DPAS SCR: 01596

• SCR Number
  01596
• Title
  Utilize Agency-Defined Field - Local Equipment ID
• DPAS Module
  MU
• Reporting Organization
  AF: SEMIS
• State
  Removed
• History
  Submitted: 3/19/2020
• Description

  Description 
  AF Support Equipment is physically identified by 5-character equipment IDs that are usually based on the serial number (but not always), and are stenciled, painted, etched, or otherwise attached to make the equipment readily identifiable from 10-15 feet away. In legacy systems, this equipment ID was also used as the asset ID or serial number. DPAS uses a system-generated asset ID and the actual serial number is recorded in the system. The actual serial number is typically too long to reasonably attach to the equipment, and remarking all equipment to accommodate the transition to DPAS is cost and manpower prohibitive. Propose using an agency definable field to allow recording of a locally determined equipment ID.

  Recommended 
  Utilized Agency Definable field to create capability to enter and record a locally determined equipment ID. Equipment ID is non-unique and can be changed. Require ability to search by equipment ID and require equipment ID to be reflected on work orders.

  Mission Critical 
  This is mission critical. Lack of ability to easily identify equipment will degrade mission effectiveness and increase the risk of damage to combat aircraft. Remarking all SE to reflect actual item serial numbers is cost and manpower prohibitive, and is not possible in many cases due to length of serial number and available space for marking.

  Benefits 
  Improves accountability, reduces manpower cost in marking equipment and identifying equipment for dispatch, inventory, or other purpose. Reduces risk to aircraft, munitions, and personnel through ready identification of correct, serviceable SE.

  Users 
  This affects all M&U module users within the United States Air Force.

  25 Sept 2020 – cancelled per Luther J. Meitzner
  Utilizing the DoD Serial Number to fill that purpose.