DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
1000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20350-1000
SECNAVINST 5400.48
ASN (M&RA)
NOV 14 2018
SECNAVINST 5400.48
From: Secretary of the Navy
Subj: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY MANAGEMENT OF UNIT IDENTIFICATION
CODES AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACTIVITY ADDRESS CODES
Ref: (a) 10 U.S.C. §5013
(b) U.S. Navy Regulations
(c) DLAM 4000.25, Defense Logistics Management System of
19 May 2014
1. Purpose. To establish policy and assign responsibility for
the oversight and management of Unit Identification Codes and
Department of Defense Activity Address Codes within the
Department of the Navy (DON); as authorized by references (a)
and (b).
2. Definitions
a. Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC). A
six-position alphanumeric identifier which is used extensively
throughout logistics and financial information systems and
uniquely identifies a Department of Defense (DoD) unit,
activity, or organization that has the authority to requisition,
contract for, receive, have custody of, issue, or ship DoD
assets, or fund/pay bills for materials and/or services.
b. Department of Defense Activity Address Directory
(DoDAAD). An interactive, relational database serving as a
single authoritative source of identification, routing, and
address information for authorized users. Authorized users
include Military Components and Agencies, participating Federal
Agencies, authorized contractors, and authorized special program
activities such as state and local governments. The DoDAAD
supports business application systems data and interoperability
requirements, including (but not limited to) supply chain,
materiel management, distribution, transportation, maintenance,
finance, contracting, procurement, and acquisition systems.
DoDAAD information is used throughout the federal supply system
