UM-OLDS — On-line Diary System (olds)

UM-OLDS governs the Marine Corps On-Line Diary System, including sign-on procedures, diary transactions, electronic signatures, and retrieval.

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  • Publication number: UM-OLDS
  • Title: ON-LINE DIARY SYSTEM (OLDS)
  • Date: 7 May 2007
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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UM-OLDS contains procedures for preparing, reviewing, continuing, certifying, decertifying, and printing diaries. It also covers retrieval of transaction, error, and advisory records and the parameter fields required for selected options.

Topics covered

  • Diary preparation and review
  • Electronic signatures
  • Diary retrieval
  • Transaction Researcher File
  • Master Error Control File
  • Advisory File
  • Retrieval parameter fields

Questions and answers

How does UM-OLDS assign a new diary number?

The system will automatically assign the new diary the system default diary number . (paragraph 2)

What must the diary clerk verify when starting a new diary?

The diary clerk must ensure that the system default diary number and system default diary date (the current date) are the correct diary number and date for the diary being prepared . (paragraph 2)

How long do transactions remain on the Transaction Researcher File?

Transactions will appear on the TRF for approximately four months . (paragraph 3)

What information is required for Option 01 retrieval?

For example, Option 01 requires entry of the RUC, DNR, SSN and TTC, while Option 03 requires only the RUC and DNR . (paragraph 3)

What happens when a required retrieval field is omitted or entered incorrectly?

If any field is omitted or erroneously entered, an asterisk will be displayed next to the element in addition to a message advising that the required field must be entered/corrected . (paragraph 3)

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