SPFMAN10-406 — Unit Type Code Management

SPFMAN10-406 governs the development, maintenance, and reporting of unit type codes throughout the United States Space Force.

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  • Publication number: SPFMAN10-406
  • Title: UNIT TYPE CODE MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2023-11-02

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SPFMAN10-406 covers UTC purpose and background, management systems, organizational roles, lifecycle processes, LOGDET deficiencies, force type codes, and deployment echelons. Compliance is mandatory, and higher-level Department of Defense or Joint guidance takes precedence when conflicts occur.

Applies to: This publication accompanies Department of the Air Force Manual (DAFMAN) 10-406, Unit Type Code Management, and applies to all civilian employees of the Department of the Air Force (DAF) working for the USSF and uniformed members of the USSF.

Topics covered

  • Unit type code purpose and background
  • UTC management systems
  • LOGDET deficiencies
  • UTC life cycle
  • Force type codes
  • Deployment echelons

Questions and answers

What happens when SPFMAN10-406 conflicts with higher-level guidance?

Where this instruction conflicts with Department of Defense (DoD) or Joint guidance, higher-level guidance takes precedence.

What items must palletized increments list?

Palletized increments do not list 463L pallet (1), top net (1), side nets (2), and dunnage (3) as Items 1-4, in this order and quantity. (paragraph 5)

What is the maximum single pallet weight?

Single pallet weight exceeds 10,000 pounds. (paragraph 6)

What exception applies to bare base WRM shipments?

Exception: Bare base WRM is required to be shipped containerized, not to include other items within the UTC that may be shipped using 463L pallets. (paragraph 1-2)

When may units include vehicles in the LOGDET?

Exception: Units with embedded funded Vehicle Management manpower requirements (e.g., RED HORSE) may include vehicles in the LOGDET. (paragraph 1-4)

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