DAFMAN17-1203 — Information Technology (it) Asset Management (itam)

DAFMAN17-1203 governs Department of the Air Force information technology hardware and software asset management and accountability.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN17-1203
  • Title: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) ASSET MANAGEMENT (ITAM)
  • Date: 2022-09-13

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It covers IT hardware procurement, receipt, sustainment, disposition, excess assets, and disposal, along with software accountability and management. The manual includes lifecycle processes, financial criteria, inventory, acquisition changes, and mandatory compliance requirements.

Applies to: This DAFMAN is applicable to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, United States Space Force (USSF), the Air National Guard, and the Air Force Reserve.

Topics covered

  • IT hardware asset management
  • Software asset management
  • IT hardware procurement
  • Hardware asset lifecycle
  • Internal use software
  • Asset accountability
  • IT hardware disposal

Questions and answers

Which attachments to DAFMAN17-1203 are mandatory?

Compliance with Attachments 2, 3, 4 and 5 in this publication is mandatory.

How are waiver requests for DAFMAN17-1203 submitted?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the requestor’s commander for non-tiered compliance items.

What records must be maintained under DAFMAN17-1203?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

Does naming a manufacturer or commercial product imply endorsement?

The use of a name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the DAF.

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