be used to perpetuate/populate the MILSTRIP Supplemented Address (SUPAAD) field. During this time, field size is restricted to 6 positions; see introductory DLMS note 3d. 3. Expanded use of this field for supplemental data with out size restriction is a DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 3a. 4. Under full DLMS, the requirement to pass activity address information within the supplement data field will be streamlined. Activity address data previously contained in the SUPAAD will be reflected exclusively in the N1 segment. Future streamlined data; see introductory DLMS note 3c. 6/6
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