AFMAN17-1203_EGLINAFBSUP — Information Technology (it) Asset Management (itam)

AFMAN17-1203_EGLINAFBSUP governs information technology asset management and the local ITAM process at Eglin Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN17-1203_EGLINAFBSUP
  • Title: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) ASSET MANAGEMENT (ITAM)
  • Date: 2019-10-25

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The publication defines responsibilities for equipment control, accountable property, custodians, and software license management. It requires software inventories, license accountability, secure asset facilities, appointment letters, and tracking of applicable software.

Applies to: This supplement applies to organizations supported by 96th Communications Squadron (96 CS) and connected to the EAFB network to include tenants, satellites, and geographically-separated units.

Topics covered

  • IT asset management
  • Equipment control offices
  • Software license accountability
  • Information technology equipment custodians
  • Personal wireless communications systems equipment
  • Software inventories
  • Standard Desktop Configuration software

Questions and answers

What rank is required for primary and alternate equipment control officers?

The minimum rank/grade requirement for the primary ECO is E-7 or civilian equivalent. The minimum rank/grade requirement for an alternate ECO is E-6 or civilian equivalent.

What facilities are required for equipment control office activities?

Shall ensure secure, climate controlled, and easily accessible facilities with sufficient floor space are provided for ECO receiving, storing, and distributing IT actions.

What is mandatory for accountability throughout the lifecycle of IT hardware assets?

A central receiving and distribution point is mandatory for accurate accountability throughout the lifecycle of IT hardware assets.

How often must units inventory software licenses?

Inventory all licenses annually and remove software no longer needed.

What must units do to prevent unauthorized software copies?

Units will audit all systems to ensure no illegal or unauthorized copies of software has been installed.

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