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
  830D LIN02 FS National Stock Number A number assigned under the federal cataloging program to each Approved Code United States Federal Item Identification 13/13
  830D LIN02 SW Stock Number Use to identify a unique identifier for a product in a warehouse or inventory system Use to identify a local stock number (LSN). 13/13
  830D LIN02 ZZ Mutually Defined Use to identify the National Item Identification Number (NIIN) for Demand Data Exchange transactions. A data maintenance action was approved in version 5020. The approved code/name is "NN - National Item Identification Number".
  830D LIN03
  830D PWK01 R6 Miscellaneous Information Use to indicate that additional information is being submitted to the action activity 1/80
  830D PWK07
  830D REF01 FG Fund Identification Number Use to identify the fund purpose code. Describes the purpose or intended use of funds or financial accounting classification data identified on DLMS transactions For Navy, this is a Program Funding Indicator associated to a Gross Demand Plan (GDP). See ADC 1267 2/2
  830D REF01 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 Use to identify the transaction document number. 14/14
  830D REF02
  830D PER01 IC Information Contact Use in the first repetition to identify the primary POC and their primary communication number Use to identify the point of contact. 1/60
  830D PER02
  830D PER03 AU Defense Switched Network Use to provide the worldwide non-secure voice, secure voice, data, facsimile, and video teleconferencing services for DOD elements, their supporting activities engaged in logistics, personnel, engineering, and intelligence, as well as other federal agencies 7/7
  830D PER03 EM Electronic Mail Use to identify an internet address for distributing messages by electronic means to a person or group formatted as [identifier]@[email server internet domain name] 1/256
  830D PER03 EX Telephone Extension Use to identify a telephone extension Use immediately following codes AU, IT or TE to identify a telephone extension. 1/60
  830D PER03 FX Facsimile The facsimile (FAX) telephone number 10/10
  830D PER03 IT International Telephone A number assigned to a particular telephone for making connections to it Include country and city code. 1/60
  830D PER03 TE Telephone The commercial telephone number Include the area code and number 10/10
  830D PER03 WF Work Facsimile Number Use to identify the Defense Switched Network (DSN) Facsimile number 1/256
  830D PER04
  830D PER05 AU Defense Switched Network Use to provide the worldwide non-secure voice, secure voice, data, facsimile, and video teleconferencing services for DOD elements, their supporting activities engaged in logistics, personnel, engineering, and intelligence, as well as other federal agencies 7/7
  830D PER05 EM Electronic Mail Use to identify an internet address for distributing messages by electronic means to a person or group formatted as [identifier]@[email server internet domain name] 1/256
  830D PER05 EX Telephone Extension Use to identify a telephone extension Use immediately following codes AU, IT or TE to identify a telephone extension. 1/60
  830D PER05 FX Facsimile The facsimile (FAX) telephone number 10/10
  830D PER05 IT International Telephone A number assigned to a particular telephone for making connections to it Include country and city code. 1/60
  830D PER05 TE Telephone The commercial telephone number Include the area code and number 10/10
  830D PER05 WF Work Facsimile Number Use to identify the Defense Switched Network (DSN) Facsimile number 1/256
  830D PER06
  830D PER07 AU Defense Switched Network Use to provide the worldwide non-secure voice, secure voice, data, facsimile, and video teleconferencing services for DOD elements, their supporting activities engaged in logistics, personnel, engineering, and intelligence, as well as other federal agencies 7/7
  830D PER07 EM Electronic Mail Use to identify an internet address for distributing messages by electronic means to a person or group formatted as [identifier]@[email server internet domain name] 1/256
  830D PER07 EX Telephone Extension Use to identify a telephone extension Use immediately following codes AU, IT or TE to identify a telephone extension. 1/60
  830D PER07 FX Facsimile The facsimile (FAX) telephone number 10/10
  830D PER07 IT International Telephone A number assigned to a particular telephone for making connections to it Include country and city code. 1/60
  830D PER07 TE Telephone The commercial telephone number Include the area code and number 10/10
  830D PER07 WF Work Facsimile Number Use to identify the Defense Switched Network (DSN) Facsimile number 1/256
  830D PER08
  830D PER09
  830D N101 KA Item Manager Use to indicate the government inventory manager Must use to identify the ICP/IMM. 1/60
  830D N101 LW Customer Use to identify the Supply Discrepancy Reporting (SDR) report initiator by Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC) Use to identify the requisitioner (Sold-to) DoDAAC for DDE Projected Supply Plan transactions. This is the DoDAAC of the requisitioning (customer) organization. The requisitioner (Sold-to) DoDAAC is found in the first six positions of a requisition document number. In many cases the requisitioner (Sold-to) DoDAAC and the Ship-to DoDAAC will be the same in the transaction. 1/60
  830D N101 ST Ship To Used to identify a organization to which material is shipped as identified in the requisition or other initiating transaction Must use to identify the Ship-to DoDAAC. In many cases the requisitioner (Sold-to) DoDAAC and Ship-to DoDAAC will be the same in the transaction. 1/60
  830D N101 XN Planning/Maintenance Organization Use to identify the entity designated to carry Mission Support Material for distribution to End-Use shops and other customers 1. Used to identify a Shop Service Center/Shop Store. 2. Use in conjunction with N103 Identification Code Qualifier 92. 3. Refer to ADCs 284A, 381, and 1454 for known applications. 1/3
  830D N103 10 Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DODAAC) Use to identify specific units, activities, and/or organizations Use with N101 codes LW and ST. 6/6
  830D N103 92 Assigned by Buyer or Buyer's Agent Use to identify the user assigned Shop Service Center/Shop Store Identifier Use with N101 Code XN to identify the user assigned Shop Service Center/Shop Store Identifier. Refer to ADCs 284A, 381, and 1454. 2/80
  830D N103 A2 Military Assistance Program Address Code (MAPAC) Use to identify the consignee in transportation documents and to obtain clear-text address and other shipment information from the military assistance program address directory (MAPAD) Use to indicate the Security Assistance structured address data. 6/6
  830D 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 1. Use with existing code KA. 2. Use RIC-TO SGA when the item manager (source of supply) is unknown. 3/3
  830D N104
  830D N106 TO Message To Use to identify the party to receive the transaction set Must use with 2/N101/3200 code KA to identify the organization cited in N104 is receiving the transaction. 1/60
  830D 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.
  830D LQ01 0 Document Identification Code Identifies transaction specific operation to which they apply and indicates the intended purpose and use of the transaction data Use “CDD” to indicate the data reflects DDE Projected Supply Plan requirements. Continued support of the DIC in a full DLMS environment will be assessed at a future date. 3/3
  830D LQ01 ZZ Mutually Defined 1. Use with DDE Projected Supply Plan transactions to identify the planning code. 2. Planning Code is optional data that the customer may use as they determine is needed. Planning Code is an intra-Component, five-position code, which is under development by the Services. Accordingly, although the data will be meaningful to the customer and will be visible to customers in the Collaborate web tool, it won’t necessarily be meaningful to DLA or the other Services. A data maintenance action was approved in version 5030. The approved code/name is "PCL - Planning Code Lookup".
  830D LQ02
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