RAMSTEINABI17-1203 — Information Technology Asset Management (itam) And Accountability

RAMSTEINABI17-1203 governs information technology asset management and accountability at Ramstein Air Base.

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  • Publication number: RAMSTEINABI17-1203
  • Title: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSET MANAGEMENT (ITAM) AND ACCOUNTABILITY
  • Date: 2025-06-16

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It establishes processes for IT hardware acquisition, receipt, inventory, transfer, disposal, and financial reporting, along with Property Custodian interactions. It requires specified chapters and attachments to be followed and sets duties for ITAM, software license, property, and unit managers.

Applies to: It applies to all military, civilian, and contract personnel operating, managing, maintaining, or controlling any Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS)-tracked information technology (IT) asset supported by AFNET and/or RAB.

Topics covered

  • IT asset lifecycle processes
  • DPAS inventory
  • Property Custodian interactions
  • software license management
  • network scans
  • IT hardware on NIPRNet and SIPRNet
  • asset receipt, transfer, and disposal

Questions and answers

What IT hardware and networks does RAMSTEINABI17-1203 cover?

All processes defined within this instruction apply to all IT hardware operating on both NIPRNet and SIPRNet, unless otherwise explicitly stated.

How often must the 86 CS ITAM Office scan network devices?

Conduct a network scan of all devices connected to the network, once per month. (paragraph 4)

What must the 86 CS ITAM Office process for accountable IT assets?

Process the receipt, transfer and disposal of all accountable IT assets and complete necessary documentation to establish or relinquish custodial responsibility.

What lifecycle objective applies to NIPR and SIPR devices?

Develop an annual spend plan to project for a 25% life cycle management of all NIPR and SIPR devices to meet the 4-year workstation life cycle management objective defined in DAFMAN 17-1203. (paragraph 4)

What are organization commanders responsible for as Unit Accountable Property Officers?

Organization commanders, or equivalent, shall serve as UAPO and are responsible for providing guidance and procedures to ensure adequate protection and oversight is afforded to safeguard IT assets under their control. (paragraph 4)

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