DPAS SCR: 02031

• SCR Number
  02031
• Title
  Auto Assign Serial Numbers
• DPAS Module
  PA,Registry (SA/LW)
• Reporting Organization
  AF: A4/HAF FH-AFHAF
• State
  New
• History
  Submitted 05/24/2024
• Description
  Change Request: Process Improvement

  
  

  Description:

  As part of the receipt process,the serial number is a mandatory input. However, there are instances were a serial number has not been assigned to the asset.  Currently the DAF manages the assignment of serial number on a local log that is managed in the the Equipment Accountability Element (EAE). However, the receipt is processed in the receiving section, which would require the receiving section to stop the receipt process until they get a serial number assigned. This could cause a backlog of frustrated cargo until serial numbers are assigned.

   

  Recommended:

  Build the capability to auto assign a serial number during the receipt process. Create a radio button that can be engaged to assign the next available serial number.

   

  Mission Critical:

  As outlined in Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 5000.64 paragraph 4.6, one of the minimum data elements an APSR must include is a serial number. There are some instances were a serial number was not assigned by the manufacture, however DPAS requires a serial number on the property record as part of the receipt process.

   

  Benefits:

  By implementing an automated process this reduces the risk of assigning a duplicate serial number and also alleviates the need to maintain a off-line serial number assignment log at each of our Logistics Readiness Squadrons.

   

  Frequency: Daily

   

  Users:

  ALL PA users