Approved Change 50 

Revision to DLMS Supplement (DS)

869A, Requisition Inquiry/Supply Assistance Request

1. ORIGINATOR:

a. Sponsor: Supply Process Review Committee, Ellen Hilert, Co-Chair, DLA J673, 

Defense Logistics Management Standards Office (DLMSO),703-767-0676 (DSN 427), 

ellen_hilert@hq.dla.mil

2. FUNCTIONAL AREA: Supply

3. REQUESTED CHANGE:

a. Title: Revision to DS 869A, Requisition Inquiry/Supply Assistance Request.

b. Description of Change: This change modifies the DS to remove an incorrect 

data requirement that may cause valid requisition inquiry transactions to fail. Additional 

changes are included to reinsert streamlined data requirements to ensure smooth 

transition for legacy systems. The specific revision is identified under procedures.

c. Procedures: Revise DLMS Supplements as indicated. 

# Location Revision Reason Federal IC 

1 2/REF/105 Remove “must use” designation at segment 

level. 

The IC/DS incorrectly indicates that 

the REF is a “must use” segment. 

This is not the intent and is not 

consistent with the notes. By intent, 

the REF is not required for the HL 

address loop, which is the first 

iteration of the HL.

Remove 

“must use” 

designation. 

Requires a 

Federal IC 

change prior 

to DS 

update.

2 2/QTY01/80 Add qualifier and DLMS note:

01 Discrete Quantity

DLMS Note: 1. Use in requisition inquiry to 

indicate the quantity requisitioned.

2. Future streamlined data; see introductory DLMS 

note 4c.

Previously streamlined out data is 

reinserted for legacy system 

processes.

Requires a 

Federal IC 

change prior 

to DS 

update.
3 2/N101/110 Add qualifiers and DLMS notes:

BS Bill and Ship To

DLMS Note: 1. Use either this code, or both 

codes BT and ST, for reimbursable material. 

Use in requisition inquiry to identify the 

organization which receives both the material 

and the billing for the material.

2. Future streamlined data; see introductory DLMS 

note 4c. 

BT Bill-To-Party

DLMS Note: 1. Use with code ST for 

reimbursable material. Use in requisition 

inquiry to identify the organization to receive 

the billing for the material when different 

from the organization receiving the material. 

Use precludes the use of code BS.

2. Future streamlined data; see introductory DLMS 

note 4c.

ST Ship To

DLMS Note: 1. Use with code BT for 

reimbursable material. Use in requisition 

inquiry to identify the organization to receive 

the material, when different from the activity 

being billed for the material. Use precludes 

the use of code BS.

2. Future streamlined data; see introductory DLMS 

note 4c.

Previously streamlined out data is 

reinserted for legacy system 

processes.

Federal IC 

change not 

required 

prior to DS 

update.

4 2/LQ01/180 Add qualifiers and DLMS notes:

78 Project Code

DLMS Note: Future streamlined data; see 

introductory DLMS note 4c.

79 Priority Designator Code

DLMS Note: Future streamlined data; see 

introductory DLMS note 4c.

80 Advice Code

DLMS Note: Future streamlined data; see 

introductory DLMS note 4c.

Previously streamlined out data is 

reinserted for legacy system 

processes.

Federal IC 

change not 

required 

prior to DS 

update.

d. Alternatives: None identified.

4. REASON FOR CHANGE: The current notes explain proper use of the REF 

segment in association with transaction information and unique item tracking information 

carried in specific hierarchical loops. The REF segment is not required when the 

hierarchical loop relates address information. However, the guidance inadvertently 

assigns a “must use” designation for the segment level indicating it is always required. 
Other changes were requested by DLA and Army to accommodate transition period by 

retaining data elements currently used in MILSTRIP requisition follow-up transactions 

(AF1-5).

5. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES:

a. Advantages: Supports DLMS implementation.

b. Disadvantages: None identified.

6. IMPACT: 

a. Publications. Corresponding Federal IC.

b. DAAS DLMS/DLSS conversion maps are being updated to incorporate the above 

revision.