TINKERAFBI17-1203 — Information Technology (it) Asset Management (itam)

TINKERAFBI17-1203 governs local procedures for procuring, managing, and protecting Air Force information technology hardware and software assets.

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  • Publication number: TINKERAFBI17-1203
  • Title: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) ASSET MANAGEMENT (ITAM)
  • Date: 2026-08-21

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TINKERAFBI17-1203 covers hardware, software, and commercial mobile device asset management at Tinker Air Force Base. It requires accountability, security, inventories, training, purchasing controls, and software lifecycle processes.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all Tinker AFB organizations attaching devices to any US Air Force Network, inclusive of stand-alone networks, and any USAF owned or managed stand-alone device.

Topics covered

  • Hardware asset management
  • Software asset management
  • Commercial mobile device asset management
  • IT asset accountability
  • Software license inventories
  • IT asset purchasing procedures

Questions and answers

Who has ultimate responsibility for managing IT hardware assets within applicable Tinker Air Force Base units?

The ECO maintains ultimate responsibility for the management of IT hardware asset(s) within AFMC units and designated tenant units, as directed by the current Host Tenant Support Agreement, at Tinker Air Force Base.

How soon must a one for one asset swap be completed after receiving replacement assets?

Inform ITPC of requirement to complete one for one asset swap within 30 calendar days of receiving replacement asset(s). (paragraph 33-322)

What software inventory must each unit maintain?

Ensure each unit maintains a software inventory of all government owned Internal Use Software (IUS), Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), and freeware software in use. (paragraph 33-322)

How often must units inventory software licenses?

Ensure each unit performs an annual inventory of all IUS, COTS, and/or freeware software licenses, and corresponding documentation of unit software. (paragraph 33-322)

What training must Unit CMD Managers receive?

Ensure Unit CMD Managers receive initial/annual training to manage the organization's mobile devices in accordance with DAFMAN 17-1203 and local guidance. (paragraph 33-322)

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