scope:

Applicability.

This pamphlet applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated. During mobilization, the proponent may modify policies and procedures contained in this pamphlet.

Purpose

This pamphlet provides guidance necessary for preparing, generating, collecting, and distributing logistics management data in the Army Central Logistics Data Bank (ACLDB). The ACLDB, often referred to as the Army Master Data File (AMDF) operates in an environment in which major Army logistics systems use the latest state-of-the-art equipment and system techniques. This system is the link between the wholesale and retail levels. The output of data to all levels of the Army depends on the needs of the user.