The TCN is a 17-character data element assigned to control and manage every shipment unit throughout the transportation pipeline and for payment processing. The TCN for each shipment unit is unique and not to be duplicated within the Defense Transportation System (DTS) during the life cycle of the TCN construct (see note below).

The Transportation Control Number (TCN) has many uses in the defense supply chain and is ultimately how the Defense Transportation System tracks items that process through it. It differs from Radio Frequency Identification ( RFID ) which is …

What is a TCN and how do I construct one? The Transpiration Control Number (TCN) is a 17 digit alpha numeric code that identifies each individual piece of courier material (Example: HKR0627116X001XXX). TCNs can be broken down into 6 sections: The first 6 characters (HKR062) are your DODAAC.

When the capability exists, the Transportation Tracking Number (TTN) will be included in the two-dimensional (2D) bar code symbol structure. An MSL with linear or 2D bar codes and in-the-clear ULN will be uniformly applied to all unit move equipment/cargo.

May 24, 2016 · There are 9 basic formats for constructing a TCN. One is a Standard TCN and there are 7 Non- Standard formats. Here is a helpful breakdown of the TCN data elements. Detailed information about the TCN format is found in the D TR Volume Il, Appendix L. This is the structure of a standard TCN using TCN FB444090250006BXX as an example.

It is required to make the Transportation Control Number (TCN) data field in WAWF compliant with DoD business rules and enhance the visibility of secondary transportation identification numbers and other transportation related numbers.

The Transportation Control Number (TCN) has many uses in the defense supply chain and is ultimately how the Defense Transportation System tracks items that process through it. It differs from Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) which is a …

SUBJECT: Proposed DLMS Change 98, Clarification of Transportation Control Number (TCN) Usage for Modes 9 and X (Supply/Transportation/M/MILSTRIP) We are forwarding the attached proposed change to DOD 4000.25-1-M, Military Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP), and DOD 4000.25-M, Defense Logistics

Defense Transportation Regulation – Part II 1 December 2014 Cargo Movement . APPENDIX L TRANSPORTATION CONTROL NUMBER (TCN) A. GENERAL . 1.

Instructions for obtaining, selecting, and/or constructing the various data entries on TCMDs are detailed in the explanatory notes of Table M-2 through Table M-23 and in Chapter 203, Paragraph B.