245.7203  Assigning plant clearance case numbers.

(a)  Use a three-part, 11-character number constructed as follows:

(1)  Part 1: DoD Activity Address Number (6-character alphanumeric code) assigned to the contract administering activity.

(2)  Part 2: Locally assigned 4-character consecutive alphanumeric code, beginning each calendar year with 001 continuing as necessary through ZZZ. The fourth digit is the last number of the calendar year.

(3)  Part 3: The 11th character is a single letter identifying the department/agency:

C--Army

Q--Navy

E--Air Force

L--Marine Corps

U--Defense Logistics Agency

N--Defense Nuclear Agency

M--National Imagery and
      Mapping Agency

S--NASA

D--Other DoD Activities

O--Non-DoD Activities

(b)  Record the plant clearance number on DD Form 1635, Plant Clearance Case Register, or mechanized equivalent.