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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Category Details
IC 870S
SEGMENT NAME LQ-Industry Code Identification
REF LQ01
ID 1270
X12 MIN MAX '1/3
ELEMENT NAME Code List Qualifier Code
CODE A9
CODE NAME Supplemental Data
GENERAL CODE DEFINITION 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
CODE DLMS NOTE 1. Use to identify supplementary address/supplemental data. 2. During the legacy MILSTRIP/DLMS transition, this field will be used to perpetuate/populate the MILSTRIP Supplementary Address (SUPAD) 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 without size restriction is a DLMS enhancement; see introductory DLMS note 3a. 4. Under full DLMS, the requirement to pass activity address information within the supplemental data field will be streamlined. Activity address data previously contained in the SUPAD will be reflected exclusively in the N1 segment. Future streamlined data; see introductory DLMS note 3c. 5. During legacy MILSTRIP/DLMS transition, use on a supply status for inter-Service ammunition or ammunition-related ownership transfer with no physical movement of materiel and no billing. Cite Signal Code M in conjunction with the supplemental data field constructed as follows: Service/Agency Code Y followed by the old (from) ownership code, the RIC to which ownership is transferred, and the new/gaining (to) ownership code. Refer to ADC 1020.
PROPOSED CODE CHANGES
DLMS MIN MAX 6-Jun
DOD AND OTHER NAMES Supplemental Address, SUPADD, SUPAD
FLIS DRN
ADC
VALID INPUT CODES DLM 4000.25, Volume 2, Appendix 7.9 - Supplementary Address, https://www.dla.mil/Defense-Data-Standards/Publications/Appendices/
REFERENCED SERVICE OR AGENCY
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS