PAM 708-2 — Cataloging And Supply Management Data Procedures For The Army Enterprise Material Master
PAM 708-2 governs preparing, generating, collecting, and distributing logistics management data in the Army Enterprise Material Master.
- Publication number: PAM 708-2
- Title: CATALOGING AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT DATA PROCEDURES FOR THE ARMY ENTERPRISE MATERIAL MASTER
- Date: 03/26/2020
- Proponent: G-4
- Status: ACTIVE
View PAM 708-2 on armypubs.army.mil
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PAM 708-2 describes AEMM data sources, distribution methods, and the Army Master Data File’s segments and data elements. It also covers packaging, freight, interchangeable and substitutable, equivalent item, hazardous materials, and specialized Army data.
Applies to: The Army master data file (AMDF) is a multi-segment file, including both current and historical management data for Army-used or -managed items.
Topics covered
- Army Enterprise Material Master
- Army Master Data File segments
- Packaging file data elements
- Freight classification data
- Interchangeable and substitutable items
- Hazardous materials data
- Accounting requirements codes
- Army logistics management data
Questions and answers
Which organization provides common material data for standard NSN assignment?
Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS) is the authoritative data source (ADS) provider of common material data relating to standard national stock number (NSN) assignment with the exception of packaging and freight data. (paragraph 4)
What does the Army Master Data File provide to logistics activities?
The file generates, collects, and issues logistics management data to activities at all levels performing logistics functions essential to the acquisition, storage, control, reporting, maintenance, distribution, and disposal of material. (paragraph 7)
How is the preferred stock number identified in an interchangeable and substitutable group?
The preferred stock number is the last item in the group and must be suitable to use in place of any other item in the group. (paragraph 9)