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
  830R SE01
  830R SE02
  830W ST01 830 Planning Schedule with Release Capability Organizations use this transaction set to transmit Special Program Requirements (SPRs) to Inventory Control Points (ICPs)/Integrated Material Managers (IMMs). In using this transaction set, use a single occurrence of this transaction set to transmit SPR transactions to one or more ICPs/IMMs. This transaction encompasses the functionality of MILSTRAP Document Identifier Codes (DIC) DYA, DYB, DYC, DYD, DYG, DYH, DYJ, DYL, and DYM. Additionally, use one occurrence of this transaction set to transmit a single or multiple transactions.
  830W ST02
  830W BFR01 00 Original Indicates the initial transaction
  830W BFR01 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.
  830W BFR02
  830W BFR04 PR Planned Requirement Based Use to indicate that requirements data reflect forecasted requirements.
  830W BFR05 A Actual Discrete Quantities Use to indicate that quantities reflect discrete requirements.
  830W BFR06
  830W BFR07
  830W BFR08
  830W BFR12 XF War Reserve Forecast Must use to indicate the transaction is a war reserve materiel requirements forecast.
  830W N101 41 Submitter Use to identify participating activity which submits proposed data directly to the DLA logistics information service for approval. The submitting activity may be the activity which originates the data, or an intermediate monitoring activity, e.g., DLA supply center, defense atomic support agency, through which the originating activity is required to submit its proposals to DLA logistics information service Must use to identify the organization submitting war reserve materiel (WRM) requirements data.
  830W 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
  830W 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
  830W N104
  830W N106 FR Message From Use to identify the party originating the transaction set Must use to indicate the organization cited in N104 is originating the transaction. 1/60
  830W LIN02 A2 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
  830W LIN02 A4 Subsistence Identification Number Use to identify a brand name resale subsistence item 15/15
  830W LIN02 F4 Series Identifier Use to identify the manufacturer's series number of the applicable end item Use to identify the manufacturer's series number of the end item. 1/48
  830W LIN02 FB Form Number A unique stock number associated with a specific Approved Code form Use to identify the form stock number. 1/30
  830W LIN02 FS 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
  830W LIN02 MG Manufacturer's Part Number A number assigned by a manufacturer to an item of production Use to identify nonstandard materiel. 1/48
  830W LIN02 MN Model Number Use as a second level identifier assigned by a manufacturer which identifies one of several types of a basic equipment Use to identify the manufacturer's model number of the end item. 15/15
  830W LIN02 SN Serial Number A value assigned for identification of an item Use to identify the manufacturer's serial number of the end item. 1/50
  830W LIN02 YP Publication Number Reference number assigned to a publication or catalog Use to identify the publication stock number. 1/48
  830W LIN03
  830W LIN04 ZB 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 LIN02 code MG to uniquely identify a manufacturer's part number. 5/5
  830W LIN05
  830W DTM01 097 Transaction Creation Use to identify the date of transaction preparation Use to identify the date of transaction preparation. 8/8
  830W DTM02
  830W 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 number. 14/14
  830W REF02
  830W N101 KA Item Manager Use to indicate the government inventory manager Must use to indicate the IMM/ICP. 1/60
  830W N101 ZD Party to Receive Reports Use to indicate the organization(s) to receive reports Use to indicate the organization(s) to receive reports. 1/60
  830W 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
  830W 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
  830W N104
  830W N106 TO Message To Use to identify the party to receive the transaction set Must use with 2/N101/320 code KA to indicate the organization cited in N104 is receiving the transaction. 1/60
  830W 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.
  830W 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. Future Streamlined data; see introductory DLMS note 3c. 2. The DLSS DIC is retained in the DLMS to facilitate transaction conversion in a mixed DLSS/DLMS environment. Continued support of the DIC in a full DLMS environment will be assessed at a future date. 3/3
  830W 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) Recommend using in all requisitions. 2/2
  830W 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. Future streamlined data; see introductory DLMS note 3c. 6/6
  830W LQ01 AJ Utilization Code Use to identify a specialized purpose of the transaction 1. Under DLSS, this is the first position of the document serial number. 2. DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 3a. 1/1
  830W LQ01 LZ War Reserve Material Requirement Code Use to identify Prepositional War Reserve (PWR) requirement forecast Must use for other than PWR requirements to identify the type of war reserve requirement for which the forecast applies. 1/2
  830W LQ02
  830W FST01
  830W FST02 D Planning Use for all Other War Reserve Materiel Requirements (OWMR), repairable return, and Pre-positioned War Reserve Materiel Requirements (PWRMR) (non-protected) transactions to indicate the requirement reflects a planning requirement forecast.
  830W FST02 S Strike Protection Use for all PWRMR (protected) transactions to indicate the requirement reflects a protected requirement forecast.
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